EXFO Link User guide

User Guide

EXFO Link

ii EXFO Link

may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form,

be it electronically, mechanically, or by any other means such as

photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission

of EXFO Inc. (EXFO).

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.

EXFO’s Commerce And Government Entities (CAGE) code under the North

Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is 0L8C3.

The information contained in this publication is subject to change without

notice.

Trademarks

EXFO’s trademarks have been identified as such. However, the presence

or absence of such identification does not affect the legal status of any

trademark.

Units of Measurement

Units of measurement in this publication conform to SI standards and

practices.

Version number : 3.0.0.1

EXFO Link iii

Contents

1 Introducing EXFO Link ................................................................................. 1

Main Features .........................................................................................................................2

Conventions ............................................................................................................................3

2 Setting up EXFO Link ................................................................................... 5

Preparing to Use EXFO Link ....................................................................................................5

Configuring EXFO Connect Information .................................................................................6

Configuring Test Sets ..............................................................................................................9

Setting the Upload Type .......................................................................................................21

Setting the Result Retention Duration ..................................................................................23

Using Geolocation ................................................................................................................25

Enabling Upload Over the Mobile Network ..........................................................................29

3 Using EXFO Link .......................................................................................... 31

Adding Test Results to EXFO Link ..........................................................................................31

Reviewing Test Results ..........................................................................................................44

Sharing the EXFO Link Geolocation Data with an FTB Platform ............................................45

Uploading Test Results to EXFO Connect ..............................................................................47

Deleting Files Manually from EXFO Link ................................................................................49

4 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 51

Viewing Information About EXFO Link .................................................................................52

Viewing the Application Log .................................................................................................54

Viewing Online Help .............................................................................................................57

Contacting the Technical Support Group ..............................................................................59

EXFO Link 1

1 Introducing EXFO Link

EXFO Link is a mobile application designed to enrich and ease

consolidation of test results either from EXFO or third-party vendor test

sets. The application achieves this by associating a location tag to test

results as well as providing the capability to uniformly document third-party

test results. Those results can be transferred from any test set to a smart

device using a wireless or wired link. From the smart device, results are

sent to a centralize database facilitating the consolidation of files coming

from multiple source into one location. EXFO Link unifies all test results

and links everything.

List of test

results

ready to be

uploaded to

EXFO

Connect

Synchronization

status with EXFO

Connect

Settings

To a d d m o r e

test results

Introducing EXFO Link

2 EXFO Link

Main Features

EXFO Link includes the following features:

 Easy test results transfer and test set management

 Automated upload of test results to EXFO Connect

 Unique test results enrichment with geolocation information tagging

 Quick and uniform identification of multiple third-party test results

 Flexible test results transfer by browsing a USB drive or using the share

function from any other app.

 Configurable test results deletion after a given number of days or

successful upload

 Configurable data upload over mobile network or Wi-Fi

 Configurable list of third-party test sets and test types

Introducing EXFO Link

EXFO Link 3

Conventions

Before using the product described in this guide, you should understand

the following conventions:

Note: The appearance and orientation (portrait or landscape) of the application

may vary depending on the smart device used.

WARNING

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.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in minor or moderate injury. Do not proceed unless you

understand and meet the required conditions.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in component damage. Do not proceed unless you

understand and meet the required conditions.

IMPORTANT

Refers to information about this product you should not overlook.

EXFO Link 5

2 Setting up EXFO Link

Preparing to Use EXFO Link

Before you start working with EXFO Link, you need to install it on your

smart device.

To install EXFO Link:

1. Ensure you have access to an Internet connection.

2. Tap the Google Play Store icon.

3. In the Google Play Store (or Play Store) application, search for EXFO

or EXFO Link.

4. Follow the instructions on-screen.

IMPORTANT

The applications is available for free in Google Play Store. You need

to have a Google account to download it. For more information,

refer to www.google.com.

Setting up EXFO Link

6 EXFO Link

Configuring EXFO Connect Information

Before you can use EXFO Link, you must have a valid EXFO Connect

account, and a server address where you will send your data. For more

information on using EXFO Connect and creating accounts, refer to the

corresponding user documentation.

To enter the connection information:

1. From the main window, tap .

Note: Depending on the smart device you are using, the application settings can

be found in the menu button instead.

2. Select Settings.

IMPORTANT

The EXFO Connect account information must be set first, as some of

the EXFO Link features are unavailable without it.

Setting up EXFO Link

EXFO Link 7

Configuring EXFO Connect Information

3. Under EXFO CONNECT SETTINGS, enter the required information for

your server URL, the user name to use, and the corresponding

password:

3a. Tap on the desired item.

Setting up EXFO Link

8 EXFO Link

Configuring EXFO Connect Information

3b. Enter the desired data.

3c. Tap OK to confirm the info and return to the Settings menu.

4. Tap to return to the main window.

Setting up EXFO Link

EXFO Link 9

Configuring Test Sets

Test sets are used to identify third-party test results. They contain

manufacturer, model and serial number information, as well as the

calibration date for the unit used for the tests. You can change the

calibration date as needed.

To add a test set:

1. From the main window, tap .

Note: Depending on the smart device you are using, the application settings can

be found in the menu button instead.

2. Select Settings.

Setting up EXFO Link

10 EXFO Link

Configuring Test Sets

3. Under General settings, tap Test Set Management.

Setting up EXFO Link

EXFO Link 11

Configuring Test Sets

4. Tap +.

Setting up EXFO Link

12 EXFO Link

Configuring Test Sets

5. Fill out the desired information for your test set.

Note: The Manufacturer, Model, and Serial number items are mandatory.

Setting up EXFO Link

EXFO Link 13

Configuring Test Sets

6. Once you are done, tap OK to save the test set and add it to the list of

available choices.

7. Tap to return to the main window.

Setting up EXFO Link

14 EXFO Link

Configuring Test Sets

To modify the calibration date on an existing test set:

1. From the main window, tap .

Note: Depending on the smart device you are using, the application settings can

be found in the menu button instead.

2. Select Settings.

Setting up EXFO Link

EXFO Link 15

Configuring Test Sets

3. Under General settings, tap Test Set Management.

Setting up EXFO Link

16 EXFO Link

Configuring Test Sets

4. Tap on the test set you want to modify.

Page is loading ...

EXFO Link User guide

EXFO Link User guide

Related papers

Other documents