Viavi OneExpert CATV 630 Extended Quick Start Manual

OneExpert CATV 630

Extended Quick Start Guide v4

August 2019

Table of Contents – OneExpert CATV

 ONX CATV – Interfaces and Controls

 System Settings  CATV Settings

 SW Upgrade and Data Synchronization

 Firmware Upgrades

 Synchronization with StrataSync  Ethernet Testing  CATV Measurements

 QuickCheck

 Spectrum

 TDR

 HL Leakage Option and Transmitter

 Ingress Scan

 Channel Check

 DOCSIS Check

 OneCHECK

 Configure Screens  QuickCheck EXPERT  Channel EXPERT  DOCSIS EXPERT  Ingress EXPERT  Return Signal Generator (RSG) w/

Loopback

 Forward and Return Sweep  Sweepless Sweep

 D3.1 Measurements  CATV NETWORK Measurements

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Support Links

Viavi Customer Care:

For questions about warranty information, repair and calibration, Return Material Authorization (RMA) request, services quotation, order status. T: 1-844 GO VIAVI (+1-844-468-4284) E: NAM.CustomerCare@viavisolutions.com

https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/services-and-support/supportcenter/customer-care

Customer Care Portal Login

https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/services-and-support/supportcenter/customer-care/customer-portal-login

RMA Request Form:

http://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/services-and-support/returnmaterial-authorization-rma-request

Viavi Technical Support: Will assist you in using/configuring products or address issues regarding product performance. T: +1-844 GO VIAVI (+1-844-468-4284) E: catvsupport@viavisolutions.com

For access to online technical and product support:

http://support.viavisolutions.com

Quick Tip Videos (including ONX): https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/support/quick-references/quick-

tip-videos

Product Focused YouTube Channel:

ViaviSolutions CIVT

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ONX CATV - Overview

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ONX Control keys

Network Indicator LEDs

High Sensitivity Touch Screen

Shortcut Buttons

Short Cut Hard keys – Functions keys

Navigation Directional Buttons

Back, Home Screen, and Utility Buttons

Power On/Off Button

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ONX Interfaces

D-Ring

Dual 10/100/1000 RJ45 Ports

Port 2 – RF Ingress Port

Connect to upstream from house for Ingress Scan

Port 1 – RF US/DS Analysis

DOCSIS, QAM

Dual USB 2.0 Ports

D-Ring

Battery Charger Port (under flap)

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Power LED and Systems Keys

 The DC Power Input, located on the bottom

 The Charge LED located next to the power

 Solid green indicates that charging is

 Slow flashing red indicates that the battery

 Fast flashing red indicates that the charging

of the instrument, is used to connect the AC adapter.

input indicates that the adapter is connected.

complete.

charge is critically low, and less than 10%.

was suspended due to a fault and user intervention is necessary (for example, an incorrect charger is attached).

 Solid red indicates that the charging was

suspended due to overheating. The unit can continue to run, and no user intervention necessary.

 Solid amber indicates that the battery is

charging.

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LED’s

Sync – Reports the status of modem synchronization.

 Blinking green indicates that the modem is ranging.  Solid green indicates that the modem has

successfully ranged.

Network – Indicates the status of network

connectivity.

 Blinking green indicates that the unit is acquiring

an IP address.

 Solid green indicates that an IP address has been

acquired.

 Blinking amber indicates a timeout – the unit was

unable to acquire an IP address.  If the LED is not illuminated, the network is not

active – either the unit is not connected or it is

logged off.

Error – Solid red indicates error and

alarm conditions. The type of error varies and depends on the application.

Batt – A multi-color LED that indicates the battery

status.

 Solid green indicates that either the battery charge

is higher than 30%, or that an external source is powering the unit.

 Solid red indicates that the battery charge is

critically low, and less than 10%.

 Solid amber indicates that the battery is getting

low, and the charge is between 10% and 30%.

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Tray Menu

SAVE TO JOB – Saves the results to job ticket.

SAVE TO REPORT – Saves the results to a

report. Formats available: XML, PDF, or HTML.

VIEW REPORT – Views a saved report. Select

View Report and then select the saved report to view. If there are no saved reports, the text will be grayed out.

USING THE TRAY MENU

The tray menu allows access to commonly used functions. It can be accessed either by pressing the Tray system key or by swiping downward from the top of the LCD.

Hint: A long push on TRAY key will automatically start a screen capture. It is useful when a short Tray key push doesn’t open the Tray menu (when for example a function key menu is open)

SCREENSHOT – Takes a screen capture of the

current menu (the screen you were viewing when you launched the tray menu).

NETWORK – Enables or disables the

home/Ethernet network.

BLUETOOTH – Enables or disables Bluetooth.

VOLUME – Control the device volume.

HELP – Provides TAC phone numbers.

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User interface

SELECTING A MENU

To select a menu, either touch the item or use the arrow navigation keys to highlight the desired menu item and then press the OK key.

COLLAPSIBLE MENUS

Each main item is a collapsible menu. Touch the triangle on the right (the triangle rotates from pointing left to pointing down) or use the arrow keys to highlight the menu item and then press the OK key.

SHORTCUTS

 If you have a test or function that you use

frequently you can make it a shortcut.

 Touch and hold the icon for the function and then

drag it to the bottom of the screen to create a shortcut.

 You can create up to four shortcuts.  To remove the shortcut, drag it off the shortcut bar.

REARRANGING ICONS

 You can rearrange icons within a menu for tests

or functions you use frequently.

 To rearrange icons inside a menu, touch and

hold the icon and then drag it to the new location.

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Home Screen

Home Screen is default when ONX is turned on

 It can be reached by selecting the Home Screen

button above the On/Off Button

 Back Button also returns the user to the Home

Screen

Each Menu option is labeled and can be opened or collapsed by the triangle buttons to the right

Shortcuts are located across the bottom and can be

customized by selecting an icon and dragging it to the shortcut bar

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System Settings

Navigate from the Home Screen down to the bottom, using the D PAD to swiping with a finger

Select System Settings

From System Settings, the user can set up the meter a variety of ways

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Date and Time

Select Date and Time and make sure that Time Synchronization is set to StrataSync

This is important because test data will need to be time stamped with the correct date and time

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Screen and Power Management

Select Screen and Power Management to better conserve the ONX battery life

Recommended values are shown to the right. However, if Power off Delay needs to be set higher in order to accommodate technician’s pace, select appropriate time

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Customizing the Home Screen

Select Home Screen to customize which measurement bundles are available on the Home Screen of the ONX630

For the Network Technician, CATV, CATV Network and Ethernet Test are the only truly applicable test bundles

Technicians are invited to customized as needed

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Hardware and Software Revisions

Select Hardware & Software Revisions to verify the most up to date Firmware is installed

Additionally, ONX630 Serial Number (listed as Unit ID) and CM MAC Addresses (used in provisioning of the onboard Cable Modem)

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CATV Settings

Navigate from the Home Screen to CATV Settings

• Here the tech can validate

IPv4 or IPv6

• Tilt

• Sweep

• Diplex

• Digital Measurement

• Channel Plan Build

Settings

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Advanced CATV Settings

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Advanced CATV Settings

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Advanced CATV Settings

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Advanced CATV Settings

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ONX CATV - SW Upgrade and Data Synchronization

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ONX Software / Firmware Upgrades

 Software (SW) and Firmware (FW) releases are the best way to ensure your

VIAVI OneExpert ONX is functioning at its best.

 VIAVI delivers SW and FW easily via StrataSync and USB Stick

 All ONX units should be upgraded to the latest production software release –

available through StrataSync (or your Viavi representative)

 New SW Version offer substantial operational improvements and enhancements

over earlier software releases including the version that shipped with the units initially.

 The software will be deployed to the units by the StrataSync Administrator, but

each unit needs to be configured to connect with StrataSync.

 Follow these steps to ensure your meter is configured correctly and you can

connect to StrataSync to receive the latest updates.

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USB Upgrade Process

 Click here to download the

newest firmware

 Copy the downloaded file

ONXCBL.xxx.xxx.xxx.oxu to the root directory of a USB thumb drive.

Note: Firmware must be downloaded from StrataSync first

 Press Cancel once the

download has completed and you have placed the file on the USB thumb drive.

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USB Upgrade Process

1) Insert the thumb drive into either USB port on the side of the ONX. Then start System Settings

2) Select USB Software Update

4) Press Update to start the upgrade

3) At the popup, select the firmware image you wish to select for upgrade.

5) Press Update to confirm and start the upgrade. The meter will power off when the update is complete.

Note: Make sure you do not have an Ethernet cable plugged in when upgrading by USB

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StrataSync Synchronization - ETHERNET

Note - You can synchronize to StrataSync via RF or WiFi, but this is ONLY for sending test files, receiving configuration information like limit plans, etc. - not for SW/FW upgrades

1) Connect an Ethernet cable from an active internet connection (Cable Modem or router/gateway) to Port 1 on the ONX

2) From the ONX home screen navigate to

System Menu and select Network - Verify the

ONX has a valid IP address*

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StrataSync Synchronization - WIFI

 Note - Sync via WiFi is now supported. Use Network Settings app to configure and join a WiFi network prior to performing

sync. You can synchronize to StrataSync via WiFi, but this is ONLY for sending test files, receiving configuration information like limit plans, etc.

1) Connect with WiFi from an active internet connection (Cable Modem or router/gateway)

2) From the ONX home screen navigate to

System Network / WiFi- Verify the ONX has a

valid IP address

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StrataSync Synchronization - RF

1) Make sure that CM MAC 1 is provisioned in the billing system

2) Select the CONNECTION APP from CATV

3) Once CONNECTION STATUS reports a GREN Check mark and INTERFACE: RF; IP ADDRESS is shown

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StrataSync Synchronization – ETHERNET, WIFI and RF

1) After IP Address verification, navigate to

the System Menu and select

StrataSync

2) StrataSync Account ID = xxxxxxxxx Server Address = stratasync.jdsu.com

(stratasync.viavisolutions.com also works) Server Port = 443

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StrataSync Synchronization – Mobile Tech App

 On ONX620 or 630, enable

BLUETOOTH by going to SYSTEM SETTINGS->BLUETOOTH

 Download VIAVI MOBILE TECH v2

SETTINGS

app

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Viavi OneExpert CATV 630 Extended Quick Start Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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