Anritsu IQ Fiber Master User manual

Part Number: 10580-00467
Revision: A
Published: March 2020
Copyright 2020 Anritsu Company, USA. All Rights Reserved.
Anritsu Company
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Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809
USA
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User Guide
IQ Fiber Master™ Analyzer
MX280020A
LTE RF over CPRI and PIM over CPRI

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Product Information, Compliance, and Safety
Warning Laser radiation may be present at fiber-optic cable connectors and ports. This laser radiation
could present a nominal ocular hazard from either direct viewing or by diffuse reflection. Do
not view the emitted laser radiation directly or indirectly because damage to the eye or
permanent blindness may result.
This family of product works in conjunction with class 1 laser products. Work should only be
undertaken by trained individuals. Proper precaution should be taken when using class 1
lasers and fiber optics.
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MT2780A UG PN: 10580-00467 Rev. A Contents-1
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 — Introduction to IQ Fiber Master
1-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-2 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Limitation of Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Disclaimer of Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
No Liability For Consequential Damages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Chapter 2 — Installation and IQ Fiber Master Basics
2-1 Installation of the IQ Fiber Master Control Software (MX280020A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Installation of IQ Fiber Master Control Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-2 IQ Fiber Master Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Sensor and Tap Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Connecting the IQ Fiber Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Preliminary Configuration Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Final Configuration Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Connecting to the Tap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2-3 Main Window Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
2-4 Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
2-5 Preparation Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Site Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Roster Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Run Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
2-6 Analysis Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Analyzer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
PIM vs Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
PIM Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
PIM Daily (for PIM Failure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Heat Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
PIM Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
2-7 Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
2-8 Status Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
2-9 Upgrading IQ Fiber Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
2-10 Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36
General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36
dB Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Plot Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
Config Check Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39
Heatmap Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41

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Chapter 3 — Making LTE RF over CPRI Measurements (Option 752)
3-1 Preparing the Site’s Details (Site Editor). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Auto-detect a Site’s Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Manual Editing (Advanced View). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Load an Existing Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3-2 Site Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3-3 Starting the LTE RF over CPRI Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Export Image... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Axes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Plot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Traces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Capture & Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Advanced (Set the Noise Floor). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
3-4 Stopping/Restarting LTE RF over CPRI Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Chapter 4 — Making PIM-over-CPRI Measurements (Option 754)
4-1 Preparing the Site’s Details (Site Editor). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Auto-detect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Manual Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Existing File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4-2 Site Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4-3 Editing the List of Test Scenarios (Roster Editor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4-4 Select a Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4-5 Configuration Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4-6 PIM Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4-7 Analyzer: PIMoCPRI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Main Buttons and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Context Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4-8 PIM Location, Distance, and Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
PIM Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
PIM Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Auxiliary PIM Location Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
4-9 Cross-Sector Analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

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Chapter 5 — PIM Analytics (Option 755)
5-1 PIM vs Time (Long-term Monitoring) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Events.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
LoadFile... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Save File.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Previous/Next . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Date/Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5-2 PIM Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5-3 PIM Daily Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5-4 Heat Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Appendix A — Reports
A-1 PIMoCPRI Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
New Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Report Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Check Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
PIM Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
PIM vs. Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
PIM Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
PIM Daily (Long-term Monitoring) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Heat Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
PIM Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
A-2 LTE RF over CPRI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9

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Chapter 1 — Introduction to IQ Fiber Master
1-1 Introduction
This guide provides setup instructions for the connection and usage of the PIM-over-CPRI (PIMoCPRI) and
LTE RF over CPRI (LTERFoCPRI) analyzers.
LTE RF over CPRI differs from PIMoCPRI in these ways:
•LTE RF over CPRI (Option 752): Provides full spectral analysis of CPRI IQ streams either in absolute or
relative frequency, and of LTE UL and DL signals. This function is analogous to a spectrum analyzer.
•PIMoCPRI (Option 754): (Requires options 752) Supports multiple PIM configurations while measuring
PIM power level. Provides distance-to-PIM (DTP). PIMoCPRI measures PIM against live traffic to
provide a truer picture of the impact of PIM at a cell site.
•PIM Analytics (Option 755): (Requires options 752 and 754) Provides, PIM vs. Time, PIM distribution,
PIM daily, and Heat Map data views. Reports include detailed pass/fail configuration check, long-term
(24-hour) monitoring, a pass/fail of each UL showing the external or internal nature of failures, and UL
and PIM spectra for each antenna branch.
1-2 Warranty
The Anritsu products described in this guide are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for
three (3) years from the date of shipment. Anritsu’s obligation covers repairing or replacing products which
prove to be defective during the warranty period. Buyers shall prepay transportation charges for equipment
returned to Anritsu for warranty repairs. Obligation is limited to the original purchaser. Anritsu is not liable
for consequential damages.
Limitation of Warranty
The foregoing warranty does not apply to Anritsu connectors that have failed due to normal wear. Also, the
warranty does not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance, unauthorized
modification or misuse, or operation outside of the environmental specifications of the product. No other
warranty is expressed or implied, and the remedies provided herein are the Buyer’s sole and exclusive
remedies.
Disclaimer of Warranties
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Anritsu Company and its suppliers disclaim all
warranties, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose, with regard to the product. The user assumes the entire risk of using the
product. Any liability of provider or manufacturer will be limited exclusively to product replacement.
No Liability For Consequential Damages
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Anritsu Company or its suppliers be
liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever (including, without limitation,
damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or any other pecuniary
loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use the product, even if Anritsu Company has been advised of the
possibility of such damages. Because some states and jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.

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Chapter 2 — Installation and IQ Fiber Master
Basics
2-1 Installation of the IQ Fiber Master Control Software (MX280020A)
This guide helps those personnel familiar with computers and test and measurement equipment to understand
the IQ Fiber Master sensor, tap, and accompanying software, and to understand detecting and locating PIM.
Requirements
Ensure that the computer (laptop, desktop, or tablet) meets these minimum requirements:
•Windows 10 (recommended; Windows 7 minimum)
•10 GB RAM memory (recommended; 8 GB minimum)
•Intel CORE i7 (recommended; Intel i3-6100 or AMD FX4350minimum)
•16 GB long-term storage (recommended; 8 GB minimum) 142 MB free
•USB ports (2.0 and C)
•Network port
Installation of IQ Fiber Master Control Software
To install the IQ Fiber Master Control Software (p/n MX280020A) (the “app”) onto a computer:
1. If IQ Master MS280020A is previously installed, go to Control Panel>Programs> Programs and Features
to uninstall the program.
2. Download the software installer file (e.g., iq-fiber-master-offline-1.7.4.14.exe) and the repository file (e.g.,
repository-1.7.4.14.zip) from the Downloads page for IQ Fiber Master from www.anritsu.com. Make sure
that the version numbers match (e.g., 1.7.4.14).
3. Run the installation executable.
4. Press Next on the IQ Fiber Master Setup Welcome screen.
5. Choose the application installation folder.
6. Choose from these components to install (choose both for a new or replacement installation):
•IQ Fiber: This is the main GUI application.
•IQ Fiber Master Firmware: If you need to upgrade the firmware in the hardware sensor.
(See “Sensor” on page 2-13 for information about updating firmware for the sensor.)
7. Read and accept the License Agreement.
8. Choose the Start Menu shortcuts in which to place the application shortcut.
9. Press Install on the Ready to Install screen.
If you want to run IQ Fiber Master immediately, check Run IQ_Fiber_Master now. Without a sensor
connected however, you choice of sensor will be limited to Sensor Emulation.
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If you want to view a demo of the app, select 3. Run Tests tab, then press Help>Walkthrough. You can press the
arrows to view the demo to get an overview of the app, or press the red X any time to leave it. You may view the
demo at any time.
2-2 IQ Fiber Master Basics
This section gives quick instructions in setting up and using the IQ Fiber Master sensor.
Sensor and Tap Ports
This diagram locates the ports on the sensor and the tap.
1. Sensor Power light
2. Sensor Status light
3. Status lights for Small Form Pluggables (SFPs)
4. SFP modules
5. Tap ports
Note
Firewalls, such as Windows Defender or Windows Firewall, might ask for permission to run, install,
or communicate on behalf of the app. Check with your local IT department to ensure that the app has
the appropriate permissions.
Some app features require options 752, 754, or 755.
Figure 2-1. Sensor (top) and Tap (bottom) Ports and Status Lights Identification
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Connecting the IQ Fiber Master
To connect the IQ Fiber Master:
1. Connect computer to the Web.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from computer to the IQ Fiber Master sensor, (1) in Figure 2-2. You may also
use an Ethernet hub to connect the computer to the sensor. Local IT might have restrictions regarding
this scheme.
3. Connect power to the IQ Fiber Master, (2) in Figure 2-2, and wait for status light (STS) to turn green.
4. Start the app.
The app will take several seconds to recognize the sensor and draw the license data from it.
5. On the Site Editor tab:
a. Press the menu arrow in the Sensor: field.
b. Select the sensor by serial number.
1. Power input port
2. Ethernet Port (primary)
3. Ethernet Ports (synchronization)
(The remaining ports are reserved for future use.)
Figure 2-2. IQ Fiber Master Network and Power Connections
Figure 2-3. Selecting Sensor Serial Number
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6. Press Connect.
7. Sensor and SFP statuses are shown in the bottom bar. See “Status Line” on page 2-34 for more about
status.
If you press File>Licensing, this dialog displays with the license key automatically entered into the
License Key field, the sensor ID in the Machine ID field, and the licensed options:
Figure 2-4. Connecting IQ Fiber Master
Figure 2-5. Sensor Connection Status
Figure 2-6. License Key and Machine ID Location

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Preliminary Configuration Checking
Configuration checking for any test is accomplished by building and saving, or loading a Site Configuration
(sector-mapping to optical-fiber) file and a (test) Roster file. The Site Editor and Roster Editor tabs maintain
contents of the files, which can be done ahead of time, if site data are known.
1. Connect to the Fiber Master sensor. See “Connecting the IQ Fiber Master” on page 2-3.
2. Load a Site configuration file into the Site Editor tab.
3. Edit the settings as desired.
4. Press Apply, if edits are made.
5. Load a Roster configuration file into the Roster Editor tab.
6. Edit the settings as desired.
7. Press Apply, if edits are made.
8. Press the Run Tests tab.
The app checks the tests and posts available or invalid test in the Status column.
Figure 2-7. Preliminary Configuration Test Suite

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Final Configuration Checking
After the preliminary configuration check and the fiber connections are complete, the system is ready for the
final configuration check.
To final-check a configuration:
1. Select Config Check test.
2. Press Run: config check to check that the parameters pass.
More details about configuration checking are contained in “Configuration Check” on page 4-6, and
“Config Check Rules” on page 2-39.
3. The PIM Level button should activate. The results of the Configuration Check, failure or success, are
displayed in the Results box.
Figure 2-8. Configuration Check Status
Figure 2-9. Running a Configuration Check
Figure 2-10. Configuration Check Status

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Connecting to the Tap
The app provides a diagram, based on data in the Site and Roster Editor tabs, to show how to connect the fibers
from the BBU and RRH to the sensor and tap. If multiple tests are defined (for example, several tests are
defined in the configuration), it is likely each will have its own, different, fiber-connectivity diagram.
To connect to the Tap:
1. Power up the sensor and ensure the app is connected (refer to the status bar at its bottom).
2. Load Site and Roster data, and press Apply.
3. Select a test on the Roster Editor tab by pressing it; the highlighted test will be shown in green.
4. Press the Run Tests tab.
5. Press the Fiber Diagram button.
This shows a graphic of the fiber connections based on data in the Site and Roster tabs. You can
physically make the connections as shown.
Figure 2-11. Selecting a Test from a Site Roster
Figure 2-12. Generating a Fiber Diagram

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The graphic also shows the site's Sector names, bands, and test name/number to assure the user the
correct site is ready for test.
The completed connection will resemble the set up in Figure 2-14.
Figure 2-13. Sample Fiber Connection Diagram
Figure 2-14. IQ Fiber Master Sensor and Tap Connected

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2-3 Main Window Features
The main window has these features:
•“Main Menu”
•File
•View
•Help
•Sensor
•“Preparation Tabs”
•Site Editor
•Roster Editor
•Run Tests
•“Analysis Tabs”
•Analyzer
•PIM vs Time
•PIM Distribution
•PIM Daily
•Heat map
•PIM Location
•“Control Buttons”
The display of control buttons is different for the several tabs.
•Site Editor tab: Auto-detect, CPRI Analysis, and Stop
•Roster Editor tab: (no buttons)
•Run Test and Analysis tabs: Run: (test), Stop, Add to Report, Review Results, Save Report, and
Fiber Diagram
The function of each of the control buttons is described in the section which describes its owning tab.
•“Status Line”
The Status line consists of these fields:
•Connected/Not Connected -- Shows whether the sensor is connected.
•Sensor: -- Contains various messages from the sensor.
•LOS: -- (Loss of Signal) Shows whether the sensor has obtained a signal.
•LOF: -- (Loss of Frame) Shows whether the sensor has lost a frame (from an SFP).
•CPRI: -- Shows whether CPRI data/traffic is present.
•Temp : -- Shows the current, internal, sensor temperature.
•Engine: -- Displays the PIM engine/processor status.

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2-4 Main Menu
These items comprise the main menu: File, View, Help, and Sensor.
File
The File menu provides a way to:
•Enter the license key to use the product. See “Installation of the IQ Fiber Master Control Software
(MX280020A)” on page 2-1 for details about the license key.
•Enter preferences. See “Preferences” on page 2-36 for more information about IQ Fiber Master
preferences.
Anritsu recommends changing the Save directory to a preferred or other suitable directory.
•Quit or exit the app.
Any time you exit the application and the edited work for the site or tests, or the results are not saved,
the application displays this message dialog.
Figure 2-15. File Menu
Figure 2-16. Unstored Result Warning

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View
The View menu allows the PDF report to be viewed along with the option to load a new style-sheet (i.e. report
appearance) or select from the existing style sheets. This can be useful when working in bright sunlight.
Report
From the View>Report dialog you can view site instrument details and view, change, and save operator settings
and write results to a report. See Appendix A, “Reports” for more about report contents and printing.
Load
Use the View>Load menu command to load a stylesheet for the PDF reports.
Anritsu and Default Color Schemes
View>Anritsu and View>Default provide the choice of two color-schemes to help with viewing in different lighting
conditions: one with the Anritsu colors and one default (which might be easier in brighter lighting).
Figure 2-17. View Report Dialog

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Help
The Help Main Menu choice provides these tasks.
•Help Contents
Provides a detailed, searchable list of topics related to the product.
•Walkthrough
Starts the product demo. Select 3. Run Tests tab, then press Help>Walkthrough.
•About IQ Fiber Master
Displays the release details (version and build information) in a dialog.
Figure 2-18. Help Menu
Figure 2-19. IQ Fiber Master Release Information