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Viavi Seeker D Lite User Manual

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  • Page 1 Seeker D Lite In-Home Leakage Detector User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright/Trademarks © Copyright 2018 VIAVI Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this guide may be reproduced or transmitted, electronically or otherwise, without written permission of the publisher. VIAVI Solutions and the VIAVI logo are trademarks of VIAVI Solutions Inc. (“Viavi”).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2 ......................9 Introduction ..........................9 What is the Seeker D Lite? ....................9 Overview ...........................9 Testing with the Seeker D Lite Source Transmitter ............9 Seeker D Lite Features ......................10 Easy Frequency Configuration ..................10 Multiple Frequency Presets ....................10 Channel Tag Compatibility ....................10 Squelch Operation ......................
  • Page 4 Chapter 4 ......................21 Seeker D Lite Operation ......................21 Available Configuration Settings ..................21 PC Communications Mode .....................22 Basic Operation........................22 Power On/Off ........................22 Low Battery Warning ......................22 RF Signal Measurement Mode ..................23 No Signal Detected ....................24 Untagged Signal Detected ..................24 Tagged Signal Detected on High/Low Frequency .............24 Cruise Mode ........................25...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1

    Chapter 1 General Information Ordering Information For additional information about our products and services, contact your local VIAVI representative or visit https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/how-buy. Where to Get Technical Support Phone US: +1-844-GO-VIAVI or +1-844-468-4284 Outside US: +1-855-275-5378 Email: Trilithic.support@viavisolutions.com Website: https://support.viavisolutions.com/welcome Seeker D Lite User’s Guide May 2018 Document Num., Rev.

  • Page 6: How This Manual Is Organized

    • Chapter 2, “Seeker D Lite Introduction” introduces what the Seeker D Lite is and what it does. This chapter discusses the practical application, connections and controls of the Seeker D Lite. Finally, this chapter discusses the battery of the Seeker D Lite and how to update your firmware.

  • Page 7: Conventions Used In This Manual

    A WARNING alerts you to any condition that could cause personal injury. Precautions Do not use the Seeker D Lite in any manner not recommended by the manufacturer. A strong electromagnetic field may affect the measurement accuracy of the Seeker D Lite.
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  • Page 9: Chapter 2

    The Seeker D Lite provides both a visual readout of the measured levels in uV/m and a tone proportional to signal strength. To prevent false triggering this system utilizes Trilithic’s channel tagging technique.

  • Page 10: Seeker D Lite Features

    Multiple Frequency Presets Your Seeker D Lite can be setup to operate on up to 10 different frequency presets, which makes it easier to monitor and maintain multiple cable systems. These presets define the leakage monitoring frequency and, if desired, the tag detection frequency as well. You have the option of setting up only one frequency preset for simple operation, or multiple leakage frequencies for maintaining multiple cable systems.

  • Page 11: Squelch Operation

    Seeker Setup software. Source Localization The Seeker D Lite emits an audible tone to help you pinpoint the leakage source. The tone frequency increases proportional to signal strength. As you move closer to the leak, the frequency of the tone will increase.
  • Page 12 Seeker D Lite User's Guide Page 12 Document Num., Rev. 4 May 2018...

  • Page 13: Chapter 3

    Seeker D Lite Protective Carrying Case with Belt Clip 0170109000 Seeker D Lite Belt Clip 0090048000 Seeker D Lite Battery To place an order, contact your local VIAVI representative, call 1-844-GO-VIAVI, or visit https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/how-buy. Seeker D Lite User’s Guide May 2018 Document Num., Rev. 4...

  • Page 14: Field Accessories

    USB Charge & Data Cable 0610169012 Euro Power Adapter 0610169013 UK Power Adapter 0610169014 Australian Power Adapter To place an order, contact your local VIAVI representative, call 1-844-GO-VIAVI, or visit https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/how-buy. Seeker D Lite User's Guide Page 14 Document Num., Rev. 4 May 2018...

  • Page 15: A Guided Tour Of Your Seeker D Lite

    Front View ON/OFF/MODE SELECT/ BACKLIGHT button Press and hold this button to turn the Seeker D Lite on or off or to switch between Measurement and Cruise Modes. Also, when the meter is on, press this button to activate the display’s backlight for approximately 60 seconds.

  • Page 16: Right Side View

    Right Side View Mini-USB connection The Mini-USB connection is used to connect the charger to the Seeker D Lite and/or to connect a PC or laptop computer to the Seeker D Lite using the mini-USB charge / data cable. Seeker D Lite User's Guide Page 16 Document Num., Rev.

  • Page 17: Protective Carrying Case

    Protective Carrying Case The Seeker D Lite includes a protective carrying case with the following features: • Molded form-fit design that includes an impact resistant foam core with coated ballistic nylon finish to provide maximum protection • High-strength zipper to ensure secure closure •...

  • Page 18: Display Screen

    8. Main display – Shows various parameters, and its function depends on the current display mode selection. 9. Antenna – Flashes when the signal mode is selected. This is the normal mode for leakage detection. Seeker D Lite User's Guide Page 18 Document Num., Rev. 4 May 2018...
  • Page 19 The word “Err” along with a number – Please call 1-844-GO-VIAVI or 1-844-468- 4284. • PC – Appears when the Seeker D Lite is connected to a PC and is in PC Communications mode. • CH – Appears when the Seeker D Lite is connected to a battery charger and is in Charge mode.

  • Page 20: About The Battery Of Your Seeker D Lite

    • If the Seeker D Lite is on when it is connected to a to a PC, laptop computer, or working power outlet, the device will automatically turn off. •...

  • Page 21: Chapter 4

    You must configure the settings of the Seeker D Lite using the Seeker Setup software. The Seeker D Lite comes from the factory with default settings, but it is likely they will need to be customized. Detailed instructions can be found in the Seeker Setup Software Operation Manual.

  • Page 22: Pc Communications Mode

    Seeker D Lite will startup into the RF Signal Measurement Mode. Low Battery Warning A very low battery may cause the Seeker D Lite not to turn on. When the battery is too low for your Seeker D Lite to function, the screen shown to the right will appear.

  • Page 23: Rf Signal Measurement Mode

    When using a CT-4 installed in the headend, the measurement range for in-home leakage is 20 to 2000 µV/m. When using a Seeker D Lite Source Transmitter, the measurement range for in-home leakage is 0.1 to 20 µV/m in home cert mode.

  • Page 24: No Signal Detected

    3. The Tag icon will appear in the upper right corner of the screen. 4. The audible tone will sound proportional to signal strength. Tagged Signal Detected (High Frequency) Seeker D Lite User's Guide Page 24 Document Num., Rev. 4 May 2018...

  • Page 25: Cruise Mode

    In contrast to the continuous monitoring done during Measurement mode, Cruise mode monitoring is done in cycles. Your Seeker D Lite “sleeps” for a short period of time, wakes up, and then takes a measurement. The display mode is never on in Cruise mode. An alarm will beep if the measured signal breaks squelch.

  • Page 26: Device Information & Settings

    Viewing the Battery Charge Level To check the battery level, turn your Seeker D Lite on and press the SELECT button once. • When the Battery Charge Level display is selected, the Battery icon flashes as indicated by the red circle in the following image.

  • Page 27: Low Battery Alert

    FPGA Firmware The display will revert to the Battery Charge Level display after a few seconds in the Firmware Version display (without any action by the user). Seeker D Lite User’s Guide May 2018 Document Num., Rev. 4 Page 27...

  • Page 28: Enable/Disable Peak Hold

    Enable/Disable Peak Hold To enable/disable the Peak Hold function, turn your Seeker D Lite on and press the SELECT button repeatedly until the arrow appears under the PK icon, as indicated by the red circle in the image below. •...
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  • Page 30: Selecting A Preset Frequency

    Seeker Setup Software Operation Manual. To select a preset frequency, turn your Seeker D Lite on and press the SELECT button repeatedly until the FREQ icon flashes at the top of the display, as indicated in the below images.
  • Page 31 After a few seconds in the Preset Frequencies display without any action by the user, the display will revert to the Signal Level display. Seeker D Lite User’s Guide May 2018 Document Num., Rev. 4 Page 31...

  • Page 32: Ambient Noise Level Measurement

    To perform a measurement of ambient noise that does not carry the tagged signal of the CT-4, turn your Seeker D Lite on and press the SELECT button repeatedly until the arrow appears under the Tag icon, as shown in the image below.
  • Page 33 Notice there is no Tag icon during this process, indicating there is ambient noise present. After approximately 1 minute, the display will revert to the normal Signal Level display. Seeker D Lite User’s Guide May 2018 Document Num., Rev. 4 Page 33...

  • Page 34: Speaker Volume Level

    Speaker Volume Level While testing for leaks, you may need to adjust the volume of the leakage tone. To check the volume level, turn your Seeker D Lite on and press the SELECT button twice. • When the Speaker Volume Level display is selected, the Speaker icon is continuously displayed as indicated by the red circle in the following image.

  • Page 35: Chapter 5

    Leakage Testing Before You Begin Leakage Testing • A low battery may cause the Seeker D Lite to NOT turn on. Try charging your battery for 3 hours to see if that fixes the problem. • The Seeker D Lite will retain the setup from when the meter was last shut off. For...
  • Page 36 CR is displayed. If a signal greater than the squelch level is detected in Cruise mode, the Seeker D Lite will beep to alert the user. Measurement mode can then be used to measure and find the leak.

  • Page 37: Chapter 6

    20 to 2000 μV/m scaled to match an analog carrier or QAM carrier when used with CT-4 channel tagger in Calibrated Level the headend 0.1 to 20 μV/m scaled to match an analog carrier or QAM carrier when used with Seeker D Lite Source Range Transmitter in the home Level Accuracy ±2.0 dB...

  • Page 38: Display Messages & Error Codes

    Display Messages & Error Codes Seeker D Lite Error Codes The codes shown below are displayed on the Seeker D Lite display screen as “E##” to indicate an error with the Seeker D Lite. “E##” Error Description Solution Code The checksum is not valid for this area...
  • Page 39 Error during FPGA operation. return to the factory for repair. If a power cycle does not fix this, No FPGA clock source detected. return to the factory for repair. Seeker D Lite User’s Guide May 2018 Document Num., Rev. 4 Page 39...

  • Page 40: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty For the latest warranty information, visit https://www.viavisolutions.com/literature/viavi-solutions-inc-general-terms-en.pdf Seeker D Lite User's Guide Page 40 Document Num., Rev. 4 May 2018...
  • Page 41 Seeker D Lite User’s Guide May 2018 Document Num., Rev. 4 Page 41...
  • Page 42 Rev. 4, May 2018 English VIAVI Solutions North America: 1.844.GO VIAVI / 1.844.468.4284 Latin America +52 55 5543 6644 EMEA +49 7121 862273 APAC +1 512 201 6534 All Other Regions: viavisolutions.com/contacts email TAC@viavisolutions.com...

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