Viavi Parent Guide User manual

Page 1 of 20
Cable and Antenna Testing
Fiber (OTDR) Testing
OneAdvisor 800
Table of Contents
1. Cable and Antenna Testing ........................................................................................................................ 2
1.1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................ 2
1.2 OneAdvisor Overview ...................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Cable and Antenna Analysis ............................................................................................................. 2
1.3.1 Initial Setup .................................................................................................................................. 2
1.3.2 RF Reflection Test ........................................................................................................................ 4
1.3.3 RF Distance to Fault (DTF) ............................................................................................................ 7
1.3.4 RF Cable Loss ............................................................................................................................... 9
2. Fiber (OTDR) Testing ................................................................................................................................ 12
2.1 Scope .............................................................................................................................................. 12
2.2 Fiber Inspection Guidelines ............................................................................................................ 13
2.3 Fiber Testing ................................................................................................................................... 13
3. Save Measurement Results ..................................................................................................................... 19
4. Technical Support .................................................................................................................................... 20

Page 2 of 20
1. Cable and Antenna Testing
1.1 Scope
This document describes how to configure the OneAdvisor 800 for cable and antenna testing, including:
- Reflection tests: Return loss and VSWR
- Distance to Fault
- Cable Loss
The required products and parts to complete this procedure are as follows:
Description
Diagram
OneAdvisor with the following functions:
- ONA-800 mainframe equipped with the following
module:
o CA006MA: Cable and antenna analysis 6GHz
ONA Front View. ONA Side View
OSL calibration Kit either Electronic (Manual or EZcal)
- JD78050509: Manual OSL calibration kit Type-N(m)
- JD70050509: EZcal, electronic OSL calibration kit Type-
N(m)
OSL Manual OSL EZcal
RF Cables
- G700050531: RF Cable DC to 8 GHz Type-N M to Type-
N (F) 1.5 m
RF Cable
1.2 OneAdvisor Overview
The OneAdvisor is a portable instrument for Cell Site installation and maintenance, the main test functions
of OneAdvisor for cell site installation include:
- Cable and antenna analysis up to 6GHz
- Fiber Inspection verification
- Fiber validation (OTDR)
1.3 Cable and Antenna Analysis
The following procedure describes the steps to perform cable and antenna analysis with OneAdvisor.
1.3.1 Initial Setup
The following procedure describes the initial setup of cable and antenna analysis, including turn-up and
connectivity.

Page 3 of 20
Step
Action
Description
1
Power ON OneAdvisor
Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 3 seconds to power on the
OneAdvisor
2
Connectivity: connect the RF
cable (cable under test or
extension cable) into the CAA
Module Reflection / RF Output
port.
ONA Front View. ONA Back View
3
Cable and Antenna Analysis
mode:
- Select {Home}, {Tests}, {CAA},
{CAA}
- To select a measurement
type, select the multi-grid icon
- Choose either single or dual
testing selecting the
corresponding layout:
o Single
o Horizontal
o Vertical
- Select the desired
measurement type:
o Reflection VSWR
o Reflection Return Loss
o DTF VSWR
o DTF Return Loss
o 1 Port Cable Loss
o 1 Port Phase
Cable and Antenna Analyzer Measurement Mode
Real-time Spectrum Measurement Screen

Page 4 of 20
Step
Action
Description
o RF Source
o Smith Chart
Measurement Types Layout
Cable and Antenna Measurement Types
1.3.2 RF Reflection Test
The following procedure describes the steps to perform reflection tests (Return Loss or VSWR) with
OneAdvisor.
Step
Action
Description
1
Reflection measurement mode:
- Select the desired
measurement layout.
- Select the corresponding
reflection measurement
icon (Return Loss or VSWR).
Note: Refer to the “Initial Setup”
section for initial configuration
and connectivity with OneAdvisor
Reflection Test Measurement Types

Page 5 of 20
Step
Action
Description
2
Set the frequency band or range
to perform reflection test:
- Select the frequency group of
the top-bar navigation or the
configuration icon from the
side-bar navigation
- Set the required frequency
range by selecting, the
desired field, enter the
frequency value and select
{Apply}
Note: Frequency is set by either
{Start Frequency} and {Stop
Frequency} or by {Center
Frequency} and {Span Frequency}
Top bar frequency group Side-bar configuration icon
Setting Frequency Range
3
Calibrate the instrument:
- Select {Cal} icon from the
side-bar navigation and
follow the on-screen
instructions.
Note: If an RF extension cable is
required, connect the RF
extension cable into the CAA
Module Reflection / RF Output
port and on the other end of the
RF extension cable connect the
calibration kit.
Calibration Process

Page 6 of 20
Step
Action
Description
4
Perform the reflection test:
- Connect the cable or cable
and antenna system to be
tested at the calibration point
(CAA module RF port, or RF
extension cable).
5
Enable a PASS/FAIL indicator by
setting a limit line:
- Select the configuration icon
from the side-bar navigation
- Select the configuration title
(the default is “Frequency”)
- Select {Limit}
- Select {Pass/Fail} to turn it
ON
- Select {Limit Line}
- Set the limit line value from
the bottom-bar navigation
(e.g. -20)
- Select {Limit Line} to turn it
ON
Reflection Loss with PASS/FAIL indicator

Page 7 of 20
1.3.3 RF Distance to Fault (DTF)
The following procedure describes the steps to perform distance to fault tests (Return Loss or VSWR) with
OneAdvisor.
Step
Action
Description
1
DTF measurement mode:
- Select the desired
measurement layout.
- Select the corresponding
DTF measurement icon (RTF
in Return Loss or DTF in
VSWR).
Note: Refer to the “Initial Setup”
and “RF Reflection Test” sections
for initial configuration,
connectivity and reflection test.
DTF Measurement Types
2
Configure the DTF measurement:
- Select the configuration icon
and select {General}
- Set the desired Data Points,
Interference Rejection,
Windowing, Units, and Bias.
General Cable and Antenna Settings
3
Configure the DTF distance
measurement:
- Select the measurement title
{General}
- Select {Distance}
- Set the desired Start
Distance, and Stop Distance.

Page 8 of 20
Step
Action
Description
Distance Setting
4
Configure the cable type:
- Select the measurement title
{Distance}
- Select {Cable Definition}
- Select the cable from the
instruments data-base {Cable
Name} or enter the
corresponding propagation
velocity and cable loss at
1GHz of the cable under test.
Cable Type Setting
5
Enable a PASS/FAIL indicator by
setting a limit line:
- Select the configuration icon
from the side-bar navigation
- Select the configuration title
(the default is “General”)
- Select {Limit}
- Select {Pass/Fail} to turn it
ON
- Select {Limit Line}
- Set the limit line value from
the bottom-bar navigation
(e.g. -20)
- Select {Limit Line} to turn it
ON

Page 9 of 20
Step
Action
Description
DTF test with PASS/FAIL indicator
1.3.4 RF Cable Loss
The following procedure describes the steps to perform cable loss tests with OneAdvisor.
Step
Action
Description
1
Cable Loss measurement mode:
- Select the desired
measurement layout.
- Select the {Cable Loss} icon.
Note: Refer to the “Initial Setup”
section for initial configuration
and connectivity.
Cable Loss Measurement
2
Set the frequency band or range
to perform reflection test:
- Select the frequency group of
the top-bar navigation or the
configuration icon from the
side-bar navigation
- Set the required frequency
range by selecting, the
desired field, enter the
frequency value and select
{Apply}
Note: Frequency is set by either
{Start Frequency} and {Stop
Frequency} or by {Center
Frequency} and {Span Frequency}
Top bar frequency group Side-bar configuration icon

Page 10 of 20
Step
Action
Description
Setting Frequency Range
3
Calibrate the instrument:
- Select {Cal} icon from the
side-bar navigation and
follow the on-screen
instructions.
Note: If an RF extension cable is
required, connect the RF
extension cable into the CAA
Module Reflection / RF Output
port and on the other end of the
RF extension cable connect the
calibration kit.
Calibration Process
5
Enable a PASS/FAIL indicator by
setting a limit line:
- Select the configuration icon
from the side-bar navigation
- Select the configuration title
(the default is “Frequency”)
- Select {Limit}
- Select {Pass/Fail} to turn it
ON
- Select {Limit Line}
Reflection Loss with PASS/FAIL indicator