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EXFO ARU-100 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide ARU-100 HPNA Test Probe...
  • Page 2 Information provided by EXFO is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by EXFO for its use nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent rights of EXFO.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Certification Information ................. iv 1 Introducing the ARU-100 HPNA Test Probe ......1 Main Features ....................1 Primary Applications ..................2 Conventions ...................... 3 2 HPNA Tests ................. 4 Configure Tests ....................4 HPNA Analysis ....................7 Read Results ....................11 3 Maintenance ................

  • Page 4: Certification Information

    F.C.C. Information Electronic test equipment is exempt from Part 15 compliance (FCC) in the United States. However, compliance verification tests are systematically performed on most EXFO equipment. Information Electronic test equipment is subject to the EMC Directive in the European Union.
  • Page 5 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): 2004/108/EC - The EMC Directive And their amendments Manufacturer’s Name: EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 400 Godin Avenue Quebec, Quebec Canada, G1M 2K2 (418) 683-0211 Equipment Type/Environment: Industrial, Scientific and Medical Equipment Trade Name/Model No.:...

  • Page 6: Introducing The Aru-100 Hpna Test Probe

    1 Introducing the ARU-100 HPNA Test Probe The ARU-100 HPNA Test Probe was designed to allow technicians to validate triple-play services, such as IPTV, voice and Internet data by leveraging existing coax cable in the home network environment. The ARU-100 together with test software that resides on any AXS-600 series module (except the AXS-200/610) provides HPNA to Ethernet network tests, performance measurement tools and methods.

  • Page 7: Primary Applications

    AXS-600 series unit to determine the PHYsical layer data or PHY rate and other physical parameters. To test in an existing HPNA environment: Use the ARU-100 with your AXS-600 series unit to determine the PHY rate and other physical parameters including triple-play performance. ARU-100...

  • Page 8: Conventions

    Introducing the ARU-100 HPNA Test Probe Conventions Before using the product described in this manual, you should understand the following conventions: ARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Do not proceed unless you understand and meet the required conditions.

  • Page 9: Hpna Tests

    To test for HPNA and triple-play performances: Connect the ARU-100 HPNA port to home coax cable and the Ethernet RJ45 to your AXS-200/6xx series unit. Note: EXFO recommends using the ARU-100 without the AC adapter plugged in when performing HPNA testing.
  • Page 10 HPNA Tests Enter Profile Name is the new name of the profile. To save modifications made to a CustomProfile: 1. Select Save as New Profile and create and save a new CustomProfile name in the current directory. 2. If the file with CustomProfile name already exists in the current directory, you will be prompted to overwrite it.
  • Page 11 Thresholds tab to select it. 2. Press the up/down arrows to select the desired parameter. 3. Press to modify the parameter. 4. Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the value you want to specify. 5. Press to confirm the selection. ARU-100...

  • Page 12: Hpna Analysis

    HPNA Tests HPNA Analysis The HPNA Analysis functionality provides information on detected HPNA devices, noise floor, and performance threshold test results on the network. Test Summary The TestSummary tab allows you to view the status and Details of the three tests configured for HPNA. DevInfo Test displays the test status of a HPNA device as In Progress, Idle or Completed.
  • Page 13 1. Press the left/right arrows to highlight the Transmitter or Receiver lists. 2. Press to open the list. 3. In the list, press the up/down arrows to select the desired MAC address. 4. Press to confirm the selection and view the test status and results. ARU-100...
  • Page 14 HPNA Tests Noise Floor The Noise Floor tab displays a plotted graph of Frequency/NoiseFloor(dBM) depicting the measure of noise level in the setup when no traffic is present on the wire. This test triggers 32 noise measurements for the selected device and collects data samples.
  • Page 15 USB device is not detected. Append to Report button appears only if Session result is Enable, and creates an HTML report for the current test in internal memory. ARU-100...

  • Page 16: Read Results

    HPNA Tests Read Results The Read Results tab allows you to select a file name in the list of Result Files to view the results of all the files previously saved. To select the test type results to read: 1. Press to open the list.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    If any liquids are spilled on or into the unit, turn off the power immediately and let the unit dry completely. ARNING Use of controls, adjustments, and procedures for operation and maintenance other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ARU-100...

  • Page 18: Recycling And Disposal (Applies To European Union Only)

    European Union member state with legislation regarding Directive 2002/96/EC. Except for reasons of safety or environmental benefit, equipment manufactured by EXFO, under its brand name, is generally designed to facilitate dismantling and reclamation. For complete recycling/disposal procedures and contact information, visit the EXFO...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    4 Troubleshooting Contacting the Technical Support Group To obtain after-sales service or technical support for this product, contact EXFO at one of the following numbers. The Technical Support Group is available to take your calls from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time in North America).

  • Page 20: Warranty

    General Information Liability EXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of the product, nor shall be responsible for any failure in the performance of other items to which the product is connected or the operation of any system of which the product may be a part.

  • Page 21: Exclusions

    After repair, the equipment will be returned with a repair report. If the equipment is not under warranty, you will be invoiced for the cost appearing on this report. EXFO will pay return-to-customer shipping costs for equipment under warranty. Shipping insurance is at your expense.

  • Page 22: A Technical Specifications

    The following technical specifications can change without notice. The information presented in this section is provided as a reference only. To obtain this product’s most recent technical specifications, visit the EXFO Web site at. SPECIFICATIONS Size (L x W x H) 163 mm x 84 mm x 31 mm (6.4 in x 3.3 in x 1.2 in)

  • Page 23: Index

    Index Index AC adapter ......................1, 4 after-sales service ....................14 Canadian Standards Association (CSA) ..............iv caution of personal hazard .................... 3 of product hazard ..................... 3 certification information ..................iv cleaning front panel ...................... 12 conventions, safety ....................3 CSA .........................iv customer service....................
  • Page 24 17 specifications, product ..................18 storage requirements .................... 12 symbols, safety......................3 technical specifications..................18 technical support ....................14 temperature for storage ..................12 transportation requirements ................. 12 warranty exclusions......................16 general......................15 liability ......................15 ARU-100...
  • Page 25 CHINESE REGULATION ON RESTRICTION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES 中国关于危害物质限制的规定 NAMES AND CONTENTS OF THE TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES OR ELEMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS EXFO PRODUCT 包含在本 EXFO 产品中的有毒有害物质或元素的名称和含量 Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement in SJ/T11363-2006 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在...
  • Page 26 Gym Road EXFO SERVICE 285 Mill Road Chelmsford MA, 01824 USA ASSURANCE Tel.: 1 978 367-5600 · Fax: 1 978 367-5700 TOLL-FREE (USA and Canada) 1 800 663-3936 © 2009 EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada (2009-10)

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