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Summary of Contents for RXT-1200

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Page 2: ...ations 3 5 Home Screen 3 6 Quick Access Menu 4 0 Getting Started 4 1 Inital Settings 4 1 1 Change language and user interface style 4 1 2 Change the time zone and current time 4 1 3 Change other setti...

Page 3: ...orking with Saved Results Profiles Images 6 2 USB Memory Browser 6 3 Manage SD Card 7 0 Tools 7 1 IP Tools 7 2 Net Wiz 7 3 WiFi Wiz 7 4 ARP Wiz 7 5 Advanced Tools 7 5 1 Fiber Tools 7 5 1 1 Fiber Scope...

Page 4: ...7 5 6 OTDR Viewer 7 5 7 GNSS Operation 7 5 8 GNSS Sky View 7 6 Web Browser 8 0 Certification and Declarations 9 0 About VeEX Go back to TOP RXT1200_Platform_Manual_RevB01 Page 4 of 117...

Page 5: ...or a device that uses software either developed by VeEX Inc or licensed by VeEX Inc from third parties The software is confidential and proprietary of VeEX Inc The software is protected by copyright...

Page 6: ...top Go back to TOC 1 4 Documentation Conventions Icons used in this manual Marks a helpful tip action or method which can save time and improve usability of the product Provides important information...

Page 7: ...e and to the instrument itself Modules are not hot swappable The platform must be turned off and unplugged from VAC mains when removing or inserting test modules For safety and EMC Electromagnetic Com...

Page 8: ...al regulations and with common carriers before shipping Li ion battery packs or products containing relatively large Li ion battery packs Electrical Connectors Telephone lines may carry dangerous volt...

Page 9: ...a system and technician Enables all jobs to be completed correctly the first time Multi technology Datacom Fiber Optics WDM DSn PDH SONET SDH OTN Ethernet Fibre Channel CPRI OBSAI from 64k to 400Gbps...

Page 10: ...ings up the Sound and screen Brightness controls Use cursor buttons to adjust the levels Test Application Selector Quickly switches back and forth between the active Test Application and RXT platform...

Page 11: ...current required is too high but still within the battery s limits a warning message would be displayed when the AC DC adapter is unplugged while all the tests are properly closed and RXT shuts down...

Page 12: ...tuning standard 89 channels at 50 GHz spacing Optional extended band tuning to Channel 62 with 50 GHz spacing Integrated wavelength locker stable to within 2 5 GHz High dynamic range for long haul fi...

Page 13: ...terface with inter changeable optical adaptors SC FC LC RXT4500 4510 Wavelength range from 1260 to 1650 nm DWDM channel spacing down to 25 GHz module dependent Resolution 0 1 nm C band In band OSNR me...

Page 14: ...e Channel 16 10 8 4 2 1G and CPRI up to 12G RJ45 for 10 100 1000Base T applications RXT 6400 Native QSFP DD PAM4 hardware for best in class signal integrity no adapters required 400G Ethernet testing...

Page 15: ...rise Telecom s original RXT 2600 SHDSL bis test module which is the only legacy module supported by RXT 1200 Other RxT 1000 modules are not compatible with the new RXT 1200 3 4 1 Inserting Removing Te...

Page 16: ...ction provides convenient and immediate access to system features connectivity accessories results etc always at your fingertip Those features are always available independently of whether tests are r...

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Page 18: ...ion menus with access to detailed settings USA Provides simplified application based SONET DSn menu with more automation The Advanced Mode option displays the configuration menu for additional setting...

Page 19: ...module dependent Some test applications may require two port groups e g router wrap around test and may not be supported by all test modules or test sets configurations 2 Select the desired Test Mode...

Page 20: ...nd Tools available for the selected test mode Setup Port and Test Signal configuration D LEDs Test Signal Status E History Clears past events reminder blinking F Current test interface line rates G Ac...

Page 21: ...m settings Settings Menu 5 1 1 About This section provides information about the software version serial number and MAC address of the management port of the unit as well as a list of software license...

Page 22: ...Screen Calibration Go to this section to calibrate the touch screen Utility Settings Screen Calibration Follow the instructions and tap on the targets displayed at all four corners A message displays...

Page 23: ...the market are supported by the V300 product series Please use adaptors that have been tested and supplied by VeEX only to ensure compatibility and correct operation Bluetooth Setup Insert the Blueto...

Page 24: ...uring Scanning and Pairing operation Press Pair BT to begin the pairing process During the pairing operation you will be prompted to enter a code on the peripheral device PC or Mobile Phone in order t...

Page 25: ...nnection Established Bluetooth Connection Page 2 5 1 4 Power This section provides information about current power source and information about the battery gauge Tap on the battery icon on the top bar...

Page 26: ...not in use This function helps improve the battery autonomy and preserve LCD life To enable the timer check Turn off backlight if device is not used for and with the drop down menu adjust the duratio...

Page 27: ...et s buzzer will sound beep when alarms and errors are being detected Show Password Hides unhides username and password information associated with FTP and related IP functions User Interface The USA...

Page 28: ...gement Option Utility Settings Storage Setting Save Screen Settings Save Screen tab Helps control the behavior of the Lock key on the keypad The Lock key can be set to do the following Lock unlock the...

Page 29: ...Time This screen allows the user to set the date and time according to time zone or user requirement Daylight savings are automatically enabled in the utility Date Setup Time Zone Setup Go back to TO...

Page 30: ...ftware to initiate Remote Access Remote access with VNC Server Viewer The test set VNC service can be managed in Utilities Settings More Remote Access menu to enable or disable the VNC server and assi...

Page 31: ...r and convert saved Test Profiles to PDF Manuals Access soft copies of the RXT platform and modules manuals for quick reference Results Use this function View Download Delete Filter and convert saved...

Page 32: ...s who are only allowed to view the test set current screen via standard web browser clients but not make any changes to test or test set Type in the test set IP address in the web browser Click on vnc...

Page 33: ...IP addresses This VeEX hosted service and user interface take care of all the complex tasks required and present users with a simple application Connect online anytime anywhere with any computer table...

Page 34: ...product to product EZ Remote is considered a convenient on demand service for quick temporary collaboration tasks It should not be used for long term applications VeEX offers other remote tools for lo...

Page 35: ...5 You may continue to use the test set until a remote user logs in then both will share control over the unit Make sure the test set remains connected to the LAN WLAN Internet and that the EZ remote s...

Page 36: ...t to having multiple users trying to operate one test set at the same time also known as mouse fight Nonetheless it may be effective for training purposes with one or two extra users 1 From a PC Mac T...

Page 37: ...ovided by physical buttons on the instrument such as Settings Home Save Test results Click or tap on the shortcut to activate it Once the remote GUI appears you can use the Remote Control tab to opera...

Page 38: ...st from the remote computer press the Save button below the screen image Then use the pop up keypad and or the PC keyboard to enter the file name and add any extra details if Advanced Save is enabled...

Page 39: ...t A tab will open up for each selection made allowing for quick access to each fuction Pofiles Test Profiles are configurations saved by the user that can be retrieved and reapplied to the test set Fo...

Page 40: ...products page at www veexinc com Results Results list all the test results files currently stored in the remote test set Users can View Rename and Delete files stored in the remote test set as well a...

Page 41: ...in microphone to improve voice quality in Voice Frequency VF applications like ISDN and VoIP calls When the microphone noise reduction function is enabled in Utilities Settings Global General Settings...

Page 42: ...ments and time is applied directly to each test set before the test starts so they all have accurate time The GPS receiver can be turned OFF if not used to save battery power A satellite table showing...

Page 43: ...cable delays When enabled the low power Sleep Mode keeps the atomic clock powered up when the test set is turned off This way it maintains its last calibration by drawing little current from the batt...

Page 44: ...n takes time The total time to stable output depends on the precision required The disciplining time can be programmed in the Atomic Clock settings and users must add it to the total warm up time befo...

Page 45: ...apses no need to connect to the server 5 3 1 Built in VeExpress Client Lets users connect to VeExpress Cloud directly from the test set from the field using any available internet connection e g LAN W...

Page 46: ...the DC charger to the test set 3 Insert a FAT32 USB Memory Stick into the left side USB port 300MB free 4 Confirm IP connection IP address 5 Check the new software version box 6 Tap on the Download b...

Page 47: ...2 The install package is in internal memory 3 Turn the test set OFF 6 Power the test set ON 7 The test set software is now up to date Go back to TOC RXT1200_Platform_Manual_RevB01 Page 47 of 117...

Page 48: ...IP connection established otherwise a reminder message will pop up Register 1 Enter the IP address of the server A test set must register to an R Server before it can upload results to the server 2 Pr...

Page 49: ...st set is authorized you can proceed to Upload Upload To upload result files to the R Server tap the Upload tab and select the desired files Tap on Upload or Upload Del Upload Transfer the selected re...

Page 50: ...v express com a link provided or by using the built in VeExpress client Unzip the file and copy to the root of a FAT32 USB memory stick if necessary 2 Insert the memory stick to the USB port located o...

Page 51: ...e started right away The process may need to be repeated if two different blade types are loaded 5 5 3 RXT 2000A Software Upgrade Procedure Download and unzip the file from the link you received via e...

Page 52: ...n itself off when finished MTT Auto Update If an older MTT module is inserted into an updated RXT Carrier the RXT may start the MTT firmware upgrade process A message will be presented on the screen i...

Page 53: ...t by that specific parameter Tap again to change the sorting order The U L button lock and unlock files to prevent accidental deletion PDF button converts all selected files to PDF format Requires FAT...

Page 54: ...ers Use the stylus to tap on the Y icon Check mark the desired attributes Filters parameters can be combined Reset Filters Press the Show All button Sorting Tap on a header to sort by that field s typ...

Page 55: ...r folder in the file tree hierarchy The current folder structure is shown in the top bar Open Opens certain file types The USB tool supports one USB memory stick It shows the first memory stick that i...

Page 56: ...tion if the Data partition is nearly full The Format function is exclusively a maintenance tool Use ONLY when instructed by a VeEX Customer Care representative It erases all the information stored in...

Page 57: ...ters from the DHCP server Gateway and DNS Enable or Disable Enabled If enabled enter the IPv4 address of the Gateway and DNS server in Static mode or use the IP address provided by the DHCP server in...

Page 58: ...ork Gateway PASS indicates that the gateway IP address is valid DNS PASS indicates that the DNS IP address is valid IP Connection Status 7 1 3 Ping The Ping Result provides the number of Sent Received...

Page 59: ...g and echo response Once the parameters are configured press Start to begin the test Ping Setup Ping Results Pressing Ping will take you to the Result tab and start the Ping test Destination Indicates...

Page 60: ...a trace route file or create a new test Destination Enter the IP address or URL of the network device to be detected Time Out Enter the maximum time allowed between an ICMP echo and response at each h...

Page 61: ...ge using the numeric keypad Select the test by placing a check mark in the corresponding box of any of the following ARP Ping Net Wiz Setup 7 2 2 Net Wiz Results Summary indicates the test status and...

Page 62: ...f devices Routers Servers Hosts Net Wiz Results Devices Global Detail displays the Attribute MAC and IP Addresses and Ping test results of each device discovered Net Wiz Results Devices Detail Go back...

Page 63: ...WPA2 Encryption Scanning SSID broadcasting and report Signal Strength IP Connection and Ping Test 7 3 1 WiFi Procedure Plug the WiFi adaptor into the USB port Allow at least 30 45 seconds for the unit...

Page 64: ...Edit Settings function key appears on the right hand side bar Tap on Edit Settings or Connect AP to change the Encryption Type and enter the WiFi Key Encryption Type Supported encryption types includ...

Page 65: ...nected to Channel WiFi Channel connected to Encryption Encryption type Mode Signal Radio signal level dBm Link quality score Max data rate 802 11 protocols supported WiFi Wiz Connection Status After a...

Page 66: ...slate IP addresses to Ethernet MAC addresses ARP is defined in RFC826 Setup Configure the following parameters Profile Drop down selections are Default Delete Save or Save As Start IP Starting IP Addr...

Page 67: ...d If no MAC address is associated with the IP address a FAILED status is displayed ARP Wiz uses the ARP protocol and can only work within the same subnet as the IP address provided to the test set in...

Page 68: ...valuating fiber optic connectors for dirt and end face quality The handheld probe design enables easy inspection of patch cords and difficult to reach bulkhead or patch panel connectors Clear images a...

Page 69: ...le for 70 80 fiber link failures in data centers corporate networks MSOs and Telecom environments Fiber Inspection Scopes provide a focused image of the fiber optics connector s end face focusing on t...

Page 70: ...micro B USB OTG cable to the micro B USB port on the scope and the other end USB Type A male to the fiberscope USB Type A female port Once the fiberscope is detected tap Yes in the pop up window to e...

Page 71: ...erScope Setup menu Page 1 Scope mode a dropdown menu option that the Fiber Scope application uses to determine the fiberscope connection method to be used Local direct USB connection through micro B U...

Page 72: ...s the selected ID name if an Auto Save option is selected FiberScope Setup menu Page 2 To begin analyzing fiber connectors select the Analysis parameters and tip type option from the dropdown menus in...

Page 73: ...rectangles or dots contour shape based on requirements and or personal preference Dots function highlighting overlay Rects function highlighting overlay Shake a toggle switched self corrective functi...

Page 74: ...Resume Before pressing it define the live scope functions Analysis IEC inspection rings criteria is activated Auto Freeze freezes when the image detected is in focus Rects Dots marking of scratches a...

Page 75: ...Autosave to Tap Enabled Autosave after Freeze Enabled Pass Fail IEC analysis table RXT1200_Platform_Manual_RevB01 Page 75 of 117...

Page 76: ...Result tab Tree structure file storage RXT1200_Platform_Manual_RevB01 Page 76 of 117...

Page 77: ...er Scope testset app the user will have to define the following fields Job ID Cable ID Fiber ID Test ID in the Results tab manual save at the end after scoping a full group of MPO fibers 3 The user en...

Page 78: ...n Since there is only MPO UPC RL 25 dB is not used Tip Type MPO UPC some APC multifiber ultra polish connectors and some angled polish connector brands MPO APC multifiber angled polish connectors most...

Page 79: ...ocused analyzed and scoped Manually press OK in the touchscreen pop up window to confirm the MPO fiber number then adjust the scope controls horizontal x axis control only to navigate to the next fibe...

Page 80: ...Action 2 The screenshot is added to the montage list left and the user moves to the next fiber right RXT1200_Platform_Manual_RevB01 Page 80 of 117...

Page 81: ...or capture screenshot for MPO fiber for the nth fiber MPO 12 cable completed All PASS 7 With the MPO cable inspection completed as seen above e g MPO 12 as example the user will navigate to the Resul...

Page 82: ...single fiber inspection 8 Enter the results saving parameters Job ID Cable ID Fiber ID Trace ID and Comments typically optional and press OK Several seconds later the file structure will show up as sa...

Page 83: ...the ALL PASS screenshot and the user can tap each individual screenshot to view the individual MPO fibers Go back to TOC Fiberizer Cloud Users can also upload fiberscope images to Fiberizer Cloud as...

Page 84: ...he global view side pane no folder organization For a project folder to show up under the Project category the user must have it already created his her Fiberizer Cloud account The testset cannot crea...

Page 85: ...n Sync results are already updated The user can check under the Jobs folder where the saved MPO cable folder was uploaded to and use Fiberizer Cloud to create professional reports or serve as an onlin...

Page 86: ...the testset transferred to Fiberizer Cloud Users can create MPO fiber report templates in PDF here and Fiberizer Desktop Plus Windows PC equivalent USB Export Results VEEX_OTDR_Results for MPO endfac...

Page 87: ...are used to measure the average power and relative loss attenuation of the fiberoptic system The external optical power meter test application allows users to add on fiberoptics test functionality tet...

Page 88: ...ee or aftermarket 3rd party brand to connect the FX4x FX8x power meter s micro B USB port to the micro B USB port of the testset VeEX cable accessories F02 00 101G OTG Cable Micro B USB m to Micro B U...

Page 89: ...wavelengths for the user to match the transmitted signal being measured Hold a function that freezes the last absolute power or loss reading displayed on the screen Acquire a function that captures re...

Page 90: ...network for users to connect to the testset s module built in optical power meter through Ethernet TCP IP using Fiberizer LTSync Windows Desktop software for remote control and access OPM Server Funct...

Page 91: ...ng mode This changes the display to show the two power measurement references and the difference insertion loss Mode this indicates whether the power meter mode is standard configuration PM1 or high p...

Page 92: ...d saved initial reference is 2nd row 2nd entry dB loss measurement 5 The dB loss measurement can be read off the 1st row 2nd column entry Press Hold to pause the reading and Acquire to log the current...

Page 93: ...e in the Results tab or the Table tab discussed below to permanently record the measurement with the sor file measurement parameters format Optical Light Source Tab Optical light source menu Light sou...

Page 94: ...next and the cycle repeats until deactivated Table Tab sometimes optional This section servers as an intermediary temporary results list for users to view a high level perspective of the power measur...

Page 95: ...general OTDR derived measurement parameter that consists of the abbreviated cable type single fiber SF and other miscellaneous user defined characters Fiber ID general OTDR derived measurement parame...

Page 96: ...nal device save New a pair of functions Create and Load that are used to pre define folder organization for power measurements not implemented yet no function currently Save a function that manually s...

Page 97: ...credentials Press Save to record changes Fiberizer Cloud account credentials Press Save to record changes Pull this function downloads the files from a project folder on Fiberizer Cloud to the testse...

Page 98: ...hether if they have been uploaded to Fiberizer Cloud or not Touch the Push rectangle to upload results to one s Fiberizer Cloud account Push the results have not been uploaded to Fiberizer Cloud In Sy...

Page 99: ...y the time set Press Stop acq when done Auto logging OPM measurements with Start Acq function Table tab to show counter of logged measurements Stop Acq to stop logging Displayed logged measurements Lo...

Page 100: ...802 11a b g n networks Supports both 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands Equipped with RP SMA antenna jack Allows user to replace standard external Omnidirectional antenna with a higher gain or directional anten...

Page 101: ...ew Topographic View Similar to a density map plots frequency versus amplitude Uses a special color scheme to assign colors to frequency amplitude points and to identify how often a particular coordina...

Page 102: ...s since it highlights devices that are perhaps emitting only short bursts of noise For example discover microwave oven in the kitchen interfering with WLAN WiFi SA Signatures Signatures The Signatures...

Page 103: ...r interference of interest When selected a prompt and result box appears WiFi SA Inspector Result Inspector Button Result Identifies frequency and amplitude Current Average and Maximum amplitude value...

Page 104: ...supported and have the driver necessary for connection The Data Card icon as shown below will appear at the bottom of the screen Data Card Setup 1 Press the Dial Up key 2 In the IP Tools Setup menu t...

Page 105: ...he test set is powered off on and you are in a good reception area It will automatically reconnect if you enter a bad cell area and return to a good one 7 5 5 Wifi inSSIDer WiFi inSSIDer Home 1 Plug t...

Page 106: ...protocol version supported by the AP Max data rate supported by the AP AP s radio channel number Lock symbol indicates if security is set on the AP WEP WPA or WPA2 When the AP is unsecured no lock sym...

Page 107: ...red OTDR functionality For more information about OTDR functions see the OTDR Series V300 RXT FX100 MTTplus User Manual on www veexinc com Go back to TOC 7 5 7 GNSS Sky View GNSS Receiver Settings and...

Page 108: ...c ToD button to synchronize the test set s system real time clock Atomic Clock Settings and Operation This section explains the different disciplining parameters for the optional chip scale Atomic Clo...

Page 109: ...n 15 minutes 9 Close the Phase Graph and set the Time Constant s 900 You can also experiment with larger time constants e g 1800s 3600s 5400s The larger the constant the more stringent the disciplinin...

Page 110: ...climb to the top of a tower to perform a 360 visual inspection to identify any potential satellite signal obstructions But even if you do you won t be able to see interference multi path or other RF e...

Page 111: ...ntennas in real life and under the same conditions The areas in yellow indicate the directions with degraded satellite signals are such as RF shadows cast bet trees and buildings They can also indicat...

Page 112: ...the Time Zone Offset drop down list box 5 Enter a Test Name from the File Name drop down list box 6 Select the Duration of the test from the Duration drop down list box GNSS Setup 7 Tap on the Arrow t...

Page 113: ...GNSS Start Menu GNSS Start GNSS Results RXT1200_Platform_Manual_RevB01 Page 113 of 117...

Page 114: ...8 To save Results to USB tap on the Arrow and then tap on Save Results To USB GNSS Save Results Go back to TOC RXT1200_Platform_Manual_RevB01 Page 114 of 117...

Page 115: ...ivity The built in web browser uses the management port IP connection An active IP connection can be established either through Ethernet WiFi or datacard ports The web browser defaults to VeEX s websi...

Page 116: ...e Association EFTA EN61010 1 For a copy of the CE Declaration of Conformity relating to VeEX products please contact VeEX customer service What is RoHS RoHS is the acronym for Restriction of Hazardous...

Page 117: ...service turn up and integrate service verification features across DSL Fiber Optics CATV DOCSIS Mobile backhaul and fronthaul CPRI OBSAI next generation Transport Network Fibre Channel Carrier Metro E...

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