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In-Home Leakage Detector
User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 .............................................................................................................. 5
General Information ..................................................................................................................5
Helpful Website ......................................................................................................................5
Where to Get Technical Support ............................................................................................5
How this Manual is Organized ...............................................................................................6
Optional Software...................................................................................................................6
Conventions Used in this Manual...........................................................................................7
Precautions ............................................................................................................................7
Chapter 2 .............................................................................................................. 9
Introduction ................................................................................................................................9
What is the Seeker D Lite? ....................................................................................................9
Overview ...........................................................................................................................9
Testing with the Seeker D Lite Source Transmitter ...........................................................9
Seeker D Lite Features ........................................................................................................10
Easy Frequency Conguration .......................................................................................10
Multiple Frequency Presets ............................................................................................10
Channel Tag Compatibility ..............................................................................................10
Squelch Operation .......................................................................................................... 11
Source Localization ........................................................................................................11
Chapter 3 ............................................................................................................ 13
Getting to Know Your Seeker D Lite ......................................................................................13
Overview ..............................................................................................................................13
Equipment Supplied with the Seeker D Lite .........................................................................13
Replacement Parts...............................................................................................................13
Field Accessories .................................................................................................................14
A Guided Tour of Your Seeker D Lite ...................................................................................15
Front View .......................................................................................................................15
Right Side View ..............................................................................................................16
Protective Carrying Case ................................................................................................17
Display Screen................................................................................................................18
About the Battery of Your Seeker D Lite ..............................................................................20
USB Charging .................................................................................................................20
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Chapter 4 ............................................................................................................ 21
Seeker D Lite Operation ..........................................................................................................21
Available Conguration Settings ..........................................................................................21
PC Communications Mode .............................................................................................22
Basic Operation....................................................................................................................22
Power On/Off ..................................................................................................................22
Low Battery Warning ......................................................................................................22
RF Signal Measurement Mode .......................................................................................23
No Signal Detected ...................................................................................................24
Untagged Signal Detected ........................................................................................24
Tagged Signal Detected on High/Low Frequency .....................................................24
Cruise Mode ...................................................................................................................25
Moving Between Measurement, Cruise, and Off Modes ................................................25
Device Information & Settings ..............................................................................................26
Viewing the Battery Charge Level ..................................................................................26
Low Battery Alert .......................................................................................................27
Firmware Version ......................................................................................................27
Enable/Disable Peak Hold ..............................................................................................28
Selecting a Preset Frequency.........................................................................................30
Preset Frequency Toggle ..........................................................................................30
Ambient Noise Level Measurement ................................................................................32
Speaker Volume Level .........................................................................................................34
Chapter 5 ............................................................................................................ 35
Leakage Testing .......................................................................................................................35
Before You Begin Leakage Testing ......................................................................................35
Testing For Leaks ................................................................................................................. 35
Chapter 6 ............................................................................................................ 37
Appendix ..................................................................................................................................37
Specications .......................................................................................................................37
Display Messages & Error Codes ........................................................................................38
Seeker D Lite Error Codes..............................................................................................38
Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................40
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Chapter 1
General Information
Ordering Information
For additional information about our products and services, contact your local VIAVI
representative or visit https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/how-buy.
Where to Get Technical Support
Phone US: +1-844-GO-VIAVI or +1-844-468-4284
Outside US: +1-855-275-5378
Email: Trilithic.support@viavisolutions.com
Website: https://support.viavisolutions.com/welcome
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How this Manual is Organized
This manual is divided into the following chapters:
• Chapter 1, “General Information” provides contact information and describes how this
operation manual is structured.
• Chapter 2, “Seeker D Lite Introduction” introduces what the Seeker D Lite is and what it
does. This chapter discusses the practical application, connections and controls of the
Seeker D Lite. Finally, this chapter discusses the battery of the Seeker D Lite and how
to update your rmware.
• Chapter 3, “Seeker D Lite Operation” describes how to congure and operate the
Seeker D Lite.
• Chapter 4, “Leakage Testing” describes the steps needed to perform leakage testing
using the Seeker D Lite.
• Chapter 5, “Appendix” shows the technical specications of the Seeker D Lite as well as
any error codes that may appear on the display screen of the Seeker D Lite.
Optional Software
Although the Seeker D Lite comes precongured and ready to use from the factory, the
following software is required for advanced conguration of the Seeker D Lite:
• Seeker Setup is used to congure the Seeker D Lite, enabling the operator to assemble
les containing channel frequencies, squelch levels, and other settings. Users can
efciently download congurations to one or more leakage detectors.
• Leakage Analysis Workshop (LAW) is software that manages the storage and
retrieval of leakage information collected by vehicle mounted Seeker GPS systems.
Installed on a server, it receives leakage data uploads via the Internet/LAN, Wi-Fi
access point, or cellular connection. Data stored in LAW server may be displayed on
maps or as text, used to generate leakage work orders, or downloaded to other Trilithic
or third-party applications.
Data acquired by the Seeker D Lite must be manually entered into LAW, as the Seeker
D Lite does not communicate directly to LAW.
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Conventions Used in this Manual
This manual has several standardized conventions for presenting information:
• Connections, menus, menu options, and user-entered text and commands appear in
bold.
• Section names, web, and e-mail addresses appear in italics.
A NOTE is information that will be of assistance to you related
to the current step or procedure.
A CAUTION alerts you to any condition that could cause a
mechanical failure or potential loss of data.
A WARNING alerts you to any condition that could cause
personal injury.
Precautions
Do not use the Seeker D Lite in any manner not
recommended by the manufacturer.
A strong electromagnetic eld may affect the measurement
accuracy of the Seeker D Lite.
Use only the battery charger supplied with the Seeker D Lite.
All spent batteries should be disposed of according to local
laws and guidelines.
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Introduction
What is the Seeker D Lite?
Overview
The new Seeker D Lite™ is a tough, convenient, and exible leakage
test tool. The Seeker D Lite works by measuring tagged RF signals in
and around a subscriber’s premises.
This leakage detector assists in installation and troubleshooting by
verifying that the leakage within the subscriber premises is not great
enough to contribute to the cable system’s cumulative leakage index
(CLI). Leaks can also be important indicators of ingress that can hinder
communication on the return band, as well as affecting downstream
QAM channels in the LTE band.
The Seeker D Lite works in conjunction with the CT-4™ Channel
Tagger in the headend or the Seeker D Lite Source Transmitter at
the ground block. Both devices provide an uncompromising tagging
solution for active analog or digital systems and can be used to identify
and locate all RF leaks in both the Aeronautical and LTE bands.
Chapter 2
Testing with the Seeker D Lite Source Transmitter
To overcome the high design and manufacturing cost associated with improvements in
instrument sensitivity, this system uses the Seeker D Lite Source Transmitter high output
signal source to replace the cable service at the subscriber’s ground block. The higher
levels transmitted by the Seeker D Lite Source Transmitter will increase the eld strength of
the signals radiating out of the subscriber network allowing a lower cost receiver to be used
for measurement purposes.
The Seeker D Lite Source Transmitter injects two carriers into the subscriber network, one
at 135–139 MHz and another at 611–615 MHz, supporting testing in both the Aeronautical
and LTE bands. The user may set the output level to 43 dBmV for home certication, but
also has the option to reduce the level to 23 dBmV should the subscriber network prove to
be too porous for pinpointing the location of a leak at the higher transmit level.
The Seeker D Lite provides both a visual readout of the measured levels in uV/m and a
tone proportional to signal strength. To prevent false triggering this system utilizes Trilithic’s
channel tagging technique. To provide constancy with leakage levels typically found within
the subscriber’s premise in home cert mode, the levels displayed by the Seeker D Lite have
been normalized to represent the value of a leak at typical system levels. This correlation
between measured and displayed levels will assist the technician in evaluating the severity
and recording of a leak based upon established industry practices.
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Seeker D Lite Features
Easy Frequency Configuration
The Seeker Setup software simplies the conguration process. Instead of going to the
factory to make hardware modications, you can use the Seeker Setup software to adjust
frequencies.
Multiple Frequency Presets
Your Seeker D Lite can be setup to operate on up to 10 different frequency presets, which
makes it easier to monitor and maintain multiple cable systems. These presets dene the
leakage monitoring frequency and, if desired, the tag detection frequency as well. You have
the option of setting up only one frequency preset for simple operation, or multiple leakage
frequencies for maintaining multiple cable systems. Frequency settings range from
135–139 MHz (low band) and 610.5–615 MHz (high band) in 12.5 kHz increments.
While in monitoring mode, the Seeker D Lite can toggle
between both the low band and high band for dual-band
leakage detection.
For the sake of this manual, the term “low band” refers to the
frequencies of 135–139 MHz and “high band” refers to the
frequencies of 610.5–615 MHz.
Channel Tag Compatibility
Compatibility with the Trilithic CT-4 channel tag devices is another feature of your Seeker
D Lite. The CT-4 can act as a traditional CT-2™ or CT-3™, and can insert Trilithic’s
proprietary tagged signals in both the aeronautical range and the near LTE range at the
same time. The CT-4 eliminates the risk of affecting any adjacent digital channels by
injecting an adjustable signal from 10–30 dBmV, targeting approximately 30 dB below the
chosen digital carriers. Channel tag values in the meter are congured using the Seeker
Setup software.
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Squelch Operation
Squelch level is the RF signal threshold that the Seeker D Lite uses to determine the
validity of the signal. The signal “breaks squelch” when the RF leakage is greater than
the squelch level and tag qualiers are met as well. The receiver will not alarm for signals
below the squelch level.
The squelch level has a factory default of 20 µV/m. However, it can be recongured using
the Seeker Setup software.
Source Localization
The Seeker D Lite emits an audible tone to help you pinpoint the leakage source. The tone
frequency increases proportional to signal strength. As you move closer to the leak, the
frequency of the tone will increase.
Common leakage areas are around the tap, drop cable,
ground block, CPE, and any connection of the cable to other
devices.
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Chapter 3
Getting to Know Your Seeker D Lite
Overview
Before using your instrument take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the instrument,
its basic conventions and its navigational tools. This section provides a brief overview of the
instrument’s features, buttons, and controls.
Equipment Supplied with the Seeker D Lite
The Seeker D Lite comes with the following:
• Seeker D Lite Leakage Dectector
• AC to DC Power Adapter & Battery Charger
• USB Charge & Data Cable (Mini-B to Standard-A Male)
Replacement Parts
The following replacement parts are available for the Seeker D Lite:
Part Number Description
0610169006
0610169002
2071585004 USB Charge & Data Cable
2131590000 Seeker D Lite Protective Carrying Case with Belt Clip
0170109000 Seeker D Lite Belt Clip
0090048000 Seeker D Lite Battery
To place an order, contact your local VIAVI representative, call 1-844-GO-VIAVI, or visit
https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/how-buy.
AC to DC Power Adapter & Battery Charger with USB Charge/Data
Cable
AC to DC Power Adapter & Battery Charger without USB Charge/
Data Cable
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Field Accessories
The following accessories are available for the Seeker D Lite:
Part Number Description
0610169007 Vehicle Power Adapter with USB Cable (CL-9)
0610169004 Vehicle Power Adapter without USB Cable (CL-9)
2071585004 USB Charge & Data Cable
0610169012 Euro Power Adapter
0610169013 UK Power Adapter
0610169014 Australian Power Adapter
To place an order, contact your local VIAVI representative, call 1-844-GO-VIAVI, or visit
https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/how-buy.
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A Guided Tour of Your Seeker D Lite
Front View
ON/OFF/MODE SELECT/
BACKLIGHT button
Press and hold this button to turn the
Seeker D Lite on or off or to switch
between Measurement and Cruise
Modes. Also, when the meter is on,
press this button to activate the display’s
backlight for approximately 60 seconds.
SELECT button
Press to advance to the next display mode.
CHANGE button
Toggles or alters the current display selection.
Also toggles frequency presets from the
measurement screen.
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Right Side View
Mini-USB connection
The Mini-USB connection is used to connect the
charger to the Seeker D Lite and/or to connect a
PC or laptop computer to the Seeker D Lite using
the mini-USB charge / data cable.
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Protective Carrying Case
The Seeker D Lite includes a protective carrying case with the following features:
• Molded form-t design that includes an impact resistant foam core with coated
ballistic nylon nish to provide maximum protection
• High-strength zipper to ensure secure closure
• Convenient belt clip for easy portability. To remove clip, turn it 90° and slide off.
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Display Screen
1 2 3 4 5
6
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8
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1. GPS – Not used on this meter.
2. DIST – Not used on this meter.
3. PK – Shown when the Peak Hold feature is active. When the icon is not shown, the
Peak Hold feature is turned off.
4. FREQ – Indicates the number of the currently selected frequency preset.
5. Tag – Shown when tagged signal leakage is detected.
6. NOISE – Indicates the meter is in Noise mode, showing ambient noise levels.
7. Measurement units – Indicates leakage measurement units as selected in Seeker
Setup.
8. Main display – Shows various parameters, and its function depends on the current
display mode selection.
9. Antenna – Flashes when the signal mode is selected. This is the normal mode for
leakage detection.
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10. Bar graph – Shows the level of various Seeker D Lite parameters, and its function
depends on the current display mode selection.
11. Battery – Flashes when the battery mode is selected. The icon will stay on when the
battery needs to be recharged.
12. Speaker – Flashes when the Speaker Volume Level mode is selected.
13. Charge – Flashes when the battery is being charged, or when the Battery Charge Level
screen is displayed.
If you see any of the following messages on your display:
• The word “Err” along with a number – Please call 1-844-GO-VIAVI or 1-844-468-
4284.
• PC – Appears when the Seeker D Lite is connected to a PC and is in PC
Communications mode.
• CH – Appears when the Seeker D Lite is connected to a battery charger and is in
Charge mode.
• LO – Appears when the Seeker D Lite battery is too low for the meter to function.
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About the Battery of Your Seeker D Lite
The Seeker D Lite uses a Lithium-Ion battery. The battery is charged during manufacture and
should be ready to use as long as it has not been stored for a long period of time.
Lithium-Ion batteries operate differently than Nickel-Cadmium batteries. They should be
charged daily, and should not be deeply discharged, as this could damage the battery. There is
no memory effect, so there is no concern for frequent charging.
USB Charging
You can charge the Seeker D Lite using either of the following USB charging methods:
• Connecting the Mini-USB cable and charger from an AC power source to the Seeker
D Lite. The Mini-USB charge / data cable and charger must be connected to both the
Seeker D Lite and a working power outlet before AC charging can begin.
• Connecting the Mini-USB charge / data cable from a PC or laptop computer to the
Seeker D Lite. The Mini-USB charge / data cable must be connected to both the
Seeker D Lite and a PC or laptop computer that is ON before USB charging can
begin.
The following conditions apply when charging the Seeker D Lite via USB:
• When the Seeker D Lite is off and it is charging, the device will go into background
charging and nothing will be shown on the display screen.
• If the Seeker D Lite is on when it is connected to a to a PC, laptop computer, or
working power outlet, the device will automatically turn off.
• If the Seeker D Lite is turned back on when USB charging, the Measurement mode
is disabled while the Seeker D Lite is USB charging.
• When the Seeker D Lite is on and is charging, the screen shown in the image to the
right will be displayed, the Charge icon will ash, and the
on-screen bar graph will show the charging progress.
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Chapter 4
Seeker D Lite Operation
Available Configuration Settings
You must congure the settings of the Seeker D Lite using the Seeker Setup software. The
Seeker D Lite comes from the factory with default settings, but it is likely they will need to
be customized. Detailed instructions can be found in the Seeker Setup Software Operation
Manual.
Feature Available Values Default Value Device Software
Display & Notification Settings
Toggle Speaker Volume Low to High High YES NO
Toggle Ambient Noise Measurement On, Off (momentarily) Off YES NO
Set Display Units uV/m, dBuV, dBuV/m uV/m NO YES
Home Cert (HC) Squelch 0.1 to 20 uV/m 0.1 uV/m NO YES
Squelch 20 to 2000 uV/m 20 uV/m NO YES
Frequency Settings
Enable Presets
Toggle Between Presets 0 to 9 (only when enabled) 1 to 2 YES NO
Set Frequency Values
Set Primary Frequency Preset 0 to 9 (select only one)
Set Secondary Frequency Preset 0 to 9 (one for each primary)
Set Tag Spacing 1 or 2
Peak Hold Settings
Enable Peak Hold Function Enable, Disable Disabled YES YES
Toggle Peak Hold Function On, Off (only when enabled) Off YES NO
Device Management
Technician ID Custom Alphanumeric trilithi NO YES
Update Firmware N/A N/A NO YES
Enable, Disable
(min of 1, max of 10)
135 to 139 & 610.5 to 615 MHz
2 Enabled NO YES
See the Selecting a
Preset Frequency
section later in this
Chapter
NO YES
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Basic Operation
Power On/Off
Press and hold the red ON/OFF button until you hear three ascending tones. Within a few
moments your Seeker D Lite will startup into the RF Signal Measurement Mode.
Low Battery Warning
A very low battery may cause the Seeker D Lite not to turn on.
When the battery is too low for your Seeker D Lite to function,
the screen shown to the right will appear. The battery must be
charged for a few minutes before using again.
Low Battery Warning
PC Communications Mode
This mode is used by the Seeker Setup software to send and
retrieve conguration parameters from your Seeker D Lite. To
enter this mode, connect the Seeker D Lite to a PC or laptop
computer using a mini-USB charge / data cable and then open
the Seeker Setup software to communicate with the Seeker D
Lite. The screen shown to the right will be displayed while your
Seeker D Lite is in this mode.
PC Communication Mode
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RF Signal Measurement Mode
The RF Signal Measurement Mode is the default display mode for leakage testing and is
used to accurately determine the strength of a leak, pinpoint its location, and provide a
leakage value for documentation. Measured RF leakage values can range from 0.1 to 2000
µV/m and are displayed in large, easy-to-read numbers. A bar graph at the bottom of the
display illuminates proportionally to the signal strength of the leak.
Additionally, an audible tone will sound if the measured signal breaks squelch. The signal
breaks squelch when the RF leakage is greater than the squelch level and tag qualiers are
also met. This tone can be used to help locate the potential source of the leak.
When the Signal Level display is selected, the Antenna icon ashes as indicated by the red
circle in the following images.
When using a CT-4 installed in the headend, the measurement
range for in-home leakage is 20 to 2000 µV/m.
When using a Seeker D Lite Source Transmitter, the
measurement range for in-home leakage is 0.1 to 20 µV/m in
home cert mode.
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No Signal Detected
If there isn’t a signal detected for the primary or secondary frequency, the following will
occur:
1. The bar graph will remain blank.
2. The numerical display will remain blank.
3. The Tag icon will not appear in the upper right corner of
the screen.
1
2
No Signal Detected
Untagged Signal Detected
If there is a signal detected for the primary frequency and it does not contain the CT-4
channel tag (ambient noise), the following will occur:
1. The bar graph will indicate the relative signal level.
2. The numerical display will remain blank.
3. The Tag icon will not appear in the upper right corner of
the screen.
1
2
3
3
Untagged Signal Detected
Tagged Signal Detected on High/Low Frequency
If there is a signal detected for the high/low frequency and it contains the CT-4 channel
tag, the following will occur:
1. The bar graph will indicate the relative signal level.
2. The RF signal level will be displayed numerically.
3. The Tag icon will appear in the upper right corner of the
screen.
4. The audible tone will sound proportional to signal
strength.
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2
Tagged Signal Detected
(High Frequency)
3
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Cruise Mode
In contrast to the continuous monitoring done during Measurement mode, Cruise mode
monitoring is done in cycles. Your Seeker D Lite “sleeps” for a short period of time, wakes
up, and then takes a measurement. The display mode is never on in Cruise mode. An
alarm will beep if the measured signal breaks squelch. If the user wants to investigate the
alarm, pressing the red button down until 3 ascending tones are heard returns the meter to
Measurement mode.
Less battery life is used during Cruise mode than Measurement mode.
To enter Cruise mode, hold down the red button until you hear 2 beeps and CR shows on
the display.
Moving Between Measurement, Cruise, and Off Modes
To put your Seeker D Lite into
this mode:
Measurement
Cruise
Off
* Your Seeker D Lite will rst cycle through other modes
before turning off. As a result, you will hear other mode tones
before the 3 descending tones sound.
Do this with the red button:
Press down and hold until your
hear 3 ascending tones
Press down and hold until you
hear 2 beeps
Press down and hold until your
hear 3 descending tones*
When your Seeker D Lite is
in this mode, the front panel
display:
Shows signal measurements
Shows CR
Is blank
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Device Information & Settings
While testing for leaks, you will need to view the information shown by the Seeker’s display
modes.
• Use the SELECT button to toggle through
its display modes. As you toggle, the display
modes will appear in the same order in which
they are discussed in this section.
• Use the CHANGE button to adjust the
settings of some display modes.
Viewing the Battery Charge Level
To check the battery level, turn your Seeker D Lite on and press the SELECT button once.
• When the Battery Charge Level display is selected, the Battery icon ashes as
indicated by the red circle in the following image.
• When this display is selected, the following will occur:
1. The bar graph will indicate the amount of battery
charge available. As long as there are at least a few
bars left, your Seeker D Lite has enough charge to
2
operate. If the battery meter shows less than 50%,
the Seeker D Lite should be charged.
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2. The numerical display will continue to display the RF
signal level.
Battery Charge Level
The display will revert to the Signal Level display after a few
seconds in the Battery Charge Level display (without any
action by the user).
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Low Battery Alert
If the battery is getting low and needs to be recharged soon,
the battery icon is displayed constantly on all screens.
In this example, the antenna icon will still ash in
measurement mode, as indicated by the red circle in the
image shown to the right.
Low Battery Alert
Firmware Version
When you are in the Battery Charge Level display, pressing the CHANGE button will
display the following information:
• The Battery icon will continue to ash and the bar graph
will continue to indicate the relative battery charge level
• The screen rst displays the application rmware
version number. In the image shown to the right, the
application rmware is version 1.04.
• After 5 seconds, the screen automatically displays the
FPGA rmware version number. In the image shown to
the right, the FPGA rmware is version 4.01.
The display will revert to the Battery Charge Level display
after a few seconds in the Firmware Version display (without
any action by the user).
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FPGA Firmware
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Enable/Disable Peak Hold
To enable/disable the Peak Hold function, turn your Seeker D Lite on and press the
SELECT button repeatedly until the arrow appears under the PK icon, as indicated by the
red circle in the image below.
• When the Peak Hold display is selected, pressing the CHANGE button will enable/
disable the Peak Hold function.
• When this display is selected, the following will occur:
• If the Peak Hold function is currently disabled, the
PK icon will ash with the arrow below the icon as
indicated by the red circle in the image to the right.
Peak Hold Disabled
• If the Peak Hold function is currently enabled, only
the arrow below the PK icon will ash as indicated by
the red circle in the image to the right.
Peak Hold Enabled
After a few seconds in the Peak Hold display without any
action by the user, the display will revert to the Signal Level
display.
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• When the Peak Hold function is enabled, the following will occur in the Signal Level
display:
1. The PK icon will be constantly displayed at the top
of the screen.
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2. The numerical display will hold the latest peak RF
level reading for up to ve seconds unless the RF
level increases. This is useful if you are not able
to look at the display immediately or if you want to
conrm the highest level reading.
3. The peak element of the bar graph at the bottom of
Signal Level Display
the display will also hold its peak indication for ve
seconds while the other elements of the bar graph continue to indicate the
signal strength of the live signal.
3
2
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Selecting a Preset Frequency
The Preset Frequencies display is used to select the RF signal level measurement
frequency presets used by the Seeker D Lite. The preset frequencies are numbered from 0
to 9 and can be congured using the Seeker Setup software.
The Seeker D Lite is programmed at the factory with the following preset frequencies:
FREQ # Default Enabled Primary Frequency Secondary Frequency Tag
1 YES YES 612.0000 138.0000 1
2 NO YES 138.0000 612.0000 1
For detailed instructions on how to set the primary and
secondary frequency presets and their associated tag
settings, see the Seeker Setup Software Operation Manual.
To select a preset frequency, turn your Seeker D Lite on and press the SELECT button
repeatedly until the FREQ icon ashes at the top of the display, as indicated in the below
images.
• When the Preset Frequency display is selected, the FREQ icon at the top of the
display will ash as indicated by the red circle in the following images.
• When the Preset Frequencies display is selected, pressing the CHANGE button will
step through the enabled presets in numerical order starting at 1 and ending at 0.
Preset #1 Preset #2
Preset Frequency Toggle
To quickly toggle between preset frequencies:
1. Press the CHANGE button to show the current preset setting.
2. Press the CHANGE button repeatedly to quickly toggle through the presets.
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When rst entering the Preset Frequencies display or after selecting a new preset
frequency, the following will occur:
• The numeric display will show the rst three digits of the
primary frequency (digits before decimal) on the top line as
shown in the image to the right. The last four digits of the
primary frequency (digits after decimal) will show on the
bottom line as shown in the image to the right.
Preset Frequency
• After a few seconds the numeric display will change to
show the tag for the primary frequency.
Tag Selection
• When the numerical display has cycled through the primary frequency information,
the display will show the same information for the secondary frequency (if a
secondary frequency has been selected).
• When the numerical display has cycled through the information for both the primary
and secondary frequency (if selected), the display will resume RF signal level
measurement of the selected preset frequencies.
In this example, the frequency preset 1 is 138.000 MHz, Tag 2.
If the meter is set to toggle two frequencies, the second
frequency preset and tag will follow the above example.
After a few seconds in the Preset Frequencies display without
any action by the user, the display will revert to the Signal
Level display.
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Ambient Noise Level Measurement
This measurement is used to nd ambient noise sources that may be emitting RF signals
at the currently selected leakage frequency. This provides a useful tool for troubleshooting
noise issues that may occur in and around the house.
To perform a measurement of ambient noise that does not carry the tagged signal of the
CT-4, turn your Seeker D Lite on and press the SELECT button repeatedly until the arrow
appears under the Tag icon, as shown in the image below.
• When the Tag icon is selected, pressing the CHANGE
button will enable/disable the Ambient Noise Level
Measurement function.
• When this display is selected, the following will occur:
• If the Ambient Noise Level Measurement function
is currently disabled, only the arrow below the Tag
icon will ash, as indicated by the red circle in the
image to the right.
• If the Ambient Noise Level Measurement function
is currently enabled, the Tag icon will ash a few
times prior to turning off (with the arrow below the
icon), as indicated by the red circle in the image
to the right. The NOISE icon will also display,
indicating Noise mode is turned on.
Ambient Level
Measurement Disabled
Ambient Level
Measurement Enabled
After a few seconds in the Ambient Noise Level Measurement
display without any action by the user, the display will revert
to the Signal Level display.
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• When the Ambient Noise Level Measurement function is enabled, the following will
occur in the Signal Level display:
1. The bar graph will indicate the relative signal level of
the ambient noise.
2. The RF signal level of the ambient noise will be
displayed numerically.
1
2
Signal Level Display
Notice there is no Tag icon during this process, indicating
there is ambient noise present.
After approximately 1 minute, the display will revert to the
normal Signal Level display.
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Speaker Volume Level
While testing for leaks, you may need to adjust the volume of the leakage tone.
To check the volume level, turn your Seeker D Lite on and press the SELECT button twice.
• When the Speaker Volume Level display is selected, the Speaker icon is continuously
displayed as indicated by the red circle in the following image.
• When this display is selected, the following will occur:
1. The bar graph will indicate the speaker volume.
2. The numerical display will continue to display the RF
signal level.
• Press the CHANGE button repeatedly to increase the speaker
volume of the leakage tone. Brief presses increase the volume
to maximum and then it rolls over to the minimum volume.
After a few seconds in the Speaker Volume Level display
without any action by the user, the display will revert to the
Signal Level display.
2
1
Speaker Volume
The speaker volume does not change during adjustment, but
is instead indicated by the bar graph. When leaks are found,
you will hear the volume change in the leakage tone.
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Chapter 5
Leakage Testing
Before You Begin Leakage Testing
• A low battery may cause the Seeker D Lite to NOT turn on. Try charging your battery for
3 hours to see if that xes the problem.
• The Seeker D Lite will retain the setup from when the meter was last shut off. For
example, if you were testing frequency preset number two and then turned off your
Seeker D Lite, when you turned it back on again the meter would automatically begin
testing that same preset.
Testing For Leaks
The CT-4 Digital Channel Tagger must be installed and set up
within the system before testing for leaks. The Seeker D Lite
Source Transmitter can also be used at the ground block.
The Seeker D Lite should be congured with the Seeker Setup software before beginning
leakage testing.
1. Turn on the Seeker D Lite
Press the red ON/OFF button until you hear 3 ascending tones. The Seeker D Lite will
power up in RF Level Measurement Mode.
2. Conrm the desired frequency preset (0–9) is selected
If using the Seeker D Lite for the rst time, the default frequency preset during
conguration with Seeker Setup software will be selected.
If the Seeker D Lite has been used since conguration with Seeker Setup software, the
last frequency used will be selected.
For more information about using the Preset Frequency
or Channel Tag features, see Chapter 3: Seeker Operation,
Display Modes.
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3. Conrm the Seeker is in the RF Level Measurement mode
The Antenna icon on the display should be ashing for the RF Level Measurement
mode. If necessary, use the SELECT button to move to the Measurement mode (or let it
time out and return to Measurement mode automatically).
4. Begin leakage testing
Move the Seeker D Lite around the test area. If the detected leakage level exceeds the
squelch levels, the Seeker D Lite will alarm.
The frequency of the alarm tone will increase as the detected signal strength increases.
Continue to move the Seeker D Lite in the direction producing the highest tone
frequency to locate the source of the leak.
5. Cruise Mode
If an alarm is not detected in Measurement mode and you wish to continually monitor
leakage levels with your Seeker D Lite, you can select the Cruise mode to shutdown the
display and conserve the battery charge.
To select Cruise mode from the Measurement mode, press the red on/off button until 2
beeps are heard and CR is displayed.
If a signal greater than the squelch level is detected in Cruise mode, the Seeker D Lite
will beep to alert the user. Measurement mode can then be used to measure and nd
the leak.
6. Turn OFF the Seeker D Lite
When testing is complete, turn off the Seeker D Lite by holding down the red ON/OFF
button until you hear 3 descending tones.
The auto time out from the Measurement mode setting to
Cruise mode or off can be programmed via the Seeker Setup
software.
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Appendix
Specifications
Operation Specifications
Low Band: 135–139 MHz
Frequency Range
Frequency Settings
Receiver Sensitivity -115 dBmV
Calibrated Level
Range
Level Accuracy ±2.0 dB
Automatic Noise
and Overbuild
Discrimination
Physical Specifications
Construction Plastic housing, with form fit case produced with ballistic nylon for protection
Control Front panel rubber keypad
Display Dual numerical readout of detected low and high band leakage within sensitivity range
Speaker
Dimensions
(H x W x D)
Weight 1.0 lbs (454 grams)
Available Interface Types
High Band: 610.5–615 MHz
Adjustable in 12.5 kHz Steps via Seeker Setup Software
10 user-adjustable operating frequencies, selectable on front panel
Set using the configuration methods listed below
20 to 2000 μV/m scaled to match an analog carrier or QAM carrier when used with CT-4 channel tagger in
the headend
0.1 to 20 μV/m scaled to match an analog carrier or QAM carrier when used with Seeker D Lite Source
Transmitter in the home
Internal circuitry discriminates between leaks and noise
Overbuild discrimination provided by the CT-4 channel tagger installed in hub or headend or the Seeker D
Lite Source Transmitter in the home
Tone is present if leakage amplitude exceeds squelch setting and digital tag is detected
Pitch is proportional to strength of leak
7.50 x 3.25 x 1.50 in (191 x 83 x 38 mm)
Chapter 6
Antenna Internal dual band
USB Mini-B Port for charging & configuration using Seeker Setup Software
Battery & Power Specifications
Operating Time 8 hours plus, dependent on use
Charge Time 10 hours
Battery Single 2600 mAh @ 3.7V Li-Ion internal battery, factory replaceable
Power Adapter
Environmental Specifications
Storage & Operating
Temperature
Input: 100 to 240 VAC ~ 50 to 60 Hz, 0.3A Max
Output: 5 VDC, 1.0A
Storage: -10˚ to +70˚ C (-40˚ to 158˚ F)
Operating: -20˚ to +50˚ C (-4˚ to 122˚ F)
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Display Messages & Error Codes
Seeker D Lite Error Codes
The codes shown below are displayed on the Seeker D Lite
display screen as “E##” to indicate an error with the Seeker D Lite.
“E##”
Code
01
02
03
04
05
Error Description Solution
The checksum is not valid for this area
or the calibration date for this area is
not set.
The checksum is not valid for this area
or the calibration date for this area is
not set.
The identity voltage read does not
correspond to a known configuration.
There was an error re-writing the
temperature calibration trigger pattern
when starting the temperature cal
cycle.
An error occurred while writing values
during the temperature calibration
cycle.
If a power cycle does not fix this,
return to the factory for recalibration.
If a power cycle does not fix this,
return to the factory for recalibration.
If a power cycle does not fix this,
return to the factory for repair.
If a power cycle does not fix this,
return to the factory for repair.
If a power cycle does not fix this,
return to the factory for repair.
06
The temperature calibration cycle has
completed, but CalibrATE has not yet
read and checked the results.
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If a power cycle does not fix this,
return to the factory for repair.
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“E##”
Code
Error Description Solution
08
The flash ID read did not correspond
to approved devices.
12 The FPGA image is not valid.
14 Error booting the FPGA.
15 RF power did not turn on.
16 RF power did not turn off.
17 Error in stored unit serial number.
If a power cycle does not fix this,
return to the factory for repair.
Try downloading a current FPGA
image.
If a power cycle does not fix this,
return to the factory for repair.
If a power cycle does not fix this,
return to the factory for repair.
If a power cycle does not fix this,
return to the factory for repair.
If a power cycle does not fix this,
return to the factory for repair.
19 PLL frequency lock failed.
20 Error during FPGA operation.
21 No FPGA clock source detected.
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If a power cycle does not fix this,
return to the factory for repair.
If a power cycle does not fix this,
return to the factory for repair.
If a power cycle does not fix this,
return to the factory for repair.
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Limited Warranty
For the latest warranty information, visit
https://www.viavisolutions.com/literature/viavi-solutions-inc-general-terms-en.pdf
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