Viavi Seeker HL User manual

Seeker HL
In-Home Leakage Detector
User’s Guide

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Notice
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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
This guide is a product of VIAVI Technical Publications Department, issued as part of the
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
Specications, 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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Table of Contents
Chapter 1.............................................................................................................. 5
General Information ..................................................................................................................5
Ordering Information ..............................................................................................................5
Where to Get Technical Support ............................................................................................5
How this Manual is Organized ...............................................................................................6
Optional Software...................................................................................................................6
Conventions Used in this Manual...........................................................................................7
Precautions ............................................................................................................................7
Chapter 2.............................................................................................................. 9
Introduction................................................................................................................................9
What is the Seeker HL? .........................................................................................................9
Overview...........................................................................................................................9
Testing with the Seeker HL Source Transmitter................................................................9
Seeker HL Features .............................................................................................................10
Easy Conguration .........................................................................................................10
Squelch Operation..........................................................................................................11
Source Localization ........................................................................................................11
Chapter 3............................................................................................................ 13
Getting to Know Your Seeker HL ...........................................................................................13
Overview ..............................................................................................................................13
Equipment Supplied with the Seeker HL..............................................................................13
Replacement Parts...............................................................................................................13
Field Accessories .................................................................................................................14
A Guided Tour of Your Seeker HL........................................................................................15
Front View.......................................................................................................................15
Right Side View ..............................................................................................................16
Protective Carrying Case................................................................................................17
Display Screen................................................................................................................18
About the Battery of Your Seeker HL ...................................................................................20
USB Charging.................................................................................................................20

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Chapter 4............................................................................................................ 21
Seeker HL Operation ...............................................................................................................21
Available Conguration Settings ..........................................................................................21
Basic Operation....................................................................................................................22
Power On/Off ..................................................................................................................22
Low Battery Warning ......................................................................................................22
PC Communications Mode.............................................................................................22
RF Signal Measurement Mode.......................................................................................23
Device Information & Settings..............................................................................................26
Viewing the Battery Charge Level ..................................................................................26
Low Battery Alert .......................................................................................................27
Firmware Version ......................................................................................................27
Ambient Noise Level Measurement................................................................................28
Speaker Volume Level .........................................................................................................30
Adjusting the Speaker Volume........................................................................................30
Chapter 5............................................................................................................ 31
Leakage Testing.......................................................................................................................31
Before You Begin Leakage Testing......................................................................................31
Testing For Leaks.................................................................................................................31
Chapter 6............................................................................................................ 33
Appendix ..................................................................................................................................33
Specications.......................................................................................................................33
Display Messages & Error Codes ........................................................................................34
Seeker HL Error Codes ..................................................................................................34
Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................35

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General Information
Chapter 1
Ordering Information
Where to Get Technical Support
Phone US: +1-844-GO-VIAVI or [phone]
Outside US: [phone]
Email: T[email protected]
Website: https://support.viavisolutions.com/welcome
For additional information about our products and services, contact your local Viavi
representative or visit https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/how-buy.

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How this Manual is Organized
This manual is divided into the following chapters:
• Chapter 1, “General Information” provides contact information and describes how this
operation manual is structured.
• Chapter 2, “Seeker HL Introduction” introduces what the Seeker HL is and what it does.
This chapter discusses the practical application, connections and controls of the Seeker
HL. Finally, this chapter discusses the battery of the Seeker HL and how to update your
rmware.
• Chapter 3, “Seeker HL Operation” describes how to congure and operate the Seeker
HL.
• Chapter 4, “Leakage Testing” describes the steps needed to perform leakage testing
using the Seeker HL.
• Chapter 5, “Appendix” shows the technical specications of the Seeker HL as well as
any error codes that may appear on the display screen of the Seeker HL.
Optional Software
Although the Seeker HL comes precongured and ready to use from the factory, the following
software is required for advanced conguration of the Seeker HL:
• Seeker Setup is used to congure the Seeker HL, enabling the operator to assemble
les containing channel frequencies, squelch levels, and other settings. Users can
efciently download congurations to one or more leakage detectors.
• Leakage 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, Wi-Fi
access point, or cellular connection. Data stored in 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.
Data acquired by the Seeker HL must be manually entered into LAW, as the Seeker HL
does not communicate directly to LAW.

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Conventions Used in this Manual
This manual has several standardized conventions for presenting information:
• Connections, menus, menu options, and user-entered text and commands appear in
bold.
• Section names, web, and e-mail addresses appear in italics.
Precautions
A CAUTION alerts you to any condition that could cause a
mechanical failure or potential loss of data.
A NOTE is information that will be of assistance to you related
to the current step or procedure.
A WARNING alerts you to any condition that could cause
personal injury.
Do not use the Seeker HL in any manner not recommended
by the manufacturer.
A strong electromagnetic eld may affect the measurement
accuracy of the Seeker HL.
Use only the battery charger supplied with the Seeker HL.
All spent batteries should be disposed of according to local
laws and guidelines.

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Introduction
Chapter 2
What is the Seeker HL?
Overview
Mitigation of signal leakage within the subscriber premise is essential for
the successful operation of the subscriber’s cable and cellular services. To
thoroughly evaluate the potential for interference to subscriber services,
VIAVI has developed a patent pending approach to signal leakage
measurement which will comprehensively test the Aeronautical and LTE
bands in both fully digital and analog cable systems.
Historically, signal leakage detectors have required high levels of sensitivity
to measure signal leakage radiating from the CATV system. Measurement
within the subscriber premise and the migration to all digital services places
even greater sensitivity requirements upon the leakage detector combined
with a new requirement to simultaneously monitor for signal leakage in both
the aeronautical and LTE bands.
In laboratory experiments signal leakage measurements as low as
0.1 uV/m have proven sufcient to allow LTE signals to enter the subscriber
network and disrupt cable services. Achieving a measurement sensitivity
of 0.1 uV/m is beyond the measurement range of conventional signal leakage detectors and
requires a new approach to leakage detection within the subscriber premise.
Testing with the Seeker HL Source Transmitter
To meet the new measurement and sensitivity requirements, the Seeker HL monitors 138
MHz and 757.5 MHz simultaneously, supporting testing in both the Aeronautical and LTE
frequency bands. The Seeker HL Source Transmitter replaces the cable service with two
high-output test carriers which pressurize the subscriber cabling, revealing any damage
which may lead to service interruption from ingressing LTE carriers.
The Seeker HL Source Transmitter has two output levels: a +60 dBmV for home
certication and a +40 dBmV output level should the subscriber network prove too porous
for pinpointing the location of a leak at the higher transmit level.
The displayed leakage levels are normalized by the Seeker HL receiver to reect the value
of the leak at nominal systems levels within the subscriber premise. The normalization
of the measured and displayed leakage levels simplies the evaluation of leakage
severity and provides consistency for documentation of leakage levels in accordance with
established industry practices.

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For the sake of this manual, the term “low frequency” refers
to 138 MHz and “high frequency” refers to 757.5 MHz.
Seeker HL Features
Easy Configuration
The Seeker Setup software simplies the conguration process. Instead of going to the
factory to make hardware modications, you can use the Seeker Setup software to adjust
settings.
When utilizing the higher +60 dBmV transmit level the Seeker HL is able to locate signal
leakage down to a normalized leakage level of 0.1 uV/m with a single exible antenna;
making it possible to locate and repair signal leakage levels far beyond the measurement
range of conventional leakage detectors.

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Common leakage areas are around the tap, drop cable,
ground block, CPE, and any connection of the cable to other
devices.
Squelch Operation
Squelch level is the RF signal threshold that the Seeker HL uses to determine the validity
of the signal. The signal “breaks squelch” when the RF leakage is greater than the squelch
level and tag qualiers are met as well. The receiver will not alarm for signals below the
squelch level.
The squelch level has a factory default of 20 µV/m. However, it can be recongured using
the Seeker Setup software.
Source Localization
The Seeker HL emits an audible tone to help you pinpoint the leakage source. The tone
frequency increases proportional to signal strength. As you move closer to the leak, the
frequency of the tone will increase.

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Getting to Know Your Seeker HL
Chapter 3
Overview
Before using your instrument take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the instrument,
its basic conventions and its navigational tools. This section provides a brief overview of the
instrument’s features, buttons, and controls.
Equipment Supplied with the Seeker HL
The Seeker HL comes with the following:
• Seeker HL Leakage Detector
• Dual-Band Frequency Matched Rubber Duck Antenna
• Near Field Probe (NFP-1)
• AC to DC Power Adapter & Battery Charger
• USB Charge & Data Cable (Mini-B to Standard-A Male)
• Protective Carrying Case
• Shoulder Strap
Replacement Parts
The following replacement parts are available for the Seeker HL:
Part Number Description
0610169006 AC to DC Power Adapter & Battery Charger with USB Charge/Data
Cable
0610169002 AC to DC Power Adapter & Battery Charger without USB Charge/
Data Cable
2071585004 USB Charge & Data Cable
2131597000 Seeker HL Protective Carrying Case
0090048000 Seeker HL Battery
2072350001 Dual-Band Frequency Matched Rubber Duck Antenna
2010477000 Near Field Probe (NFP-1)
To place an order, contact your local VIAVI representative, call 1-844-GO-VIAVI, or visit
https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/how-buy.

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Field Accessories
The following accessories are available for the Seeker HL:
Part Number Description
0610169007 Vehicle Power Adapter with USB Cable (CL-9)
0610169004 Vehicle Power Adapter without USB Cable (CL-9)
2071585004 USB Charge & Data Cable
0610169012 Euro Power Adapter
0610169013 UK Power Adapter
0610169014 Australian Power Adapter
To place an order, contact your local VIAVI representative, call 1-844-GO-VIAVI, or visit
https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/how-buy.

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A Guided Tour of Your Seeker HL
Front View
DISTANCE button
Press this button to change the distance from
value from 1 to 9 meters. 3 meters is normal
operation; 1 meter is near-eld mode.
VOLUME button
Press this button to change the speaker volume
of the leakage tone. Brief presses increase the
volume to maximum and then it rolls over to the
minimum volume.
SNAPSHOT button
This button stores the current leakage value.
ON/OFF button
Press and hold this button to turn the Seeker
HL on or off. Also, when the meter is on,
briey press this button to activate the display’s
backlight for approximately 60 seconds.
CHANGE button
Toggles or alters the current display selection.
SELECT button
Press to advance to the next display mode.

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Right Side View
Mini-USB connection
The Mini-USB connection is used to connect the charger
to the Seeker HL and/or to connect a PC or laptop
computer to the Seeker HL using the mini-USB charge /
data cable.

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Protective Carrying Case
The Seeker HL includes a protective carrying case with the following features:
• Enough area to carry the Seeker HL, Seeker HL Source Transmitter, rubber duck
antenna, and near eld probe
• Removable shoulder strap (not shown)
• Metal D-rings for shoulder strap or line hook with reinforced stitching throughout

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Display Screen
1. GPS – Not used on this meter.
2. DIST – Indicates the distance from 1 to 9 meters. 3 meters is normal operation; 1 meter
is near-eld mode.
3. PK – Not used on this meter.
4. FREQ – Not used on this meter.
5. Tag – Shown when tagged signal leakage is detected.
6. NOISE – Not used on this meter.
7. Measurement units – Indicates leakage measurement units as selected in Seeker
Setup.
8. Main display – Shows various parameters, and its function depends on the current
display mode selection.
9. Antenna – Flashes when the signal mode is selected. This is the normal mode for
leakage detection.
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10.Bar graph – Shows the level of various Seeker HL parameters, and its function
depends on the current display mode selection.
11. Battery – Flashes when the battery mode is selected. The icon will stay on when the
battery needs to be recharged.
12.Speaker – Flashes when the Speaker Volume Level mode is selected.
13.Charge – Flashes when the battery is being charged, or when the Battery Charge Level
screen is displayed.
If you see any of the following messages on your display:
• The word “Err” along with a number – Please call VIAVI Technical Support at
+1-844-GO-VIAVI.
• PC – Appears when the Seeker HL is connected to a PC and is in PC Communications
mode.
• CH – Appears when the Seeker HL is connected to a battery charger and is in Charge
mode.
• LO – Appears when the Seeker HL battery is too low for the meter to function.

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About the Battery of Your Seeker HL
The Seeker HL uses a Lithium-Ion battery. The battery is charged during manufacture and
should be ready to use as long as it has not been stored for a long period of time.
Lithium-Ion batteries operate differently than Nickel-Cadmium batteries. They should be
charged daily, and should not be deeply discharged, as this could damage the battery. There is
no memory effect, so there is no concern for frequent charging.
USB Charging
You can charge the Seeker HL using either of the following USB charging methods:
• Connecting the Mini-USB cable and charger from an AC power source to the Seeker
HL. The Mini-USB charge / data cable and charger must be connected to both the
Seeker HL and a working power outlet before AC charging can begin.
• Connecting the Mini-USB charge / data cable from a PC or laptop computer to the
Seeker HL. The Mini-USB charge / data cable must be connected to both the Seeker
HL and a PC or laptop computer that is ON before USB charging can begin.
The following conditions apply when charging the Seeker HL via USB:
• When the Seeker HL is off and it is charging, the device will go into background
charging and nothing will be shown on the display screen.
• If the Seeker HL is on when it is connected to a to a PC, laptop computer, or working
power outlet, the device will automatically turn off.
• If the Seeker HL is turned back on when USB charging, the Measurement mode is
disabled while the Seeker HL is USB charging.
• When the Seeker HL is on and is charging, the screen shown in the image to the
right will be displayed, the Charge icon will ash, and the on-screen bar graph will
show the charging progress.