Viavi Seeker HL User manual

Seeker HL
Source Transmitter
User’s Guide

Seeker HL Source Transmitter
User’s Guide
Document Num., Rev. 2
May 2018Page 2
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
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
General Information ..................................................................................................................5
Ordering Information ..............................................................................................................5
Where to Get Technical Support ............................................................................................5
How this Manual is Organized ...............................................................................................5
Conventions Used in this Manual...........................................................................................6
Precautions ............................................................................................................................6
Periodic Calibration................................................................................................................6
Chapter 2
Introduction & Operation..........................................................................................................7
What is the Seeker HL Source Transmitter?..........................................................................7
Overview...........................................................................................................................7
Testing Approach ..............................................................................................................7
Equipment Supplied with the Seeker HL Source Transmitter ................................................8
Replacement Parts.................................................................................................................9
Field Accessories ...................................................................................................................9
A Guided Tour of Your Seeker HL Source Transmitter.........................................................10
Front View.......................................................................................................................10
Rear View .......................................................................................................................11
Left Side View.................................................................................................................12
Battery Charging ..................................................................................................................13
Battery Charge Indicator LED.........................................................................................13
Operation .............................................................................................................................14
Power Indicator LED.......................................................................................................14
Transmit Level Adjustment .............................................................................................14
Chapter 3
Appendix ..................................................................................................................................15
Specications.......................................................................................................................15
Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................16

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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, “Introduction & Operation” introduces what the Seeker HL Source
Transmitter is and what it does. This chapter discusses the practical application,
connections and controls of the Seeker HL Source Transmitter.
• Chapter 3, “Appendix” shows the technical specications and warranty information of
the Seeker HL Source Transmitter.
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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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
Periodic Calibration
The chosen frequency must closely match that of the leakage detector or leaks will not be
detected properly. If the Seeker HL Source Transmitter appears to be out of calibration, the unit
must be returned to VIAVI or an authorized repair center for re-calibration.
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 Source Transmitter in any manner
not recommended by the manufacturer.
A strong electromagnetic eld may affect the measurement
accuracy of the Seeker HL Source Transmitter.

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Introduction & Operation
Chapter 2
What is the Seeker HL Source Transmitter?
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 Approach
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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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.
Equipment Supplied with the Seeker HL Source
Transmitter
The Seeker HL Source Transmitter comes with the following:
• Seeker HL Source Transmitter
• One Built-In Li-Ion Battery
• AC to DC Power Adapter & Battery Charger

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Replacement Parts
The following replacement parts are available for the Seeker HL Source Transmitter:
Part Number Description
0090061000 Li-ION Replacement Battery (Replacement Requires 1 Battery)
0610198000 AC to DC Power Adapter & Battery Charger
0190197000 AC US Power Cable
Field Accessories
The following accessories are available for the Seeker HL Source Transmitter:
Part Number Description
2071527048 Precision RF Coaxial Test Cable (I/O-15)
2072097000A Vehicle Power Adapter
0190322000 AC Euro Power Cable
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 Source Transmitter
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.
Front View
RF Output Connector
Power Button
Transmit Level Button
Power Indicator LED
Transmit Level Indicator LED
Battery Charge Indicator LED
DC Charge Port
with Protective
Rubber Door

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Rear View
LED Legend
RF Output Connector

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Left Side View
DC Charge Port
with Protective
Rubber Door
RF Output Connector
In the image above, the DC charge port protective rubber door
is in the closed position for illustrative purposes. This door
should remain closed when not using this port.

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Battery Charging
Before you can use your instrument, you will need to charge its battery. Your instrument’s
battery pack provides approximately 8 to 10 hours of power during continuous operation.
The instrument comes with a AC to DC Power Adapter & Battery Charger which can be used to
charge the battery in approximately 3 hours or to trickle charge the battery while the instrument
is in use.
Plug the power adapter & battery charger into the DC charge port of the Seeker HL Source
Transmitter on the left side of the instrument under a protective cover.
Your instrument is equipped with a “smart” battery charging circuit so that the charging method
(fast or trickle) is an auto function. Fast Charge is used to charge the battery quickly. Trickle
Charge is used to keep the battery fully charged.
Every time your instrument is plugged into the charging cube, it starts charging automatically
via the Trickle Charge method. If the unit determines Fast Charge is necessary, it defaults to
the Fast Charge method.
Battery Charge Indicator LED
The Battery Charge Indicator LED is located on the front panel of the Seeker HL Source
Transmitter. This LED indicator represents the status of the internal battery and its charging
status.
The LED will illuminate when the Seeker HL Source Transmitter is connected to the charger
and the following conditions are met:
• A solid Green LED is displayed when the battery is fully charged.
• A solid Red LED is displayed when the battery is charging.
• A ashing Red LED is displayed when the battery or charging circuit has a fault.
In this case, the meter will need to be serviced by a VIAVI Certied Repair Center.
Before sending in the unit for repair, contact us for an RMA.
• The LED is not displayed when there is no power supplied to the charger.

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Operation
Once the instrument’s battery is charged, you may startup the Seeker HL Source Transmitter
by pressing the ON/OFF button on the front of the device. To shutdown the Seeker HL Source
Transmitter, simply press and hold the power button for two seconds.
If the Seeker HL Source Transmitter has been powered on and idle for 30 minutes, the device
will shutdown automatically to conserve battery power.
Power Indicator LED
The Power Indicator LED is located on the front panel of the Seeker HL Source
Transmitter. This LED indicator represents the status of the instrument and will illuminate
when the Seeker HL Source Transmitter is powered ON and the following conditions are
met:
• A solid Green LED is displayed when the battery charge is full and the device is
operating normally.
• A solid Red LED is displayed when the battery charge is low. When the battery
charge drops to this level, it is recommended that the battery is charged soon.
• A ashing Red LED is displayed when the battery charge is very low. When the
battery charge drops to this level, it is recommended that the battery is charged
immediately.
• The LED is not displayed when the Seeker HL Source Transmitter is shutdown.
Transmit Level Adjustment
The Transmit Level Indicator LED will illuminate when the Seeker HL Source Transmitter
is powered ON. To change the output level, simply press and release the Transmit Level
button.
This LED indicator will illuminate as follows for the transmit level that is currently selected:
• A solid Green LED is displayed when the transmit level is set to 40 dBmV.
• A solid Red LED is displayed when the transmit level is set to 60 dBmV.
• A ashing LED is displayed when the transmit signal circuit has a fault which can
lead to an unreliable source output. In this case, the meter will need to be serviced
by a VIAVI Certied Repair Center. Before sending in the unit for repair, contact us
for an RMA.

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Appendix
Chapter 3
Operation Specifications
Source
Frequencies
Low Band: 138 MHz
High Band: 757.5 MHz
Modes of
Operation User selectable High or Low Output via front panel controls
Launch
Amplitude
High Output: 60 dBmV
Low Output: 40 dBmV
Level Stability ±2 dB at 25˚ C, stable over operating temperature
Physical Specifications
Construction Plastic housing
Control Front panel keypad constructed from water resistant membrane
Indicators Front panel ON/OFF, Output Level & Charge LEDs
Dimensions
(H x W x D) 7.50 x 3.25 x 1.50 in (191 x 83 x 38 mm)
Weight 0.85 lbs (380 grams)
Available Interface Types
RF Output Port Replaceable F-Type connector
Battery & Power Specifications
Operating Time 8 hours plus, dependent on use
Charge Time 4 hours
Battery Single 2600 mAh @ 7.2V Li-Ion internal battery, factory replaceable
Power Adapter Input: 100 to 240 VAC ~ 47 to 63 Hz, 1.1A Max
Output: 15 VDC, 3.3A
Environmental Specifications
Storage &
Operating
Temperature
Storage: -40° to +70° C (-40° to 158° F)
Operating: -20° to +50° C (-4° to 122° F)
Specifications

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Limited Warranty
For the latest warranty information, visit
https://www.viavisolutions.com/literature/viavi-solutions-inc-general-terms-en.pdf

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VIAVI Solutions
North America: 1.844.GO VIAVI / 1.844.468.4284
Latin America [phone]
EMEA [phone]
APAC [phone]
All Other Regions: viavisolutions.com/contacts
email [e-mail]
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