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SpectrumVue-2
SpectrumVue-2 User's Guide
Part Number MN-SPECTRUMVUE2
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Copyright © Comtech EF Data, 2015. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, 480.333.2200, FAX: 480.333.2161

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  • Page 1 SpectrumVue-2 SpectrumVue-2 User's Guide Part Number MN-SPECTRUMVUE2 Revision 0 Copyright © Comtech EF Data, 2015. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, 480.333.2200, FAX: 480.333.2161...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preface Revision 0 SpectrumVue-2 User's Guide MN-SPECTRUMVUE2 or CD-SPECTRUMVUE2 Table of Contents Chapter 1. Overview ............................1 Description ..........................1 Security ............................3 Remote Connections ......................... 3 Safety ............................4 Chapter 2. Getting Started ..........................5 Installation ..........................5 Configuration ..........................6 2.2.1...
  • Page 4 Cleaning ........................... 37 Maintenance ..........................37 Calibration ..........................37 Figures Figure 1-1 SpectrumVue-2 1 RU Front Panel ..................1 Figure 1-2 SpectrumVue-2 Standalone Front Panel ................1 Figure 1-3 SpectrumVue-2 Chassis ....................2 Figure 2-1 Login Web page example ....................7 Figure 2-2 Network tab example ......................
  • Page 5 Table 3-10 SpectrumVue-2 GUI Button – Markers ................23 Table 3-11 SpectrumVue-2 GUI Button – Report ................25 Table 3-12 SpectrumVue-2 GUI Button – Save/Open ..............25 Table 3-13 SpectrumVue-2 GUI Button – Carrier Monitor ............... 25 Table 3-14 Toolbar buttons ....................... 30...
  • Page 6 Preface Revision 0 SpectrumVue-2 User's Guide MN-SPECTRUMVUE2 or CD-SPECTRUMVUE2 BLANK PAGE...
  • Page 7 MN-SPECTRUMVUE2 or CD-SPECTRUMVUE2 About this User Guide This user guide contains installation and operation information for the Comtech EF Data (CEFD) SpectrumVue-2. The user guide is a single resource for information including, but not limited to the set up, operation, management, and troubleshooting of the SpectrumVue-2.
  • Page 8 Public Telecommunications Network. CE Mark Comtech EF Data declares that the unit meets the necessary requirements for the CE Mark. EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) In accordance with European Directive 89/336/EEC, independent testing showed that the SpectrumVue-2...
  • Page 9 SpectrumVue-2 User's Guide MN-SPECTRUMVUE2 or CD-SPECTRUMVUE2 Electrical Safety The SpectrumVue-2 unit has been shown to comply with the EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment (including electrical business machines) safety standard. Fuses CAUTION: Always replace the fuses with the correct fuse type and rating. Use correct fuses to help prevent damage to the equipment.
  • Page 10 Preface Revision 0 SpectrumVue-2 User's Guide MN-SPECTRUMVUE2 or CD-SPECTRUMVUE2 Precipitation • Condensation • Humid atmospheres above 95% RH • Altitudes (unpressurized) greater than 2000 meters • Excessive dust or vibration • Flammable gases • Corrosive or explosive atmospheres • Extremes of temperature outside the ambient range 0 to +50°C •...
  • Page 11 Preface Revision 0 SpectrumVue-2 User's Guide MN-SPECTRUMVUE2 or CD-SPECTRUMVUE2 Product Support For all product support, please call: +1.240.243.1880 +1.866.472.3963 (toll free USA) Comtech EF Data Headquarters http://www.comtechefdata.com Comtech EF Data Corp. 2114 West 7 Street Tempe, Arizona USA 85281 +1.480.333.2200...
  • Page 12 The warranty does not apply to any part of a product that has been installed, altered, repaired, or misused in any way that, in the opinion of Comtech EF Data Corporation, would affect the reliability or detracts from the performance of any part of the product, or is damaged as the result of use in a way or with equipment that had not been previously approved by Comtech EF Data Corporation.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. Overview

    SpectrumVue-2 status. SpectrumVue-2 can be used standalone, installed onto any standard 19-inch 1U rack shelf, or it can be attached to a 1U front panel for rack installation. Get access remotely via the Ethernet connection by any computer that has access to the same network.

  • Page 14: Figure 1-3 Spectrumvue-2 Chassis

    The more broadband noise allowed into SpectrumVue-2, the lower the dynamic range will be available for the unit to use. The total power in the full L-band range must not exceed the input power level specification for SpectrumVue-2.

  • Page 15: Security

    See section 2.2.1 for details on Web Configuration Manager security. 1.3 Remote Connections The SpectrumVue-2 Java applet and API socket interface are designed to allow up to five remote connections simultaneously. However, multiple connections will affect the speed at which SpectrumVue-2 can make measurements, because measurement requests on all connections are handled on a first-come-first-serve basis.

  • Page 16: Safety

    1.4 Safety CAUTION You must read this manual before installing and operating the SpectrumVue-2. Failure to read this manual can result in damage to the unit or injury to the user. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment can be impaired.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Getting Started

    Do not over tighten the two front panel screws when installing the rack panel to SpectrumVue-2: maximum torque = 24 in-lb (2.7 N-m). Access to the SpectrumVue-2 is controlled by the NetVue network management system, once the unit has been set up. You can set up SpectrumVue-2 with dedicated or shared access:...

  • Page 18: Configuration

    Shared access An Ethernet cable is connected between SpectrumVue-2 and a hub or switch. In this configuration, any computer on the network can access SpectrumVue-2. This is the mode that is used for normal operation with the NetVue network management system.

  • Page 19: Factory Defaults

    9784 • You can use the network reset switch on the rear of SpectrumVue-2 to restore network configuration and the API socket interface port to the factory defaults. Any calibration files installed will be unchanged. The network reset procedure is:...

  • Page 20: Network

    After step 3 completes, the network configuration is restored to factory defaults. CAUTION This procedure resets password and security settings as well. 2.2.3 Network To change the SpectrumVue-2 network configuration, log in to the WCM and navigate to the Network tab: Figure 2-2 Network tab example...

  • Page 21: Passwords

    Click Reboot Now to reboot the unit and start using the new settings. 2.2.4 Passwords To change the SpectrumVue-2 security settings, log in to the WCM and navigate to the Passwords tab: Figure 2-4 Passwords tab To change the password for WCM access, enter the new password in both boxes and click Submit Changes.

  • Page 22: Calibration

    If Lock Java Applet is set to Yes, then another layer of security is added to all access to the SpectrumVue-2 IP address. Any user trying to connect to the WCM or the Java applet is asked for a username and password. The username is always admin. The password is the same as it was last set to on this page.

  • Page 23: Port Names

    Use the Port Names tab to change the names of the ports: Figure 2-6 Port Names tab On the SpectrumVue-2 GUI, these names show in the combo box. This does not affect the low level switch port messaging between clients and SpectrumVue-2, because the switch port number is still used.

  • Page 24: Interface

    2.2.8 Interface Use the Interface tab to enable or disable the Java applet: Figure 2-8 Interface tab If you are using only the API interface to operate SpectrumVue-2, then make sure the Java applet is disabled. 2.2.9 Firmware SpectrumVue-2 has a web page for you to manage updates of the firmware. This eliminates the need to return the unit to the factory for updates.

  • Page 25: Reset

    Click Begin Flash to update the unit firmware. When finished, SpectrumVue-2 resets automatically. CAUTION If the firmware file fails the integrity check, it is highly recommended that you click the Cancel Firmware Upgrade button. If you do not, there is a risk SpectrumVue-2 will become unresponsive. 2.2.10 Reset...
  • Page 26 Getting Started Revision 0 SpectrumVue-2 User's Guide MN-SPECTRUMVUE2 or CD-SPECTRUMVUE2 BLANK PAGE...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3. Gui

    NOTE: Chrome works for the WCM, but not for the GUI. SpectrumVue-2 has software that loads a Java applet on your PC when you connect to it from a browser. The applet has a web browser GUI that lets you select which of the two ports to use as the input to SpectrumVue-2, to make spectrum measurements and to see SpectrumVue-2 status.

  • Page 28: Main Screen

    Revision 0 SpectrumVue-2 User's Guide MN-SPECTRUMVUE2 or CD-SPECTRUMVUE2 Figure 3-1 SpectrumVue-2 GUI window The basic operations of SpectrumVue-2 are: Collecting the samples required for the selection made • Performing a DFT • Presenting the spectrum data to the operator •...

  • Page 29: Controls And Menus

    4. The bottom mouse indicator bar shows the frequency and amplitude corresponding to the mouse cursor position. Figure 3-2 SpectrumVue-2 GUI Main Screen 3.2 Controls and Menus The control buttons are in two columns along the right side of the GUI. The right-most buttons give...

  • Page 30: Figure 3-3 Spectrumvue-2 Gui Control Buttons

    Each context-sensitive function can have multiple levels of options. The buttons and data fields of the SpectrumVue-2 GUI are described in Table 3-1 through Table 3-14. Table 3-1 SpectrumVue-2 GUI Button – Preset...

  • Page 31: Table 3-2 Spectrumvue-2 Gui Button - Frequency

    Revision 0 SpectrumVue-2 User's Guide MN-SPECTRUMVUE2 or CD-SPECTRUMVUE2 Table 3-2 SpectrumVue-2 GUI Button – Frequency Menu Item Description Center Shows the desired and actual center frequency values. Clicking on the menu item shows the center frequency Frequency edit dialog. Setting a value too low or too high is adjusted to the actual value of the unit’s limit automatically.

  • Page 32: Table 3-5 Spectrumvue-2 Gui Button - Bandwidth

    Trace Back Navigate back to the menu. Table 3-5 SpectrumVue-2 GUI Button – Bandwidth Menu Item Description The resolution bandwidth or spacing between the points. Clicking on the menu item shows a combo box with a list of the correct RBWs given the current span and FFT Window.

  • Page 33: Table 3-6 Spectrumvue-2 Gui Button - Measure

    Revision 0 SpectrumVue-2 User's Guide MN-SPECTRUMVUE2 or CD-SPECTRUMVUE2 Table 3-6 SpectrumVue-2 GUI Button – Measure Menu Item Description Capture Mode The capture mode. Values: Continuous • Single • Stopped • Restart Capture Mode is set to Continuous , restarts the trace and clears the hold display if...

  • Page 34: Table 3-8 Spectrumvue-2 Gui Button - State

    Revision 0 SpectrumVue-2 User's Guide MN-SPECTRUMVUE2 or CD-SPECTRUMVUE2 Table 3-8 SpectrumVue-2 GUI Button – State Menu Item Description State 1 to State 10 Store or restore the state of the unit from storage of one of ten states. When the state is captured, a gear marker icon is shown on the menu item.

  • Page 35: Table 3-10 Spectrumvue-2 Gui Button - Markers

    Shows the settings at the time the trace was captured. Trace Back Navigate back to the menu. Table 3-10 SpectrumVue-2 GUI Button – Markers Menu Item Description Marker 1 to Marker 5 Markers that can be applied to traces. The markers are added to the active trace and then can be moved to memory-based traces.
  • Page 36 Revision 0 SpectrumVue-2 User's Guide MN-SPECTRUMVUE2 or CD-SPECTRUMVUE2 Menu Item Description Normal Delta Set the style of the marker. When , a paper clip graphic is shown. Values: Off: Turns off the marker. • Style Normal: A single marker. •...

  • Page 37: Table 3-11 Spectrumvue-2 Gui Button - Report

    Opens a saved project from file and loads the data into the GUI. The current settings, memory based traces, markers attached to memory based traces, and states are loaded from the project XML file. Table 3-13 SpectrumVue-2 GUI Button – Carrier Monitor Menu Item Description New Measurement Create a new measurement using the current state of the unit.

  • Page 38: Cross Polarity Mode

    • 3.3 Cross Polarity Mode SpectrumVue-2 can enable cross polarity mode (CrossPol Mode), where the unit shows the spectrum from both inputs simultaneously. In the example, the green trace Switch Port is configured as 1 - port1 and the orange trace CrossPol Switch Port is configured as 7 - port7. The input port names default to port1 or port2.

  • Page 39: Measurement Time

    Revision 0 SpectrumVue-2 User's Guide MN-SPECTRUMVUE2 or CD-SPECTRUMVUE2 Figure 3-4 SpectrumVue-2 GUI Cross Polarity Mode 3.4 Measurement Time If the estimated measurement time is more than the current Connection Timeout setting in the System menu, then a dialog box shows:...

  • Page 40: Carrier Monitor

    NOTE: The measurement time will increase with multiple users. 3.5 Carrier Monitor SpectrumVue-2 can be configured to monitor up to 100 carriers, validating the captured trace for limits within acceptable Band Power and Presence of a Carrier thresholds. The measurement is defaulted to use the entire span of the viewport.

  • Page 41: New Measurement

    Use the drop-down box to configure the options for Analyses and Notifications, or to see the options for State. The State options are not configurable through this menu. Figure 3-6 SpectrumVue-2 GUI – New Measurement After all of the options are configured, click OK in the corner of the New Measurement window. This causes the carrier monitor toolbar to show on the left side of the GUI.

  • Page 42: Figure 3-7 Spectrumvue-2 Gui Carrier Monitor

    Revision 0 SpectrumVue-2 User's Guide MN-SPECTRUMVUE2 or CD-SPECTRUMVUE2 Figure 3-7 SpectrumVue-2 GUI Carrier Monitor Each of the carrier monitor toolbar buttons are described in Table 3-14. Table 3-14 Toolbar buttons Button Name Button Graphic Description Play Start the carrier monitor, which will process the carrier monitor measurements sequentially.

  • Page 43: Notifications

    Revision 0 SpectrumVue-2 User's Guide MN-SPECTRUMVUE2 or CD-SPECTRUMVUE2 Button Name Button Graphic Description Scroll to Top Scroll to the top of the measurement table. Scroll Up Scroll up one. Measurement When the mouse cursor is not in the carrier monitor toolbar area, then only the Table measurement status LED is shown.
  • Page 44 Revision 0 SpectrumVue-2 User's Guide MN-SPECTRUMVUE2 or CD-SPECTRUMVUE2 C:/myproject.xml 3. Save the project file to disk (e.g., 4. Get the spectare-2.jar file by searching for that file name in your browser’s cache. Consult your browser documentation to find the directory and/or search your drive. Some browsers allow a File/Save As option to save the current page to disk, which will then save spectare.jar to the...

  • Page 45: Chapter 4. Snmp

    The MIB OID files are available from the HTTP interface of SpectrumVue-2. To get the files, enter the file name for each into the URL field of a browser, and then save the file for your SNMP tools. For example, to access the files using the default IP address, use these URLs: http://192.168.10.1/ENTITY-MIB.mib (device identification and version information)
  • Page 46 SNMP Revision 0 SpectrumVue-2 User's Guide MN-SPECTRUMVUE2 or CD-SPECTRUMVUE2 BLANK PAGE...

  • Page 47: Chapter 5. Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Revision 0 SpectrumVue-2 User's Guide MN-SPECTRUMVUE2 or CD-SPECTRUMVUE2 Chapter 5. Technical Specifications All specifications are at 25 °C unless otherwise noted, and are subject to change without notice. Parameter Specification Measurements Power Accuracy ±3.0 dB Frequency Accuracy ±100 ppm...
  • Page 48 Technical Specifications Revision 0 SpectrumVue-2 User's Guide MN-SPECTRUMVUE2 or CD-SPECTRUMVUE2 Parameter Specification 5 VDC ±10%,1.5 A maximum Power Female micro-B USB connector North American AC power adapter included (120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz nominal) ECCN (TBD) Environmental Operating: 10 to 50ºC.

  • Page 49: Chapter 6. Maintenance

    MN-SPECTRUMVUE2 or CD-SPECTRUMVUE2 Chapter 6. Maintenance 6.1 Cleaning Clean the exterior of the chassis with a damp cloth ONLY. DO NOT USE ANY SOLVENTS. 6.2 Maintenance There is no ongoing maintenance required for SpectrumVue-2. 6.3 Calibration No calibration is required.
  • Page 50 Open Source Notice Revision 0 SpectrumVue-2 User's Guide MN-SPECTRUMVUE2 or CD-SPECTRUMVUE2 BLANK PAGE...

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