Sunrise telecom CaLan N1776A User manual

User Manual
CaLan N1776A
Network Profiler

Part number: N1776A-M01
CaLan N1776A
Network Profiler
User Manual
V ersion 2.1
November 2003

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DISCLAIMER
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not
represent a commitment on the part of Sunrise Telecom Broadband, Inc. The
software and/or hardware described in this document are furnished under a
license agreement or nondisclosure agreement. The software may be used or
copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement. It is against the law to
copy the software on any medium except as specifically allowed in the license or
nondisclosure agreement. The purchaser may make one copy of the software for
backup purposes. No part of this manual and/or hardware may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including
photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval system, for any
purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use, without the express written
permission of Sunrise Telecom Broadband Inc.
Throughout this book, trademarked names are used in an editorial manner only
and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement of the
trademark. Where such designations appear in this book, they have been printed
with initial capital letters.
SUNRISE, the SUNRISE logo, are registered trademarks of SUNRISE TELECOM
INC.
Windows
®
, W indows Explorer
®
, W indows CE
®
, MS-DOS
®,
and Internet Explorer
®
are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks, copyrights, logos, brand names, etc. mentioned herein are
the property of their respective owners.

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Warning!
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Safety Notices
Observe the following safety precautions whenever you operate the CaLan N1776A
Network Profiler. Failure to comply with these and other specific warnings and
cautions in this manual is a violation of Sunrise Telecom Broadband’s safety
standards of design, manufacturing, and intended use of the test module.
Sunrise Telecom Broadband assumes no liability for the operator’s failure to
comply with these precautions.
Product Damage
Danger! Do not use this product if it shows visible damage, fails to perform, has
been stored in unfavorable conditions, or has been subject to severe transportation
stresses. Make the product inoperative and secure it against any unintended
operation. Contact your Sunrise Telecom Broadband representative for assistance.
Explosion Hazard
Danger! Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or
fumes.
Electric Shock Hazard
Danger! To avoid the possibility of severe injury or death, observe the following
precautions when using the N1776A CaLan Network Profiler:
Do not remove the system covers, and do not perform electrical tests if there are
signs of shipping damage to the outer enclosure.
When connecting test cables to a line, do not touch the cable’s metal contact
points, or allow the cable leads to touch each other.

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Symbols
The following are general definitions of safety symbols used on equipment and in
manuals.
Dangerous voltage.
Protective ground.
Frame or chassis ground.
Alternating current.
Direct current.
Alternating or direct current.
Caution! Read the manual.
!

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W arranty
Sunrise products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for
a period of 2 years from date of sale. Sunrise agrees to repair or replace any assem-
bly or component found to be defective under normal use during this period. The
obligation under this warranty is limited solely to repairing the instrument that
proves to be defective within the scope of the warranty when returned to the fac-
tory. Transport costs to the factory are to be prepaid by the customer.
Sunrise assumes no liability for secondary charges or consequential damages and,
in any event, Sunrise's liability for breach of contract, shall not exceed the pur-
chase price of the products shipped and against which a claim is made.
Any application recommendation made by Sunrise for the use of its products are
based upon tests believed to be reliable and accurate, but Sunrise makes no war-
ranty for the results to be obtained. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties,
expressed or implied, and no representative or person is authorized to represent or
assume for Sunrise any liability in connection with the sale of our products other
than set forth herein.
Repairs and/or calibration is typically completed in 5 to 10 working days. Shipping
costs are paid by the factory only when returning equipment to a customer follow-
ing warranty repair. It is the responsibility the customer to notify the factory tech-
nical support persons prior to shipping products for servicing, since many times
problems may be solved over the telephone, saving the user more precious time
and shipping costs. Sunrise maintains regular office hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Eastern time, Monday through Friday. A toll free 800 number and e-mail address
for technical and sales support are provided below:
North America Toll Free: [phone]
International: 1-514-725-6652
E-mail address for Sales or Technical Support: [email protected]
Typical warranty on our products covers all parts and labor, as well as software
and required hardware updates. The warranty period starts from the day the equip-
ment is delivered, however, Sunrise extends a grace period of 60 days after the end
of the official warranty period to cover any contingencies. Please note that the war-
ranty period for rechargeable batteries is three months and the grace period does
not apply.

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GETTING ST ARTED
Receiving & Unpacking
The CaLan N1776A Network Profi ler is carefully packed at the factory in a shipping
container specially designed to prevent damage during transportation.
The original Sunrise shipping container and packing materials should be saved
since they may be needed for long-term storage and for protecting the unit if it
must be moved long distances.
1. Inspect the shipping container prior to accepting delivery. If any exterior
damages are present, notify the transport carrier immediately. Sunrise is not
responsible for damage caused during shipping.
2. Carefully open the shipping container without destroying it. Verify the
contents of the package. Each container should have the following:
1 N1776A Network Profiler
1 AC/DC adapter with power cord
1 User’s Manual
1 Soft protective carrying case
1 Stylus
1 RS232 Null modem cable
3. Unpack the N1776A and inspect it for damage.
4. Test the operability of the N1776A. If you discover damage or operational
defects, notify your Sunrise representative for instructions on how to proceed.

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Note: If the equipment has to be returned to an authorized Sunrise service cen-
ter, carefully repackage it in the original shipping container and then con-
tact Sunrise’s customer service department to obtain a Return Materials
Authorization (RMA) number and proper shipping instructions.

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Manufacturer’s Name: Sunrise Telecom Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address: Corporate Head Office
302 Enzo Drive
San Jose, CA 95138 USA
Manufacturer’s Telephone Number: TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Equipment Type/Environment: Measurement, Control and Laboratory Equipment
Trade Name/Model Number: Calan Network Profiler N1776A
Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared:
Safety: IEC 1010-1:1990+A1/EN 61010-1:1993
Can/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1-92
EMC: CISPR 11:1990/EN 55011:1991 Group 1, Class A
IEC 801-2:1984/EN 50082-1:1992 4kV CD, 8 kV AD
IEC 801-3:1984/EN 50082-1:1992 3V/m, 27-500 MHz
IEC 801-4:1988/EN 50082-1:1992 0.5kV Signal Lines, 1kV Power Lines
IEC 1000-3-2:1995/EN 61000-3-2:1995
IEC 1000-3-3:1994/EN 61000-3-3:1995
Supplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive
89/336/EEC and carries the CE-marking accordingly.
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive and Standards.
Company: Sunrise Telecom Inc.
Address: 302 Enzo Drive
San Jose, CA 95138 USA
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
Date: 13 August 2002
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014
Manufacturer’s Name: Sunrise Telecom Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address: Corporate Head Office
302 Enzo Drive
San Jose, CA 95138 USA
Manufacturer’s Telephone Number: TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Equipment Type/Environment: Measurement, Control and Laboratory Equipment
Trade Name/Model Number: Calan Network Profiler N1776A
Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared:
Safety: IEC 1010-1:1990+A1/EN 61010-1:1993
Can/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1-92
EMC: CISPR 11:1990/EN 55011:1991 Group 1, Class A
IEC 801-2:1984/EN 50082-1:1992 4kV CD, 8 kV AD
IEC 801-3:1984/EN 50082-1:1992 3V/m, 27-500 MHz
IEC 801-4:1988/EN 50082-1:1992 0.5kV Signal Lines, 1kV Power Lines
IEC 1000-3-2:1995/EN 61000-3-2:1995
IEC 1000-3-3:1994/EN 61000-3-3:1995
Supplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive
89/336/EEC and carries the CE-marking accordingly.
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive and Standards.
Company: Sunrise Telecom Inc.
Address: 302 Enzo Drive
San Jose, CA 95138 USA
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
Date: 13 August 2002
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1, The Network Profiler at a Glance
A functional and physical description of the Network Profi ler, including the display
and its components.
Chapter 2, Getting Started: Touchscreen Basics
A tutorial on using the touchscreen, with descriptions of dialog boxes, step con -
trols, and the “soft” keyboards. Includes a brief discussion of the Start menu and
Windows CE taskbar.
Chapter 3, Getting Started: The Test Display
A tutorial on the Profi ler display, including the main menus, toolbar functions, the
data display; markers and how to use them; control tabs and controls.
Chapter 4, The Spectrum Analyzer
How to run the spectrum analyzer and interpret the results.
Chapter 5, Single-Channel Tests: Analog
How to run tests of signal levels, distortion, and hum on individual analog chan -
nels.
Chapter 6, Single-Channel Tests: Digital
How to run power , QAM constellation, and Equalizer-tap tests on individual digital
channels.
Chapter 7, Multi-Channel and Channel Scan Tests
How to run multi-channel level measurements, and scan levels of all channels in
any part of the spectrum.
Chapter 8, Sweep and Return Spectrum Tests
How to run forward and return sweep and return-spectrum tests, in conjunction
with a 3010H at the headend.

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Chapter 9, Maintaining and Managing Your Data
How to store and review test data, make screen captures, back up data, and com -
municate with other instruments and equipment.
Chapter 10, Test points, Locations, and Channel Plans
How to use the Channel Plan, T est Point File, and Location File editors.
Chapter 11, Using Windows CE
How to use essential components of the W indows CE operating system, including
Windows Explorer, the Start menu, and the Taskbar.
Chapter 12, Power Management
How to use the external power adapters, set power -conservation (“idle-time”)
delays, recharge the battery, and replace the battery.
Chapter 13, Maintenance and Care
How to recalibrate the stylus, self-calibrate the Network Profi ler, and take care of
the unit and its accessories.

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About this Version
This version of the CaLan N1776A Network Profiler User’s Manual applies to
Firmware Release 2 units only. Be sure to refer to any user’s manual supplements
or release notes that came with your unit. For assistance, call Sunrise Telecom
Customer Care: in North America at 1-800-297-9726; from other countries at
1-514-725-6652. You may also consult our website at www.sunrisetele-
com.com/broadband
What you should know before you start
Y ou should be familiar with the basic functions of the Windows interface: the
mouse and its pointer; directories and folders; menus; saving, opening, copying,
and moving files.
T ypographic conventions used in this manual
Equipment labels, touchscreen and keypad button labels, and text displayed on the
screen are shown in boldface .
Menu item selection is shown in boldface as a sequence of steps separated by right
angle brackets. Example:
select File > Open
means “touch the File menu heading, then touch Open ”.
Printing history
Version Release date Notes
Sunrise edition 1.0 jmg
Release 2 jmg
2.1

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1–1
1
The Network Profiler
at a Glance
Purpose and functions 1–2
Connectors and ports 1–5
Keypad controls and indicators 1–7
Touchscreen display 1–9
Other components and accessories 1–11

The Network Profiler at a Glance
Purpose and functions
1–2
Purpose and functions
The CaLan N1776A Network Profiler is a portable instrument that combines
the functions of a spectrum analyzer and a digital modulation analyzer for
measuring levels, distortion, and other aspects of both analog and digital
channels in a CATV network. It is powered by a lithium-ion “smart” battery,
and has a built-in battery charger. An external AC adapter supplies DC power
for Network Profiler operation and for the internal charger. (A 12 Vdc car
adapter is also available.)
Measurement Modules
The Network Profiler’s functions comprise a spectrum analyzer and two soft-
ware modules for performing these additional measurements:
Battery cover
Touchscreen display Keypad
Connectors and ports (top)
Speaker

The Network Profiler at a Glance
Purpose and functions
1–3
CATV module:
•Analogchannel signal levels, distortion, and hum
•Digitalchannel average power, QAM modulation, and equalizer taps
•Multi-channel carrier levels
•Channel scan of visual and aural carrier levels
Dual-path Sweep module (Option 052):
•Forwardand reverse sweep
•Return spectrum
Note: The Dual-path Sweep module is now standard on the Network Profiler. If you have
an older unit on which this module is not enabled, you must return the unit to Sun-
rise Telecom Broadband for recalibration, at which time the module will be enabled.
This can also be done on 3010H and 3010R units with firmware version 4.0 or later.
The channel-test measurements can use predefined or user-defined channel
plans, test point files, and location data. You can save test results at any point
to preserve a record of your work.
Digital IF Annex Options
The following three hardware options are available for the Network Profiler:
•Option011AnnexA
•Option 010 Annex B
•Option 012 Annex C
Supporting functions
The screen-capture utility allows the user to take a snapshot of the display at
any time, automatically saving it internally or on an inserted PC Card.
A serial link allows the Network Profiler to exchange files and data with a
computer.
Internet or LAN access allows the Network Profiler to exchange information
with other stations on a computer network.
Built-in editors allow the user to modify a channel plan and to create or mod-
ify test point files and location data.
Operating environment
The Network Profiler runs in the Windows CE®operating system. Channel
plans, test point files, location files, and test results are stored in an internal
memory, whose state is maintained by the battery between uses. Additional

The Network Profiler at a Glance
Purpose and functions
1–4
data files can be stored on a flash-memory card inserted in the PC card slot on
the top of the unit.
A selection of Windows CE applications is accessible from the START menu, as
described in Chapter 11, Using Windows CE.

The Network Profiler at a Glance
Connectors and ports
1–5
Connectors and ports
There are two rows of connectors on the top of the Network Profiler. Those in
front are protected by hinged, gasketed covers.
Front row
Audio in and out
The audio jacks are under the left cover. Plug a set of headphones into the
Audio Out jack to monitor the aural carrier. (The Audio In jack is currently
in reserve.)
10baseT Ethernet connector (RJ-45)
This is the leftmost connector under the middle cover. It is used to connect to a
LAN or other network.
Dual USB port
Use these connectors for accessories such as a keyboard, mouse, external disk
drive, or printer.
RS-232 serial port (DB-9)
Use this to connect to a serial COM port on a PC.
Audio jacks
Dual USB ports
DB-9 serial port PC Card slot
Connector covers
RJ45 Ethernet port

The Network Profiler at a Glance
Connectors and ports
1–6
PC Card (PCMCIA) slot
Under the right cover is a Type II PC Card slot, which can hold a flash-mem-
ory card for storing test results, screen captures, and ordinary Windows files.
Back row
RF In and RF Out
These are the RF test connections. They accept standard 75-ohm Type F con-
nectors. Field-replaceable 75-ohm BNC connectors (Part No. SB155) are avail-
able as an option.
DC Input
Plug a power adapter into this connector to recharge the battery or to operate
the unit from external power. An attached cover protects the connector when
it’s not in use.
In
DC input and cover
Out
75-Ohm RF connectors

The Network Profiler at a Glance
Keypad controls and indicators
1–7
Keypad controls and indicators
These are to the right of the display screen.
Power ( ) and battery-charge ( ) indicators
The green Power indicator is lit when the unit is on. The red battery-charge
indicator is lit only when the unit is in Suspend mode. It flashes while the bat-
tery is being charged, and is steady when the battery is fully charged.
See Maintaining the battery, page 12–9, for information.
Arrow (!"# $ ) and ENTER ( ) keys
During a test, use the arrow keys to precisely position markers
(see Navigating with the keypad, page 2–3).
Use the ENTER key as an alternative whenever a box with an ENTER or OK but-
ton is active.
In the Windows CE environment, use these keys as you would the arrow and
ENTER keys on a PC keyboard.
Power on indicator
ENTER key
START menu and taskbar button
Speaker volume controls
[not used]
Suspend button
Brightness controls
Close Box button
Arrow keys
Battery-charge indicator
External temperature
sensor