Viavi NSC-100 User manual

Before using the unit for the first time, do the following:
yTurn the unit ON.
yIf the Power indicator is red, charge the battery.
Status indicators
The indicators on the unit show the battery and network connect status, as follows:
Power – Indicates the power or battery status
yBlinking green – Powering up or down
ySolid green – Unit is on
ySolid yellow – Battery remaining is less than 30%
ySolid red – Battery remaining is less than 10%
yFlashing red – Battery is very low and unit will shutdown soon
Pair – Indicates the Bluetooth radio status
yBlinking – Waiting for pairing
ySolid – Paired with the mobile device
Service – Indicates the status of the service tests
Network – Indicates the the status of the service tests
Link – Indicates the status of the service tests
Physical – Indicates the status of the physical layer
SFP – Indicates the SFP+ port is the active port for the current test
ETH – Indicates the ethernet port is the active port for the current test
WiFi – Indicates the WiFi interface is the active interface for the current test
CHG – Indicates the charge status. The indicator is off when the unit is not plugged in
or charging.
yBlinking orange – Charging, battery is less than 90%
ySolid orange – Charging is almost complete
ySolid green – Charge complete
yFlashing red – Error in charging or powering the unit. Make sure you are using
the VIAVI charger supplied with the unit and try again.
The meter may need to be serviced by a Certified Repair Center. Before sending
in the unit for repair, contact VIAVI for an RMA.
Power and Pair buttons
The Power and Pair buttons are found near the top of the unit.
Pair – Press to pair with a Bluetooth device
Power – Press to turn the Companion on or off
Play – Used for the Delayed Start testing feature.
See the User’s Guide for more information.
NSC-100 Quick Start Guide
Benefits
ySimply test everything anywhere – PON, Ethernet, WiFi
yVerify true customer experience and physical network layer on all PON1, Ethernet, and
WiFi test interfaces
yConfirm PON service delivery is good before troubleshooting the premises
yShare reports directly via email
yDrive compliance of both direct and contracted staff with centralized, cloudbased
workflow and result management
Features
yGPON, XGSPON, Ethernet and WiFi tests, including throughput tests up to 2 Gbps
yEthernet 1G, 2.5G, 5G and 10G interfaces
y3x3 WiFi antenna with 2.4 & 5GHz
yPON data analysis (PON-ID)
yPON power levels
yJob Manager
Preparation for use
When you unpack the unit, do the following:
yInspect the unit for damage. If damaged, put back in box and contact VIAVI customer
service (see the Technical Assistance section on the next page).
yIf undamaged, save the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in
the future.
Power and Pair
indicators
Service and Network
indicators
Power and Pair
buttons
Status indicators
Bottom view
Ethernet port
(10/100/1000 Mbps)
USB-C
charge port
USB 3.0 port
(Type A)
SFP+ optical port
Protective rubber door
Charging the battery
Connect the supplied AC adapter to the USB-C port on the unit to power the Companion or
charge the battery. A full charge could take up to an hour or so.
Test modes
The Companion has a simplified test structure: OneCheck
PON, OneCheck Ethernet, OneCheck WiFi, WiFi Expert,
Loopback, TWAMP Light, and Fusion Client features to
provide autotests and troubleshooting via the VIAVI Mobile
Tech app.
Run OneCheck for comprehensive autotests of your network
and access points. Select a test from the Companion Main
menu, then select a profile to test.
Using the OneCheck dashboard
OneCheck provides a comprehensive dashboard that
shows results for Speedtests, Ping, Network, GPON,
WiFi access Points, etc.
For each panel in
OneCheck, you can get
more test result details
by touching the panel.

Pairing the Companion to your mobile device
To control the user interface of the Companion, the mobile device must be paired with
the unit over Bluetooth.
1. On the Companion, press and hold the Pair
button for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode. The
blue Pair indicator blinks.
2. On the mobile device, do the following:
yGo to the Settings menu, then select
Bluetooth.
yVerify that the device is not paired
with any NSC-100 Companion unit.
3. From the Mobile Tech Main menu, under My
Devices, find the Companion, shown as
“NSC-100”, and select Connect.
If you don’t see the device, you may need to
select Discover Devices.
4. When the Companion is connected, the
Pair indicator will be solid.
5. On the mobile device, the Companion
should be paired and the Main menu will
now show the Companion menu.
You can now control the instrument through the
Mobile Tech app and run all tests on the Companion.
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March 2021
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Mobile Tech Main menu
In the Main menu, you can see details of the instrument, run
Companion tests, sync to StrataSync, manage files on the unit,
and even view documentation.
You’ll also see the date and time of the last time your meter
synced to StrataSync.
Near the top of the Main menu, you can select Show more to
see details on your instrument, including all of the installed
options.
Using the Companion with a mobile device
The Companion is designed to be paired with a mobile device or tablet
(such as an iPhone, iPad, or similar Android device), and leverages the user
interface of those devices along with the VIAVI Mobile Tech app to provide
a smooth user experience.
You can view test results, set up the Companion, sync files, update the
meter, and configure test parameters from the app.
To get started, download the VIAVI Mobile Tech app from the App Store or Google Play.
Connecting to StrataSync
You can connect to StrataSync using your smartphone or tablet anytime, anywhere using
the VIAVI Mobile Tech app.
Once your instrument is connected to the Mobile Tech app via Bluetooth, geo location
information can be added to reports and files when syncing to StrataSync. If configuration
files or work orders are set to be deployed from StrataSync to your meter, you can check
those here, as well as browsing files from the unit itself.
Once you download the application, log in to StrataSync just as you do on the website. To
operate the tests, follow the instructions on the application screens.
Mobile Tech
Using the Mobile Tech app
Logging in to StrataSync
To get started using the Mobile Tech app, you need to log in to StrataSync.
1. Launch the Mobile Tech app on your mobile device.
2. Select the Login to StrataSync button. The Login screen will be displayed.
3. Enter your Username and Password, then select the Sign In button. The
Mobile Tech Main menu will be displayed.
yCompanion – Run tests and configure profiles for the Companion
Before doing any tests, you may need to set up profiles for your network.
See the User’s Guide for more information about the Companion > Profile
Manager menu.
yJob Manager – Attach jobs to tests, including customer info and work orders,
and track test results
yInstrument Sync – Sync your instrument to StrataSync and deploy
configuration files
yNSC-100 Files and Mobile Tech Files – Manage the files on the unit you can
save to your phone or tablet. Use the NSC-100 Files menu to manage files
stored on your meter, use the Mobile Tech Files menu to manage those stored
on your mobile device.
yDocumentation – View and download various documentation for your
instrument, including applications notes, software release notes, and quick
reference guides
Technical assistance
If you require technical assistance, call 1-844-GO-VIAVI / 1.844.468.4284.
For the latest TAC information, visit
http://www.viavisolutions.com/en/services-and-support/support/technical-
assistance
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