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LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01
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LX100 e-Manual
Please direct all questions to your local VeEX Sales Office, Representative or Distributor or contact VeEX technical support at
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  • Page 1 Page 1 of 44 LX100 e-Manual Please direct all questions to your local VeEX Sales Office, Representative or Distributor or contact VeEX technical support at www.veexinc.com © Copyright 2010 VeEX Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this user manual may be reproduced, translated into a foreign language or be transmitted electronically without prior agreement and written consent of VeEX Incorporated as governed by International copyright laws.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 2 of 44 Table of Contents 1.0 Product Introduction 2.0 About this User Manual 3.0 Safety Information 4.0 Basic Operation 4.1 Keypad 4.2 Touch-Screen Display 4.3 Battery 4.4 Connectors and Panels 4.5 LEDs 5.0 Home Menu 5.1 IP Connection...

  • Page 3: Product Introduction

    1.0 Product Introduction The VePAL LX100 instrument is a next generation test solution to install and maintain IP and Optical networks delivering triple play services. The LX100 is lightweight, rugged and weather resistant featuring an optical power meter (option) and advanced IP test and verification capabilities.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    This user manual is suitable for novice, intermediate, and experienced users and is intended to help you successfully use the features and capabilities of the VePAL LX100 test set. It is assumed that you have basic computer experience and skills, and are familiar with IP and telecommunication concepts, terminology, For more technical www.veexinc.com.

  • Page 5: Touch-Screen Display

    Print key. Performs a print of the current result or selected stored result. The print function requires a USB printer. For a list of supported printer please contact VeEX customer service. Store key. Performs the storage in the memory of the test set of the current results. If the result is running, it will provide a snap shot at the moment the key is pressed.

  • Page 6: Connectors And Panels

    LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 6 of 44 The VPAL is equipped with an intelligent Lilon rechargeable battery pack which is located in the rear of the unit. The battery will be partially charged upon delivery, so it is recommended to charge the battery fully before use. Please charge the battery at room temperature to preserve its life and to obtain maximum charge.

  • Page 7: Leds

    IP connection is established. The WiFi LED indicates a successful WiFi connection. Note: The LED history function and LED reset function key on the rubber keyboard (O -> O) serves no function on the LX100. Go back to top...

  • Page 8: Home Menu

    (Help, Settings, Files) which are common to all VeEX VePAL handheld test sets. Some test capabilities may be specific to a certain product while other features may require the purchase of a software option in order to be displayed or be enabled.

  • Page 9: Advanced Ip

    LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 9 of 44 If a Static connection mode is selected, the user is required to enter a Local IP, Subnet, Gateway, and DNS IP (if the DNS server option is turned on) Note: A DNS IP address is required when using URL format as a destination address. The user needs to establish an IP connection and address prior to Ping, Trace Route, Web/FTP, ARP Wiz, VoIP, and IPTV testing.

  • Page 10: Ping Test

    LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 10 of 44 purchased, the following tests are possible; 5.2.1 Ping Test PING is a popular computer network tool used to test whether a particular host is reachable across an IP network. A Ping is performed by sending an “echo request”...

  • Page 11: Ftp Test

    LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 11 of 44 Trace Route is a common method used to find the route to the destination IP address or URL. It is often used to identify routing problems and unreachable destinations. All the remote IP addresses and their response times are displayed indicating possible network congestion points.

  • Page 12: Web Test

    LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 12 of 44 Go back to top 5.2.4 Web Test Web Test is used to verify that the internet is properly provisioned at the service point. Web Test: Select Test from Web Mode Enter or select the desired IP address or URL destination, the repetition time, then press ‘Start.’...

  • Page 13: Arp Wiz

    LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 13 of 44 It is possible to navigate links within the screen. Click the close button in the Top right hand corner to exit. LX100A Web Browser setup LX100A Web Browser result Note: If a DNS server is not detected, an error message will be displayed.

  • Page 14: Net Wiz

    LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 14 of 44 Note: ARP The ARP protocol by definition can only work within the same subnet as the IP address provided to the test set in IP Status. Go back to top 5.3 Net Wiz The Net Wiz function allows you to test the Ethernet cable and associated network environment.
  • Page 15 LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 15 of 44 Typical Net Wiz Application Test functionality include; Cable Analysis with distance to switch with MDI mode (Straight or Crossover) to fault, type of fault (Open, Short, Impedance Mismatch) Analyze the network and automatically report...
  • Page 16 LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 16 of 44 LX100A Net Wiz setup LX100A Net Wiz Discovery setup Discovery Result: Summary tab reports; Total transmitted and received frames Received frames in error Speed advertised Duplex mode advertised Number of devices and networks found...

  • Page 17: Wifi Wiz

    LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 17 of 44 LX100A Net Wiz Discovery Devices Cont. LX100A Net Wiz Discovery Networks Discovery Result: Networks tab indicates; Number of IP Subnets, Hosts, Domain, and Named Hosts Found. Go back to top 5.4 WiFi Wiz...
  • Page 18 LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 18 of 44 Typical WiFi Wiz Application The WiFi Wiz function supports: WEP Encryption Scanning SSID broadcasting and report Signal Strength Mode (AP, IF) and Security IP Connection and Ping Test Setup: Plug the WiFi adaptor into the USB port. Allow at least 30-45 seconds for the unit to detect the wireless adaptor and for the software driver to load.
  • Page 19 LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 19 of 44 Scan - Tap on the Scan tab once the test set has detected the wireless USB adapter. Press Scan on the bottom to start scanning the site. When scan is completed, the test set will show the number of SSIDs, Channels, and the number of SSiDs in Infrastructures mode and Ad-Hoc mode.
  • Page 20 LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 20 of 44 Channel number Encryption type - WEP, WPA, Disabled Type - Adhoc, Infrastructure Signal strength is constantly updated so the value varies. Link Quality is constantly updated so the value varies. Note: Signal versus Link Quality Link quality - Fundamentally, the best way to measure link quality is to derive the Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) of the desired received signal.

  • Page 21: Voip Expert

    LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 21 of 44 Ping - Before performing the Ping test, ensure the WiFi connection is Up and the WiFi icon (on the top of the screen) has turned green. Note: WiFi Ping Test The signal level might change depending on the distance between the Access Point and the test set causing the WiFi connection to drop.
  • Page 22 LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 22 of 44 LX100A VoIP Expert connection status LX100A VoIP Expert downstream status Note: Loss, Dup, and DV can be generated at any time, however, these functions are only available when the test set transmits the file.
  • Page 23 LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 23 of 44 Status tab indicates; ST - Start Time ET - Elapsed Time Test progress MOS/R tab indicates; The Mean Opinion Score (MOS) and R-factor measurements performed by the Telchemy™ VQmon® VoIP quality measurement engine which is integrated into the test set.

  • Page 24: Voip Call Expert

    LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 24 of 44 Packets tab indicates; Analysis on packet loss Duplicated packets Out of sequence packets Packet rate Packet jitter Events tab indicates; A time stamped log of the various test steps with Pass/Fail criteria...
  • Page 25 Codec - select between G.711A, G.711U, G.728 or G.729 Headphone - When the user turns on the headphone selection, an information box appears prompting you to plug-in the VeEX USB headphone adaptor. Ensure the headphone USB adapter is properly connected to the test set before pressing ‘OK’...
  • Page 26 LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 26 of 44 Registration Status The status will show the registration progress and call activity if any Once the test set has completed the registration, the test set status will change to Online. If the test set fails to register, repeat the setup process and ensure all the parameters are entered correctly and register again.

  • Page 27: Iptv

    LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 27 of 44 Receive Call Status: An information box appears on screen when there is an incoming call The user can choose to accept or to decline the call Once connected, you can use the USB headphone adapter to talk and listen...
  • Page 28 LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 28 of 44 Typical IPTV Test Application - DSL Triple Play Network The IPTV menu allows you to configure the following parameters; Setup tab: Channel Table - Select the IPTV channel table to test. The IPTV channel table can be configured manually on the test set using the Editor function.
  • Page 29 LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 29 of 44 Results: IPTV Summary tab displays; Status should indicate Streaming Line rate is the Ethernet line rate Total stream - packets associated with the video and audio content of the MPEG-2 Transport Stream (TS)
  • Page 30 LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 30 of 44 IPTV Result Video (Page #1) displays the following results; Packet Rx - is the (total number of packets received) - Packet loss (total number of packets lost) Packet loss - measured by analyzing video packet flows and determining the presence of a continuity error event.
  • Page 31 LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 31 of 44 IPTV Result Video (Page #2) - displays the Stream Rate results; Table provides individual bit rate statistics for each stream; Total is the total number of bytes related to the Video, Audio and Data payloads...
  • Page 32 LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 32 of 44 interval between the arrival of PCR values, the accuracy of the expected values and also the jitter accumulated on those PCR values transmitted is necessary to assure that streams can be decoded. PCR jitter is a good indication of timing distortions due to poor encoding.
  • Page 33 LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 33 of 44 Str - Indicates stream number PID - Packet Identifier is a unique channel address identifier. PID enables identification and reconstruction of the programme and is used in conjunction with the Programme Service Identifier (PSI) packets. The decoder uses the PID and PSI to identify the Programme Association tables (PAT).

  • Page 34: Optical Power Meter

    5.7 Optical Power Meter (OPM) With its optional Optical Power Meter, the LX100 is an ideal tool to troubleshoot FTTH and PON Networks. The standard power meter can be used to verify the physical layer (optical power level) while the Advanced PON Power Meter functions allows in-...

  • Page 35: Common Functions

    About: Provides information about the software version, hardware serial number, MAC addresses, and installed options. This section also allows the user to add software options by programming the new option with the key provided by VeEX Inc Customer Care Department.
  • Page 36 LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 36 of 44 Note: The test results files are stored in a proprietary format. If you need to archive, print or generate test reports, please export the files using one of the following methods.
  • Page 37 LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 37 of 44 USB memory stick detection message USB File Transfer setup Transfer: When the USB transfer mode is selected, USB storage device (memory stick) detection starts. An information box appears providing information on the detection process.

  • Page 38: Reveal Software

    LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 38 of 44 Enter a valid FTP server address, File/Path, User name, and Password. Once the server parameters are entered, click ‘Upload’ to start uploading the files. During the transfer, a % progress message appears in the file transfer window.
  • Page 39 LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 39 of 44 Manage and process test results Remote Control the instrument Managing and processing Files (test results) Launch ReVeal LX software on your PC to open and process the exported files. The test instrument does not need to be connected to the PC when processing results.
  • Page 40 LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 40 of 44 Go back to top Remote Control: Launch ReVeal LX software on your PC to remote control the instrument. The test instrument must be connected to the PC via an IP connection.

  • Page 41: Warranty And Software

    Replace the hardware which prove to be defective provided that the products that the customer elects to replace is returned to VeEX Inc by the customer along with proof of purchase within thirty (30) days of the request by the customer, freight prepaid.

  • Page 42: Product Specification

    Limitations: The warranty is only for the benefit of the customer and not for the benefit of any subsequent purchaser or Revoking the warranty: VeEX Inc does not guarantee or warrant that the operation of the hardware, software or firmware will be uninterrupted or error-free.

  • Page 43: Certification And Declarations

    LX100 e-Manual D07-00-019 Rev A01 Page 43 of 44 Note: Product Specifications The most recent product specifications can be downloaded from the VeEX website. For the most recent version, click here Go back to top 9.0 Certifications and Declarations What is CE?

  • Page 44: About Veex

    Go back to top 10.0 About VeEX VeEX Inc, the Verification EXperts, is an innovative designer and manufacturer of test and measurement solutions addressing numerous technologies. Global presence through a worldwide distribution channel provides uncompromised product support. Visit us online at www.veexinc.com...

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