Viavi Seeker MCA III User manual

Seeker MCA III
Mobile Communications Adapter
User’s Guide

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Notice
Every effort was made to ensure that the information in this manual was accurate at the time
of printing. However, information is subject to change without notice, and VIAVI reserves the
right to provide an addendum to this manual with information not available at the time that
this manual was created.
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Ordering information
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product. The catalog number for a published guide is Catalog Number - printed. The catalog
number for an electronic guide on USB is Catalog Number - electronic.
Terms and conditions
Specifications, terms, and conditions are subject to change without notice. The provision
of hardware, services, and/or software are subject to VIAVI standard terms and conditions,
available at www.viavisolutions.com/en/terms-and-conditions.

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by VIAVI could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
CAUTION:
yThis equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. The End user must follow the specific operating instructions
for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
yThis transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
Industry Canada Requirements
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)
l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Device operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use.
Dans la bande de fréquence 5150-5250 Mhz, l’utilisation du produit doit être uniquement en
intérieur.

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Japan Radio Law
The GITEKI mark can be found on the label on the unit.
EU WEEE and Battery Directives
This product, and the batteries used to power the product, should not be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste and should be collected separately and disposed of according to
your national regulations.
VIAVI has established a take-back process in compliance with the EU Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, 2012/19/EU, and the EU Battery Directive, 2006/66/EC.
Instructions for returning waste equipment and batteries to VIAVI can be found in the WEEE
section of the VIAVI Standards and Policies web page.
If you have questions concerning disposal of your equipment or batteries, contact the VIAVI
WEEE Program Management team at [e-mail].
EU REACH
Article 33 of EU REACH regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 requires article suppliers to provide
information if a listed Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) is present in an article above a
certain threshold.
For information on the presence of REACH SVHCs in VIAVI products, see the Hazardous
Substance Control section of the VIAVI Standards and Policies web page.
EU CE Marking Directives (LV, EMC, RoHS, RE)
This product conforms with all applicable CE marking directives. For details, please see the EU
Declaration of Conformity included in the shipping package.
China RoHS
China RoHS documentation is included in the shipping package and available on StrataSync.

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California Proposition 65
California Proposition 65, officially known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
Act of 1986, was enacted in November 1986 with the aim of protecting individuals in the
state of California and the state’s drinking water and environment from excessive exposure to
chemicals known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For the VIAVI position statement on the use of Proposition 65 chemicals in VIAVI products, see
the Hazardous Substance Control section of the VIAVI Standards and Policies web page.
Compliance with 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
In accordance with Article 10.8(a) and 10.8(b) of the RED, the instruments for sale in the EU
operate in the 5-205 MHz frequency range at a maximum RF transmit power of +15dBm.
Please contact us for more information:
VIAVI Solutions
Network Service Enablement
6001 America Center Drive
San Jose, CA, 95002

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Contents
About this Guide 9
Purpose and scope ..................................................................................................9
Assumptions..............................................................................................................9
Technical assistance.................................................................................................9
Conventions ............................................................................................................ 10
Typographical conventions.......................................................................... 10
Keyboard and menu conventions............................................................... 11
Symbol conventions ....................................................................................... 11
Safety definitions........................................................................................... 12
Precautions...............................................................................................................13
What ships with the Seeker MCA III? ............................................................... 14
Preparation for use................................................................................................ 14
Chapter 1 Quick Tour 15
About the Seeker MCA III .................................................................................... 16
Optional software ................................................................................................. 16
A guided tour of your Seeker MCA III ...............................................................17
Front view .........................................................................................................17
Side view ...........................................................................................................17
Rear view.......................................................................................................... 18
Display overview ................................................................................................... 19
Startup screens ............................................................................................... 19
Shutdown Screen ........................................................................................... 19
Display navigation.........................................................................................20
Using the Select button.....................................................................20
Home and Status screens ..................................................................20
Home and Status screens (continued) ...........................................22
GPS Status screen ................................................................................23
Ethernet Status screen .......................................................................24
Wi-Fi Status screen..............................................................................26
Wi-Fi Test screen ..................................................................................28

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Activity and error screens............................................................................29
LAW display screens......................................................................................32
Chapter 2 Using Your Seeker MCA III 33
Configure settings.................................................................................................34
Seeker & Seeker X display modes .....................................................................34
Seeker MCA III communication successful ..............................................34
GPS Signal status ...........................................................................................35
Data synchronization ....................................................................................35
Data upload options ............................................................................................. 37
Leakage detector via PC with internet connection .............................. 37
Wi-Fi access point .......................................................................................... 37
Chapter 3 Appendix 39
Specifications......................................................................................................... 40
Display messages and error codes.................................................................... 41
Device errors.................................................................................................... 41
Bootloader messages................................................................................... 44
Technical assistance...............................................................................................45
Additional information.........................................................................................45

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About this Guide
Thank you for purchasing the Seeker MCA III. This guide provides setup and operating
instructions to get you up and running as soon as possible.
Purpose and scope
The purpose of this guide is to help you successfully use the product features and capabilities.
Additionally, this guide provides a complete description of the VIAVI warranty, services, and
repair information.
Assumptions
This guide is intended for novice, intermediate, and experienced users who want to use the
product effectively and efficiently. We are assuming that you have basic computer and mouse/
track ball experience and are familiar with basic telecommunication concepts and terminology.
Technical assistance
If you require technical assistance, call 1-844-GO-VIAVI / 1.844.468.4284.
Outside US: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
For the latest TAC information, visit
https://support.viavisolutions.com/welcome

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Conventions
This guide uses typographical and symbols conventions as described in the following tables.
Description Example
User interface actions On the Status bar, click Start.
Buttons or switches that you press
on a unit Press the ON switch.
Code and output messages All results okay
Text you must type exactly as
shown Type: a:\set.exe in the dialog box
Variables Type the new hostname.
Book references Refer to Newton’s Telecom Dictionary
A vertical bar | means “or”: only
one option can appear in a single
command.
platform [a|b|e]
Square brackets [ ] indicate an
optional argument. login [platform name]
Slanted brackets < > group
required arguments. <password>
Typographical conventions

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Description Example
A plus sign + indicates
simultaneous keystrokes. Press Ctrl+s
A comma indicates consecutive key
strokes. Press Alt+f,s
A slanted bracket indicates
choosing a submenu from menu. On the menu bar, click Start > Program Files.
Symbol conventions
Keyboard and menu conventions
This symbol indicates a note that includes important supplemental information or
tips related to the main text.
This symbol represents a general hazard. It may be associated with either a
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, or ALERT message. See the "Safety definitions" on
page 12 for more information.
This symbol represents an alert. It indicates that there is an action that must be
performed in order to protect equipment and data or to avoid software damage
and service interruption.
This symbol represents hazardous voltages. It may be associated with either a
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, or ALERT message. See the "Safety definitions" on
page 12 for more information.
This symbol represents a risk of explosion. It may be associated with either a
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION or ALERT message. See the "Safety definitions" on
page 12 for more information.
This symbol represents a risk of a hot surface. It may be associated with either a
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, or ALERT message. See the "Safety definitions" on
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Symbol conventions (continued)
Safety definitions
This symbol represents a risk associated with fiber optic lasers. It may be
associated with either a DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION or ALERT message. See
the Safety Definitions below for more information.
This symbol, located on the equipment, battery, or the packaging indicates
that the equipment or battery must not be disposed of in a land-fill site or
as municipal waste, and should be disposed of according to your national
regulations.
Term Description
DANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. It
may be associated with either a general hazard, high
voltage, or other symbol.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. It
may be associated with either a general hazard, high
voltage, or other symbol.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury and/
or damage to equipment.
It may be associated with either a general hazard,
high voltage, or risk of explosion symbol.
When applied to software actions, indicates a
situation that, if not avoided, could result in loss of
data or a disruption of software operation.
ALERT
Indicates that there is an action that must be
performed in order to protect equipment and data or
to avoid software damage and service interruption.
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Precautions
WARNING:
Pursuant to FCC 15.21 of the FCC rules, changes not
expressly approved by VIAVI might cause harmful
interference and void the FCC authorization to operate
this product.
CAUTION:
Do not use the instrument in any manner not
recommended by the manufacturer.
CAUTION:
A strong electromagnetic field may affect the
measurement accuracy of the instrument.
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What ships with the Seeker MCA III?
When you unpack the MCA III, the following items are included as standard.
ySeeker MCA III with WiFi
ySeeker MCA III to Mobile Mount Power and Data Cable
yRemote WiFi Antenna
yCAT5e Ethernet Patch Cable – 10 ft (quad shielded)
yMounting Screws (x2)
Preparation for use
This section explains how to start using the MCA III. When you unpack your instrument, do the
following:
yInspect the unit for damage. If the instrument is damaged, put it back in the box and
contact VIAVI customer service (see "Technical assistance" on page 9).
yIf undamaged, save the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the
instrument in the future.
yRemove the protective film from the LCD. This film is in place to protect the LCD during
shipment. Use the tab in the lower right corner to easily remove the film.
Before using the MCA III for the first time, do the following:
yTurn the unit on and verify it is operating properly.
NOTE:
For additonal information about Seeker MCA III options
and services, contact your local VIAVI representative or
visit www.viavisolutions.com.
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Quick Tour
This chapter provides an overview of the unit, status indicators, connectors, and user
interface, including the following:
y"About the Seeker MCA III" on page 16
y"Optional software" on page 16
y"A guided tour of your Seeker MCA III" on page 17
y"Display overview" on page 19

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Optional software
Although the MCA III comes preconfigured and ready to use from the factory, the following
software is required for advanced configuration:
ySeeker Setup is used to configure the Seeker meter family, enabling the operator to
assemble files containing channel frequencies, squelch levels, and other settings. Users
can efficiently download configurations to one or more leakage detectors.
The following software is required for leakage data analysis using the Seeker MCA III:
yLeakage Analysis Workshop (LAW) is software that manages the storage and retrieval
of leakage information collected by vehicle mounted Seeker GPS systems. Installed on
a server, it receives leakage data uploads via the Internet/LAN or through a customer
configured Wi-Fi wireless site.
Data stored in the LAW server may be displayed on maps or as text, used to generate
leakage work orders, or downloaded to other VIAVI or third-party applications.
About the Seeker MCA III
The Seeker MCA III is used to store leakage data collected from
the Seeker or Seeker X and to upload the same leakage data
directly to a PC or to the LAW server.
The Seeker GPS system provides a cost-effective way to equip
each vehicle in a fleet with GPS-based reporting capabilities.
The Seeker GPS system consists of the standard Seeker or
Seeker X, a Seeker MCA III, and a GPS receiver.
The Seeker MCA III module includes a standard Wi-Fi
communications module for the wireless upload of data to the
Leakage Analysis Workshop (LAW).

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Front view
A guided tour of your Seeker MCA III
Display
USB
Display screen
The display is used to show the setup and operation status of the MCA III.
USB port
The USB port is not used at this time.
Side view

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1. Cellular Antenna connection – Not used at this time.
2. Mobile Mount Serial Data connection – Used with the MCA III serial cable to
connect the Seeker or Seeker X Mobile Mount to the MCA III. Also, power is supplied
to the MCA III through this connection from the Mobile Mount.
3. GPS Serial Data connection – Connects a serial (RS-232) enabled GPS receiver.
4. FMI port – Not used at this time.
5. Ethernet connection – Connects to a LAN network in order to upload leakage
records to a LAW server or program the device with the Seeker Setup application.
6. Wi-Fi Antenna connection – Connects a Wi-Fi antenna in order to transmit leakage
records to a LAW server.
7. Select button – Used to navigate the menu on the unit. Single click to scroll
through the menus, double click to enter a menu.
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Rear view

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Display overview
The display of the MCA III shows the setup and operation status of the unit.
Startup screens
Upon initial startup of the Seeker MCA III, the display
shows Initializing.
If the Wi-Fi module needs updated upon initial startup
of the Seeker MCA III, the display shows WiFi Updating
Please Wait...
Once the Seeker or Seeker X is properly seated in the
Mobile Mount and the Seeker MCA III has a fix on an
acceptable numbers of GPS satellites, the display shows
System Ready.
Upon intial startup, if the Seeker or Seeker X are not
in the Mobile Mount (or are not properly seated), the
display shows No Seeker Found.
Upon intial startup, if the MCA III is not connected to
a GPS antenna or cannot obtain a fix on an acceptable
number of GPS satellites, the display shows No GPS Fix.
Shutdown Screen
Once power to the Seeker MCA III has been turned off
and the vehicle shutdown timer has expired, the display
shows Shutting Down.

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Display navigation
The information displayedin this section is for reference only, the settings shown here can
be adjusted using the Seeker Setup software.
The Seeker MCA III Home screen shows the device name and system status.
Using the Select button
To navigate the display screens, perform the following actions using the Select button
on the back of the MCA III:
Home and Status screens
TO
GPS STATUS
FROM
MANUAL
UPLOAD
FROM
WIFI TEST
INACTIVITY
TIMEOUT
HOME SCREEN
TO
DEVICE STATUS
Single click Select – Scrolls through the device status menus and
dismisses any popup messages related to device activity and/or errors
Double click Select – Enters the menu or submenu