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1 SmartClass E1 Tester , Rev. 001 Download Manager and Upgrade Instructions These instructions describe how to obtain, install, and use the Download Manager utility, and how to upgrade the software on your SmartClass E1 Tester. Topics covered in the instructions include the following: Related information on page 2 About the Download Manager on page 2 Obtaining the latest version of the Download Manager on page 2 Installing the Download Manager on page 2 Installing the PDF Creator on page 4 Downloading results from the tester on page 4 Upgrading the tester s software on page 5 Technical assistance on page 6 August 2007 SmartClass E1 Tester Download Manager and Upgrade Instructions 1

2 Related information Related information Use these instructions in conjunction with the SmartClass E1 Tester User s Guide. About the Download Manager The Download Manager utility allows you to upgrade the software on your tester, transfer test results to your computer, and create detailed reports that you can easily save and print. The reports are created in Microsoft Excel, and can be modified using Excel s standard features. Obtaining the latest version of the Download Manager Before using the Download Manager utility, verify that the version number for the utility matches the software version loaded on your SmartClass E1 tester. You can determine the software version on your unit by selecting the Version Info option on the System Settings menu. The latest version of the Download Manager utility is available on JDSU s Communications Test & Measurement Customer Care site at Installing the Download Manager If this is the first time you are installing the Download Manager, you must do the following: Verify your system requirements (see Verifying your system requirements on page 3). Install the Download Manager (see Installing the Download Manager on page 3). If you have installed previous versions of the Download Manager, you must remove the old version of the Download Manager using the Add or Remove Programs utility provided with your Windows operating system before installing the latest version of the Download Manager. 2 SmartClass E1 Tester Download Manager and Upgrade Instructions August 2007

3 Installing the Download Manager Verifying your system requirements Before installing the Download Manager, verify that your system meets the requirements stated in Table 1. Table 1 Minimum system requirements Requirement Operating System Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows 2000 Application Microsoft Excel 2000 or higher Installing the Download Manager Before installing the Download Manager, verify that you have the latest version of the Download Manager utility. For details, see Obtaining the latest version of the Download Manager on page 2. To install the Download Manager utility 1 Do one of the following: Insert the SmartClass E1 Tester Documents and Utilities CD into your CD drive. Execute the SmartClass_E1_x.x.x.exe file you downloaded from JDSU s Communications Test & Measurement Customer Care site. A JDSU splash screen appears briefly, and then a menu of options appears. 2 Select Install Download Manager, and then let the program guide you through the installation process. The Download Manager utility is installed. Running the Download Manager To run the Download Manager utility, do one of the following: Launch the shortcut for the SmartClass E1 DM (on your desktop). Navigate to the following directory, and then launch the SmartClass E1 DM.xls spreadsheet: C:\Program Files\JDSU\SmartClass E1 Select Start > Programs > JDSU > SmartClass E1 > Download Manager. The utility is running, and the Download Manager screen appears. Establishing a serial connection After you install the Download Manager and run the utility, you must establish a serial connection to your tester before downloading test results or upgrading the software on the tester. To establish a serial connection to the tester 1 If you have not already done so, using a USB cable, connect the SmartClass E1 Tester to any one of your computer s USB ports. 2 Run the Download Manager utility (see Running the Download Manager on page 3). 3 On the Download Manager screen, select the Connect button. 4 The Download Manager scans each of the available ports for connected JDSU devices. The Download Manager gives you the number of the COM port used for the connection, and the software version currently loaded on your tester. The connection is established. August 2007 SmartClass E1 Tester Download Manager and Upgrade Instructions 3

4 Installing the PDF Creator Installing the PDF Creator Before saving downloaded results to a PDF format, you must first install the PDF Creator on your computer. To install the PDF Creator 1 Insert the SmartClass E1 Tester Documents and Utilities CD into your CD drive. A JDSU splash screen appears briefly, and then a menu of options appears. 2 Select Install PDF Creator, and then let the program guide you through the installation process. The PDF Creator is installed, and you can now save downloaded results to a PDF format. Downloading results from the tester To download results from the SmartClass E1 Tester 1 From the Download Manager screen, select Download Results to transfer all of the results from the tester to your computer. A dialog box appears, with drop-down lists that allow you to select standard test results. 2 Select the results file you want to download, and then select OK. A dialog box appears that lets you specify details about the results. These details are stored with the results. 3 Specify the details, and then select Next. A dialog box appears that lets you select the format for the result file. 4 Select a format, and then select Next. A dialog box appears that lets you specify the location and file name for the results file. 5 Specify the location and file name, and then select Save. The results are saved in the format you specified. NOTE: If no results are available on the tester, a dialog box appears indicating that there were no files found. Verify that you saved your test results to a file on the tester. For instructions on saving results, refer to the SmartClass E1 Tester User s Guide. 4 SmartClass E1 Tester Download Manager and Upgrade Instructions August 2007

5 Upgrading the tester s software Upgrading the tester s software After establishing a connection to the tester, you can upgrade the software using the Download Manager. Before upgrading your tester, you should download any stored test results that you want to keep. The upgrade process will clear all stored test results and configurations, and will restore all setting to the factory defaults. WARNING Do NOT power down or disturb your tester or computer during the upgrade process. If the tester loses power, or if the upgrade is disrupted, your tester may be damaged requiring a factory repair by JDSU service staff. To upgrade the tester s software 1 Verify that your tester has a fully charged set of batteries installed, and that power is also supplied using the AC Adapter. 2 On the Download Manager screen, select the SmartClass Upgrade button. A dialog box appears instructing you to close all currently running applications, and verify that the tester is powered using batteries and the AC Adapter. All Excel features are also disabled to ensure that the upgrade is not mistakenly disrupted. 3 After closing all other applications and verifying that power is supplied to the tester, select Continue. The SmartClass E1 Firmware Version Chooser appears, displaying the currently installed software version. 4 Select the software version for your upgrade from the Versions Available drop down list, and then select Install. The SmartClass Updater Status screen appears, listing key events in the upgrade process, and providing the progress completed for each event as it takes place. Depending on your computer s resources, the upgrade may take between forty-five minutes to one hour to complete. When the upgrade is complete, the tester reboots, and an Upgrade Complete! message appears at the top of the SmartClass Updater Status screen. 5 Wait for the tester to reboot, and for the Main Menu to appear. The upgrade is complete, and you can begin using your tester. August 2007 SmartClass E1 Tester Download Manager and Upgrade Instructions 5

6 Technical assistance Technical assistance For the latest TAC information, go to or contact your local sales office for assistance. Contact information for regional sales headquarters is listed on the back cover of your user s guide. Communications Test and Measurement Solutions Milestone Center Drive Germantown, Maryland USA Toll Free Tel Fax Copyright 2007, JDSU. All rights reserved. JDSU, Enabling Broadband and Optical Innovation, Acterna, Test and Measurement Solutions, and its logo are trademarks of JDSU. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Specifications, terms, and conditions are subject to change without notice. 6 SmartClass E1 Tester Download Manager and Upgrade Instructions August 2007

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