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4000 Base Unit
Portable, modular Platform
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validation and maintenance of
FTTx networks
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4000 Base Unit
Portable, modular Platform designed
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Viavi Solutions
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This guide is a product of Viavi's Technical Information Development
Department, issued as part of the User Manual.
Viavi has established processes in compliance with the Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, 2002/96/EC, and the
Battery Directive, 2006/66/EC.
This product, and the batteries used to power the product, should not be
disposed of as unsorted municipal waste and should be collected separately and disposed of according to your national regulations. In the
European Union, all equipment and batteries purchased from Viavi after
2005-08-13 can be returned for disposal at the end of its useful life. Viavi
will ensure that all waste equipment and batteries returned are reused,
recycled, or disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner, and in
compliance with all applicable national and international waste legislation.
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It is the responsibility of the equipment owner to return equipment and
batteries to Viavi for appropriate disposal. If the equipment or battery was
imported by a reseller whose name or logo is marked on the equipment
or battery, then the owner should return the equipment or battery directly
to the reseller.
Instructions for returning waste equipment and batteries to Viavi can be
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About This Guide xv
Purpose and scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
Assumptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
Technical assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
Recycling Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xvii
Chapter 1 Introducing the 4000 Base Unit 1
Terminology used in this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Laser safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Laser classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warning labels for the laser classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AC/DC and battery important safety instructions . . . . . . . .3
Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
User interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Mechanical strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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Chapter 2 Starting up 9
Unpacking the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Assembling the component parts of the 4000 Platform . . 10
Fitting and removing a module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the backplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Choosing the position of the instrument on the work
surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Setting the 4000 Platform into the glove . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Battery management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Access to the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Safety recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Switching the 4000 Platform on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Switching on the 4000 Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Switching off the 4000 Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Presentation page of the 4000 Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Chapter 3 Controls of the 4000 Platform 23
Control interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
TFT display screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Numeric keypad on the 4000 Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Direction keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using an external keyboard, mouse and touchscreen
(options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Virtual control buttons bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Equivalence between external keyboard and 4000 Plat-
form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Editing text using the external keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Accessing the 4000 Platform from a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Connecting the 4000 Platform to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Direct connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Connection via a local network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Transfer of the interface of the 4000 Platform on to a PC
37
Accessing the internal memory or the USB memory stick
of the 4000 Platform via a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Creating a shortcut toward the 4000 Platform internal memory
38
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Upper panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Chapter 4 System set-up 43
Principle of the set-up menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Configuring the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Validating several simultaneous functions . . . . . . . . . . 45
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Configuring the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Factory Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
I/O Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
USB and USB (Land) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Files (Formatted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Files (Screen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
PDF and Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
File Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Standalone results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Expert Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Install Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Enter Manually the Licence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Import the license from the USB memory stick . . . . . . . . . 60
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Media utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Formating a USB memory stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Removing the USB memory stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Erase disk / Erase Extmem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Formating an extended internal memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Locking the 4000 Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Chapter 5 Power meter, VFL (Visual Fault Locator) and Talkset 65
Principle of optical power and attenuation measure-
ments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Power measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Attenuation measurements (optical link loss) . . . . . . . . 66
Connection to the power meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Configuring the Power meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Configuring the measurement parameters of the power
meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Configuring the alarm parameters of the power meter . 69
Display of results and commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Result of the measurement in progress . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Table of results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Commands of the power meter parameters . . . . . . . . . 70
Making a measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Power measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Optical link loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Setting the zero value of the power meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Carrying out the reference measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Measurements on the fiber under test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
VFL Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
VFL connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Visual Fault Locator function (VFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Storing and reloading results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
File Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Storing results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Loading results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Talkset Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Talkset configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Establishing communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Adjusting volume level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
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Disconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Chapter 6 Applications 77
Navigation and text edition in the Application pages .
78
Navigating into an application page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
PDF viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Interacting with a PDF document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Configuring the Web access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Starting the web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Opening an internet page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Navigation into the Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Using the bookmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Creating bookmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Opening a PDF document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Leaving the web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Text Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Text Editor page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Saving the text in a file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
VNC Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Display of the calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Create an event in the calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Create a category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Create a new calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
The different views of the calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Daily, weekly and monthly calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Event menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Sidebar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Exiting from the calendar application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Add a contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
eMail Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Configuring an e-mail account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
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Sending an e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Exiting from the eMail application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Wireshark Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Opening the Wireshark application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Opening VoIP packet capture files via Wireshark . . . . 112
Exiting from the Wireshark application . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
File Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Chapter 7 Bluetooth option 115
Setting up a Bluetooth connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Transferring files via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Removing the Pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Chapter 8 802.11 Wireless Testing 121
About 802.11 testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Wireless testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
802.11 wireless results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
802.11 Summary results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
BSS Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
802.11 Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Networks in Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Event log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Chapter 9 Ethernet TE Testing 133
About Ethernet TE testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Specifying test settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Connecting to the line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Running a cable test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Viewing results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Ethernet TE results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Ethernet Summary results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Ethernet Cable Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Ethernet Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
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About the wbe browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Accessing the web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Navigating the browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Scrolling the view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Moving the pointer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Selecting links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Moving among fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Entering data in fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Returning to the Home page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Setting your home page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Going back one page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Opening a web page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Typing in an address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Selecting a previous address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Selecting a bookmark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Stopping or reloading a page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Viewing the full screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Adding and deleting bookmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Exiting the browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Chapter 10 Scope 149
Scope feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Scope connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Result display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Camera mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Freeze mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
File toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Saving a picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Loading a picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Mosaic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
File toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
New features available with the P5000 and P5000i Scope . .
156
Installation of tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Configuring the P5000/P5000i Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
File parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Link Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
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Adding a new profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
About page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Launching a test of the connector and fiber end-face . 161
Saving the test result in a jpg file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Generating a report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Chapter 11 File management 167
File menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Description of the explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Storage media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Storage media built into the 4000 Platform . . . . . . . . . . . 169
External USB storage media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Abbreviations for storage media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Directory edit function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Selection of directories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Edition of directories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Create Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Rename Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Remove a directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
File editing function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
File Format and Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
File Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Format of files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Easy file selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Rename File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Sorting the files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Copying one / several file(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Merging txt/pdf Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Sending files by mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Chapter 12 Smart Access Anywhere 181
Connection modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Ethernet or WIFI connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
USB/WIFI connection through 3G Smartphone . . . . . 184
Pre-requisite for using the Smart Access Anywhere
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
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Downloading the Viavi application on PC . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Launching the SmartAccess Anywhere application . . . .186
On T-BERD/MTS-4000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
On the distant PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Using Remote screen and File Transfer applications . . . 188
Transferring the interface onto the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Transferring files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Transferring files from PC to T-BERD/MTS . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Transferring files from T-BERD/MTS-4000 to PC . . . . . . 191
Working with files and directories on T-BERD/MTS-4000
192
Connection information and settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Displaying session information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Modifying connection settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Testing connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Chapter 13 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 197
Maintenance procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Returning an instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Guarantee conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Cleaning plates and housings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Cleaning the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Precautions relating to optical connections . . . . . . . . . .199
Cleaning the optical cable connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Cleaning the optical connections of the 4000 Platform 200
Installing a new version of the software . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
Obtaining the New software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Downloading from Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Installation from Viavi Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Installation from another server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Installation from a USB memory stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Launching the upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Checking new upgrade on Viavi Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Upgrading from the boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Replacement of the small PCB battery (for backup) . . . . 207
Checking the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Touchscreen calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
General information on warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
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Hardware Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Warranty disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Chapter 14 Technical specifications 211
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Input/Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Mains adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Dimensions - Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Climatic pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
EMI/ESD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Drop test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Shocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Bumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Flammability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
IP Protection Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Characteristics of the options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Power meter option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
High power Power meter option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Talkset option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
VFL option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
WIFI and Bluetooth Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Chapter 15 Options and accessories 219
References of options for the 4000 Platform mainframe
220
Reference of Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
References of accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
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References of manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
References of result processing software . . . . . . . . . . . .223
Index 225
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About This Guide
The 4000 Base-Unit of Viavi provides a portable, modular platform
designed for the construction, validation and maintenance of FTTx
networks.
The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows:
– “Purpose and scope” on page xvi
– “Assumptions” on page xvi
– “Technical assistance” on page xvi
– “Recycling Information” on page xvi
– “Conventions” on page xvii
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Purpose and scope
Purpose and scope
The purpose of this guide is to help you successfully use the 4000 BaseUnit features and capabilities. This guide includes task-based instructions that describe how to install, configure, use, and troubleshoot the
4000 Base-Unit.
Additionally, this guide provides a complete description of Viavi’s
warranty, services, and repair information, including terms and conditions of the licensing agreement.
Assumptions
This guide is intended for novice, intermediate, and experienced users
who want to use the 4000 Base-Unit effectively and efficiently. We are
assuming that you have basic computer and mouse/track ball experience
and are familiar with basic telecommunication concepts and terminology.
Technical assistance
If you require technical assistance, call 1-844-GO-VIAVI. For the latest
TAC information, go to
support/support/technical-assistance
http://www.viavisolutions.com/en/services-and-
.
Recycling Information
Viavi recommends that customers dispose of their instruments and
peripherals in an environnmentally sound manner. Potential methods
include reuse of parts or whole products and recycling of products
components, and/or materials.
Waste Electrical and electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
In the European Union, this label indicates that this product should not
be disposed of with household waste. Il should be deposited at an appropriate facility to enable recovery and recycling.
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Conventions
About This Guide
Conventions
This guide uses naming conventions and symbols, as described in the
following tables.
Table 1 Typographical conventions
Description Example
User interface actions appear in
this typeface.
Buttons or switches that you
press on a unit appear in this
TYPEFACE.
Code and output messages
appear in this
Text you must type exactly as
shown appears in this type-
face.
Variables appear in this typeface.
Book references appear in this
typeface.
A vertical bar | means “or”: only
one option can appear in a single command.
Square brackets [ ] indicate an
optional argument.
Slanted brackets < > group
required arguments.
typeface.
On the Status bar, click Start.
Press the ON switch
All results okay
Type: a:\set.exe in the dialog box
Type the new hostname.
Refer to Newton’s Telecom
Dictionary
platform [a|b|e]
login [platform name]
password>
<
Table 2 Keyboard and menu conventions
Description Example
A plus sign + indicates simultaneous keystrokes.
A comma indicates consecutive
key strokes.
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Press Alt+f,s
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Conventions
Table 2 Keyboard and menu conventions
Description Example
A slanted bracket indicates
choosing a submenu from
menu.
On the menu bar, click
Start > Program Files.
Table 3 Symbol conventions
This symbol represents a general hazard.
This symbol represents a risk of electrical shock.
NOTE
This symbol represents a Note indicating related information or tip.
This symbol, located on the equipment or its packaging
indicates that the equipment must not be disposed of in a landfill site or as municipal waste, and should be disposed of
according to your national regulations.
Table 4 Safety definitions
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
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Chapter1
Introducing the 4000 Base
Unit
1
The Viavi 4000 Base Unit is a portable, modular platform designed for the
construction, commissioning and maintenance of FTTx networks.
The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows:
– “Terminology used in this manual” on page 2
– “Laser safety” on page 2
– “AC/DC and battery important safety instructions” on page 3
– “Architecture” on page 4
– “User interface” on page 5
– “Technology” on page 6
– “Mechanical strength” on page 6
– “Software” on page 6
– “Measurements” on page 7
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User Interface
Module
Module
Battery
compartment
Terminology used in this manual
Terminology used in this manual
To designate the modules making up the 4000 Base Unit, the following
conventions have been adopted:
User Interface Module designates the module comprising the screen
and controls.
Battery designates the compartment where the battery is
set.
Module designates, for example, the OTDR.
Fig. 1 Designations of sub-assemblies of the 4000 Base
Unit
Laser safety
The provisions contained in two standards define the safety procedures
to be observed both by users and by manufacturers when utilizing laser
products:
– EN 60825-1: 2001 - Safety of laser products – Part 1: Classification
of products, requirements and user guidelines.
– FDA 21 CFR § 1040.10 - Performance standards for light-emitting
products - Laser products.
Due to the range of possible wavelengths, power values and injection
characteristics of a laser beam, the risks inherent in its usage vary. The
laser classes form groups representing different safety thresholds.
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CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
LASER RADIATION - DO
NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION
AC/DC and battery important safety instructions
Laser classes
Warning labels
for the laser
classes
Standards EN 60825-1, Edition 1.2, 2001-08 and FDA21CFR§1040.10:
– VFL option: Class 2.
Due to the reduced dimensions of the optical modules, it is not possible
to attach the required warning labels to them. In line with the provisions
of Article 5.1 of the EN 60825-1 standard, the laser class identification
labels are shown below:
Reference
standard
Class 1
Class 2
The user must take the necessary precautions concerning the optical
output of the instrument and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Measurements on optical fibers are difficult to execute and the precision of the results obtained depends largely on the precautions taken
by the user.
EN 60825-1, Edition 1.2,
2001- 08
FDA21CFR§1040.10
AC/DC and battery important safety instructions
In conformance with the recommendations of standard EN 61010, the
instrument should be operated within the manufacturer’s guidelines.
Failure to do so may compromise the protection offered by the instruments design.
The 4000 Base Unit is supplied with a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery.
Do not use any mains adaptor or battery other than those supplied
with the instrument, or supplied by Viavi as an option for this instrument.
Batteries supplied by Viavi incorporate protection means.
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Architecture
If another adapter or battery is used, it may damage the 4000 Base Unit
itself. Using the 4000 Base Unit with batteries other than those supplied
by the manufacturer of the 4000 Base Unit may entail risks of fire or
explosion.
– The battery may explode, leak or catch fire:
- if it is exposed to high temperature or fire
- if it is opened or dismantled.
Other basic safety precautions are as follows:
– Do not use AC/Adapter/Charger outdoors or in wet or damp loca-
tions
– Connect the AC/Adapter/Charger to the correct mains voltage, as
indicated on the ratings label.
– This product is intended to be used with a 3-wire grounding-type
plug (a plug that has a grounding pin). This safety feature is vital to
the safe operation of the instrument. Do not defeat the purpose of
the grounding-type by modifying the plug or using an adapter.
– Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord, and do not locate
the product where people can walk on the power cord.
– Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electric chock from lightning.
– Do not use this product in the vicinity of a gas leak or in any explo-
sive environment.
– Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous, high voltage points
and other hazards. Contact qualified service personnel for all
service.
The 4000 Base Unit is equipped with a main supply for optical configurations
Architecture
The architecture of the 4000 Base Unit is based on the superimposition
of modules. This structure adapts to current applications in fiber optics
and will adapt to future applications.
By the addition of modules, a lightweight battery-operated field instrument suitable for optical network maintenance can be converted into a
complete apparatus with a high-level of performance and functions for
the installation and upgrading of FTTx networks.
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Base Unit only
Base Unit with 1
small module
Base Unit with 2
small modules
Base Unit with
1 big module
User interface
Modules are easily interchangeable in the field, reducing the number of
instruments to be carried.
User interface
Fig. 2 Possible configurations of the 4000 Base Unit
Whatever its configuration,
module with screen and controls and a battery compartment.
the Platform 4000 has a user interface
Maximum configuration of the 4000 Base Unit
In addition to the user interface module, the 4000 Base Unit can include
one big module, one small module and the other one empty, or two small
modules.
The topmost element of the 4000 Base Unit constitutes the user interface.
It is equipped with:
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Technology
– a 7 inch TFT color screen, high visibility (optimized for outdoor use),
which can be touchscreen on option
– hard keys or tactile keys (if the touchscreen option is available)
– numerous functions such as Fault Locator VFL (Visual Fault Loca-
tion), power meter, optical microscope, bluetooth etc.
– remote front panel function etc.
The particularly simple user interface means familiarity with the instrument is quickly attained. This interface remains the same, irrespective of
the options and modules with which the instrument may be equipped.
An external keyboard and a mouse (on option) facilitate data input.
Technology
The 4000 Base Unit employs multi-tasking for the simultaneous performance of several operations (such as acquisition, modification of parameters, trace analysis, printing) and several functions (for example
powermeter, OTDR measurements).
The measurement results can be stored in the internal memory (512Mb),
or on the following options:
– internal memory extension (1 Gbyte)
– plug-in media (USB memory stick)
Mechanical strength
Although it is extremely light, the housing of the 4000 Base Unit can
resist harsh environmental conditions:
– its rubber protectors give it high shock resistance
– it resists water splashes.
The modules are very simple to install, requiring only a screwdriver.
Software
The software can be easily updated from the harddisk of the PC,from
Ethernet, or from a USB stick .
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Measurements
Chapter 1 Introducing the 4000 Base Unit
Measurements
The 4000 Base Unit can be used to test FTTx networks:
– during the phase of design and production of equipment
– during the phase of installation and validation of such equipment in
a network
– during the phase of network maintenance
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Chapter2
Starting up
2
This chapter explains the operations to be carried out before using the
4000 Platform.
The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows:
– “Unpacking the instrument” on page 10
– “Assembling the component parts of the 4000 Platform” on page 10
– “Choosing the position of the instrument on the work surface” on
page 12
– “Battery management” on page 14
– “Switching the 4000 Platform on and off” on page 18
– “Presentation page of the 4000 Platform” on page 20
– “Troubleshooting” on page 21
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Unpacking the instrument
Unpacking the instrument
Remove the 4000 Platform and its accessories from the packing case.
Check that the modules and accessories ordered are all there.
If any part is missing or damaged please contact your local Viavi agent.
The 4000 Platform is delivered with the following accessories:
– a USB memory stick, countaining the User Manuals for 4000 Plat-
form, and modules.
– a battery which must be charged before use.
– a mains adapter used for mains operation of the instrument and
battery charging
– a glove for the 4000 Platform (option)
– a soft carrying case for the 4000 Platform (option)
– a large soft case for one big module or two smalls, according to the
module(s) ordered
– a small soft case for one small module,if one small module has been
ordered
Assembling the component parts of the 4000 Platform
– Assembly starts from the Interface module, which is placed face
down on the work surface.
– The module(s) must then be fixed in place one after the other, using
a screwdriver.
Fitting and
removing a
module
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The 4000 Platform must be switched off, and if it is operating on the
mains, its supply cable must be unplugged.
To fit a module
– Turn the instrument face down on the work surface.
– Set the two notches on the module part (1a) into the two holes
provided for that purpose on the Base (1b).
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Captive screws fixing the module(s)
1a
1b
2b
2a
1a
2a
Assembling the component parts of the 4000 Platform
– Make flush the 2 connections (2a & 2b), on module and base.
– Once positioned, fix the module to the base screwing the 2 screws
fixing the receptacle.
– Repeat the same procedure for the following module if 2 small
modules are to be used.
Installing the
backplate
Fig. 3 Fixing the module to the base
Removing a module
1 Unscrew the two captive fixing screws of the module completely (up
to the stop).
2 Remove the two slots of the module from their housing onto the
base.
3 Carefully slide the module out of its slot.
The backplate, delivered on option, can be installed when no module is
set onto the 4000 Platform.
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1b
1a
Fixing screws
Location of fixing screws
Choosing the position of the instrument on the work surface
Installing the backplate
1 Turn the Platform face down, on the work surface.
2 Set the two notches (1a) of the backplate into the two holes of the
base-unit (1b)
3 Once positioned, fix the backplate to the base, screwing the five
screws fixing the backplate.
Fig. 4 Fixing the backplate option onto the 4000 Base-Unit
Removing the backplate
1 Unscrew the five fixing screws of the backplate completely (up to the
stop).
2 Remove the two notches (1a) of the backplate from their housing
onto the base.
3 Carefully slide the backplate out of its slot.
Choosing the position of the instrument on the work surface
Depending on the conditions of use of the 4000 Platform, the instrument
may be placed on a flat surface or held in the hand.
When used on a work surface, the 4000 Platform should be supported
on its stand, which can be set in either of two positions, depending on
whether the user is standing or sitting.
To change the stand from “seated user” position to “standing user” position,pull the stand towards you to unlock it from its housing.
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Stand
Choosing the position of the instrument on the work surface
Fig. 5 Stay in positions for seated user and standing user
The stand can be used only when one big module or two smalls
is / are set under the base.
Setting the 4000
Platform into
the glove
The glove for the 4000 Platform is furnished on option with the instrument.
This glove has been desgined to fit to the equipment, and to easily get
access to all the commands of the product (interface, modules, connectors).
To set the 4000 Platform in the glove, take care of the sense of insertion:
the screen must face the front of the glove.
Refer to
Once in the glove, the 4000 Platform can be set to the «standing» position, using the stay on the back of the glove.
Figure 6.
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Battery management
Fig. 6 Plaform View in the glove
Battery management
The battery supplied with the 4000 Platform must be fully charged before
use.
A
compartment.
Charging the
Connecting the mains adapter
1
Lithium Ion type battery, 6 cells or 9 cells, is installed in the battery
battery
Use only the mains adapter supplied with the 4000 Platform. The
adapter for some other electronic device may appear to be identical,
but entails a risk of damage to the 4000 Platform.
– At the top of the 4000 Platform, lift up the power supply socket
protector and plug in the mains adapter.
– Connect the adapter to the mains. The On indicator lamp starts to
blink in green.
1.if the 4000 Platform is equipped with a battery.
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Battery management
Charging
If the instrument is fitted with a battery, on connection to the mains:
– if the user does not press ON, the battery will start the charge. In this
case, the Charge indicator will be lit in red.
– when the user presses the
battery will charge during use (Charge indicator in solid red).
Once the battery is fully charged, the Charge indicator lamp is solid
green.
When the Charge indicator is blinking red, this mean the power supply is
not compatible with the battery used. Charge is disabled.
It is essential to wait until charging is complete to ensure maximum
independent operating time, which may otherwise be considerably
reduced.
Voltage must be superior to 14V to correctly charge the 9 cells battery
(11V).
Only the 6 cells battery can be charged using the cigarette lighter adapter
(provided on option). When this adapter is used with a 9 cells battery, the
equipment can be used but the battery will not be charged (except if the
vehicle is started).
ON key, the instrument starts up and the
Battery charging time
If the battery is completely discharged, the time taken to recharge is:
– approximately 5.5 hours, if the apparatus is not in use (Charge indi-
cator solid red)
– about 12 hours if the instrument is used during charging (Charge
indicator lit in solid red).
Battery endurance
A 6 cells battery is only guaranteed to deliver 20W and a 9 cells battery
30W, at ambient temperature. During discharge, battery increases its
temperature.
Above 20W/30W at ambient temperature, the message Battery too
hot, please turn power off may be displayed on the screen,
inviting the user to shut off the equipment.
The user may or may not shutt off the product but the product may shut
off later by itself, without warning.
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The follonwng specifications are given for a MTS 4000 with one LiIon
Battery, at 25°C, at full battery capacity (6.6 A.h), with one RLM OTDR
module and without any options:
Endurance
Conditions of use
According to Telcordia GR-196-CORE recommendation:
Normal conditons, with normal backlight, 3 acquisition of 30 seconds per quarter of hour, auto off
Under continuous acquisition, with high screen backlight
Charge and On indicators
– On blinking green: the instrument is switched off but connected to
an external power source.
– On solid green: the instrument is operating, either on batteries or an
external power source.
– Charge solid red: the instrument is connected to an external power
source and the battery is on charge.
– Charge solid green: the instrument is connected to an external
power source and the battery is fully charged.
– Charge blinking red: the supply is not compatible with the battery
used.
Battery charge level display
When the battery is installed in the instrument, its charge level is
displayed in the top right-hand corner of the screen and also as a charge
percentage. Example: .
6 cells battery
(7400 mV)
up to 7 hours up to 11 hours.
Up to 3h15 Up to 5h15
9 cells battery
(11100 mV)
It is essential to wait until charging is complete for maximum battery
endurance, otherwise this may be considerably reduced and the level
of charge may not be correctly displayed.
– When the battery charge level drops below 10%, a warning is
displayed next to the icon. Example: When the level
becomes too low, the instrument switches off automatically after
saving the current configuration.
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screws (a)
Battery
Battery management
In the table below is a summary of the battery icon according to the
charge level:
Table 1 Color of the battery Icon according to
charge level
Icon Charge level
From 100% to 70%
From 70% to 40%
From 40% to 10%
From 10% to 0%
Access to the
battery
1 Switch off the instrument and disconnect the mains supply.
2 On the left side of the equipement, loosen the captive screws (a) at
both sides using a Philips head screwdriver.
3 Remove the battery door, pulling with the help of the screws
4 Pull the battery to disconnect it from the base, taking care not to
damage the connector into which it is plugged.
Fig. 7 Battery seatings
When putting the battery back into its seating, make sure that its
connector engages correctly with the one of the base.
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Switching the 4000 Platform on and off
Make sure that the connector of the battery engages properly with the
one of the base. Tighten the screws, as securing the battery by the
connector alone will not ensure uninterrupted operation.
Safety
recommendatio
The Lithium Ion battery is designed for maximum safety. In particular,
each cell is provided with a safety valve to prevent excessive internal
pressure in the event of overcharging or exposure to very high tempera-
ns
tures.
Use only the battery supplied with the 4000 Platform. Batteries supplied with other electronic devices may appear to be identical, but
entail a risk of damage to the 4000 Platform.
If you do not intend to use the platform for several weeks, it is advisable
to remove the battery in order to prolong its useful life, and to recharge it
fully before using it again.
In case of communication problems with the battery, informed to the user,
the battery charging information is no more actualized.
Restart the equipment to restore the communication with battery.
Switching the 4000 Platform on and off
The mains adapter is used not only for charging the battery (if the battery
is installed), but also for operating the 4000 Platform on the mains, if a
mains socket is at hand, to save the battery.
Switching on
the 4000
Platform
Switching on using the battery
– Press the ON/OFF key.The On indicator pass from blinking to solid
green.
The Viavi logo appears on the screen briefly, then an autotest is
carried out, the software is installed (this just takes a few seconds),
then the screen goes dark for about three seconds.
Then, the Help screen appears (see "Presentation page of the
4000 Platform" page 20).
The equipment is ready to be used once the Home page is
displayed, or once the result page of the function selected before
the Platform has been switched off and restart is displayed..
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Switching the 4000 Platform on and off
Mains operation
If the instrument is to operate on the mains:
– lift the protective cover over the power supply socket on the upper
part of the 4000 Platform (upper left side, with the icon ) and
plug in the mains adapter.
–press the
with a battery, it will switch over to charging of the battery).
The Viavi logo shows briefly and is followed by an autotest, the software is installed (this just takes a few seconds), then the screen
goes dark for about three seconds.
Then, the Help screen appears.
Finally, the equipment is ready to be used once the Home page is
displayed, or once the result page of the function selected before
the Platform has been switched off and restart is displayed.
NOTE
It is possible to switch over from battery to mains operation, or vice
versa, without loss of data.
The module cannnot be swapped when the unit is ON or AC
powered
ON key (if this is not done, and the instrument is equipped
Switching off
the 4000
Platform
In the event of an unexpected mains power cut, if there is no battery,
the current results and configuration will not be saved. Next time the
instrument is switched on, it will return to its initial configuration.
While the 4000 Platform is operating, press the ON/OFF button to switch
it off.
Disconnect the jack connector of the AC/DC power supply
before disconnecting the AC/DC mains
NOTE
When the instrument is switched off using the
results and configuration are saved. Next time the
pressed, they are recalled.
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ON/OFF key is
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Presentation page of the 4000 Platform
Reset
If the 4000 Platform freezes, prolonged pressure (about 4 s.) on the ON/
FF key will reset the instrument.
O
Presentation page of the 4000 Platform
The presentation page of the instrument is called up by pressing the
HOME button, followed by Help. It also appears when the instrument is
switched on.
This page shows:
1 the version of the softwares installed in the instrument,
2 the base options; base reference, Power Meter, Bluetooth, touch-
screen, extension memory, battery reference...and the date of calibration for concerned options. The options set into the base are
marked with a green tick.
3 the modules installed (including serial number and date of last cali-
bration).
NOTE
The first module in the page corresponds to the module on the left
side of the Platform, when you face screen.
Fig. 8 Example of presentation screen
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The Software Options key allows to reach a screen in which the software options can be visualized (ask your local agent Viavi to get information about softwares options avaialble).
The
available: CPU, memory, hardware revision, screen reference, packages...
The
to the configuration of the 4000 Platform of client.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Solution
Chapter 2 Starting up
Troubleshooting
Services Data key allows to display information about the services
Patents key allows to display the number of the patents according
Nothing happens when the
ON/OFF key is pressed.
You are using the 4000 Platform in the ordinary way when
it suddenly switches off.
The battery refuses to charge
(the Charge indicator does
not go on when the instrument
is connected to the mains and
is not operating).
Make sure that the battery is present or the mains adapter is properly connected.
The parameters of the instrument
may have been set so that it
switches off automatically after a
predefined time of inactivity to
save the battery. Work in progress
is first saved in the memory.
See ."Screen saver" page 50
Otherwise, check the battery
charge level.
There is no battery in the instrument.
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Chapter3
Controls of the 4000 Platform
3
This chapter describes the controls of the 4000 Platform.
The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows:
– “Control interface” on page 24
– “Using an external keyboard, mouse and touchscreen (options)” on
page 29
– “Editing” on page 31
– “Accessing the 4000 Platform from a PC” on page 35
– “Connectors” on page 41
The 4000 Platform is a multi-tasking instrument: the user can simultaneously carry out an acquisition, modify the configuration parameters,
print out results and access the directory of the internal memory.
In some cases, it is even possible to perform several measurement
operations at the same time, but only the result of the function
selected can be displayed.
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Menu keys TFT color screen
ON
OFF
Charge
and On
indicators
CANCEL
FILE
SETUP
RESULTS
Micro
START/
STOP
Testing indicator (Test in progress)
Direction
keys
(Selection)
HOME
AUTO
ENTER
Micro
Numeric
keypad
SHIFT
Control interface
Control interface
The Interface module of the 4000 Platform embodies the controls and
display needed for measurement analysis:
– the display screen, with the associated menu keys on the right.
– the
ON/OFF button and the operating & battery charging indicators.
– the general control buttons:
RESULTS
– the measurement control key:STAR T/STOP
– the Tes t indicator (lit during a measurement)
– direction keys for scrolling through the menus
– a numeric keypad on the left
– the validation key
– the key
– the
AUTO which calls up the Macro function
SHIFT key to use the shortcuts .
+ 3: rise luminosity / + 6: decrease luminosity
+ 9: rise sound / + # : decrease sound
+
HOME: full scale (in trace display mode)
CANCEL / FILE / SETUP/ HOME /
ENTER.
Fig. 9 Controls of the Interface module
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NOTE
The Print function is available by pushing simultaneously the left and
right direction keys.
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Control interface
TFT display
screen
The 4000 Platform has a large, 7 inch TFT color screen, with a resolution
of 800 x 480, back-lit:
– either a high visibility TFT screen, for hight visibility outdoors and
indoors.
– or the high visibility screen supplied may also be a touch screen
(option).
The different zones of the screen
The display is divided into 3 zones:
1 the central zone, displaying the configuration or the results of
measurements.
2 at the top, in the status bar, in the form of icons:
a different icon according to the type of application and / or
the name of this function
if visual fault location (VFL) is activated
if data saving is in progress
if the VNC function is used
if a battery is set in the Platform, the icon and the battery
charge level (see "Battery charge level display" page 16).
if a USB stick is connected
if a printing process is in progress
if the Web Browser application is active
if the PDF viewer is activated
if the text editor application is active
if the calculator application is active
if the Mail application is active
if the Contact application is active
if the Calendar application is active
if the VNC Viewer application is active
if the Ethernet connection is established ( if it is cut)
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Control interface
– current date and time.
3 at the right side, rigid function keys (or tactile on option).
Control buttons
The buttons below the screen provide the following functions:
ON OFF
Main on/off switch
HOME
This button gives access to:
– selection of the different measurement or base functions
– the configuration menus of the instrument (choice of module(s)
used), When the instrument is switched off, its configuration is
stored in the memory, as are the measurement results.
– the configuration menus of the system (screen, date, language,
print-out, etc.).Once you have pressed the System Settings key,
you can select:
– the display parameters: screen illumination, automatic shut-
down.
– the parameters specific to the country of use: date, time, format
of date/time, language.
– the input/output parameters: optical switch, Ethernet, e-mail
configuration.
– the audio parameters (Headset / Hands-free function)
– the initialization of automatic shutdown of the instrument.
For a complete description, see "System set-up" page 43.
NOTE
The configuration menus can be displayed, and modified if required
during acquisition or measurement.
SETUP
This button calls up the measurement configuration menu. This menu
depends on the function in use.
RESULTS
This button calls up the results page (e.g. with OTDR module: reflectometry trace, results and table of results) and is used to analyze results.
FILE
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Control interface
This button calls up the file and directory management menu.
It allows to:
– to choose the storage medium: internal memory, USB memory key,
extended internal memory; file name and format; information
relating to the data stored in the file.
– to store files or retrieve them for selection, copying or deletion; with
facilities for classifying them in directories and sub-directories.
START/STOP
Starts and stops the measurement.
NOTE
All these functions, except
the measurements made: refer to the user manuals of the corresponding modules of the 4000 Platform.
HOME, depend on the modules used and
AUTO
This button allows to launch the Script function. This can only be activated if a module is set onto the 4000 Platform
.
CANCEL
Numeric
keypad on the
4000 Platform
This button allows to deselect a function on the Home page, or to quit the
edition/numeric keypad without validating the modifications.
Fig. 10 Numeric keypad of the Platform
The numeric keypad is very useful to quickly enter numerical values but
also letters when the edition or numeric keypad is displayed on the
screen (see
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Control interface
The numeric keypad on the Platform works like the numeric keypad
displayed on the screen: push on a number to display it.
The numeric keypad of the Platform can also be used when the edition
keypad is displayed on the Platform screen.
– To enter exclusively numbers, select 123... with the key and
type the number(s) wished to display it/them.
– To enter letters and numbers, select abc2... with the key and
type as many times as necessary on a key of the numeric keypad of
the Platform to insert the character wished.
For example, to enter the letter «o», push three times the button
«6». If you click one again, you will display the number «6».
– Some specific characters (e.g. @, /...) can be entered using specific
keys from the Platform keypad:
Indicators
Key
pressed
1
0
On blinking green: the instrument, though
Charge solid green: the instrument is connected to an
Tes ting
Character displayed one after the other
. , - ? ! " @ : / 1
space 0
connected to an external power source, is
switched off.
solid green: the instrument is operating, either
by battery or on an external power supply.
external power source and the battery is fully
charged.
solid red: the instrument is connected to an
external power source, and the battery is on
charge.
blinking red: at least one function is in
measurement phase (for example, the laser
emission pilot for an OTDR measurement).
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– on the Results page, they are used to move the cursors
or modify the zoom factor.
– on the set-up pages, they are used to scroll through the
menus, the
ENTER key serving to select or confirm the
parameter chosen.
Using an external keyboard, mouse and touchscreen (options)
Direction keys
The direction keys have two principal functions:
Using an external keyboard, mouse and touchscreen (options)
The external keyboard facilitates input of:
– alphanumerical configuration parameters
– comments in the File menu
– editing characters
The mouse can be used instead of the direction keys to scroll through
menus and make a selection.
Connect the keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors.
Virtual control
buttons bar
It is possible to emulate hard keys with Virtual Control buttons
To display these buttons, click once on the top of the screen in the status
bar, at the same height than the date and time.
Fig. 11 Virtual control buttons bar
The virtual control buttons bar is displayed during a few seconds. You
may click on any of these buttons to obtain exactly the same results than
using the real buttons in the front panel of the 4000 Platform.
The printing function is available in this bar, whereas no softkey exists
for this function on the platform.
NOTE
This virtual control buttons bar is especially useful when the 4000
Platform screen is exported on a remote PC (see "Transfer of the
interface of the 4000 Platform on to a PC" page 37).
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Using an external keyboard, mouse and touchscreen (options)
Equivalence
between
external
keyboard and
4000 Platform
Although it is intended primarily to replace the Edit menu of the 4000
Platform, the external keyboard can replace all the buttons and keys of
the 4000 Platform except the
– The menu keys to the right of the screen are replaced by the func-
tion keys
– The buttons below the screen are equivalent to Ctrl + a letter (see
table below).
– The direction keys have the same function on the external keyboard
and on the 4000 Platform.
Function on the 4000 Platform External keyboard
HOME Ctrl + H
SYSTEM SETTINGS F12
SET-UP Ctrl + U
FILE Ctrl + F
RESULTS Ctrl + R
START/STOP Ctrl + S
SCRIPT (Macro)
PRINT Ctrl + P
Menu keys 1 to 6 (from top to bottom) F1 → F6
ABOUT F11
Save and quit (Exit) Entrée/Enter
Quit without saving (Abort) Escape/Echap.
a. The Macro function is called on the 4000 Platform
b. The Print function is available directly on the 4000 Platform
taneously the left and right arrow keys.
F1 to F6.
a
ON/OFF button:
Ctrl + M
b
← ↑ → ↓
using the
AUTO
key
pushing simul-
Editing text
using the
external
keyboard
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To use the external keyboard to insert a name or identification in the setup menus, or a Note in the table of results:
1 Press Enter to go into the Edit menu
2 Type the text
3 Press Enter to leave the Edit menu.
Pressing the Esc
key close the Edit menu without saving the text.
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Editing
Editing
1
In the set-up menus, it is sometimes necessary to enter alphanumerical
information for names of files or results or for comments.
To call up the Edit menu, select the name to be modified, then press the
key. The Edit menu will appear.
This menu can be used to simulate a keyboard: it displays available characters and function keys. Some Edit menus may include keys specific to
the current function.
The name to be modified is displayed above the keyboard. The cursor
can be moved about over the name to be modified and the characters
available, using the direction keys or a mouse or an external keyboard:
see
"Using an external keyboard, mouse and touchscreen (options)"
page 29
.
Fig. 12 Example of Edit menu
– The Caps/No Caps key enables the keyboard to type either upper
case letters or lower case letters and figures (as well as punctuation
marks and certain special characters).
– The Insert/ Replace key selects the action which will be performed
by the confirm key
by the position of the cursor, or replacement of the highlighted character, by the character selected.
1.If an external keyboard is used, see "Using an external keyboard, mouse and touchscreen (options)"
page 29
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– The 2abc... key allows to use the numeric keypad to enter numbers
and letters. The 123... key allows to enter exclusively numerical
values using the numeric keypad.
– Using the keyboard, with the cursor positioned on the name:
– confirming DEL deletes the character after the cursor;
– confirming CLEAR deletes all characters from the edit line;
– confirming BACK deletes the character before the cursor;
– confirming Cancel will close the edition menu without applying
the modifications
– confirming HOME moves the cursor to the beginning of the
word;
– confirming END moves the cursor to the end of the word.
– The Enter key saves the name that has been entered and quits the
Edit menu.
– The Cancel key quits the Edit menu without saving any changes
that may have been made.
To enter text:
– Press the Caps/No Caps key, depending on the case of the char-
acter to be entered.
Without Touch Screen Using Touch Screen
- Using the direction keys, move
the cursor onto the first character
required.
- Press the
The character will appear in the
upper box.
- Repeat the process for the
remaining characters.
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ENTER validation key.
- Directly click onto the character
you want.
The character will appear in the
upper box.
- Repeat the process for the
remaining characters.
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To delete characters in a text:
Without Touch Screen Using Touch Screen
- Go into Replace mode and move
the cursor on to the character to be
deleted.
- Go into
tion the cursor on to the character
to delete.
Replace mode and posi-
Editing
- Move the cursor on to
Del) and press the ENTER valida-
tion key.
Repeatedly pressing this same key
will delete the preceding (or
following) characters.
Back (or
- Click on the
Repeatedly clicking on this same
key will delete the preceding (or
following) characters
Back touch (or Del)
To insert characters in a text:
Without Touch Screen Using Touch Screen
- Go into Insert mode and place the
cursor on the name at the insertion
point.
- Using the direction keys, move
the cursor on to the first character
to be inserted.
- Press the
Repeat the process for the other
characters to be inserted.
ENTER validation key.
- Go into
cursor on the name at the insertion
point.
- Directly click on the character you
want
Repeat the process for the other
characters to be inserted.
Insert mode and place the
Quitting the Edit menu
– Press the Cancel key to quit without saving the action performed
(onto the keyboard or on the screen).
– Press the Enter key to quit the menu while saving the text entered
(onto the keyboard or on the screen).
Numeric
Keypad
For some configuration parameters, you will have to enter numeric
values. The direction keys of the 4000 Platform can be used. However,
the user can also use the numeric keypad, displayed when the
Number
Click on
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key is pressed.
EDIT NUMBER to display the Numeric Keypad.
Edit
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Fig. 13 Example of Numeric Keypad
The keys Min and Max are displayed when the parameter has a
minimum and maximum value (for example, for the screen lighting level,
pressing the
will display the value +5).
– The direction keys allow to increment of +/-1 the selected value.
– The direction keys allow to select the previous or the next
figure.
– Clear key: delete all the displayed value (same function as the Clear
key of the screen)
– Cancel key: quits the Edit Number menu without saving any
changes that may have been made (same function as the Cancel
key of the screen)
– Enter key: saves the name that has been entered and quits the Edit
Number menu (same function as the
Min key will display the value -5 and pressing the Max key
ENTER key of the screen).
Modifying / Changing a value with the numeric keypad
When the Edit Number menu is oopened, the first figure of the value is
selected.
Without Touch Screen Using Touch Screen
- Move the cursor to the first
number to be inserted.
- Press the
Repeat the process for the other
characters to be inserted.
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ENTER validation key.
- Directly click on the number to be
inserted
Repeat the process for the other
characters to be inserted.
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Accessing the 4000 Platform from a PC
The 4000 Platform can be connected to a PC in order to:
– remote the screen of the 4000 Platform on to the PC and issue
commands from the keyboard of the PC
– access the internal memory of the 4000 Platform from the PC and
transfer files from the 4000 Platform to the PC and vice versa.
Connecting the
4000 Platform
to a PC
NOTE
The Ethernet card of the equipment connected to the 4000 Platform
must be configured to the Auto-detect mode (Auto negociation).
Direct connection
1 Connect directly the 4000 Base Unit to the PC with a crossover or
straight-through Ethernet cable, using the RJ45 connectors on each
equipment.
2 Make sure the network configuration onto the PC is set to the
Dynamic mode:
a Click on Start > Control Panel.
b Double click on Network Connection.
c Double click on Local Area Connection.
d In the dialog box, click on Properties.
e Check the parameter Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is selected ( )
and click once on it (underlined in blue)
f Click on Properties button.
g On the tab General, check the parameter Obtain an IP address
automatically is seleted ( ); if not, click on the button to select it.
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Fig. 14 Internet Protocol
h Click on Ok and close all the dialog boxes opened onto the PC.
3 On the 4000 Base Unit, in the System Setup page, under I/O inter-
face > Ethernet, select Dynamic.
Fig. 15 System Setup > Ethernet: Dynamic mode
4 Wait for about ten seconds while the connection is established.
Connection via a
local network
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1On the PC: find the IP address and the mask of the PC’s sub-
network:
– With Windows 98 or Millenium: Select Start > Execute, then enter
winipcfg
– With Windows NT, 2000, XP or Vista: select Start > Programs >
Accessories > Dos Prompt, type ipconfig", then Enter.
Note the IP address and the mask of the PC’s sub-network.
2 Plug the RJ 45 connector of the 4000 Platform into a hub or
Ethernet switch with a straight-through Ethernet cable
3On the 4000 Platform:
In the system set-up menu, under I/O interface > Ethernet, select
Config 1 (or 2 / 3 / 4) on the line Mode, then enter the IP address,
the IP mask of the PC and the IP gateway communicated to you by
the network manager;
2.The character _ corresponds to a space.
2
and click on OK.
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or
on his recommendation, use Dynamic attribution mode (DHCP). In
this case, the address of the 4000 Platform (10.10.50.204 in the
example) is displayed but cannot be altered.
4 Wait for about ten seconds while the connection is established.
5 On the PC, make sure that the connection is operational by
selecting Start > Execute... and typing ping followed by the
address of the 4000 Platform.
Transfer of the
interface of the
4000 Platform
on to a PC
1 Make the 4000 Platform / PC connection as described above.
2On the 4000 Platform in the system set-up menu, under I/O inter-
face, confirm Remote screen = Session / Permanent / Permanent
with password (for more information, see "Remote screen" page
51).
3On the PC, go into Internet Explorer and type the address:
http://10.10.50.204:5800
if 10.10.50.204 is the IP address of the 4000 Platform that was
defined when the connection was set up.
A VNC window will open demanding a password: press Enter
without typing any password.
For an intensive use of the deport screen or when it is used via a
WAN network, it is strongly recommended to use a dedicated VNC client. The VNC clients recommended are Tight VNC (V 1.2.9) and Real
VNC (V 4.1.1).
The screen of your 4000 Platform will then appear offset on to your PC.
You can use the keyboard and mouse of the PC to control the 4000 Platform: see
(options)" page 29
the 4000 Platform and those of the PC keyboard and mouse.
Moreover, via the VNC window, you can launch a rebooot of the Platform,
typing Ctrl + Q on the PC keyboard and validating.
"Using an external keyboard, mouse and touchscreen
, for the command equivalents between the controls of
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Accessing the 4000 Platform from a PC
Accessing the
internal
memory or the
USB memory
stick of the
4000 Platform
via a PC
Il is possible, from a PC, to access the internal memory of the 4000 Platform or to the USB memory stick connected to the Platform by means
of the FTP server of the 4000 Platform.
FTP access is obtained through the user account «fttx» (password: fttx).
1 Make the 4000 Platform / PC connection as described above.
2 On the PC, use either an FTP client or Internet Explorer.
3 In Internet Explorer, type the following address (10.10.50.204,
which is the IP address of the 4000 Platform that was defined when
the connection was set up):
ftp://mts4000:viavi@10.10.50.204/disk/
This allows to access to internal memory.
ftp://mts4000:viavi@10.10.50.204/extmem/
This allows to access to extended internal memory (option).
ftp://mts4000:viavi@10.10.50.204/usbflash/
This allows to access to the contents of the USB memory stick
connected to the 4000 Platform.
If you use Internet Explorer 7, the following adress must be entered:
ftp://mts4000:viavi@10.10.50.204/acterna/user/disk
or ftp://mts4000:viavi@10.10.50.204/acterna/user/
extmem or ftp://mts4000:viavi@10.10.50.204/acterna/
user/usbflash
The PC then displays the contents of the internal memory, of the internal
extended memory or of the USB memory stick of the 4000 Platform.
Creating a shortcut
toward the 4000
Platform internal
memory
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You can add on your PC, a direct connection to the internal memory of
the 4000 Platform, creating a shortcut in the network place, in the
Explorer.
To create a network place, do as follows:
1 Open the Explorer on your PC
2 Double click on Add Network Place
The Wizard for the Network Place installation opens
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Fig. 16 First page of the installation
3 Click on Next
4 In the dialog box, click on , then on
Next
5 In the following dialog box, type the following address
(10.10.50.204,
during connection):
ftp://mts4000:viavi@10.10.50.204/disk
(access to internal disk of the 4000 Platform)
being the IP address of the 4000 Platform defined
Fig. 17 Entering the ftp address
NOTE
You can access to the internal extended memory (option) or to the
USB memory stick connected to the 4000 Platform typing respectively
extmem or usbflash instead of disk.
6 Click on Next
7 Enter a name for this Network Place
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Fig. 18 Name of the Network Place
8 Click on Next
The PC is searching for the connection
9 The last dialog box inform you the network place has been success-
fully created, and will be open once you click on Finish.
Deselect this parameter if the internal memory of the 4000 Platform
must not be opened on the PC.
Fig. 19 Completion of the Network Place installation
In the Explorer > Network Place, the new shortcut is displayed, with
the name applied on step 7.
Fig. 20 Network Place created
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Connectors
Upper panel
The upper panel contains, from left to right, the following elements (see
example below):
– the connection socket for the mains adapter providing the 15 V
power supply and used to charge the battery,
– the RJ 45 connector for the Ethernet interface,
– the headset plug-in
– the 2 USB connectors for printer, mouse, keyboard, USB memory
stick...
USB memory sticks can be very different.
They differ on Hw and Sw aspects, even inside a given brand.
In particular, USB memory sticks targeting audio recording are often
formatted in very specific ways and the format is often very different
from a standard FAT.
For all these reasons, we advise users to use memory sticks provided
by Viavi.
In any case, USB memory sticks which are recognized by the 4000
Platform (a sound is generated when plugged on the 4000 Platform)
but which cannot be read or written, should be formatted on the
4000 Platform with the Usbflash Format utility, in Expert tools >
Media utilities.
If a problem occurs with the USB stick you are using, contact your
Local Technical Assistance Center.
– the powermeter plug-in if the option is available
– if the VFL option is present, the corresponding output
– the internal memory extension, which is delivered on option and
cannot be reached by the user
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VFL output
USB
RJ 45
Headset
Power Meter
Internal memory extension
(option; not available by user)
AC/DC mains
Options
Connectors
Fig. 21 Example of upper panel
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System set-up
4
This chapter describes the operations for configuring the instrument
(choosing the module or function to be used) and the system (date,
language, input/output, etc.).
The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows:
– “Principle of the set-up menus” on page 44
– “Configuring the instrument” on page 44
– “Configuring the unit” on page 47
– “Standalone results” on page 58
– “Expert Tools” on page 58
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Principle of the set-up menus
The procedures described below usually use the direction keys. When the instrument
is equipped with a mouse or/and a touch screen:
- the user must adapt the text to the option used; which means that for touch screen
and mouse, the user must directly click on the desired field.
- to edit a string of characters, the key of the
equipemnt
must sometimes be used.
Principle of the set-up menus
A set-up can be displayed or modified while an acquisition or measurement is in progress. The parameters that cannot be modified are greyed
out. The menu thus gives all the possible options.
– To move from one parameter to another, use the direction keys
and . When a parameter is selected, its possible values are
shown to the right of the parameter.
– To modify the value of a parameter, use the direction keys and
to highlight the option selected.
– To leave a set-up menu the user can press any of the keys below
the screen or the menu key Exit.
Configuring the instrument
Since the instrument can be equipped with a range of modules and plugins, a variety of functions are possible. Before carrying out a particular
measurement, it is therefore necessary to select the function or functions
required for it
If a module has been changed, the instrument configuration menu will
automatically be displayed as soon as the power is switched on.
The functions of Reflectometry, Visible Source (VFL), Power Measurement (Radiometry) are not mutually exclusive: several functions can be
active at once.
To configure the instrument, proceed as follows:
– Press the HOME button.
The functions available on the instrument are represented graphically by icons.
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Reference
Configuring the instrument
Fig. 22 Example of instrument configuration
To validate a function:
– Move on to the icon representing the function to be validated using
the direction keys (or the mouse or external keyboard if the corresponding option is present).
NOTE
You can also use the numeric keypad of the base, selecting the number displayed for each function.
Validating
several
simultaneous
functions
– Press the
turns yellow and is outlined with a white frame.
It is possible to validate several distinct functions, whether or not they are
elements of the same application. Thus it is possible, for example, to activate the microscope function at the same time as the OTDR function by
validating each of them.
When several functions are validated, pressing the keyboard keys
(
SETUP, FILE, RESULTS, START /STOP) will give access to the function in
focus (in yellow).
To change from one function to another:
– If the functions are elements of the same application (for example,
Optical Fibres), simply change tabs (refer to the manual corresponding to the application).
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– If the functions are not elements of the same application (for
Help
The Help Page from the HOME menu display the Getting Started manual
contents, in a web page (in english).
example, to change over from the OTDR function to the VFL function), return to the instrument configuration screen shown here and
place the focus on the VFL function. The actions of the keyboard
keys will then indeed be those corresponding to the VFL function.
About
The About page allows to display the presentation screen, with all the
information concerning the softwares versions, the hardware options and
the module installed (see
Once this page is displayed, you can click on the Software Options key
to visualize the software options available on the 4000 Platform, ordered
according to specific categories (Copper, DSL, Ethernet, OTDR ...). Use
the direction keys
to scroll through the options available
Figure 8on page 20).
Fig. 23 Software Options page
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In ths About page, you can also click on Services Data key, which allow
to display information about the elements inside the Platform (CPU,
Memory, hardware revision, screen reference...).
Fig. 24 Services Data page
The Patents page allows to display the number of the patents according
to the configuration of the
4000 Platform of client.
Fig. 25 Patents screen
Configuring the unit
When the 4000 Platform is to be used for the first time, or before a
measurement campaign is started, the parameters of the system must be
configured:
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– the parameters specific to the 4000 Platform (screen lighting level,
automatic shutdown).
– the parameters specific to the country of use: language, date, time,
display format of date and time.
– parameters of input/output.
– audio parameters (heaset / hands-free) and regulation of sound
level
– programming of automatic shutdown (during battery operation).
– IP address for upgrading via the network
– parameters for printing
To call up this configuration menu, press the HOME button, then System
Settings.
NOTE
The key
in factory, in case of error during the new configuration.
FACTORY DEFAULT allows to reinitialize the configuration set
Factory Default
Configuration
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Fig. 26 System configuration screen
Screen
– Backlight: +0
– Contrast: Indoor
– Screen Saver: No
I/O Interface
– Remote Screen: No
– Ethernet: Config. 1 / Security: Standard
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– File Export: None
– Bluetooth: Disable
– Use proxy: No
NOTE
The Bluetooth selection appears only if the option is installed on your
unit. It requires factory-installed hardware.
Country
– Language: English
– Date Format: dd/mm/yyyy
– Time Format: 24 hour clock
Audio
– Channel: Hands-free
– Hands-free Volume: 0
– Headset Volume:0
Utility
–VFL Mode: 1Hz
– Auto off: 30 minutes (only on battery operation)
– Upgrade Parameters: Server name: 4k.updatemyunit.net
– Home Selection: Multiple
Screen
Printer
– Printer : None
Choosing screen lighting level
In the Screen window, move the cursor on to Lighting.
– use the direction keys → or ←, to choose the desired lighting level
(between -5 and +5).
or
–click on Edit Number to enter the screen lighting level on the
numeric keypad
If the 4000 Platform is operating on battery, it is advisable to choose a
minimum lighting level acceptable for the user, to keep endurance as
long as possible.
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Contrast
– Indoor: to be selected when the instrument is used inside (see
Figure 26on page 48)
– Outdoor: to be selected in order to optimize the readability of the
screen for an outside use.
Fig. 27 Example of Outside contrast
Screen saver
This feature is available both when battery powered
or AC powered. Its purpose is to extend the life of
the screen, in case the 4000 Platform is not used for
some time. Instead of the normal screen, a small
animated picture is displayed on the blackened
screen, eventually followed from time to time by a
name and phone number (if configured by the user).
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To configure this feature, select
A sub-menu is displayed :
Screen saver 60s, 3 min, 5 min, No.
No: disables the screen saver.
Other values indicate time of inactivity before the
screen saver automatically starts. If the screen
saver is enabled (a time is set), the following two
lines are proposed.
Name A name or comment may be entered. This name
or comment may be usefull to persons who find
the 4000 Platform in the screen saver mode.
Information such as who currently uses the
apparatus, where to find the person or any other
commercial information may be entered.
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Phone number A phone number or other comment may also be
added in order to provide more information :
number to call in case of emergency, user
telephone number...
Country
I/O Interface
Choosing language (Language)
Select one of the languages offered, using the direction keys → or ← .
NOTE
The ENGLISH CAPS parameter allows to get a display in English,
with all words in capitals.
Resetting the date
Change the date by using the direction keys → or ← .
Resetting the time
– Use the direction keys → or ← to change the minutes and hours.
Choosing date and time format
Choose one of the options: dd/mm/yy or mm/dd/yy for the date format.
Use the direction keys → or ← to change the hour format (12 hour clock
/ 24 hour clock).
Remote screen
It is possible to remote the screen of the 4000 Platform on to a PC and
to read the contents of the disk of the 4000 Platform on a PC. To do this,
see .
"Accessing the 4000 Platform from a PC" page 35
Remote screen
word
must be confirmed in both cases, in the Interface E/S window.
Session Mode the remote screen function is inactive once
Permanent Mode the remote screen function is still active
Permanent with Password same function as the Permanent mode, with
No the screen cannot be remote on a PC.
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the 4000 Platform is switched off.
when the 4000 Platform is switched off and
restarted.
an access to the equipment via VNC
protected by a password: 42000
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NOTE
When the equipment is in the Remote screen mode, the icon is
displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Ethernet
Parameters of the local Ethernet network to which the 4000 Platform is
connected:
Mode - Config 1 to 4 static mode enabling input of the configuration of
4 sites.
- Dynamic in this mode, which requires a DHCP server, the
4000 Platform requests an IP address from this
server which will be allocated dynamically if
dynamic host configuration is activated on the
local network.
After selecting this mode or after power-on, the
4000 Platform tries to establish a connection to
obtain an address from a DHCP server. If for any
reason, this process fails, the 4000 Platform
reverses to static IP address mode with User1 IP
address.
Site Name the user can enter the name of the site in the Edit
menu.
IP Address IP address of the 4000 Platform
IP Mask address of the mask of the sub-network
IP Gateway IP address of the machine enabling access
outside the sub-network.
1
DNS
Domain name name of the local network to which the 4000
IP address of the machine providing the IP
address on the basis of the name
Platform is connected.
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NOTE
NOTE
Once the 4000 Base-Unit is connected to the network, the icon
turns indicating the connection is working
1.Domain Name Server
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File Export
In the I/O Interfaces menu, select File Export to configure the system in
order to send traces and results by e-mail. Parameters to configure the
mail feature.
Send Mail Choose Ethernet if you wish to use the sending
mail function.
If Enable has been selected on the Bluetooth
line, select Bluetooth to send files using the
Bluetooth option
Sender Mode Auto or Manual.
In Auto mode, you will not have the possibility to
reply to the mail sent.
In Manual mode, the reply will be sent to the
address entered in the line From. Use the button
to enter into an edition window
If Sender Mode is set to Auto, any reply to an e-mail sent by the 4000
Platform will be lost.
Relay Mode Auto or Manual.
If the e-mail sending is performed via a SMTP
network, select the Manual Relay mode and
indicate the SMTP server address in the field
Mail Relay, using the button to open the
edition window.
In Auto mode, the sending of e-mail is performed
automatically.
See
"Sending files by mail" page 178 for more explanation on sending
files.
Bluetooth
The Bluetooth selection appears only if the interface is installed on your
unit. It requires factory-installed hardware.
Select Disable to deactivate or Enable to activate the Bluetooth option.
Audio
NOTE
If the Bluetooth is activated (Enable), the icon is displayed on the
upper banner of the screen.
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Use proxy:
– If Manual has been selected, enter the Proxy Address.
– If Auto has been selected, enter the Pac Address.
Audio
Utility
Channel
Select the Hands-free function or the Headset
– If the Hands-free function has been selected, adjust the volume in
the line Hands-free Volume.
– If the Headset function has been chosen, adjust the volume in the
line Headset Volume
VFL Mode
Select the mode of emission of the light signal:
– 1 Hz: frequency of 1Hz (blinking signal)
– CW: signal is emitted in a Continuous Wave
Auto off
NOTE
The function for automatically switching off the 4000 Platform is available only on battery operation, to save the battery.
This function switches off the 4000 Platform automatically if no operation
has been performed and no key actuated for a period selected from this
menu. Work in progress is automatically saved.
– To activate this function, open the Utility window and move the
cursor on to Auto off, then choose an option (5, 10 or 30 min.) so
that the 4000 Platform will be automatically switched off if no key
has been actuated for the period selected.
– To deselect this function go into the Utility window, move the cursor
on to Auto off, then choose option No.
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Upgrade parameters
When updating the software (see "Installing a new version of the soft-
ware" page 200
– In the server IP address line of the configuration menu, enter the IP
address of the PC on which the updating files were loaded.
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or
Select Server Name and enter the name of the server in which the
updating files are set.
Home selection
Multiple / Single
This configuration menu allows to choose if, on the Home page, only one
function can be deselected (Single) or several functions can be selected
at the same time (Multiple).
NOTE
If the mode Simple is selected, the activation of a function in the
Home page will automatically display the result page for this function.
Printer
USB and USB
(Land)
Parameters for configuring an internal printer, a USB printer or for saving
JPG files.
Printer USB, USB (Land), Files (Formatted), Files
(Screen), None.
If you choose USB, you can configure:
Printer manufacturer Use the keys and to select the
manufacturer corresponding to the printer you
wish to configure. By default, a model type will
automatically be proposed on the next line,
corresponding to your manufacturer choice.
Printer type If the model type set by default for the chosen
manufacturer is not correct, you may change it
using the keys and .
ASCII Mode Select Graphic or Text according to the printer
configuration. Some printers do not recognize the
ASCII mode, so that you must select Graphic to
print files from the Web Browser.
Logo Select the Logo to be displayed on the upper
right of the page: select the line, and press to
enter the path of the logo file in the edition
keypad. Press Enter to validate
The parameter USB Land allows to configure the printer as the USB
parameter, but also to print with landscape setting.
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Files (Formatted)
Choosing in the Printer menu, the option Files (Formatted), you can
print the open file of the 4000 Platform in the JPG, PNG or PDF format,
exactly as if the file was printed on paper. Therefore, if the file (trace or
other) is too large for one A4 page, several JPG, PNG or PDF files will be
created.
Printing a trace to the JPG/PNG/PDF format
1 Select the Files (Formatted) function
2 Select the File Format: JPG / PNG / PNG on the second line.
3 Select the logo to be displayed on the upper right of the page:
a Select the line Logo
b Press the right direction key to open the Edition keypad
c Enter the full path and name of the file containing the logo
Example: disk/Logo.jpg (media/file name)
d Press Enter to validate
The logo will be displayed on the upper right part of the file.
4 Open the trace to be printed in the JPG format
5 If necessary, make the modifications on the trace (see user manual
of the 4100 OTDR Modules).
6 Set the trace view as wished:
– if the function is set to the Trace mode (Trace is selected on the
menu key Trace/Table/Summary), the JPG/PNG/PDF file will
countain the header and the trace (in one page).
– If the function is set to Tabl e mode (Tab le is selected on the
menu key Trace/Table/Summary), the JPG/PNG/PDF file will
countain the header, the trace and the entire results table
(several pages may be required)
– If the function is set to Summary mode (Summary is selected
on the menu key Trace/Table/Summary), the JPG/PNG/PDF
file will countain the header and the summary page. This view is
only available with OTDR traces.
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NOTE
If several traces are displayed in overlay, the JPG/PNG/PDF file will
print exclusively the data for the active trace.
7 Launch printing by pushing simultaneously the left and right direc-
tion keys
The icon is displayed until the saving process is finished
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8 Press the FILE key to find the JPG file in the Explorer
NOTE
The file will be saved in the current directory, the last directory used.
The name of the JPG/PNG/PDF file will be: name of the stored
trace_date (year/month/day)_time (hour/minute/second).jpg/png/
pdf
Printing another file to the JPG/PNG/PDF format
1 Select the Files (Formatted) function.
2 Select the File Format: JPG / PNG / PNG on the second line.
3 Select the Logo to be displayed on the upper right of the page:
a Select the line Logo
b Press the right direction key to open the Edition keypad
c Enter the full path and name of the file containing the logo
Example: disk/Logo/Logo1.jpg (media/directory/file name)
d Press Enter to validate
The logo will be displayed on the upper right part of the file.
4 Open the file to be printed in the JPG, PNG or PDF format (for
example: Microscope etc.)
5 Launch printing by pushing simultaneously the left and right direc-
tion keys
The icon is displayed until the saving process is finished
6 Press the
FILE key to find the JPG/PNG/PDF file in the Explorer
Files (Screen)
NOTE
The JPG/PNG/PDF file will be saved in the directory PRINT, on the
internal memory of the 4000 Platform.
The name of the file will be: Print_date (year/month/day)_time (hour/
minut/second).jpg/png/pdf
Choosing in the Printer menu, the option Files (Screen), you can print
the open file of the 4000 Platform in the JPG, PNG or PDF format, exactly
as it is displayed on the screen.
Therefore, if you make a zoom on the trace for example, the file will only
show the zoom section.
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Applications
1 Select the Files (Screen) function.
2 Select the File Format: JPG / PNG / PNG on the second line.
3 Open the trace or file to be printed.
4 Make the necessary modifications
5 Launch printing by pushing simultaneously the left and right direc-
tion keys.
The icon is displayed until the saving process is finished
6 Press the FILE key to find the JPG, PNG or PDF file in the Explorer
NOTE
The JPG, PNG or PDF file will be saved in the directory PRINT, on the
internal memory of the 4000 Platform.
The name of the JPG file will be: Print_date (year/month/day)_time
(hour/minut/second).jpg/png/pdf wether it is a trace file or not.
PDF and Web
Browser
File Explorer
Standalone
results
Expert Tools
Upgrades
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Those desktop applications are available with the 4000 Platform.
It opens the same page as the pushing the
For more information about this function, see
This function open the file explorer page. See Chapter 11 on page 167.
Even if no module is present, the 4000 Platform can access and display
measurement results.
To access this feature, select
the desired application, for example
The Upgrades key allows to make an upgrading of the softwares (see
“Installing a new version of the software” on page 200).
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FILE button.
Chapter 6 on page 77.
Consult Fiber Optics.
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Licence Code
Expert Tools
Install Option
This page allows to import the licence to get a software option.
Fig. 28 Example of a License file (.lic)
To import the license, you can either enter manually the licence code,
given in the license file, (.lic file) or import this file with a USB memory
stick connected to the 4000 Platform.
Enter Manually the
Licence
It is strongly recommended to perform the installation using the
importation of Licence via a USB memory stick.
1 In the Home page, click on Expert Tools > Upgrades > Install
Option > Enter License
The edition keypad is displayed
2 Enter the challenge code of the option, set at the bottom of the file
(see Figure 28on page 59),
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Fig. 29 Enter the Licence code
The license file can be opened via a word processing software
such as Word...
The challenge code must be entered exactly as it is in the .lic file,
paying attention to the lower-case and upper-case letters etc.
3 Press the Entrer key to validate the code
Your software options will be installed
At the end of this sequence you will be asked to reboot the unit to
apply the modifications, pushing the key . Confirm the reboot
to restart the Platform.
Import the license
from the USB
memory stick
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1 In the Home page, click on Expert Tools > Upgrades > Install
Option > Import License
If the USB memory stick is not already connected to the Platform, a
message asking the memory stick insertion is displayed. Confirm it
once the stick is connected.
2 In the File Explorer, select the USB stick, then the license file (.lic) to
be imported,
3 Click on Load > Confirm
4 The challenge codes contained in this file will then be loaded auto-
matically and your software options will be installed.
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Fig. 30 License imported
At the end of this sequence you will be asked to reboot the unit to
apply the modifications, pushing the key . Confirm the reboot
to restart the Platform.
Media utilities
Formating a USB
memory stick
To get access to the menu, click on Expert tools then on Media utilities.
In order to format a USB memory stick, select Media utilities, then
Usbflash Format. Confirm your choice to actually format the USB
memory stick.
As for any media formatting, please note that all data present on
the USB memory stick will be irremediably lost.
USB memory sticks can be very different.
They differ on Hw and Sw aspects, even inside a given brand.
In particular, USB memory sticks targeting audio recording are often
formatted in very specific ways and the format is often very different
from a standard FAT.
For all these reasons, we advise users to use memory sticks provided
by Viavi.
In any case, USB memory sticks which are recognized by the 4000
Platform (a beep is generated when plugged on the 4000 Platform)
but which cannot be read or written, should be formatted on the
4000 Platform with the Usbflash Format utility in Expert tools >
Media utilities.
If a problem occurs with the USB stick you are using, contact your
Local Technical Assistance Center.
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Removing the USB
memory stick
Erase disk / Erase
Extmem
Formating an
extended internal
memory
Once a USB memory stick is inserted in one of the USB port of the 4000
Platform: it can be removed via the Media Utilities menu.
1 Click on Expert Tools > Media Utilities
2 Push the Eject USB key,
The icon becomes to indicate it can be removed safely. In this case,
the USB stick cannot be used anymore
The USB memory stick can then be disconnected from the 4000 Platform's USB port.
The disconnection of the USB memory stick produces one beep.
NOTE
The USB memory stick can also be removed via the File menu (see
“External USB storage media” on page 169).
In Media Utilities, select Erase Disk or Erase Extmem to delete all the
disk contents or all the extended internal memory contents into the 4000
Platform
A confirmation must be validated before the deletion.
In order to format an extended memory (delivered on option), select
Media utilities, then Usbflash Extmem. Confirm your choice to actually
format the extended memory.
.
Locking the
4000 Platform
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As for any media formatting, please note that all data present on
the extended memory will be irremediably lost.
The 4000 Platform can be locked at any time:
1 In the HOME page, click on Expert Tools
2 Click on Instrument Lock Out
3 Confirm the 4000 Platform locking by clicking on Confirm (or use
the Cancel key to cancel the process).
The numeric keypad is displayed
4 Enter the password to lock the instrument: 42000 (see "Example of
Edit menu" page 31)
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Fig. 31 Password
5 Click on Enter
The 4000 Platform locking screen is displayed.
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Fig. 32 Locking screen
Click on the Notepad Message key to add a message using the text
edition (see
"Example of Edit menu" page 31).
Unlocking the 4000 Platform
– Once the locking screen is displayed, click on the key Unlock
Instrument.
– Enter the password 42000 using the numeric keypad (see "Numeric
Keypad" page 33) and validate.
The screen automatically displays the
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Chapter5
Power meter, VFL (Visual
Fault Locator) and Talkset
5
A variety of options are available when ordering. Option 40PM consists
of a power meter; the option 40HPPM consists of a High Power power
meter with universal 2.5 MM UPP adapter; the option 40VFL consist of
a VFL with a connector 2.5MM and the option 40PMVFL consists of an
optical power meter and a VFL, with 2.5 mm UPP connectors. See references in
220
The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows:
– “Principle of optical power and attenuation measurements” on
– “Connection to the power meter” on page 67
– “Configuring the Power meter” on page 67
– “Display of results and commands” on page 69
– “Making a measurement” on page 71
– “VFL Function” on page 73
– “Storing and reloading results” on page 73
– “Talkset Function” on page 74
"References of options for the 4000 Platform mainframe" page
, for wavelengths of the sources in each option.
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Laser light
source
Reference
fiber
Link under test
Power meter of the
4000 Platform
1
2
Principle of optical power and attenuation measurements
Principle of optical power and attenuation measurements
Power
measurements
Attenuation
measurements
(optical link
loss)
A power meter, is all that is needed to measure emitted or received
power:
– to measure emitted power, connect the power meter directly to the
output of the optical emitter;
– to measure the power at the input of an optical receiver, the power
meter is connected to the end of the fiber, at the point where the
optical receiver would be connected.
For measurement of the attenuation of power in a complete link or in
elements such as sections of fiber, connections or optical components, a
light source and a power meter are required.
This attenuation is usually deduced from the measurement of optical
power at two points:
Attenuation A
To perform accurate measurements, the following conditions are vital
– Use a light source which is stable both in time and as a function of
temperature.
– Make sure that all connections and fibers and the receiving cell are
perfectly clean.
– Use a reference link between the laser source and the test subject.
If several measurements are to be made under identical light injection conditions, this reference fiber must not be disconnected during
the period while measurements are taking place.
(dB)
= P1
(dBm)
- P2
(dBm)
Insertion loss method
1 The power meter is first connected to the laser source via the refer-
ence fiber: P1 is measured.
2 Then the fiber to be tested is inserted between the reference fiber
and the power meter: P2 is measured.
The difference between P2 and P1 gives the attenuation of the fiber
under test.
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Power meter optical
connection
VFL
It is preferable to use the same type of connector at both ends of the
fiber being tested, to ensure the same connection conditions for
measuring P1 and P2.
Accuracy of measurements
– A high degree of accuracy is often required. It is then necessary to
perform a preliminary calibration without the fiber under test to eliminate the losses due to connections as far as this is possible. To do
this, use the «Reference Value» function.
Connection to the power meter
Connection to the power meter
Fig. 33 Optical connectors
The type of optical connector used for the power meter is UPP (Universal
Push Pull), which is compatible with all diameter 2.5 mm connectors (FC,
SC, ST, DIN, E2000, etc.).
Configuring the Power meter
The power meter function is an option chosen at the time of order and
incorporated into the 4000 Platform in the factory.
To activate the function:
– Press the HOME button
– Use the direction keys to select the power meter icon
(framed in white) and press the
The effect of this action will to be to bring the power meter into use.
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Configuring the Power meter
Configuring the
measurement
parameters of
the power
meter
The measurement parameters can be accessed with the SETUP key.
Fig. 34 Configuration of power measurement
Wavelength Selecting wavelength:
- Auto: the wavelength of the input signal will be
automatically detected and selected to perform
the measurement:
850, 980, 1300, 1310, 1420, 1450, 1480, 1490,
1510, 1550 or 1625 nm: measurement performed
at specified wavelength.
- User: choice of wavelength on the next line
User choice (if the User option was selected in the Lambda
line) selection of the wavelength between 800
nm and 1650 nm, in 1 nm steps, by means of the
direction keys and .
Beep on Modulation Select if a sound must be heard whea a
modulation occurs (Yes / No)
Unit Unit of power displayed:
- Watt, dBm for displaying absolute power
- dB for displaying a result relative to a reference
(link loss)
Reference level If dB units were chosen in the previous line,
selection of the reference value for the
wavelength selected. Using the direction keys,
first choose the wavelength, then press the > key
to access choice of the value (+XXX.XX), then
confirm this value with the
This reference is also automatically available, in
the Results page, using the
key.
Attenuator compensation
Choice of level to be applied to the wavelength
chosen for measurement to compensate for the
loss due to the external attenuator (+XX.XX dB).
First use the direction keys to choose the
ENTER key.
Set as Reference
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wavelength, then press > to access choice of
value, then confirm this value by pressing
ENTER.
NOTE
To copy a Reference Level or a Attenuator Compensator on all wavelengths, select the reference wavelength and click on Update for All
Wavel..
Configuring the
alarm
parameters of
the power
meter
Alarm Activation of the Alarm function : any result below
the lower threshold or above the upper threshold
will be displayed in red on the Results page.
Min and max thresholds :
Choice of lower and upper thresholds for each
available wavelength, from -60 to +40 dBm
(selected with the direction keys).
NOTE
To copy one value of the Lower or/and Upper threshold for all wavelengths, select the reference value and click on Update for All
Wavel..
NOTE
A continuous push on direction keys increments the value by 10 dBm.
Display of results and commands
The results page called up by the RESULTS button, gives the information
relating to the measurement in progress, results previously saved and
the commands available for measurement and saving.
Result of the
measurement in
progress
The power measured by the power meter is displayed in large characters, in the units selected in the
– the mode of transmission of the signal measured: continuous (CW)
or modulated to a frequency of 270Hz, 330Hz, 1KHz, or 2KHz.
– the wavelength of the signal measured.
– the reference level expressed in dB.
– the level of Attenuation Compensation.
SETUP menu, together with:
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Results
of the
power meter
Display of results and commands
Table of results
For one and the same fiber, the power meter displays a table of 9 results
corresponding to the different possible wavelengths. The first 4 results
are displayed on the screen; to scroll through the other results, use the
direction key . The table shows the power measured in dBm, the relative power (in dB) and the reference level in dBm (if units = dB), together
with the mode.
– A measurement result is displayed in the table when the Keep
Result softkey is pressed.
– The Clear Table softkey orders deletion of all the results displayed
in the table.
– If the Alarm function has been activated, any result that exceeds the
selected thresholds appears in red in the table. Otherwise, results
are shown in the table in green.
– When the instrument is switched off, results present in the table are
saved.
Fig. 35 Results and commands of the power meter
Commands of
the power
meter
When the LTS function is selected, the following softkeys are available
on the results page:
Keep Result Saves the result on the corresponding line of the
parameters
Clear Table Deletes all the results recorded in the table.
Pressing the Powermeter Config. key allows to reach the following
function:
Wavelength Allows to modify the wavelength to be applied
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Making a measurement
Unit Allows to modify the unit of power displayed (dB,
dBm, nW)
Zero Adjustment of the Zero value when the power
meter’s optical input is closed with a plug (a
validation is required).
Click on Exit to go back to the Results page.
Pressing the Pow. Reference key allows to reach the following function:
Standard Reference Selects the current result as reference value to
measure the attenuation of a link. This reference
is displayed under the measurement result until a
new reference value is chosen.
Jumper Reference This key can be pressed when a reference in
loopback mode must be performed (see 4100
Module Series User Manual).
The soft key Jumper Ref is displayed in grey and cannot be
activated if both power meter and Source are selected onto the
OTDR Module set into the Platform.
The power meter must be selected onto the Base-Unit, and the
Source onto the OTDR Module to activate the soft key and be
able to perform a reference measurement in loopback mode.
Making a measurement
The power meter is started up as soon as the function is acti-
Power
measurement
vated in the
Power measurement is automatically updated in consequence. The
value «<-60 dB» is displayed when the laser is switched off and if the
source output is looped on to the power meter input.
1 Connect the light source to be tested to the rear connector (see
"Connection to the power meter" page 67).
2 In the
3 Press the
The result will appear in the results page and can be memorized in
the table (see "Table of results" page 70).
4 Press the
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SETUP menu, choose the units dBm, dB or Watts.
STAR T/STOP key to start the measurement.
STAR T/STOP key to stop the measurement.
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Making a measurement
Optical link loss
Setting the zero
value of the power
meter
It is important to set the zero of the power meter before making any
measurements where accuracy is required, as the noise from the germanium photodiode fluctuates over time and with variations in temperature.
1 Fix the plug over the optical input of the power meter so that no light
can reach the photodiode of the power meter. If the zero adjustment
is made without this plug, an error message may be displayed, as
the photodiode will detect too much light.
2 In the Results page, press the Powermeter Config. > Zero soft key
and validate.
Carrying out the
reference
measurement
Measurements on
the fiber under test
1 Fix the adapter corresponding to the jumper to the optical connector
of the power meter.
2 Connect the jumper between the input of the power meter and the
output of the source.
3 Configure the same wavelength on the source and the power meter.
The power measured is displayed in the results page of the power
meter.
4 Press the Pow Reference > Standard Ref soft keys to save the
result displayed as reference value.
After defining the reference value, proceed as follows to make the
measurement:
1 Fix the jumpers and connectors needed to connect the fiber to be
tested between the source output and the power meter input.
2 In the set-up menu, select dB units.
3 The power displayed in the Power Meter window corresponds to the
optical loss of the link tested. It can be displayed in the table (see
"Table of results" page 70).
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VFL Function
VFL connector
Visual Fault
Locator
function (VFL)
The type of optical connector used for the VFL source is UPP (Universal
Push Pull), which is compatible with all diameter 2.5 mm connectors (FC,
SC, ST, DIN, E2000, etc.)
See
Figure 33 on page 67 to visualize the VFL connector.
This function is used to emit a red light signal of frequency 1 Hz or in
continuous mode into a fiber to detect any defects in the dead zone of the
reflectometer, or to identify it.
This function is suitable for short fibers (length < 5 km) or the first few
metres of a long fiber.
NOTE
Identification is facilitated by the blinking of light in the fibre.
To emit a light signal into a fiber:
– Connect the fiber to the VFL port on the connectors panel (see
Figure 33 on page 67)
– Press the
and confirm by pressing the
– You can configure the signal mode in the System Settings page >
Utility > VFL Mode (see “VFL Mode” on page 54).
Selection of this option is compatible with another function (OTDR, etc.).
HOME key, then press <- and -> to select the VFL icon
ENTER key.
Storing and reloading results
File Setup
Storing results
Click on the button FILE to access the File setup. See the chapter «File
management» in the user manual «4100 modules series» for a complete
description of all parameters, options and the explorer.
In order to save the results of a measurement, click on FILE and select
Store trace. Two files are being saved :
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– The first file is to be used with the 4000 Platform and allows to
retrieve all measurement results. It is saved with the extension
«.Lts».
– The second file is a ASCII file using tabulations to separate values.
It is saved with the extension «.txt» and can be opened by the 4000
Platform via the Web Brrowser. It has been designed to be used with
a spreadsheet program on a PC where it allows to retrieve all
measurement results and format them in a nice customized table.
Loading results
Talkset Function
n
In order to load the results of a measurement, select a file with the
extension «.Lts» in the file explorer (see the chapter «File management»
in the user manual for «4100 modules series»), click on
trace
.
The LTS tab is displayed with the loaded results in the table.
The Talkset option enables two operators at opposite ends of an optical
link:
– To communicate along the fiber.
– To transfer data along the fiber.
Each end of the optical link must be provided with a Product Name/
Family Brand equipped with the Talkset option.
NOTE
It is possible to use the talkset of the Product Name/Family Brand and
to carry out measurements at the same time, on a different fiber.
NOTE
It is possible to use the Data transfer feature while using the optical
telephone of the Product Name/Family Brand. Nevertheless, the data
transfer speed will be slightly decreased.
Load then View
Talkset
configuration
Connections
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The talkset configuration is set in the System Settings screen, in the
Channel box (see
At each end of the fiber:
"Audio" page 54)
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Talkset Function
1 Connect the fiber to the Talkset port of the Product Name/Family
Brand, either directly or through jumpers.
NOTE
The Talkset option is delivered with a FC adapter mounted on standard on the talkset connector.
In addition to the FC adapter, a SC and a LC adapter are also delivered with the Talkset option.
Viavi recommends you to use the following connections:
- PC Fiber Connection (APC is not recommended)
- SC or FC connection (UPP is supplied but not recommended).
Establishing
communication
Fig. 36 Installation for Talkset use
2 A headset (with earphones and a microphone) supplied with the
option may also be plugged into the 4000 Audio jack.
NOTE
Data transfer uses the same fiber as the optical telephone
On the caller Product Name/Family Brand, press the HOME key, then
validate desired function:
– Talkset (Optical Telephone): used to communicate via the
fiber.
– Datalink : used to transfer data along the fiber.
If the remote instrument is ready to receive (on standby), the Talkset icon
turns yellow, beeps are emitted, and
– the icon appears at the top of the screen: telephone communica-
tion can now take place.
– the icon appears at the top of the screen: data transfer can now
take place.
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If the remote instrument is not ready to receive, the Talkset icon does not
change color and a message is emitted.
NOTE
The talkset icon is displayed on the top banner as long as communication remains established, letting the user know that the connection
is working.
When communication is established, the headset is automatically
enabled if plugged in. However, the loud speaker must be correctly
configured in the setup menu to work accordingly
NOTE
Data transfer varies according to the type of application you use. For
Fiber Optics for example, you can use the explorer. The distant 4000
Platform will be shown just like a disk and all file and directory features can be used from and to that disk.
Adjusting
volume level
Disconnection
The sound is transmitted to the earphones of the headset and, if this
function has been activated, to the speaker in the Product Name/Family
Brand base. To activate the base loudspeaker and adjust the volume:
1 Press the HOME key.
2 Press the System Settings key to display the corresponding page.
3 In the Audio box, select Channel and define the communication
settings: Hands-free / Headset / Auto.
4 According to previous configuration, adjust Hands-free Volume
and/or Headset Volume (from 0 to 100)
When communication is over:
1 Deactivate the Datalink/Telephone function on one of the Product
Name/Family Brand.
This deactivation can be done by either Product Name/Family
Brand.
2 Then, the fiber used for Talkset can be disconnected safely.
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Chapter6
Applications
6
Several desktop applications are provided to you, thanks to the integration of free software released under the free licences (GPL, LGPL, BSB
or other). Their purpose is to bring more functionality to the 4000 Platform. Viavi doesn’t provide any warranty or support regarding these
free software.
To access desktop applications, press the button HOME, and the soft key
App’s.
The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows:
– "Navigation and text edition in the Application pages" on page 78
– "PDF viewer" on page 80
– "Web browser" on page 81
– "Text Editor" on page 85
– "Calculator" on page 86
– "VNC Viewer" on page 87
– "Calendar" on page 89
– "Contacts" on page 99
– "eMail Application" on page 101
– "Wireshark Application" on page 112
– "File Explorer" on page 114
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Navigation and text edition in the Application pages
Navigating into
an application
page
Once one of the seven applications is selected, the corresponding page
opens. Whatever is the page, different methods can be used to navigate
in the screen and select one text field, one button...
With VNC, touchscreen or mouse connected to one USB port of the
Product Name/Family Brand:
The easiest way to navigate is to directly click, with mouse or stylus for
touchscreen, on one text field / button to enter text / activate the button.
With the Product Name/Family Brand keys:
When you can only use the Platform keys to navigate into a page, several
methods can be used:
– You can use the direction keys to reach a text field / a button one
after the other, by successive presses.
– You can, when they are available, press the menu key Cursor until
the wished text field / button is active, and then press Select to
select it.
– Press simultaneously
and move it until the text field / button wished. Once cursor correctly
positionned, press simultaneously
the selection.
SHIFT + to use the cursor on the screen
SHIFT + ENTER keys to validate
Full Screen mode
In order to easily navigate in an application page, you can modify the
page display by using a full screen mode.
1 To display the open page in full screen mode, onto the Product
Name/Family Brand, press simultaneously
This mode will automatically widen the page, and hide the menu
keys on the right of the screen.
Once the full screen mode, press back simultaneously SHIFT + HOME
key to return to the «normal» display mode, with menu keys on the right
of the screen.
Entering text
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Five ways can be used to enter text
SHIFT + HOME keys.
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