VeEX MTX150x Lite User manual

MTX150x Lite User Manual
Multi-Gigabit Internet Services & Ethernet Services Speed
Test Set
P/N D07-00-160P Rev. A00

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Table of Contents
General Information 8
Customer Support 8
Product Technical Support Contact Information 8
Warranty 9
Patent Information 9
Documentation Conventions 9
Safety Information 10
Lithium-ion Battery Precautions 10
Lithium-Polymer Battery Precautions 11
General Safety Guidelines 11
Lithium Polymer Battery Handling & Storage Advice 12
Optical Connectors 12
Safe Module Handling 13
Electrical Connectors 13
ESD: Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Equipment 13
Introduction 15
Product Specifications 15
Basic Operation 16
MTX150x Lite Chassis Overview 16
MTX150x Lite Connector Panel 16
Hard Buttons and Interfaces 17
Special Functions 20
Touch-Screen Display 21
Home Menu and Navigation 22
Platform Screen Icons 22
LEDs 23
Home Menu and Screen Icons 25
Mode/Port Selection 25
Ethernet 28
Setup 28
Port Setup 28
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100/1000Base-X and 100/1000Base-T Port 29
Status 30
10 GE Port 31
Measurement Settings 31
IP 33
IP Connection 33
Setup 33
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet(PPoE) 33
IPv4 or IPV6 34
Status 35
Trace Route 35
Trace Route Setup 36
Results 37
ARP Wiz 37
ARP Setup 37
ARP Result 38
Ping 38
Ping Testing 38
Ping Setup 39
Ping Results 39
Layer 4+ Applications 40
TCP Protocol and Overview 41
Layer 4+ Applications Configuration 45
V-Perf 46
Server/Client - Unidirectional Configuration and Results 48
Bi-Directional Configuration and Results (VeEX Enhanced Testing Methodology Implementation) 52
V-TEST 53
Basic V-TEST 54
Full V-TEST 55
V-FTP 59
Platform Functions 62
Results & Files 64
File Manager 64
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Tests Results/Reports 65
Working with Saved Results, Profiles, Images 65
USB Memory Browser 68
Manage SD Card 69
Platform Tools Overview 70
Fiber Scope 70
OTDR View 71
OPM 71
Browser 71
OTDR Viewer 72
Fiber Scope 72
DI-1000 Digital Fiber Inspection Microscope 73
DI-1000MPO Digital Fiber Inspection Microscope for Single and Multi-Fiber Connectors 74
DI-3000 Auto-Focus Digital Fiber Inspection Microscope 77
Connecting the Fiberscope 78
Fiberscope Setup 80
Capture Images (View) 84
Results/Reports 87
Fiberizer Cloud 88
Optical Power Meter (OPM) 90
Connecting an External OLTS Device 90
Using OLS (Optical Light Source) Menu 91
Setup and Measurements 92
Results 93
Web Browser 94
LAN & Connectivity 95
LAN (USB OTG Adapter) 95
Setup 96
IP Connection Status 97
Ping 98
Trace Route 100
Bluetooth 101
Bluetooth Setup 103
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Bluetooth 104
WiFi Wiz 107
WiFi Procedure 107
AP List 107
Connect 109
Status 109
AP Mode 110
Remote Access 111
ReVeal Software 111
Remote Access with VNC Server/Viewer: 112
EZ Remote 113
Initiate an EZ Remote Session from the Test Set 114
Connect to the Remote Test Set from a Computer, Tablet or Phone 116
Save Test Results 119
Access Remote Test Result Files 119
Screen Shots 121
R-Server 121
System Utilities Overview 121
System Utilities 122
Global Settings 123
Backlight 125
On Battery Power 125
Brightness 126
Power 126
Standby Mode 127
Touch Screen Calibration 128
Date and Time 128
Help 130
Software Update Process 131
Certifications and Declarations 133
What is CE? 133
RoHS ComplianceVeEX QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY 133
About VeEX 135
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Customer Care 135
MTX150x Lite Quick Guide 136
Step 1: Connect the Patch Cord 140
Step 2: Power on Test Set 140
Changing Test Modes (Copper ↔ Fiber) 141
Step 3: Basic V-TEST 142
Full V-TEST 143
Server Selection Modes 143
Speed Test Modes 143
Step 4: Save Results 145
Step 5: View Results and Generate Test Reports 146
Other Test Features 147
Related Topics 148
What Does Layer4+ Refer To? 148
How Does Speedtest.net Works? 148
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General Information
This user manual is suitable for novice, intermediate, and experienced users and is intended to help use the
features and capabilities of VeEX Inc. products successfully. It is assumed that the user has basic computer
experience and skills, and is familiar with telecommunication and other concepts related to VeEX Inc. product
usage, terminology, and safety.
Every effort was made to ensure that the information contained in this user manual is accurate. Information is
subject to change without notice and we accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions. In case of dis-
crepancy, the web version takes precedence over any printed literature. The content in this manual may vary
from the software version installed in the unit.For condition of use and permission to use these materials for
publication in other than the English language, contact VeEX Inc.
© CopyrightVeEX Inc. All rights reserved. VeEX, Sunrise Telecom, Digital Lightwave, Air Expert, CaLan,
FaultScout, Fiberizer, MPA, MTT, RXT, VeGrade, VeriPHY,andVeSion, among others,are trademarks or
registered trademarks of VeEX Inc. and/or its affiliates in the USA andother countries. All trademarks or
registered trademarks are the property of their respective companies. No part of this document may be repro-
duced or transmitted electronically or otherwise without written permission from VeEX Inc.
This manual describes software and/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 pro-
tected by copyright and contains trade secrets of VeEX Inc. or VeEX's licensors.The purchaser of this device
and/or software, downloaded or embedded, agrees that it has received a license solely to use the software as
embedded in the device and/or provided by VeEX Inc., and to use it solely as intended and described in this
manual. The purchaser is prohibited from copying, reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling the
software.
Customer Support
For more technical resources, visit www.veexinc.com
For assistance or questions related to the use of this product, call or e-mail our customer care department for
customer support. Before contacting our customer care department, have the product model, serial number,
and software version ready. Please locate the serial number on the back of the chassis. Please provide this
number when contacting VeEX Inc. customer care.
Support hours may vary depending on the product.
Product Technical Support Contact Information
Hours: Support is generally available 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday to Friday.
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
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Warranty
For warranty information on VeEX Inc. products, go to www.veexinc.com.
To activate the warranty, please register your production at www.veexinc.com/Support/ProductRegistration.
Patent Information
VeEX Inc. product hardware and software may be protected by one or more patents on file with the United
States Patent Office.
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 needed to use this product and avoid missteps.
Cautions against and action or inactivity, which can hinder productivity.
Strongly warns against a condition, an action, or inactivity which can lead to a health
hazard, injury, equipment damage, data loss, and/or financial losses.
Stop and read before continuing.

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Safety Information
Safety precautions should be observed during all phases of operation of this instrument. The instrument has
been designed to ensure safe operation; however, please observe all safety markings and instructions. Do not
operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes or any other combustible environment.
VeEX Inc. assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with safety precautions and requirements.
Lithium-ion Battery Precautions
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs are compact and offer high capacity and autonomy, which make them ideal
for demanding applications, like providing long lasting power to portable test equipment. For safety reasons,
due to their high energy concentration, these batteries packs and products containing them must be used,
charged, handled, and stored properly, according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Li-ion battery packs contain individual Li-ion cells as well as battery monitoring and protection circuitry, sealed
in its plastic container that shall not be disassembled or serviced.
The test set unit's battery pack is also fitted with a safety connector to prevent accidental short circuits and
reverse polarity.
lAlways charge the unit's battery pack inside the test platform battery bay using the AC/DC adapter
supplied by VeEX.
lDo not charge or use the battery pack if any mechanical damage is suspected (shock, impact, punc-
ture, crack, etc).
lDo not continue charging the battery if it does not recharge within the expected charging time
lStorage: For long term storage, the battery pack should be stored at 20°C/68°F (room temperature),
charged to about 30 to 50% of its capacity. Spare battery packs should be charged and used at least
once a year to prevent over-discharge (rotate them regularly).

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lIt is recommended to charge and use battery packs at least every three months. Battery packs shall
not go without recharging (reconditioning) for more than six months.
lAfter extended storage, battery packs may reach a deep discharge state or enter into sleep mode.
For safety reasons, Li-ion batteries in deep discharge state may limit the initial charging current (pre-
recharge) before starting their regular fast charging cycle. The pre-charging state may take several
hours.
lAir transportation of Li-ion batteries is regulated by United Nations' International Air Transportation
Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations and by country-specific regulations. Please
check local regulations and with common carriers before shipping Li-ion battery packs or products
containing relatively large Li-ion battery packs.
Lithium-Polymer Battery Precautions
LiPO batteries are intended to be used with compatible VeEX products only. Any damaged caused by misuse
or modifications will void the warranty and can cause serious injury.
The test set unit's battery pack is also fitted with a safety connector to prevent accidental short circuits and
reverse polarity.
General Safety Guidelines
lNEVER use any other charger (e.g., for NiCd, NiMH, or Li-ion) other than the one supplied by VeEX
to charge the Li-Po batteries in this product. Only use chargers designed for Lithium Polymer (Li-Po)
batteries.
lNEVER attempt to service or remove the battery from this product.
lNEVER let the battery’s positive and negative leads to touch. This can cause the battery to short and
lead to a FIRE. If for any reason you need to cut the terminal wires, it will be necessary to cut each
wire SEPARATELY, to make sure the wires do NOT touch each other.
lNEVER charge a swollen or ballooned battery (even if swollen upon purchase). Continuing to charge
a battery that has begun to swell will result in a fire. Follow these steps:

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lSTOP the charging process and disconnect battery immediately
lDisconnect battery from the device immediately.
lPlace it in an open non-flammable area.
lWatch it for approx. 30 minutes from a safe distance.
lFollow proper procedure to dispose of battery, according to local laws or ordinaces.
lAfter impact, drop or high shock, check the product for dents, punctures or cracks on its back.
Do not leave the product unattended while charging, after a high impact event.
Lithium Polymer Battery Handling & Storage Advice
lKeep LiPo battery packs out of reach of children or pets.
lALWAYS store equipment containing Li-Po batteries in cool, dry places between 40-80° F (below 0C
or above 50C).
lDo not put battery packs in pockets or bags where they can short circuit.
lDo not store or transport batteries where they can come into contact with sharp or metallic objects.
lThe speed at which a LiPo battery ages during storage is based on both storage temperature and
state of charge. For optimum battery life always store your LiPo’s partially charged at room tem-
perature. This will maintain their performance levels over time and there’s no need to cycle them
unless stored for periods longer than 3-6 months.
lNever store a RC LiPo in a hot car fully charged for an extended period of time, this will cause dam-
age.
lWhen storing batteries for extended periods, store at a half charged state.
Optical Connectors
The test sets display a laser warning icon when the laser source is active to alert the user about a potentially
dangerous situation. It is recommended to:

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1. Deactivate the laser before connecting or disconnecting optical cables or patchcords.
2. Never look directly into an optical patchcord or an optical connector interface (SFP+) while the laser
is enabled. Even though optical transceivers are typically fitted with Class 1 lasers, which are con-
sidered eye safe, optical radiation for an extended period can cause irreparable damage to the eyes.
3. Never use a fiber microscope to check the optical connectors when the laser source is active.
Safe Module Handling
While replacing test modules, all work on the open panel must be performed only by suitably qualified per-
sonnel who is familiar with the dangers both to people and to the instrument itself.
Modules are not hot swappable. The platform must be turned off and unplugged from VAC mains when remov-
ing or inserting test modules.
For safety and EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility), empty module slots must be properly covered with blank
panel covers.
Prevent foreign objects from entering the chassis, before, during and after module exchange or re-con-
figuration process. They could create short circuits or damage internal fans.
Always store test modules by themselves in individual ESD protected packaging (with no loose elements, like
screws or tools).
Electrical Connectors
Telephone lines may carry dangerous voltage. Always connect the electrical test ports to known test interfaces
which carry low level signals.
ESD: Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Equipment
Test modules could be affected by electrostatic discharge. To minimize the risk of damage
when replacing or handling test modules, make sure to follow proper ESD procedures and
dissipate any electrostatic charge from your body and tools and the use proper grounding
gear.
lPerform all work at a workplace that is protected against electrostatic build-up and
discharging.
lNever touch any exposed contacts, printed circuit boards or electronic com-
ponents.
lAlways store test modules in ESD protected packaging.

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lWear ESD protection and grounding gear when:
lInserting, extracting, or handling test modules.
lInserting or removing SFPs, XFPs, QSFPs, or CFPs from the platform.
lConnecting or disconnecting cables from modules or platform.

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Introduction
The MTX150x Lite is an optimized Quality of Experience (QoE) test solution (Layer 4+ applications) for multi-
Gigabit services from 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps on copper and fiber interfaces. This rugged and ultra-portable
hand-held test set helps field technicians install, verify, maintain and troubleshoot high-speed Residential and
Business services, Internet Access and other packet- base services up to 10 Gbps.
lThe smallest and most powerful test set with native RJ45 1G/2.5G/5G/10GBASE-T and
1G/10GBASE-X QoE test solution on the market
lOperation up to 10 Gbps optical and electrical
lOptimized for field technicians installing, verifying, troubleshooting and maintaining Carrier Ethernet,
Business and Gigabit Residential Internet Services
lField upgradeable licenses to optimize OPEX
lVeSion® R-Server asset, workflow and results management
lCompatible with VeEX EZ Remote™ collaboration services
lRemote access and control via Web Browser, VNC® client and ReVeal PC software.
lComprehensive local test set connectivity via micro-B USB and optional built-in WiFi and Bluetooth®
wireless interfaces; USB-A and 10/100BASE-T are also available via OTG cables
lUser defined test profiles and thresholds enable fast, efficient and consistent turn-up of services
lFast and efficient test result transfer to USB memory stick
lSelf-contained (as in it doesn’t need a smart device, but still offers the option to augment its cap-
abilities)
lFast bootup – ready to test in less than 90 seconds
lLi-ion battery pack for extended field-testing autonomy
Product Specifications
The most recent product specifications can be downloaded from the product page of the VeEX Inc.website
(www.veexinc.com).

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Basic Operation
MTX150x Lite Chassis Overview
When powered on the test set automatically loads the V-TEST (VeEX Internet Speed Test) application. See
"V-TEST" on page53 for more information on running a V-TEST.
MTX150x Lite Connector Panel

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MTX150X Light Connector Panel's Test Ports (top view)
Use the appropriate copper (UTP) or duplex-LC fiber test cord to connect the port or device under test (DUT) to
the MTX150x test port.
Copper UTP: Use patch cords that are rated to support the port's maximum Ethernet
speeds. Good quality Cat6a and Cat7 patch-cord cables are required for devices
supporting 2.5GE (2.5GBASE-T), 5GE (5GBASE-T) and/or 10GE (10GBASE-T).
Using lower quality or non-certified for Cat6a or Cat7 cables will produce lower results and limit max-
imum data rate.
Fiber Optics: Make sure to clean all male and female connectors. Verify them using
a digital Fiber Scope. (Cross-contamination build-up can degrade the test set's per-
formance.) Insert the appropriate SFP+ transceiver into the test set's slot and make
the connections.
The optical transceiver's laser will automatically turn on, so it is ready to activate the
link and run the tests. Although most common optical transceivers are considered
safe, please follow standard eye safety procedures and common sense (e.g., avoid
using optical scopes or looking directly at active connectors).
Hard Buttons and Interfaces

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A. Save: Saves current test results in the unit's memory and provides automatic naming and time stamping
function.
B. Power: Press for 2 seconds to turn the test set ON or OFF.
C. Home: Returns the screen to the home menu. Pressing the Home key for 3 seconds puts the unit ins sleep
mode. Once in Sleep Mode, press the Home key for 3 seconds to return to normal operation.
More about sleep mode
This is not full power shutdown.

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Standby/Sleep Mode
F. Side Buttons: Side buttons on the left and right side of the unit provide additional feature-specific func-
tionality such as revealing menus and scrolling through table results. Button functions vary depending on indi-
vidual applications (e.g., push to expand left or right menu bar, scroll left/right or up/down, capture
screenshots). Refer to the Quick Guide(s) displayed during boot-up for further details.
More about side buttons
Side buttons on the left and right of the unit can reveal menus or other functions depending
on the unit
D. LED: Power ON and battery charge LED indicator

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lOff - Power is OFF, not charging.
lOrange - Battery is charging.
lGreen - Power is ON.
E. Micro-B USB: Use an USB-A OTG cable (included with purchase) to connect a USB to the micro-B USB
port. The port supports memory drives and USB add-on devices such as fiberscopes. An optional Micro-B
OTG to Ethernet adapter is also available for network connection. (only VeEX approved OTG to Ethernet
Cables can be used)
G. Test port connector
Optical Test Port (SFP+): Ethernet 100BASE-FX, 1/10GBASE-X
UTP Test Port (RJ45): Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-T, 2.5/5/10BASE-T
Use certified CAT 6a or CAT 7 UTP test patch cords.
H. Touch screen LCD
I. Stylus (use when finer touch screen control is required).
J. DC power socket: (use VeEX-supplied AC/DC chargers only).
Special Functions
The buttons on the V150 platform provide additional functions, by using combinations of them (may vary
between products).
Button Quick Guide (displayed during the boot-up sequence)