Copper Test Set
MaxTester 610
EXFO’s MaxTester 610 is a handheld device designed to qualify and troubleshoot copper-loop plant by using
pass/fail-driven automated functionalities.
Cable Connections
Primary tip/A and
ring/B connectors
Secondary tip/A and
ring/B connectors
Ground (Earth)
terminal
Copper Main Menu
To access the Copper Main Menu:
From
Home
, select
Copper Test
and press
to open the
Copper Main
menu page.
Navigate to each icon using the up/down left/right arrow keys on the keypad.
Press
to run a test, bring up the sub-menu, or perform the application of the
selected icon.
Test Configuration
provides the utilities to setup test parameters.
Setup
allows you to configure parameters common to all tests.
Dialer
allows you to place POTS calls using the unit as a telephone (with the
built-in speaker or external headset) and the on-screen phone keypad as a
dialer. If FED option is enabled, the
Dialer
icon will appear in the
Multimeter
menu.
FED Control
is an optional feature. If enabled, the icon appears on the
Copper Main
page. The feature tells the test set to detect and control the
Teletech TS125 or Viavi UltraFED
TM
IIB remote FED (far end device) during
testing.
Result Manager
allows you to view,
Upload
,
Export
, and
Delete
any of your
previously saved test results.
Note: System
Settings
can be found on the
Home
pane and allow
you to set the parameters of the unit.
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Note: To ensure optimal performance, run Test Lead Compensation on a regular basis.
System Settings
Display and Language
provides the setup for backlight, information on the
title bar, language choice,
Touchscreen Calibration
if your unit has the
touchscreen option, and enabling screenshots.The
Remote Display
tab
allows you to connect the MaxTester to your computer remotely.
Date and Time
sets the date, time, their formats, and time zone.
Battery Info
displays battery status and power schemes including
Power
Save Mode
.
Software Options
lists all the
Configured Options
present on the unit.
Information
shows hardware/software/product information.
Upload Setup
allows you to enable uploading to an FTP server using Wi-Fi
or Ethernet.
Working with the Keypad
To activate function buttons:
Press the key below the desired
function button.
Home and Help key: A quick press
and release acts as Home. Holding
for 2 or more seconds, activates the
online help or screenshot capture.
Start/Stop test.
Back key.
Power
To access and modify on
screen parameters:
Use the arrows to select an
on-screen item, then press
Enter
TDR
The
TDR
test locates cable faults and displays the reflections and their distances, in text and
graphical measurements, so that you can find and resolve faults. Graphs can be displayed in
either
Portrait
or
Landscape
mode, and a
Cursor/Marker
can be independently selected
displaying the distance
Δ
(Delta) value between them on the top-centre of the graph.
There are 3 modes of operation:
Auto TDR
automatically determines the length of the cable, finds the nearest significant
event, and configures the parameters, updating results in real time, until you stop the test.
Variable Gain
automatically increases the amplitude gain as distance increases on the
graph. Options are:
Disabled
/
Enabled
or
Disabled
/
Enabled with Auto Scale
.
Manual TDR
does not automate any function or settings and gives you full control over TDR
parameters such as
Range
,
Gain
,
VOP
, and
Pulse Width
; and
Current Trace
, only
available in this mode.
xTalk
(crosstalk)
TDR
test allows you to detect and isolate split pairs or electrical
dissimilarities between tip (A) and ring (B) copper wires which may be causing service
disruptions. The test transmits on pair one and receives on pair two to locate the split pairs. A
hookup diagram pops up at the start of the test, showing you how to connect your cables.
Viewing Test Results cont’d
Frequency Tests
Auto Test
Tests included are:
VF/AC Balance
,
WB Balance
,
WB Attenuation
,
Return Loss
,
Load
Coils
,
Locator Tone
,
TX/RX Tone
, and
RX Tone with FED
. Select an icon to run a test,
which then displays pass/fail status and detailed results (except locator tone).
WB Balance
,
WB Attenuation
,
Return Loss Sweep
,
Load Coils
, and
RX Multiple Tone
with FED
display results in graphical format. For
WB Balance
, you can view the graph in
portrait/landscape mode. The
Select Graph
button opens a new selection of function keys
which allow you to maneuver the graph.
Threshold Settings
can be set within each test that provides a pass/fail status.
The
POTS Auto Test Summary
page displays detailed results of the loop current, power
influence and voice frequency measurement values, pass/fail status, and parameters of the
POTS
Auto Test
.
Threshold Settings
button allows you to set values for
Loop DC Current
,
Loss
,
Power
Influence
,
VF Noise
, and
VF/AC Balance
.
The
User Auto Test Summary
page displays the overall status of the tests selected.
Test Selection
button allows you to select the test types to include.
Results are displayed for the following test groups: Multimeter, Noise, Frequency, TDR, and
DRP. Saved Results can be uploaded to an FTP site or USB.
RFL
Single Pair
test locates resistive faults between T-G/A-E, or R-G/B-E.
Connect the strap to the far end of the wires connected to T/A and R/B.
Separate Good Pair
test determines the distance to a short, ground, or battery cross in a
faulty cable pair using a separate good cable pair.
Connect a first strap to the far ends of the wires connected to T1/A1 and T/A, and a second
strap to the far ends of the wires connected to T/A and R/B.
RFL-K-Test
locates faults on both conductors of one pair; specialized for detecting double
faults. One of the faults must be greater in resistance than the fault on the other pair. When
FED is enabled, you can turn on Repeat Mode.
Note:
If you have the touchscreen option, any reference to pushing buttons on the keypad can be
replaced in most cases by clicking/tapping the touchscreen.
Plug in the power adaptor (9 V 1.66 A) and wait up to 6-8 hours to completely charge the battery or until the
Battery Status
displays 100 %.
To view the battery status:
From the
Home
pane, select
System Settings
and press
.
Select the
Battery Info
icon and press
.
Battery Status
indicates the current power level for the
battery, as a percentage.
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Charging the Battery
Quick Reference Guide
© 2018 EXFO Inc. All rights reserved.
Printed in Canada (2018-05)
P/N: 1073820
Version: 15.0.0.1
For more information,
refer to the user guide.
