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Viavi 3550 Getting Started Manual

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  • Page 1 3550/3550R Communications Test Set Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 2 Getting Started Manual PUBLISHED BY VIAVI Solutions, Inc. COPYRIGHT  2020 VIAVI Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior permission of the publisher.
  • Page 3 Unit. VIAVI recommends the operator become familiar with the Operation Manual contained on the accompanying CD-ROM. VIAVI updates Test Set software on a routine basis. As a result, examples may show images from earlier software versions. Images are updated when appropriate.
  • Page 4 Nomenclature Statement Power cords must be in good operating condition. Power In this manual, 3550 / 3550R, Test Set or Unit refers to the cords must not be frayed or broken, nor expose bare wiring. 3550 / 3550R Communications Test Set.
  • Page 5 2 environment. The equipment is designed to operate from installation supply Category II. IDENTIFIES CONDITIONS OR ACTIVITIES The 3550 should be protected from liquids such as spills, T HAT, IF IGNORED, CAN RESULT IN leaks, etc. and precipitation such as rain, snow, etc. The PERSONAL INJURY OR DEAT H.
  • Page 6 3 5 5 0 / 3 5 5 0 R G e t t i n g S t a r t e d M a n u a l Case, Cover or Panel Removal Power Cords The AC Power Cord included with the unit, or an appropriate replacement, should be used to connect the Test Set to a Opening the Case Assembly exposes the operator to grounded AC power supply.
  • Page 7 3 5 5 0 / 3 5 5 0 R G e t t i n g S t a r t e d M a n u a l Internal Battery Fire Hazards This Unit contains a Lithium Ion Battery, serviceable only by a MAKE SURE THAT ONLY FUSES OF THE qualified technician.
  • Page 8 3 5 5 0 / 3 5 5 0 R G e t t i n g S t a r t e d M a n u a l Toxic Hazards (cont) BERYLLIA BERYLLIUM COPPER BERYLLIA (BERYLLIUM OXIDE) IS USED IN SOME MECHANICAL COMPONENTS WIT HIN T HE CONST RUCTION OF SOME OF T HE T HIS INST RUMENT ARE MANUFACT URED...
  • Page 9 3 5 5 0 / 3 5 5 0 R G e t t i n g S t a r t e d M a n u a l Toxic Hazards (cont) Static Sensitive Components LITHIUM CAUTION A LIT HIUM BATTERY IS USED IN T HIS EQUIPMENT.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    3 5 5 0 / 3 5 5 0 R G e t t i n g S t a r t e d M a n u a l T able of Contents Service Upon Receipt of Material ........8 Specifications ............

  • Page 11: Service Upon Receipt Of Material

    Use the following steps to unpack the Test Set: absent from the shipment, report the damage and/or discrepancies to VIAVI Customer Service. S T E P P R O C E D U R E...
  • Page 12 3 5 5 0 / 3 5 5 0 R G e t t i n g S t a r t e d M a n u a l Standard Items DESCRIPTION PART QT Y DESCRIPTION PART QT Y NUMBER NUMBER 3550 / 3550R Power Cable (AC) (China)* 91803 Adapter (BNC-F to TNC-M)* 23758 Power Cable (AC) (Continental 27480 Europe)* Antenna (BNC) (50 MHz) (HF)* 9149...
  • Page 13 3 5 5 0 / 3 5 5 0 R G e t t i n g S t a r t e d M a n u a l Adapter Antenna (BNC) Antenna (BNC) 3550 / 3550R (BNC-F to TNC-M) (50 MHz) (HF) (150 MHz) (VHF)
  • Page 14 3 5 5 0 / 3 5 5 0 R G e t t i n g S t a r t e d M a n u a l Case, Accessory Case, T ransit Cover / Stand External DC Power Supply 5762 91706 91679...
  • Page 15 3 5 5 0 / 3 5 5 0 R G e t t i n g S t a r t e d M a n u a l Power Cable (AC) Power Cable (AC) Power Cable (AC) Power Cable (AC) (3-wire leads) (China) (Continental Europe)

  • Page 16: Specifications

    The 3550 is rated for 20 W 0°C to +40°C (3550) (43 dBm) for 10 minutes at +25°C or until thermal alarm -20°C to +40°C (3550R)
  • Page 17 3 5 5 0 / 3 5 5 0 R G e t t i n g S t a r t e d M a n u a l COMPLIANCE / SAFETY DC INPUT POWER DC Input Voltage Range (DC INPUT Connector) 11 to 32 Vdc Emissions MIL-PRF-28800F...

  • Page 18: Installation

    3.1.B AC Power Requirements proper grounding. • The External DC Power Supply, supplied with the 3550 / Replace any standard two-prong receptacle(s) with 3550R, operates over a voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC at properly grounded three-prong receptacle(s). 47 to 63 Hz.
  • Page 19 Battery 3.2.B Battery Charging The 3550 / 3550R is powered by an internal Lithium Ion The battery charger operates whenever the supplied External battery pack. The 3550 / 3550R is supplied with an External DC Power Supply or a suitable (11 to 32 Vdc) DC Power DC Power Supply which allows the operator to recharge the source is applied to the 3550 / 3550R.
  • Page 20 If the BATT Indicator is yellow and/or the battery fails to accept a charge and the 3550 / 3550R does not operate on battery power, the battery, serviceable only by a qualified technician, requires replacement. S ubj ec t to E x por t C ontr ol , see C over P age for de tai l s.

  • Page 21: External Cleaning

    3 5 5 0 / 3 5 5 0 R G e t t i n g S t a r t e d M a n u a l EXTERNAL CLEANING CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS This section contains routine instructions for cleaning the outside of the Test Set.
  • Page 22 Provides DC coupled input for Connector the Audio Level Meter and the BLUE Oscilloscope (Option) functions. 3550 / 3550R is in “sleep” mode. AUDIO IN Used to receive external Connector modulation input, and as input 3550 / 3550R is shutting down.
  • Page 23 Connector T/R Connector Used for high power direct connection to radio equipment. DC IN Used for External DC operation Connector of the 3550 / 3550R or battery charging. AUDIO Used for connection to the Connector Handset (Microphone and Speaker). Used for measuring the VSWR of Connector Antenna systems.

  • Page 24: Power On/Off Procedures

    P R O C E D U R E Touch Screen to function. Operators should keep both feet Press POWER Key to power off the Test Set. on the floor and one hand on the 3550 Case when using the Touch Screen. Verify SYS Indicator is not illuminated.

  • Page 25: Touch Screen

    USER INTERFACE (UI) COMPONENTS The Test Set UI is a touch screen control panel that provides The 3550 / 3550R can be configured to display the functions a flexible working environment for all users. The UI is tiles, tabs and screens in several different languages (if designed to allow users to open and close, drag and drop, purchased).
  • Page 26 3 5 5 0 / 3 5 5 0 R G e t t i n g S t a r t e d M a n u a l Function Icons 9.3.C Move Function Windows The Launch Bar consists of icons that identify functions Function Windows can be moved anywhere on the display installed in the Test Set.
  • Page 27 3 5 5 0 / 3 5 5 0 R G e t t i n g S t a r t e d M a n u a l 9.3.F Screen Icon Descriptions Icon Description Opens and closes the Status Bar. Applies external reference...

  • Page 28: Defining Parameters

    3 5 5 0 / 3 5 5 0 R G e t t i n g S t a r t e d M a n u a l 10.0 DEFINING PARAMETERS 10.1.A Slider Bar Test Set parameters are defined using the following: The Slider Bar allows the user to select and change a range of values.
  • Page 29 3 5 5 0 / 3 5 5 0 R G e t t i n g S t a r t e d M a n u a l 10.2 Drop-down Menus 10.3 Keyboard Drop-down Menus are used to select pre-defined variables. When a Text Data Field is selected, a keyboard is displayed If an opened Drop-down menu extends below the bottom of on the UI which allows the user to enter alpha-numeric...

  • Page 30: Suspend (Sleep) Mode

    3 5 5 0 / 3 5 5 0 R G e t t i n g S t a r t e d M a n u a l 11.0 SUSPEND (SLEEP) MODE Use the following steps to place the 3550 / 3550R into suspend (sleep) mode: S T E P P R O C E D U R E With the 3550 / 3550R running in “active (awake)”...

  • Page 31: System Menu

    3 5 5 0 / 3 5 5 0 R G e t t i n g S t a r t e d M a n u a l 12.0 SYSTEM MENU Press the HOME Key to display the System Menu. Configuration Selects different systems.

  • Page 32: Configuration Modes

    3 5 5 0 / 3 5 5 0 R G e t t i n g S t a r t e d M a n u a l 13.0 CONFIGURATION MODES The Digital Radio Test System offers two configuration modes depending on the options purchased with the system.

  • Page 33: Screen Hierarchy

    3 5 5 0 / 3 5 5 0 R G e t t i n g S t a r t e d M a n u a l 14.0 SCREEN HIERARCHY The screens available on the 3550 / 3550R are as follows: (LMR) (PT C) (O pti ona l F unc ti o ns ar e s how n for di spl a y p ur pos es onl y.

  • Page 34: Battery/Fuse Replacement

    P R O C E D U R E S T E P P R O C E D U R E Verify the 3550 / 3550R is OFF and not connected to Verify the 3550 / 3550R is OFF and not connected to AC power.
  • Page 35 3 5 5 0 / 3 5 5 0 R G e t t i n g S t a r t e d M a n u a l Bumper W i r e H a r n e s s C a p t i v e S c r e w s ( o n e o n e a c h s i d e ) B a t t e r y C o v e r...
  • Page 36 3 5 5 0 / 3 5 5 0 R G e t t i n g S t a r t e d M a n u a l THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. S ubj ec t to E x por t C ontr ol , see C over P age for de tai l s.
  • Page 37 90521 Rev. J0 *90521* Feb 2020 English VIAVI Solutions, Inc. 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...

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