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Viavi OneExpert ONX CATV User Manual

Viavi OneExpert ONX CATV
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User Guide
ONX-620 + ONX-630 Sweep
March 2020 Update release v3.20.10
OneExpert
ONX CATV
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Viavi OneExpert ONX CATV Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelOneExpert ONX CATV
Downstream MeasurementYes
Upstream MeasurementYes
Return Path SweepYes
Battery LifeUp to 8 hours
Operating Temperature-10°C to 50°C
Modulation TypesQAM
Measurement CapabilitiesMER, BER
DOCSISDOCSIS 3.0, 3.1
DisplayTouchscreen
ConnectivityUSB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Supported StandardsDOCSIS

Summary

ONX CATV Overview

HW, Model, and Features Overview

Overview of the hardware, model, and key features of the ONX CATV unit.

Control Keys, Ports, LEDs, System Keys

Description of the physical controls, ports, indicator LEDs, and system keys on the device.

User Interface and Tray Menu

Explanation of the device's user interface elements and the tray menu access.

CATV Home Tech Mode Features

Channel Check

Real-time analysis and troubleshooting of downstream QAM and Analog carriers.

DOCSIS Check

Real-time analysis of DOCSIS services and carriers for HSD services.

OneCheck

Automated testing of Ingress, Downstream & DOCSIS with Session Expert.

HL Leakage

Home Pressure testing to efficiently uncover network issues and leaks.

CATV Network Expert Mode Maintenance

Channel Expert

Real-time analysis of Downstream QAM/Analog Carriers with user-defined TPC.

DOCSIS Expert

Real-time analysis of DOCSIS services and carriers with user-defined TPC.

OneCheck Expert

Real-time analysis of DOCSIS services and carriers with user-defined TPC.

Ingress Expert

Comprehensive ingress testing including Heatwave & SNR under UCD.

Sweep Mode

Options for Sweepless Sweep and Forward/Reverse Sweep with Headend units.

ONX System Settings

System Settings - Main Features

Overview of primary system settings and features available on the ONX meter.

ADVANCED SETTINGS

Engineering Mode

Steps to enable and utilize the Engineering mode for advanced device configuration.

Simulator Mode

Instructions for enabling and disabling the demo/simulator mode for device testing.

BIST (Built-in Self Test)

Procedures for enabling Engineering mode and running the built-in self-test (BIST).

ONECHECK

OneCheck Setup

How to set up and conduct upstream and downstream testing using OneCheck.

OneCheck Results

Viewing and analyzing the results of OneCheck tests, including ingress details.

OneCheck Results – Downstream Details

Detailed analysis of downstream results from OneCheck tests.

OneCheck Results- DOCSIS Details

Detailed analysis of DOCSIS results from OneCheck tests.

HOME LEAKAGE (HL) Option

HL Troubleshooting

Advanced coax shielding integrity testing using HL Leakage Transmitter.

INGRESS SCAN

Ingress Scan Setup

How to set up and perform an ingress scan test.

Ingress Scan Results

Navigating and interpreting the results of an ingress scan test.

TDR

Home TDR Option

Overview of the Home TDR feature for testing cable lengths and in-home coax topologies.

Drop Check TDR

Measuring drop length and integrity using reflection analysis.

SMART ID – testing

SmartID Full Frequency Sweep

Sweeping local coax network to 1.6 GHz for performance verification.

ONX–Smart ID Plus Bluetooth Pairing

Step-by-step guide for pairing the Smart ID Plus via Bluetooth with the ONX.

EXPERT MODE overview and configuration

CATV Network, “Expert Mode” Maintenance - Features Overview

Overview of expert mode features for CATV network maintenance.

Configure Expert Mode – Configure TEST POINT TEMPLATE and LIMIT PLAN

How to configure test point templates and limit plans in Expert Mode.

Configure – Save Test

Steps for saving test configurations with test name and work order ID.

QUICK CHECK EXPERT (Full Scan)

QuickCheck EXPERT – Quick Check and Full Scan

Running QuickCheck Expert in Quick Check or Full Scan modes.

QuickCheck Expert – with MER, BER Measurements and OFDM Avg MER

Performing QuickCheck Expert tests with MER, BER, and OFDM Avg MER measurements.

CHANNEL EXPERT

Channel Expert overview

General overview of the Channel Expert feature.

Channel EXPERT – DASHBOARD and CHANNEL VIEW

Understanding the dashboard and channel view for test status and live measurements.

DOCSIS EXPERT

DOCSIS Expert overview

General overview of the DOCSIS Expert features and capabilities.

DOCSIS EXPERT – DASHBOARD and Select Test Point Compensation (TPC)

Understanding the DOCSIS Expert dashboard and Test Point Compensation (TPC).

DOCSIS EXPERT – CONFIGURE DOCSIS Service Plan, CM Emulation Type, Throughput

Configuring DOCSIS Service Plans, CM emulation, and throughput settings.

ONECHECK EXPERT

OneCheck Expert

Overview of OneCheck Expert features for plant certification and custom limits.

Downstream Tests Available

List of available downstream tests in OneCheck Expert mode.

DOCSIS Testing, if enabled

Information on enabling and performing DOCSIS tests in OneCheck Expert.

INGRESS EXPERT

Ingress Expert – Advanced Upstream Spectrum Testing

Advanced upstream spectrum testing capabilities of Ingress Expert.

Ingress Expert - Use Port 2 for Ingress Measurement

Using Port 2 on the ONX for ingress measurement and troubleshooting.

UCD Table – Upstream Channel Descriptor

Populating and understanding the UCD table for upstream channel information.

RSG LOOPBACK

Return Signal Generator (RSG) Loopback

Overview of Return Signal Generator (RSG) Loopback capabilities and modes.

RSG Loopback ─ Tx Mode

Configuring and using the RSG Loopback in Transmit (Tx) Only mode.

FIELD VIEW – FIELD VIEW with RSG

Ingress/Noise Mitigation Test Process

Step-by-step process for ingress/noise mitigation testing using spectrum mode and Field View.

Using Field View

How to use Field View for remote display of headend return path and noise analysis.

ETHERNET Testing

Ethernet – Tests and Settings

Overview of Ethernet tests and settings available on the ONX CATV.

Ethernet Test : Speed Check

Performing Ethernet speed tests using the Speed Check feature.

WIFI Testing

ONX WiFi Scan

Performing WiFi network scans to identify access points and signal levels.

ONX as WiFi Access Point

Configuring the ONX to act as a WiFi Access Point for internet access.

WiFi Advisor on the ONX CATV

Utilizing the WiFi Advisor companion probe with the ONX CATV.

FIBER Testing

Fiber Inspection

Using P5000i for automatic fiber scope analysis, auto centering, and testing.

Power Meter

Utilizing USB power meter support with MP-60 & MP-80 for fiber testing.

OneCheck Fiber

Step-by-step process for mistake-proof fiber installations and results reporting.

STRATASYNC Synchronization

StrataSync Synchronization via Ethernet

Steps for synchronizing the ONX with StrataSync via an Ethernet connection.

StrataSync Synchronization via WiFi

How to synchronize the ONX with StrataSync using a WiFi connection.

StrataSync Synchronization via Bluetooth & MobileSync App

Synchronizing with StrataSync using Bluetooth and the MobileSync App.

STRATASYNC – Manage Templates

To Access Configuration Templates

Navigating StrataSync to access and manage configuration templates.

Manage ONX-CATV Templates via StrataSync

Managing ONX-CATV templates using StrataSync for various settings.

ONX “Cloning” Process via StrataSync

Process for creating and deploying "clone golden" templates via StrataSync.

STRATASYNC DOCSIS Service Plan

ONX CM MAC Provisioning

Provisioning ONX CM MAC addresses on CMTS for DOCSIS throughput tests.

StrataSync Throughput Settings and DOCSIS Service Plan Deployment

Setting up throughput and deploying DOCSIS service plans via StrataSync.

STRATASYNC – Test Point Compensation Configuration

Locate the Test Point Compensation Configuration

Finding and navigating to the TPC configuration within StrataSync's Manage Templates.

Editing a Test Point Compensation Configuration Value

Modifying values for TPC, sweep injection, telemetry, and tilt compensation.

SW Update and Option Upgrade

SW Upgrade via USB or StrataSync - Troubleshooting

Overview and troubleshooting for updating software/firmware via USB or StrataSync.

Firmware Update via StrataSync

Process for updating firmware remotely via StrataSync connection.

ONX DOCSIS 3.1 Measurements

Testing OFDM Building Blocks and Results Analysis

Analyzing OFDM building blocks and interpreting D3.1 results for performance.

Channel Bonding and OFDM DOCSIS 3.1 Pushes the Speed Limits

How channel bonding and OFDM in DOCSIS 3.1 enhance speed capabilities.

OneExpert CATV DOCSIS 3.1 Channel Check (Expert) Measurements

Expert measurements for DOCSIS 3.1 Channel Check, including codeword errors.

SWEEP & Plant Maintenance System

Prepare Frequency Extension Sweep vs. Signal Level Meter Measurements

Comparing sweep measurements with signal level meter measurements for frequency extension.

Forward & Reverse Sweep Process - Traditional

Understanding the traditional process for forward and reverse sweep operations.

SCU-1800 Sweep Transmitter/Receiver

Overview of the SCU-1800 Sweep Control Unit's capabilities and configurations.

ONX-630 Sweep Analyzer

OneExpert CATV Sweep → ONX-630

Overview of the ONX-630's capabilities for CATV sweep and DOCSIS 3.1 testing.

Advanced System Sweep Analyzer

Features of the advanced system sweep analyzer for fast, powerful, and flexible analysis.

ONX-630 Forward Sweep Mode

Utilizing different forward sweep modes: Absolute, Referenced, and Alignment.

Forward Sweepless Sweep – Launch Sweepless Test

Launching a sweepless sweep test for automatic carrier detection and measurement.

Common Sweep Issues

Common Sweep Issues

Common problems encountered during sweep testing, including standing waves, suck-outs, and roll-offs.

Common Sweep Issues ─ Bad Sweep Response

Troubleshooting common causes of bad sweep responses like accessory issues and noise.

Common Sweep Issues ─ Communication Issue Between SCU and ONX

Diagnosing communication issues between SCU and ONX during sweep operations.

UCD Scan

How to Scan and Save UCD Info for XPERTrak Server

Steps to scan and save UCD information for use with XPERTrak/PathTrak systems.

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