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MULTI PROTOCOL ANALYZER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
《 Ver.6 2023.03 》

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  • Page 1 MULTI PROTOCOL ANALYZER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 《 Ver.6 2023.03 》...

  • Page 3: Instruction

    This instruction manual has been designed and edited with great care to give you all necessary information. If you have any questions, feel free to direct your inquiries to LINEEYE. LINEEYE makes no warranty or guarantee, either expressed or implied with respect to its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety Information Read this first !! This Safety Information includes the following important information in order to not only have you learn the right way to use the analyzer, but also prevent you from causing damage to people and property. Before using, please read the main contents after you understand the following symbols &...
  • Page 5 Caution ● Do not leave the analyzer in the following conditions. ・ Strong magnetic field, static electricity or dusty place. ・ Temperature and humidity above the specification or where dew condensation appears. ・ Not flat, or shaking place. ・ Place with leaking water or electricity. ・...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Instruction ..........1 Chapter 4 SFP Module Information Display Function 45 Safety Information 4.1 Connection method ......45 Chapter 1 Before Using the Product 4.2 Information display ......45 1.1 Description on This Manual ....6 Chapter 5 Statistic Function 1.2 Unpacking ..........
  • Page 7 Chapter 8 Port Blink Function 8.1 Connection ........56 8.2 Searching Hub port ......56 Chapter 9 Save and Load of the Data 57 9.1 Storage device ........57 9.2 File Management Function ....58 Chapter 10 Utiltty 10.1 Key Emulation Software ....64 10.2 Data Conversion Software ....

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Before Using The Product

    The card packed with the product is the user registration card for Japanese customers. For overseas customers, there is a user registration page on our web site.( https://www. lineeye.com ) Please let us know if you find any damage to the product or accessories lacking.

  • Page 9: Functions And Feature

    Key emulation software 1.3 Functions and Feature The LE-8600X/LE-8600XR are equipped with two measurement ports compatible with SFP/SFP+ modules and are handy type Ethernet LAN analyzer that supports high-speed LAN measurement tests that use single-mode or multi-mode optical fiber cables as a single unit. You can log the data automatically to the built-in 500GB SSD.
  • Page 10 Features ・ Two measurement ports which support SFP/SFP+ modules ・ Real-time monitor recording of 10Gbit packets ・ Output test packets for network load test ・ Adds time stamps which can be synchronization by GNSS (PPS) signal ・ Automatically records communication logs into the internal SSD ・...

  • Page 11: Name Of Each Part

    1.4 Name of Each Part General Description Name AC adapter plug Connects the AC adapter, which serves as a battery charger. Power Switch Press for about 1 second to turn the power on/off. SD Card Slot The inlet for a SD/SDHC card. USB Host Port Connection port for a USB flash drive or Printer.
  • Page 12 SMA (female) connector for an active GPS antenna connection. A GPS antenna is to be connected. GPS antenna connector 2.2.4 Time Settings 3.4 Online monitor Configuration Timestamp synchronization SMA (female) connector for PPS signal input/output. Used for the PPS PPS signal connector time synchronization function.
  • Page 13 ■ Data display window 1) 2) 8) 9) Measuring “ ” , Pause “ ” Currently valid capture buffer. 2.2.2 Record Control Recording area Description of the current window. 4) USB printer status (bright display when connecting ) Wi-Fi status (bright display when IP address is acquired or access point is ready) Not displayed on models that do not support Wi-Fi.
  • Page 14 Key operation There is a keyboard to input data and operate commands. ■ Keys Operations Function Turn ON/OFF the power. Press it for more than 1sec. [RUN] Start monitoring, measuring or testing operation. [STOP] Stop monitoring, measuring or testing operation. [MENU] Return to the top menu.

  • Page 15: Power Supply And Battery

    ■ Touch panel Following operation is available. Tap the screen once to select the setting etc. Double tap Tap the screen twice to select and execute the setting. Swipe Touch and slide the finger to scroll data. 1.5 Power Supply and Battery This analyzer runs by attached AC adapter, or built-in rechargeable battery.
  • Page 16 The clock built into the unit is backed up by the built-in lithium primary battery for about 5 years even when the power is turned off. If the watch goes wrong or will be reset, replacement of the lithium primary battery at our factory is required. In that case please contact LINEEYE or LINEEYE distributor. -14-...

  • Page 17: Hand Strap

    1.6 Hand Strap You are able to put and remove this hand strap. Put on the hand strap Hand strap is already set in the analyzer when you purchase. <Remove the hand strap> 1) Open the Velcro. 2) Remove the belt. 3) Remove the hand strap from the analyzer Reverse the process when putting on the hand strap.

  • Page 18: Sfp Module

    1.7 SFP module SFP modules (sold separately) must be installed in order to perform measurements with this unit. We have the following as optional items. Type Model Wave le ng t h: 850 n m , m a x i mu m t r a n sfe r 1000BASE-SX SFP module LE-1G-SX-85 distance: 550m (LC)

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Basic Operation And Set-Up

    At the first boot, the Japanese-English display language selection screen will be displayed. When it is already set, the top menu screen will be displayed. Both LE-8600XR and LE-8600X models are displayed as “LE-8600X”. Language (English or Japanese) At the first boot, you can switch the display language between Japanese and English.

  • Page 20: Top Menu

    2.2 Top Menu Press [MENU] to set the initial settings. Touch the setting item, or press [ENTER] after selecting the item by [ ▲ ] [ ▼ ][ Press [ESC] to move to the measurement result display screen. To switch the measurement mode, tap “Mode” or press [ENTER] while selecting “Mode” and select from the displayed mode list.

  • Page 21: File Manager

    2.2.1 File Manager Save/read to a file. Chapter 9 Save and Load of the Data 2.2.2 Record Control Make settings related to the capture buffer for recording measurement data and the save destination. ■ Dividing a Capture Buffer Tap the tab of “Capt. Buffer” and set the capture memory setting of recorded data. ♦...
  • Page 22 ■ Auto Save Function Touch the Auto Save tab to set auto save settings and auto backup settings. By using the auto save setting, the contents of the capture memory which is used for monitoring can be automatically saved continuously for a long time as a measurement log file (auto save file) of a specified size to the built-in SSD or to a storage device such as an SD card.
  • Page 23 If you set “Restart” or “Max-Stop” , all existing auto save files will be deleted at the ・ start of measurement When saving the measurement log for a long time with the auto save function, set the ・ main unit capture memory to the ring buffer. Also, make sure that the trigger condition that stops the measurement is not set.
  • Page 24 ■ Auto Run Function By using this function, you can repeat the measurement automatically for the specified period by specifying the date and time when the measurement starts and ends. It can start the measurement in conju nction with power- on and automatically finish the measurement at the specified date and time.

  • Page 25: System Config

    2.2.3 System Config ■ Display / Power ♦ Backlight brightness A d j u s t t h e b r i g h t n e s s of t h e backlight. The brighter the backlight, the shorter the running time (higher consumption of current).
  • Page 26 ■ Network At the time of shipment, the built- in Wi-Fi module is disabled and no wireless radio waves are output. When connecting to a computer remotely via wireless LAN, you need to set up a Wi- Fi connection. The Wi-Fi function is not available for LE-8600X.
  • Page 27 ‫ ۑ‬Station Mode • Port number S e t t h e p o r t n u m b e r of analyzer. The initial value is “10101” . • SSID SSI D of w i reless access point. •...
  • Page 28 ‫ ۑ‬Access point mode Tap “Apply setting” at the end. • Port number S e t t h e p o r t n u m b e r of analyzer. The initial value is “10101” . • Security Select the security protocol from OPEN, WPA, WPA2 or WPA/WPA2.

  • Page 29: Time Settings

    ■ Version It displays the current firmware version of the analyzer, executes the firmware update mode, and initializes the main unit. 11.5 Firmware Update 11.4 Factory reset 2.2.4 Time Settings Current time and date are displayed in the screen. Set the time in order of Hr(24hour)/Min/Sec, and date in order of Yr/Mon/Day. ・...

  • Page 30: Chapter 3 Online Monitor Function

    Chapter 3 Online Monitor Function Online monitor function is to capture LAN frames passing over a network along with time stamp information of the frame and record it into the Buffer memory. Touch "Mode" on the top menu screen and select "Online" on the mode selection screen. 3.1 Connection Connect the cable (through which data flows between the devices) to the SFP module of each port as shown below.

  • Page 31: Interface Setup

    3.2 Interface Setup After selecting the measurement mode from the top menu, tap “Interface” and set the interface type to be measured on the interface screen. ■ Speed Displays the currently set speed. ■ Toggle 1GbE/10GbE Switch to the specified speed. Since a restart is required to switch the speed, if you operate it, it will shut down after a confirmation screen.

  • Page 32: Filter Setup

    3.3 Filter Setup From the online monitor mode screen, tap “Filter” to set the filter conditions for capturing only specific frames. Filters can also be set individually for Tx and Rx. Two filters can be set. ■ Mode Select the filter configuration mode for Rx (only Tx side filter has the setting.). Common : Applies the configuration of Tx.
  • Page 33 <IPv4> Set the conditions of IP header for IPv4 frame. ■ Protocol Field Select the protocol field from ICMP, IGMP, TCP, UDP, Custom (specify the number) and All. ■ Number Input the protocol number, in the case of the selecting “ Custom ” at “ Protocol field ” . ■...
  • Page 34 <Layer2> Set the conditions of MAC header for target frame. ■ Type Field Select the type field from IPv4, ARP, NetBios, IPv6, EtherCAT, Custom (number specified), ALL (not specified). ■ Number Input the type number, in the case of the selecting “Custom” at “Type field ” . ■...
  • Page 35 ・ Monitoring example of TCP/IP frames between Device A and D by filtering. The filter 0 is configured to monitor TCP frames sent from the device D to device A and the filter 1 is configured to monitor TCP frames sent from the device A to device D. Configures this setting between port A-B.

  • Page 36: Online Monitor Configuration

    3.4 Online monitor Configuration From the online monitor mode screen, tap “Online Opt.” to enter the settings screen for data record- ing. ■ Timestamp Resolution Records the time when the packet is received. Select the resolution from 10us/1us/8ns. W hen you execute a long-term measurements, the internal 46-bit counter may go around with the minimum resolution setting.
  • Page 37 ＜ About connection and setting of time stamp synchronization function ＞ The timestamp synchronization feature has the following connections. ■ Synchronize by GPS antenna GPS antenna Synchronizes the LE-8600X's time stamp using a GPS active antenna. Then optional GPS active antenna is needed. Set “GPS time”...

  • Page 38: Start And Stop Measurement

    ■ Usage of an external PPS device PPS cable PPS equipment To synchronize the time stamp of LE-8600X with the PPS signal output device, an optional PPS cable. is needed. For LE-8600X set “Ext. PPS” to “Synchronization”. Check “Invert PPS polarity” according to the PPS signal output device to be used. Do not connect a GPS antenna.

  • Page 39: Display

    3.6 Display Press [ENTER] key. Frame display, can be changed to, Detailed display . ■ Frame display It displays the LAN frames with the time stamp information on the screen. Time stamp “ Time Resolution” Source address ss.nsec or mm: ss.μsec * 1 Destination address ↓...
  • Page 40 ■ Detailed display Display the details of the frame, which is displayed on the top of the Frame Display. : The translation view can be changed to the HEX dump view. “Dump” ● Translation view Refer to the specifications of each protocol to understand the contents of the protocol. If you are using timestamp synchronization, you can check the synchronization status in the GPS/PPS Sync.Status item added to the detail view.
  • Page 41 ■ Split Display The data stored in BUF1 and BUF2 can be displayed simultaneously on the measurement data screen. By comparing the two measurement data, analysis can be performed more efficiently, such as detecting differences in the event of a failure. 1) Save the measurement data in BUF1 or BUF2.
  • Page 42 ■ Mark & Jump By marking a frame you can jump to the frame with a single key. Marks can be added up to 9 places. When you just made a jump to mark, by the single key you can return to the frame where it was before the mark jump.

  • Page 43: Retrieval Function

    3.7 Retrieval Function With the search function, you can find specific data. The search conditions can be set by tapping “ Search” . Tap “ Find Next.” “ Find Prev.” From the condition setting screen to execute the search in that direction.
  • Page 44 <Layer2> Set the conditions of MAC header for target frame. ■ Type Field Select the type field from IPv4, ARP, NetBIOS, IPv6, EtherCAT, Custom (specify the number) and All. ■ Number Input the type number, in the case of the selecting “Custom” at “Type field ” . ■...

  • Page 45: Trigger Function

    3.8 Trigger Function Triggers can be made by matching the specified conditions of the frame or by an external input signal. A trigger can automatically stop the measurement. It is also possible to count the number of frames that match the conditions. 1-2 extra data may be recorded before the actual stop.
  • Page 46 <IPv4> Configuration of the IP header of IPv4 frames. ■ Protocol Field Select the protocol field from ICMP, IGMP, TCP, UDP, Custom(specified number), or ALL(without specifying). ■ Number Enter a protocol number when you have chosen “Custom” at Protocol field. ■...

  • Page 47: Chapter 4 Sfp Module Information Display Function

    Chapter 4 SFP Module Information Display Function Detailed information on the SFP module inserted in the unit can be displayed. Some SFP modules (mainly copper modules) do not have diagnostic information. This also applies to our optional products “ LE-1G-BT-45 ” and “ LE-10G-BT-45 ” . 4.1 Connection method Insert the SFP module to be measured into PORT A and PORT B of the unit.

  • Page 48: Chapter 5 Statistic Function

    Chapter 5 Statistic Function The statistic function is a useful feature to analyze the network traffic and the frequency of the particular frames. To use this function, select “Trend” from mode on the top menu screen. 5.1 Connection Connect the target network to the port A/B of analyzer. 3.1 Connection 5.2 Frame Counters Start the measurement.

  • Page 49: Start And Stop Measurement

    ■ Type Select the target frame counter. ■ Resolution unit Select the unit of the counting cycle from seconds or minutes. ■ Resolution When the counting cycle unit is minutes, enter the counting cycle (resolution of the horizontalaxis of the statistical graph) in the range of 1 to 240 (minutes), and when it is seconds,enter in the range of 2 to 240 (seconds).

  • Page 50: Chapter 6 Packet Generator Function

    Chapter 6 Packet Generator Function You can transmit any packet by Packet Generator function. To use this function, select [PG] from mode on the top menu screen. 6.1 Connection Connect a target device to test to Port A or B. 6.2 Transmission settings Tap “...

  • Page 51: Editing The Transmission Packets

    6.4 Editing the transmission packets You can edit the contents of the table by tapping the table or selecting it with the cursor and pressing Enter or [0]-[F]. ■ Transmission data input Set the transmission data. On the screen, it displays the cursor posit ion i n “Pos”...
  • Page 52 The table below shows the items of the protocols. To overwrite values of the items, edit the values of the items which you want to change and tap “Apply” . (For the further details of items of the protocols, refer to standards of the protocols.) Item Default Value Input Value...
  • Page 53 Destination IP address 0.0.0.0 Decimal Type Decimal Code Decimal Checksum 0000 < > Destination MAC address 00-00-00-00-00-00 Source MAC address 00-00-00-00-00-00 Type 0800 Fixed (cannot overwrite) Version Decimal Fixed (cannot overwrite) Header length Decimal Fixed (cannot overwrite) Total length Decimal 0000 Flags Decimal...
  • Page 54 Destination IP address 0.0.0.0 Decimal Source port Decimal Destination port Decimal Length Decimal Checksum 0000 *1 Checksum calculation Checksums of IP frame, ICMP, TCP, UDP can be automatically calculated by tapping “ ” . Checksum If field value (which means length) and number of data of payload and padding do not correspond, calculation will be incorrect.

  • Page 55: Start And Stop Testing

    6.5 Start and Stop Testing When you press [RUN], the “A Port Start” and “B Port Start” parts at the bottom of the screen will be enabled if the link of the transmission port (set one) is established. By tapping here or pressing [A] or [B], the tables set to (Output Enable) in the send table will be transmitted in sequence.

  • Page 56: Chapter 7 Ping Function

    Chapter 7 Ping Function You can check the link by making this device join a network and send a Ping command. To use the Ping function, select “Ping” from Mode on the top menu screen. In Ping mode, PORT A and PORT B of this unit switch from the tap circuit to the normal LAN port and join the network to be tested.

  • Page 57: Start And Stop Testing

    ■ VLAN ID Enter the ID number of the VLAN tag. ■ MAC Address The MAC address of this device is displayed. 7.3 Start and Stop Testing Press [RUN] to start the Ping test. It sends the ping approximately 30,000 times and the test will end automatically. If you want to end the test in the middle, press [STOP].

  • Page 58: Chapter 8 Port Blink Function

    Chapter 8 Port Blink Function You can see which port of the hub is connected to the LAN cable by blinking the link LED on the hub connected to PORT A. This function does not work with some copper modules. To use the port blink function, select “Blink”...

  • Page 59: Chapter 9 Save And Load Of The Data

    In addition to the built-in SSD, SD/SDHC cards and USB memory can be used as storage devices to save measurement data and setting data. Optional SDHC cards (SD-8GX, SD-16GX, SD-32GX, sold by LINEEYE) are available. You can use a USB flash drive, but we do not guarantee the operation of all USB flash drives.

  • Page 60: File Management Function

    9.2 File Management Function You can save, read, and delete the measured data and setting data in the storage device as a file that can be read/written by a PC. Tap File Manager on the top menu screen to move to the connected storage directory screen or printer management screen.
  • Page 61 ◆ Export Data If you tap [SHIFT]+"Export" on the directory screen, the file export dialog will be displayed. The item to be selected differ depending on the measurement data. ■ Export Type Select the file output format. pcapng : Outputs ONLINE monitor measurement data in a format that can be opened in Wireshark.
  • Page 62 Save setup W hen you touch “Save set up” on t he directory screen, the full key image and the text input window will be displayed on the screen. Touch the full key on the screen to enter the file name, and then touch “OK” or press [ENTER] to save all setting data of the top menu and return to the directory screen.
  • Page 63 ◆ Filter Tap “ ” on the directory screen to display only the specified file type. The following file types can be specified for the filter display. All files Analyzer measurement data file and setting data fil Analyzer setting data file Analyzer measurement data file File automatically saved by the trigger function (TGSAVEnn.DT) File automatically saved by the auto save function (#nnnnnnn.DT)
  • Page 64 ◆ Loading the file in subdirectory On the directory screen, double-tap the subdirectory that contains the file you want to read (hereinafter, the folder), or tap it or select it with [▼] or [▲] and then tap “Open” to display the files in that folder.
  • Page 65 ◆ Batch deletion of multiple files To delete multiple files at once, long-tap (touch for about 1 second) any file on the directory screen to display the file selection display. Tap the file you want to delete (or select it with [▼] or [▲] and press [ENTER]), and a checkmark will be added to the file.

  • Page 66: Chapter 10 Utiltty

    CD to install the software. 2. F r o m t h e S t a r t m e n u , s e l e c t LINEEYE → LE-PCKEYEMU to start it. 3. Open the remote settings dialog on t he t oolba r a nd sp e cif y t he LE8500X series to connect to.

  • Page 67: Data Conversion Software

    10.2 Data Conversion Software The attached CD includes the utility software that converts the communication data captured by this analyzer into a for mat that can be handled by Wireshark . In addition to converting DT f iles in a PC (moved from the analyzer by using external storage), it can start/stop of online monitoring and import of data from the memory of analyzer...
  • Page 68 ■ Start/stop of remote measurement and data acquisition 1. Specify the target analyzer in “Serial number or IP address”. When you operate the analyzer connected via USB, enter the serial number of it (written on the back of the main unit). When connected via LAN or Wi-Fi (supported model only), specify the IP address of it.

  • Page 69: Capture Data Files While Measuring

    How to use 1. Download and unzip the “LE file downloader (lefiledownload.exe)” of ver.1.04 or later from LINEEYE website to an appropriate folder on the PC. No installation required. 2. Make sure that the analyzer and PC are connected LAN or Wi-Fi.

  • Page 70: Pc Remote Control Library

    10.4 PC Remote Control Library The libraries for Windows are available to make a user application software which remotely controls the analyzer from a PC. The library can be downloaded from LINEEYE website. ‫ ڦ‬For Windows Windows 11/10/8.1, VC++6.0 and VC++.NET are supported.

  • Page 71: Chapter 11 Printout Function

    Chapter 11 Printout Function Measurement data can be printed out on a printer. You can also print a hard copy, which outputs the image displayed on the screen to the printer as it is. Tap “File Manager” at the bottom of the top menu screen to move to the “File Manager” that displays the directory list of the connected storage or the “Printer Management”...

  • Page 72: Printout Of Measurement Data

    11.3 Printout of Measurement Data W h e n yo u p r e s s " P r i n t " o n t h e p r i n t e r management screen, a dialog will appear. Specify Number of Pages, Number of Lines, etc.

  • Page 73: Maintenance

    Chapter 12 Specifications and Maintenance 12.1 Specifications of Function and Hardware SFP+ 2ports. A and B (optional SFP/SFP+ modules to be connected) Interface 10Gbe such as 10GBASE-T/SR/LR/ER, and 1GbE. Memory/Inter nal Capture memory: 1Gbyte (96byte to 12320byte for 1 frame) Storage Internal storage: 500Gbyte.
  • Page 74 * 2 For high-traffic lines, part of the communication frame is not recorded in the storage and capture loss may occur. * 3 LE-8600XR only. For PC connection. The "Wi-Fi module" used for the product conforms to SRRC(China), FCC (USA), CE (EU), TELEC (Japan), KCC (Korea), ISED (Canada), NCC (Republic of China), however, as the "product"...

  • Page 75: Shortcut Keys

    12.2 Shortcut Keys The shortcut key operation similar to the operation by the menu number of the conventional model is available. By pressing [0] to [F] after [MENU], you can move to the frequently used setting screen. Shortcut key Setting display Remark [MENU], [0] filter...

  • Page 76: Factory Reset

    12.5 Firmware Update This unit can update the firmware / recover the entire system. The latest firmware file and system recovery file can be downloaded from LINEEYE website. https://www.lineeye.com/html/download_update.html Download it to an easy-to-find folder on your computer, unzip it, and check the firmware file (extension: FW3) or system recovery file (extension: FWR).

  • Page 77: Trouble Shooting

    ・ Check if there is any broken wire or loose connector. An SD card cannot be used ・ Please use optional SD card from LINEEYE. on the analyzer ・ Please use an SD card within the maximum SD card capacity.
  • Page 78 Problem Cause/Remedy Cannot connected to a com- ・ Check if the connection is blocked by security softwares. puter via the USB port. No data is displayed on the ・ ICheck if the setting of Interface matches the SFP/SFP+ module. online monitor. ・...

  • Page 79: Warranty And After Service

    LINEEYE. If the defects exist during the Warranty period, please send back the products to LINEEYE distributors or LINEEYE. LINEEYE will repair or exchange them at no charge. In this case , the shipping charge will be at your own expense.
  • Page 80 After Support Read “FAQ” in our Website or email us. Please refer to “FAQ” . We also have support by email regarding the technical issue. When you use it, please register your product via our website. Website : https://www.lineeye.co.jp/ -78-...
  • Page 81 LINEEYE CO., LTD. 4F., Marufuku Bldg., 39-1, Karahashi Nishihiragaki-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, 601-8468, Japan Tel : 075(693)0161 Fax : 075(693)0163 URL https://www.lineeye.com Email :info@lineeye.co.jp Printed in Japan M-6386XE/L...

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