Viavi CT-X User manual

CT-X
Advanced Leakage Tagger
User’s Guide

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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.
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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by VIAVI could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.

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EU WEEE Directive
This 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.
Instructions for returning waste equipment 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, 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)
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.
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.

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Contents
About this Guide 7
Purpose and scope .................................................................................................. 7
Assumptions.............................................................................................................. 7
Technical assistance................................................................................................. 7
Safety and compliance information ...................................................................8
Conventions ..............................................................................................................8
Typographical conventions............................................................................8
Keyboard and menu conventions................................................................9
Symbol conventions ........................................................................................9
Safety definitions........................................................................................... 10
Precautions............................................................................................................... 11
Periodic calibration................................................................................................. 11
What ships with the CT-X?.................................................................................. 12
Preparation for use................................................................................................ 12
Chapter 1 Quick Tour 13
About the CT-X ....................................................................................................... 14
Features.................................................................................................................... 14
A guided tour of your CT-X..................................................................................15
Front view .........................................................................................................15
Rear view...........................................................................................................15
Navigating the menus.......................................................................................... 16
Main menu ....................................................................................................... 16
Status menu .....................................................................................................17
Setup menu ..................................................................................................... 18
Signal configuration ...................................................................................... 19
Network menu................................................................................................20
SFP info............................................................................................................. 21
General notes .................................................................................................. 21
System menu...................................................................................................22

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Contents
Chapter 2 Setting up Your CT-X 23
CT-X setup................................................................................................................24
Overview ..........................................................................................................24
Required equipment......................................................................................24
Locating positions for signals.....................................................................25
Measuring metrics of adjacent channels.................................................25
Setting up your CT-X ............................................................................................ 27
Measuring adjacent channels .....................................................................28
Example tag setup.........................................................................................29
Choosing signal locations..................................................................29
Measuring adjacent channels ..........................................................30
Injecting signals ...................................................................................31
Remeasuring adjacent channels .....................................................32
Ethernet setup ................................................................................................32
System menu...................................................................................................33
Status menu ....................................................................................................33
Remotely configuring your CT-X .......................................................................34
Logging in to the CT-X..................................................................................34
Administration menu ....................................................................................35
Rebooting the unit .............................................................................. 35
Updating the firmware ......................................................................35
Loading settings...................................................................................36
Saving settings..................................................................................... 37
Resetting the factory defaults......................................................... 37
Network menu................................................................................................38
Resetting the login information ......................................................38
Output menu...................................................................................................39
Chapter 3 Appendix 41
Specifications..........................................................................................................42
Error messages .......................................................................................................43
Limited warranty .................................................................................................. 44
Technical assistance.............................................................................................. 44
Additional information........................................................................................ 44

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About this Guide
Thank you for purchasing the CT-X. 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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Safety and compliance information
Safety information is contained in a separate guide and is provided in printed format with the
product.
For information about CE compliance, see the Declaration of Conformity. A copy of the
declaration is included in the shipping package.
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 10 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 10 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 10 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
page 10 for more information.

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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 specied by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may
be impaired.
Periodic calibration
To maintain system accuracy and peak functionality, VIAVI recommends the CT-X is recalibrated
every 2 years. Return the unit to VIAVI or a VIAVI authorized repair center for recalibration.

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What ships with the CT-X?
When you unpack the CT-X, the following items are included as standard.
yCT-X Advanced Leakage Tagger
yPower cable
yQuick Start Guide
ySafety information sheet
Preparation for use
This section explains how to start using the CT-X. 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 7).
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 CT-X for the first time, do the following:
yTurn the unit on and verify it is operating properly by navigating through a few menus.
NOTE:
For additional information about CT-X options and
services, contact your local VIAVI representative or visit
www.viavisolutions.com.

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1
Quick Tour
This chapter provides an overview of the unit, status indicators, connectors, and user
interface, including the following:
y“About the CT-X” on page 14
y“Features” on page 14
y“A guided tour of your CT-X” on page 15
y“Navigating the menus” on page 16

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About the CT-X
With the ability to generate up to 4
simultaneous tagged carriers to fit
anywhere in the channel lineup, the
CT-X provides unprecedented leakage
detection coverage.
The CT-X generates a revolutionary
new tag signal used in conjunction with the Seeker X detector to find leaks that other systems
miss. The improved leakage sensitivity and positive leak detection allows more thorough
and accurate coverage of your plant in driveout testing and much more efficient find and fix
processes for techs in the field.
The CT-X also generates Seeker D-compatible tags which allow the CT-X to work with the
Seeker X, Seeker D, and Seeker D Lite detectors. This allows operators to utilize the new Seeker
X and existing detectors using a single CT-X transmitter.
When several CATV systems operate in the same area, it is often difficult to determine which
system is the source of a detected leak. The CT-X is designed to deal with the problem of
leakage identification in overbuilt situations.
Whether using the push-button front panel or web interface, the CT-X is very simple and quick
to install where RF signals reside in the headend. The CT-X is simply installed in a rack location
near the combiner and requires only 1RU of rack space.
Features
yFind more leaks faster and eliminate false detects with revolutionary new tag
yEnable complete channel lineup flexibility from 130-1220 MHz with full-band frequency
agility
yProvide full spectrum coverage with up to 4 tags in 1RU chassis
yNon-interfering tag technology does not impact services
yIntegrated web interface enables remote setup and simplified administration

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Chapter 1 Quick Tour
Front view
A guided tour of your CT-X
1 2 3
1. Display screen – Displays the setup and operational status. Most of the setup can be
adjusted here using the front panel.
2. Select – Scrolls through the main menus, scrolls through the options in the submenus,
and adjusts settings.
3. Enter – Enters the menus/submenus and selects options to adjust settings
Rear view
1. RF output
2. Ethernet – Used to remotely configure the unit and update firmware through your
network
3. SFP – SFP optical port
4. AC Power input
1 2 3 4

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Navigating the menus
The following sections show how to navigate the menus on the CT-X.
Main menu
INITIALIZING
CT-X: TX ON
1C 2D -- 4C
CT-X
STATUS
CT-X
SETUP
CT-X
NETWORK
CT-X
SYSTEM
Upon startup, this screen appears
for approximately 10 seconds
Press the “Select” button to
cycle through options
Press the “Enter” button to
enter a selected submenu
TO STATUS MENU
TO SETUP MENU
TO NETWORK MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
Select Select Select Select Select
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Select
Select
Enter
STATUS MENU ERROR: 3
INVALID CAL
Select
ERROR: 5
INVALID SETUP
Select
MAIN MENU
MAIN MENU
STATUS MENU
IP METHOD
DHCP
NETWORK MENU
MAIN MENU
NETWORK
MENU
IP ADDRESS
0. 0. 0. 0
Select Select
IP METHOD
STATIC
Enter
DNS1
0. 0. 0. 0
Select
DNS2
0. 0. 0. 0
Select
MAC 00:00:00
ADDRESS 00:00:00
Select
LOAD NETWORK
DEFAULTS?
Select
GATEWAY
0. 0. 0. 0
IP ADDRESS
100. 0. 0. 0
Enter
GATEWAY
100. 0. 0. 0
Enter
DNS1
100. 0. 0. 0
Enter
DNS2
100. 0. 0. 0
Enter
SELECT: CONFIRM
ENTER: CANCEL
Enter
SFP INFO
SFP NOT PRESENT
Select
Applicable fields are only
configurable when in Static
addressing mode
Enter
Select
Select
Enter TO SFP INFO
LOAD FACTORY
DEFAULT?
Select
SYSTEM MENU
MAIN MENU
SYSTEM MENU
SELECT: CONFIRM
ENTER: CANCEL
Enter
Select
MNFR NAME
SFP-INC
SFP WAVELENGTH
1310 NM
Select
NETWORK MENU
SFP INFO
SFP INFO
RESET USERNAME
AND PASSWORD?
SELECT: CONFIRM
ENTER: CANCEL
Enter
CT-X DEVICE
ON
SIGNAL 1
CONFIG
Select
SETUP MENU CT-X DEVICE
OFF
MAIN MENU
SETUP
MENU
Enter
SIGNAL 2
CONFIG
Select Select
Enter
SIGNAL 4
CONFIG
Select
SETUP MODE
OFF
Select Select
SIGNAL 3
CONFIG
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter SETUP MODE
ON
TO SIGNAL
CONFIGURATION
SIGNAL N STATUS
OFF
SIGNAL N: FREQ
136.000000 MHZ
Select
SIGNAL CONFIGURATION SIGNAL N STATUS
ON
SETUP MENU
SIGNAL
CONFIGURATION
Enter
SIGNAL N: LEVEL
-10.0 dBmV
Select
CARRIER N: TYPE
CHIRP
Enter
Select
SIGNAL N: FREQ
236.000000 MHZ
Enter
Enter
Select
SIGNAL N: LEVEL
+35.0 dBmV
Enter
Select
Press the “Select”
button to cycle
through options
Notes
CARRIER N: TYPE
DUAL CARRIER
Select
IPV6 12B4:5678
HOST D334:9AF0
IPV6 2001:DB80
PREFIX 1234:152C
TITLE
123.000000 MHz
TITLE
INFORMATION
A value being edited will flash. “Select” will change the value
and “Enter” will accept the value.
Some information will be periodically refreshed on-screen due to
changes.
(ex. IP address is pulled while looking at the IP address screen)
These “live update” pieces will be outlined in red, as shown below
This will be a list of all triggered errors in the
system. If no errors are present, the enter
button shouldn’t lead us in here.
INFORMATION PAGE
SOME INFORMATION
MAY TAKE UP
MULTIPLE LINES.
TO ALLOW FOR
VIEWING THIS, A
SCROLLABLE
WINDOW MAY HELP
Select
Enter
Enter
Enter
IPV6 ADDR: 2 OF 3
2001:DB80:1234:152C:12B4:5678:D334:9AF0
IPV6 ADDRESS
2001:DB80:12...
2001DB801234152C
12B45678D3349AF0
IPV6 Handling Ideas
This screen shows the overall state of the
CT-X. The device will either be on or off
(TX ON, meaning on). And the 4 Carriers will
be either disabled (--), or transmitting a
specific tag (Chirp or Seeker-D)
Press the “Select” button
to cycle through options
Select
Enter
TO SIGNAL
CONFIGURATION
TO SIGNAL
CONFIGURATION
TO SIGNAL
CONFIGURATION
CHIRP STYLE
1
DUAL CHAN STYLE
1
UNITS
dBmV
Select Select
Select
Enter CHIRP STYLE
4
Enter DUAL CHAN STYLE
8
Enter UNITS
dBuV
CT-X
ERRORS: 2
CT-X
PKG: 0.2.214
CT-X
APP: 0.1.214
CT-X
FPGA: 1.0.27
CT-X
WEB: 1.0.18
Select Select Select
NETMASK
255.255.255. 0
NTP ADDRESS
0. 0. 0. 0
ADMIN PORT
80
Select
NETMASK
255.255.128. 0
Enter
NTP ADDRESS
0. 0. 0. 0
Enter
Select Select
ADMIN PORT
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Select

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Status menu
INITIALIZING
CT-X: TX ON
1C 2D -- 4C
CT-X
STATUS
CT-X
SETUP
CT-X
NETWORK
CT-X
SYSTEM
Upon startup, this screen appears
for approximately 10 seconds
Press the “Select” button to
cycle through options
Press the “Enter” button to
enter a selected submenu
TO STATUS MENU
TO SETUP MENU
TO NETWORK MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
Select Select Select Select Select
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Select
Select
Enter
STATUS MENU ERROR: 3
INVALID CAL
Select
ERROR: 5
INVALID SETUP
Select
MAIN MENU
MAIN MENU
STATUS MENU
IP METHOD
DHCP
NETWORK MENU
MAIN MENU
NETWORK
MENU
IP ADDRESS
0. 0. 0. 0
Select Select
IP METHOD
STATIC
Enter
DNS1
0. 0. 0. 0
Select
DNS2
0. 0. 0. 0
Select
MAC 00:00:00
ADDRESS 00:00:00
Select
LOAD NETWORK
DEFAULTS?
Select
GATEWAY
0. 0. 0. 0
IP ADDRESS
100. 0. 0. 0
Enter
GATEWAY
100. 0. 0. 0
Enter
DNS1
100. 0. 0. 0
Enter
DNS2
100. 0. 0. 0
Enter
SELECT: CONFIRM
ENTER: CANCEL
Enter
SFP INFO
SFP NOT PRESENT
Select
Applicable fields are only
configurable when in Static
addressing mode
Enter
Select
Select
Enter TO SFP INFO
LOAD FACTORY
DEFAULT?
Select
SYSTEM MENU
MAIN MENU
SYSTEM MENU
SELECT: CONFIRM
ENTER: CANCEL
Enter
Select
MNFR NAME
SFP-INC
SFP WAVELENGTH
1310 NM
Select
NETWORK MENU
SFP INFO
SFP INFO
RESET USERNAME
AND PASSWORD?
SELECT: CONFIRM
ENTER: CANCEL
Enter
CT-X DEVICE
ON
SIGNAL 1
CONFIG
Select
SETUP MENU CT-X DEVICE
OFF
MAIN MENU
SETUP
MENU
Enter
SIGNAL 2
CONFIG
Select Select
Enter
SIGNAL 4
CONFIG
Select
SETUP MODE
OFF
Select Select
SIGNAL 3
CONFIG
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter SETUP MODE
ON
TO SIGNAL
CONFIGURATION
SIGNAL N STATUS
OFF
SIGNAL N: FREQ
136.000000 MHZ
Select
SIGNAL CONFIGURATION SIGNAL N STATUS
ON
SETUP MENU
SIGNAL
CONFIGURATION
Enter
SIGNAL N: LEVEL
-10.0 dBmV
Select
CARRIER N: TYPE
CHIRP
Enter
Select
SIGNAL N: FREQ
236.000000 MHZ
Enter
Enter
Select
SIGNAL N: LEVEL
+35.0 dBmV
Enter
Select
Press the “Select”
button to cycle
through options
Notes
CARRIER N: TYPE
DUAL CARRIER
Select
IPV6 12B4:5678
HOST D334:9AF0
IPV6 2001:DB80
PREFIX 1234:152C
TITLE
123.000000 MHz
TITLE
INFORMATION
A value being edited will flash. “Select” will change the value
and “Enter” will accept the value.
Some information will be periodically refreshed on-screen due to
changes.
(ex. IP address is pulled while looking at the IP address screen)
These “live update” pieces will be outlined in red, as shown below
This will be a list of all triggered errors in the
system. If no errors are present, the enter
button shouldn’t lead us in here.
INFORMATION PAGE
SOME INFORMATION
MAY TAKE UP
MULTIPLE LINES.
TO ALLOW FOR
VIEWING THIS, A
SCROLLABLE
WINDOW MAY HELP
Select
Enter
Enter
Enter
IPV6 ADDR: 2 OF 3
2001:DB80:1234:152C:12B4:5678:D334:9AF0
IPV6 ADDRESS
2001:DB80:12...
2001DB801234152C
12B45678D3349AF0
IPV6 Handling Ideas
This screen shows the overall state of the
CT-X. The device will either be on or off
(TX ON, meaning on). And the 4 Carriers will
be either disabled (--), or transmitting a
specific tag (Chirp or Seeker-D)
Press the “Select” button
to cycle through options
Select
Enter
TO SIGNAL
CONFIGURATION
TO SIGNAL
CONFIGURATION
TO SIGNAL
CONFIGURATION
CHIRP STYLE
1
DUAL CHAN STYLE
1
UNITS
dBmV
Select Select
Select
Enter CHIRP STYLE
4
Enter DUAL CHAN STYLE
8
Enter UNITS
dBuV
CT-X
ERRORS: 2
CT-X
PKG: 0.2.214
CT-X
APP: 0.1.214
CT-X
FPGA: 1.0.27
CT-X
WEB: 1.0.18
Select Select Select
NETMASK
255.255.255. 0
NTP ADDRESS
0. 0. 0. 0
ADMIN PORT
80
Select
NETMASK
255.255.128. 0
Enter
NTP ADDRESS
0. 0. 0. 0
Enter
Select Select
ADMIN PORT
80
Select
NOTE:
To change a setting in the menus, select ENTER to edit a
setting, use SELECT to toggle the setting, and then press
ENTER to confirm and exit.

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Setup menu
INITIALIZING
CT-X: TX ON
1C 2D -- 4C
CT-X
STATUS
CT-X
SETUP
CT-X
NETWORK
CT-X
SYSTEM
Upon startup, this screen appears
for approximately 10 seconds
Press the “Select” button to
cycle through options
Press the “Enter” button to
enter a selected submenu
TO STATUS MENU
TO SETUP MENU
TO NETWORK MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
Select Select Select Select Select
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Select
Select
Enter
STATUS MENU ERROR: 3
INVALID CAL
Select
ERROR: 5
INVALID SETUP
Select
MAIN MENU
MAIN MENU
STATUS MENU
IP METHOD
DHCP
NETWORK MENU
MAIN MENU
NETWORK
MENU
IP ADDRESS
0. 0. 0. 0
Select Select
IP METHOD
STATIC
Enter
DNS1
0. 0. 0. 0
Select
DNS2
0. 0. 0. 0
Select
MAC 00:00:00
ADDRESS 00:00:00
Select
LOAD NETWORK
DEFAULTS?
Select
GATEWAY
0. 0. 0. 0
IP ADDRESS
100. 0. 0. 0
Enter
GATEWAY
100. 0. 0. 0
Enter
DNS1
100. 0. 0. 0
Enter
DNS2
100. 0. 0. 0
Enter
SELECT: CONFIRM
ENTER: CANCEL
Enter
SFP INFO
SFP NOT PRESENT
Select
Applicable fields are only
configurable when in Static
addressing mode
Enter
Select
Select
Enter
TO SFP INFO
LOAD FACTORY
DEFAULT?
Select
SYSTEM MENU
MAIN MENU
SYSTEM MENU
SELECT: CONFIRM
ENTER: CANCEL
Enter
Select
MNFR NAME
SFP-INC
SFP WAVELENGTH
1310 NM
Select
NETWORK MENU
SFP INFO
SFP INFO
RESET USERNAME
AND PASSWORD?
SELECT: CONFIRM
ENTER: CANCEL
Enter
CT-X DEVICE
ON
SIGNAL 1
CONFIG
Select
SETUP MENU CT-X DEVICE
OFF
MAIN MENU
SETUP
MENU
Enter
SIGNAL 2
CONFIG
Select Select
Enter
SIGNAL 4
CONFIG
Select
SETUP MODE
OFF
Select Select
SIGNAL 3
CONFIG
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
SETUP MODE
ON
TO SIGNAL
CONFIGURATION
SIGNAL N STATUS
OFF
SIGNAL N: FREQ
136.000000 MHZ
Select
SIGNAL CONFIGURATION SIGNAL N STATUS
ON
SETUP MENU
SIGNAL
CONFIGURATION
Enter
SIGNAL N: LEVEL
-10.0 dBmV
Select
CARRIER N: TYPE
CHIRP
Enter
Select
SIGNAL N: FREQ
236.000000 MHZ
Enter
Enter
Select
SIGNAL N: LEVEL
+35.0 dBmV
Enter
Select
Press the “Select”
button to cycle
through options
Notes
CARRIER N: TYPE
DUAL CARRIER
Select
IPV6 12B4:5678
HOST D334:9AF0
IPV6 2001:DB80
PREFIX 1234:152C
TITLE
123.000000 MHz
TITLE
INFORMATION
A value being edited will flash. “Select” will change the value
and “Enter” will accept the value.
Some information will be periodically refreshed on-screen due to
changes.
(ex. IP address is pulled while looking at the IP address screen)
These “live update” pieces will be outlined in red, as shown below
This will be a list of all triggered errors in the
system. If no errors are present, the enter
button shouldn’t lead us in here.
INFORMATION PAGE
SOME INFORMATION
MAY TAKE UP
MULTIPLE LINES.
TO ALLOW FOR
VIEWING THIS, A
SCROLLABLE
WINDOW MAY HELP
Select
Enter
Enter
Enter
IPV6 ADDR: 2 OF 3
2001:DB80:1234:152C:12B4:5678:D334:9AF0
IPV6 ADDRESS
2001:DB80:12...
2001DB801234152C
12B45678D3349AF0
IPV6 Handling Ideas
This screen shows the overall state of the
CT-X. The device will either be on or off
(TX ON, meaning on). And the 4 Carriers will
be either disabled (--), or transmitting a
specific tag (Chirp or Seeker-D)
Press the “Select” button
to cycle through options
Select
Enter
TO SIGNAL
CONFIGURATION
TO SIGNAL
CONFIGURATION
TO SIGNAL
CONFIGURATION
CHIRP STYLE
1
DUAL CHAN STYLE
1
UNITS
dBmV
Select Select
Select
Enter
CHIRP STYLE
4
Enter
DUAL CHAN STYLE
8
Enter
UNITS
dBuV
CT-X
ERRORS: 2
CT-X
PKG: 0.2.214
CT-X
APP: 0.1.214
CT-X
FPGA: 1.0.27
CT-X
WEB: 1.0.18
Select Select Select
NETMASK
255.255.255. 0
NTP ADDRESS
0. 0. 0. 0
ADMIN PORT
80
Select
NETMASK
255.255.128. 0
Enter
NTP ADDRESS
0. 0. 0. 0
Enter
Select Select
ADMIN PORT
80
Select

CT-X User’s Guide
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Chapter 1 Quick Tour
Signal configuration
INITIALIZING
CT-X: TX ON
1C 2D -- 4C
CT-X
STATUS
CT-X
SETUP
CT-X
NETWORK
CT-X
SYSTEM
Upon startup, this screen appears
for approximately 10 seconds
Press the “Select” button to
cycle through options
Press the “Enter” button to
enter a selected submenu
TO STATUS MENU
TO SETUP MENU
TO NETWORK MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
Select Select Select Select Select
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Select
Select
Enter
STATUS MENU ERROR: 3
INVALID CAL
Select
ERROR: 5
INVALID SETUP
Select
MAIN MENU
MAIN MENU
STATUS MENU
IP METHOD
DHCP
NETWORK MENU
MAIN MENU
NETWORK
MENU
IP ADDRESS
0. 0. 0. 0
Select Select
IP METHOD
STATIC
Enter
DNS1
0. 0. 0. 0
Select
DNS2
0. 0. 0. 0
Select
MAC 00:00:00
ADDRESS 00:00:00
Select
LOAD NETWORK
DEFAULTS?
Select
GATEWAY
0. 0. 0. 0
IP ADDRESS
100. 0. 0. 0
Enter
GATEWAY
100. 0. 0. 0
Enter
DNS1
100. 0. 0. 0
Enter
DNS2
100. 0. 0. 0
Enter
SELECT: CONFIRM
ENTER: CANCEL
Enter
SFP INFO
SFP NOT PRESENT
Select
Applicable fields are only
configurable when in Static
addressing mode
Enter
Select
Select
Enter
TO SFP INFO
LOAD FACTORY
DEFAULT?
Select
SYSTEM MENU
MAIN MENU
SYSTEM MENU
SELECT: CONFIRM
ENTER: CANCEL
Enter
Select
MNFR NAME
SFP-INC
SFP WAVELENGTH
1310 NM
Select
NETWORK MENU
SFP INFO
SFP INFO
RESET USERNAME
AND PASSWORD?
SELECT: CONFIRM
ENTER: CANCEL
Enter
CT-X DEVICE
ON
SIGNAL 1
CONFIG
Select
SETUP MENU CT-X DEVICE
OFF
MAIN MENU
SETUP
MENU
Enter
SIGNAL 2
CONFIG
Select Select
Enter
SIGNAL 4
CONFIG
Select
SETUP MODE
OFF
Select Select
SIGNAL 3
CONFIG
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
SETUP MODE
ON
TO SIGNAL
CONFIGURATION
SIGNAL N STATUS
OFF
SIGNAL N: FREQ
136.000000 MHZ
Select
SIGNAL CONFIGURATION SIGNAL N STATUS
ON
SETUP MENU
SIGNAL
CONFIGURATION
Enter
SIGNAL N: LEVEL
-10.0 dBmV
Select
CARRIER N: TYPE
CHIRP
Enter
Select
SIGNAL N: FREQ
236.000000 MHZ
Enter
Enter
Select
SIGNAL N: LEVEL
+35.0 dBmV
Enter
Select
Press the “Select”
button to cycle
through options
Notes
CARRIER N: TYPE
DUAL CARRIER
Select
IPV6 12B4:5678
HOST D334:9AF0
IPV6 2001:DB80
PREFIX 1234:152C
TITLE
123.000000 MHz
TITLE
INFORMATION
A value being edited will flash. “Select” will change the value
and “Enter” will accept the value.
Some information will be periodically refreshed on-screen due to
changes.
(ex. IP address is pulled while looking at the IP address screen)
These “live update” pieces will be outlined in red, as shown below
This will be a list of all triggered errors in the
system. If no errors are present, the enter
button shouldn’t lead us in here.
INFORMATION PAGE
SOME INFORMATION
MAY TAKE UP
MULTIPLE LINES.
TO ALLOW FOR
VIEWING THIS, A
SCROLLABLE
WINDOW MAY HELP
Select
Enter
Enter
Enter
IPV6 ADDR: 2 OF 3
2001:DB80:1234:152C:12B4:5678:D334:9AF0
IPV6 ADDRESS
2001:DB80:12...
2001DB801234152C
12B45678D3349AF0
IPV6 Handling Ideas
This screen shows the overall state of the
CT-X. The device will either be on or off
(TX ON, meaning on). And the 4 Carriers will
be either disabled (--), or transmitting a
specific tag (Chirp or Seeker-D)
Press the “Select” button
to cycle through options
Select
Enter
TO SIGNAL
CONFIGURATION
TO SIGNAL
CONFIGURATION
TO SIGNAL
CONFIGURATION
CHIRP STYLE
1
DUAL CHAN STYLE
1
UNITS
dBmV
Select Select
Select
Enter
CHIRP STYLE
4
Enter
DUAL CHAN STYLE
8
Enter
UNITS
dBuV
CT-X
ERRORS: 2
CT-X
PKG: 0.2.214
CT-X
APP: 0.1.214
CT-X
FPGA: 1.0.27
CT-X
WEB: 1.0.18
Select Select Select
NETMASK
255.255.255. 0
NTP ADDRESS
0. 0. 0. 0
ADMIN PORT
80
Select
NETMASK
255.255.128. 0
Enter
NTP ADDRESS
0. 0. 0. 0
Enter
Select Select
ADMIN PORT
80
Select

CT-X User’s Guide
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Chapter 1 Quick Tour
Network menu
INITIALIZING
CT-X: TX ON
1C 2D -- 4C
CT-X
STATUS
CT-X
SETUP
CT-X
NETWORK
CT-X
SYSTEM
Upon startup, this screen appears
for approximately 10 seconds
Press the “Select” button to
cycle through options
Press the “Enter” button to
enter a selected submenu
TO STATUS MENU
TO SETUP MENU
TO NETWORK MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
Select Select Select Select Select
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Select
Select
Enter
STATUS MENU ERROR: 3
INVALID CAL
Select
ERROR: 5
INVALID SETUP
Select
MAIN MENU
MAIN MENU
STATUS MENU
IP METHOD
DHCP
NETWORK MENU
MAIN MENU
NETWORK
MENU
IP ADDRESS
0. 0. 0. 0
Select Select
IP METHOD
STATIC
Enter
DNS1
0. 0. 0. 0
Select
DNS2
0. 0. 0. 0
Select
MAC 00:00:00
ADDRESS 00:00:00
Select
LOAD NETWORK
DEFAULTS?
Select
GATEWAY
0. 0. 0. 0
IP ADDRESS
100. 0. 0. 0
Enter
GATEWAY
100. 0. 0. 0
Enter
DNS1
100. 0. 0. 0
Enter
DNS2
100. 0. 0. 0
Enter
SELECT: CONFIRM
ENTER: CANCEL
Enter
SFP INFO
SFP NOT PRESENT
Select
Applicable fields are only
configurable when in Static
addressing mode
Enter
Select
Select
Enter
TO SFP INFO
LOAD FACTORY
DEFAULT?
Select
SYSTEM MENU
MAIN MENU
SYSTEM MENU
SELECT: CONFIRM
ENTER: CANCEL
Enter
Select
MNFR NAME
SFP-INC
SFP WAVELENGTH
1310 NM
Select
NETWORK MENU
SFP INFO
SFP INFO
RESET USERNAME
AND PASSWORD?
SELECT: CONFIRM
ENTER: CANCEL
Enter
CT-X DEVICE
ON
SIGNAL 1
CONFIG
Select
SETUP MENU CT-X DEVICE
OFF
MAIN MENU
SETUP
MENU
Enter
SIGNAL 2
CONFIG
Select Select
Enter
SIGNAL 4
CONFIG
Select
SETUP MODE
OFF
Select Select
SIGNAL 3
CONFIG
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
SETUP MODE
ON
TO SIGNAL
CONFIGURATION
SIGNAL N STATUS
OFF
SIGNAL N: FREQ
136.000000 MHZ
Select
SIGNAL CONFIGURATION SIGNAL N STATUS
ON
SETUP MENU
SIGNAL
CONFIGURATION
Enter
SIGNAL N: LEVEL
-10.0 dBmV
Select
CARRIER N: TYPE
CHIRP
Enter
Select
SIGNAL N: FREQ
236.000000 MHZ
Enter
Enter
Select
SIGNAL N: LEVEL
+35.0 dBmV
Enter
Select
Press the “Select”
button to cycle
through options
Notes
CARRIER N: TYPE
DUAL CARRIER
Select
IPV6 12B4:5678
HOST D334:9AF0
IPV6 2001:DB80
PREFIX 1234:152C
TITLE
123.000000 MHz
TITLE
INFORMATION
A value being edited will flash. “Select” will change the value
and “Enter” will accept the value.
Some information will be periodically refreshed on-screen due to
changes.
(ex. IP address is pulled while looking at the IP address screen)
These “live update” pieces will be outlined in red, as shown below
This will be a list of all triggered errors in the
system. If no errors are present, the enter
button shouldn’t lead us in here.
INFORMATION PAGE
SOME INFORMATION
MAY TAKE UP
MULTIPLE LINES.
TO ALLOW FOR
VIEWING THIS, A
SCROLLABLE
WINDOW MAY HELP
Select
Enter
Enter
Enter
IPV6 ADDR: 2 OF 3
2001:DB80:1234:152C:12B4:5678:D334:9AF0
IPV6 ADDRESS
2001:DB80:12...
2001DB801234152C
12B45678D3349AF0
IPV6 Handling Ideas
This screen shows the overall state of the
CT-X. The device will either be on or off
(TX ON, meaning on). And the 4 Carriers will
be either disabled (--), or transmitting a
specific tag (Chirp or Seeker-D)
Press the “Select” button
to cycle through options
Select
Enter
TO SIGNAL
CONFIGURATION
TO SIGNAL
CONFIGURATION
TO SIGNAL
CONFIGURATION
CHIRP STYLE
1
DUAL CHAN STYLE
1
UNITS
dBmV
Select Select
Select
Enter
CHIRP STYLE
4
Enter
DUAL CHAN STYLE
8
Enter
UNITS
dBuV
CT-X
ERRORS: 2
CT-X
PKG: 0.2.214
CT-X
APP: 0.1.214
CT-X
FPGA: 1.0.27
CT-X
WEB: 1.0.18
Select Select Select
NETMASK
255.255.255. 0
NTP ADDRESS
0. 0. 0. 0
ADMIN PORT
80
Select
NETMASK
255.255.128. 0
Enter
NTP ADDRESS
0. 0. 0. 0
Enter
Select Select
ADMIN PORT
80
Select