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SmartClass E1 Tester
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 3
– “Downloading results from the tester” on page 4
– “Upgrading the tester’s software” on page 4
– “Technical assistance” on page 5

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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 the SmartClass E1 Docu-
ments and Utilities CD, and on JDSU’s Communications Test & Measurement Customer
Care site at jdsu.com.

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 2).
– Install the Download Manager (see “Installing the Download Manager and Drivers” 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.

Verifying your Before installing the Download Manager, verify that your system meets the requirements
system stated in Table 1.
requirements
Table 1 Minimum system requirements
Requirement

Operating System Microsoft Windows XP® or Microsoft Windows 2000®

Application Microsoft Excel 2000® or higher

Macro Security Level: Medium or High

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 Installing the PDF Creator

Installing the To install the Download Manager utility

Download 1 Insert the SmartClass E1 Tester Documents and Utilities CD into your CD drive.
Manager and
A JDSU splash screen appears briefly, and then a menu of options appears.
Drivers
2 Select Install Download Manager, and then let the program guide you through the
installation process.
3 The Device Driver installation wizard appears. To ensure that you have the required
drivers, let the wizard guide you through the driver installation process.
The Download Manager utility is installed.

Running the To run the Download Manager utility

Download 1 Do one of the following:
Manager
– Launch the shortcut for the SmartClass E1 DM (on your desktop).
– Navigate to the following directory, and then launch the SmartClass E1 DM.xls spread-
sheet:
C:\Program Files\JDSU\SmartClass E1
– Select Start > Programs > JDSU > SmartClass E1 > Download Manager.
2 If a warning appears informing you that the utility includes macros, enable the macros.
The macros are required to upgrade your unit or download results.
The utility is running, and the Download Manager screen appears.

Establishing a After you install the Download Manager and run the utility, you must establish a serial
serial connection 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.
– 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.

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 application, you must log on to your computer as an admin-
istrator.

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.

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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. If you selected multiple result files, you
are prompted to specify details and the format for each of the files

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 instruc-
tions on saving results, refer to the SmartClass E1 Tester User’s Guide.

Upgrading the tester’s software

After establishing a connection to the tester, you can upgrade the software using the Down-
load 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 configura-
tions, 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.

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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.

Technical assistance
For the latest TAC information, go to www.jdsu.com 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.

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Technical assistance

Communications Test and Measurement Solutions

12410 Milestone Center Drive
Germantown, Maryland 20876-7100 USA
Toll Free 1-800-638-2049 • Tel +1-240-404-2999 • Fax +1-240-404-2195
www.jdsu.com

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