MaxTester CQ-DSL

Release Notes

Introduction
In these release notes, you will find information to help you use the MaxTester. This
document also provides late-breaking or other information that supplements the
user guide or the online help.

Once installed, the components below can be updated with the most recent
version available:

Item Version
System Image 2.3
MaxTester CQ-DSL 1.4
Max-600 Utilities 1.2

For more information about MaxTester CQ-DSL, refer to the user guide or online
help.

Software Installation
System Image
A System Image corresponds to the operating system and embedded software
components required by the MaxTester CQ-DSL unit. System Image also contains
the basic application software required to update your unit and make it work.
A System Image contains the following files:
SystemImage.inf
Kernel.bex
Boot.bex
Splash.bex
App.cex
To install new software on the MaxTester CQ-DSL using a USB key:
1. Ensure the unit battery is fully charged.
2. Copy the System Image files to the \SoftwareUpdate folder on your USB key.
3. Insert the USB key in the unit.
4. Shut down the unit. When both LEDs are off, the shutdown is complete.

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IMPORTANT
The DC plug must be disconnected, since it will prevent the unit
from shutting down.

5. Restart your unit with the USB key connected. The unit will indicate Checking
for System Image.
6. When the End User License Agreement (EULA) is displayed, accept it. The
installation will then proceed. It will require a few reboots of the unit and may
take up to 5 minutes.
7. Once installation is complete, you can remove your USB key from the unit.
To upgrade your system without using a USB key:
1. If you do not have a USB key for the upgrade operations, copy the files to your
unit under the folder \Data\My Documents\SoftwareUpdate.
2. Use an ActiveSync connection to transfer your files to this folder.
3. If doing recovery, you can also copy the recovery files to this folder instead of
using a USB key.
At this time, you can only replace the entire System Image and not just the
MaxTester CQ-DSL software.

Troubleshooting System Image Installation

If you have copied your System Image files to a USB key and updating your unit
does not work, the problem could be:
Files are not in the right folder on the USB key. They must be in
\SoftwareUpdate (no space) folder
System Image is already up-to-date. When the installed System Image is more
recent than the version on the USB key, it will not install.
To find and view the System Image version currently installed:
From the MaxTester CQ-DSL unit Home pane, select System, then Information,
and the Information tab.
Under Software Information, the following values are displayed:
System Image Version is the System Image currently installed.
MaxTester CQ-DSL is the version of the main test application.
Max-600 Utilities is the version of the utilities to update the System Image and
Software Options.

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Software Recovery
If for some reason, your unit software does not boot correctly or is unstable, the
recovery mode allows you to reset certain parameters to the factory settings.
To use the recovery mode to reset factory settings:
1. Shut down your unit by pressing (all LEDs off, no DC IN).
2. Press on .
3. While continually pressing , press momentarily. Your unit will display a
simple text menu.
4. Using the keypad down arrow, select Restore Registry & Launch option and
press .
5. Use the down arrow key and press to confirm your selection (Yes).
The unit will restart with factory settings.
If resetting the factory settings does enable your unit to function properly, you can
reinstall the software completely.
To use the recovery mode to reinstall the software completely:

IMPORTANT
This option will completely erase your application software as well
as any data and configuration files on your unit. Refer to the
following Backing up Data before a Recovery section if you need to
preserve data before doing a recovery.

1. Ensure you have the Recovery files available on your installation CD.
2. Copy all these files to the \SoftwareUpdate folder on your USB key.
3. Do not insert your USB key in the unit just yet.
4. Shut down your unit by pressing (all LEDs off, no DC IN).
5. Press on BackSpace button.
6. Press on .
7. While continually pressing , press momentarily. Your unit will boot and
display a simple text menu.
8. Using keypad down arrow, select Format APP&Data & Launch option and
press .
9. When your unit restarts, it will display a message indicating that you must
complete the recovery process.
10. Insert the USB key on your unit.
11. Shut down your unit by pressing (all LEDs off, no DC IN).
12. Restart your unit by pressing .

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13. When the End User License Agreement (EULA) is displayed, accept it. The
installation will then proceed. It will require a few reboots of the unit and may
take up to 5 minutes.
14. Once installation is complete, you can remove your USB key from the unit.
15. Remove the power cord and shut down the unit.

Backing up Data before a Recovery

If there is critical data on your unit and you need to do a recovery, you may want to
retrieve this data from your unit. Otherwise, it will be lost in the recovery process.

IMPORTANT
In normal operations, use the export options available from your
MaxTester application to backup your data on a USB key. The method
described here should only be used if there is no other way to get your
critical data.

To retrieve critical data before a recovery:

1. Ensure you have DC IN connected first.
2. Connect your USB cable to your computer.
3. Once ActiveSync connection has been established, open Windows Explorer.
4. Select your MaxTester device (usually named MAXT[serial number])
5. Go to your \Data folder on the unit and extract the required data files.

Software Options
When you buy a software option for your MaxTester, you receive a software key
(file with .key extension) that is used to activate your software option.
To activate purchased software options:
1. Copy the .key file to a USB key in a folder named \SoftwareUpdate.
2. Ensure your MaxTester battery is fully charged.
3. Shut down your unit by pressing (all LEDs off, no DC IN).
4. Restart your unit with the USB key connected, by pressing . The unit will
indicate Checking for Software Options.
5. When your software option is activated, a window indicating the success is
briefly displayed.
6. When the software options have been activated, your MaxTester DSL
application starts automatically.

Note: To see the activation status of your software option, go to System\Software Option.
This screen lists all the Configured Options which are present on the unit.

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There may be a couple of reasons why you might encounter an error when
activating a software option:
The software key provided may be for another unit. Check the MaxTester unit
serial number and ensure the key provided corresponds to the unit.
Your software may not be up-to-date and may not support this option. Make
sure you have the latest Copper-DSL software to support your software option.

New Product Registration

You can register your new EXFO products online and benefit from every possible
opportunity to optimize their performance. By doing so, you will always be notified
of the latest software updates, key product enhancements, and up-to-date support
information related to your products.
To register, simply go to http://www.exfo.com/prodreg.

Viewing User Guides in PDF Format

A PDF version of the latest user guides is available on CD. Simply double-click a file
to view it in Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 4.00 and later).
If you do not already have Adobe Acrobat Reader, or if you have an older version
installed, version 8.1 is provided on this CD.
To install Adobe Acrobat Reader:
1. On the installation CD, go to the Utilities and User Documentation folder, and
then select the Adobe Reader x.y (where x.y corresponds to the version of the
reader) folder.
2. Double-click the .exe file to launch the installation process.
3. Follow the instructions on screen.

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Release History
This release of the MaxTester CQ-DSL includes the latest upgrades for your
product. All changes are identified below.

Product Release Changes

MaxTester CQ-DSL MaxTester CQ-DSL
System Image Issued French and Spanish user guides and added French
version 2.3 and Spanish online help.
Changed the term xDSL Test to DSL/IP Tests.
Modem Settings are now accessed from the DSL Main
menu page in Setup.
Added Application Settings to DSL/IP Tests.
Added Profile and Sync Time to DSL/IP Connection
Summary.
MaxTester CQ-DSL MaxTester CQ-DSL with Copper Loop Qualification
System Image
version 2.2 New features added:
FaultMapper
WB Attenuation
MaxTester CQ-DSL MaxTester CQ-DSL with Copper Loop Qualification
System Image
version 2.1 New features added:
Auto tests including POTS Auto Test
Multimeter tests
Noise tests including power influence and PSD
Frequency tests including balance, load coils, and locator
tone
Fault location tests including TDR and RFL
Pair detective
Test lead compensation

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Product Release Changes

MaxTester CQ-DSL The MaxTester CQ-DSL replaces the MaxTester MAX-630
version 1.0 Test Set product.

New features added:

Loop diagnostics graphs: QLN, SNR and Line Attenuation
A2XAA for single pair VDSL2/ADSL2+ testing in an Annex A
environment
A2XAB unit for single pair VDSL2/ADSL2+ testing in a dual
Annex A and Annex B environment
Also includes the following optional features (already
available on the MaxTester MAX-630 Test Set
version 1.1):
Web Browser
IPTV analysis
FTP upload/download test
Traceroute test

Metrino is a registered trademark of EXFO Inc. in Canada and is used to develop

software, namely software used for fiber-optic test and measurement applications.

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