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Index

655

OTDR test, 319, 4 15

calibration date, 587
calibration dates, 588
cautions, 6, 8, 10, 12, 248
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causes of failures, 192
results, 144

change ID screen

smart remote mode, 271
twisted pair and single fibers, 528

change project screen, 546
change test, 533
characteristic impedance

coaxial, 176
twisted pair, 120

check fiber connections

far end source mode, 287
loopback mode, 277
smart remote mode, 265

cladding zone, 228
cleaning

case, 586
fiber connectors, 207
Quick Clean cleaner, 210
touchscreen, 586
video probe, 586

cloud icon with project name, 562
cloud services, 514, 55 5, 55 7
CMRL, 142
coaxial

custom cable, 569
failures, 192
reference, 165
results, 172
settings, 167
splitters, 179
test, 169
tests without a remote, 180

common-mode signals, 133
compatibility with Versiv 2, 2
compensate for launch/tail cords, 321

connector

adapters on OLTS modules, 239
adapters on OTDR modules, 307,

401

APC.See APC connectors.
bad connector on HDTDX plot,

203

CertiFiber Pro module, 235
DSX CableAnalyzer module, 71
FiberInspector, 217
loss/length custom limit, 578
main Versiv unit, 14
OptiFiber Pro module, 304, 39 8
OTDR connection quality, 332,

418

remote Versiv Unit, 16
VFL, 494

connector loss

loss/length custom limit, 578
OTDR custom limit, 580

connector type, 255
contact zone, 228
core

different sizes in a link, 501
zone, 228

crossed pairs

ac wire map, 164
causes, 188
wire map, 104

current series, 587
cursor

copper test results plot, 113
HDTDR/HDTDX plots, 204
OTDR trace, 363, 44 9

custom copper cable type, 569
custom fiber type, 573
custom outlet configuration, 572
custom test limit

FiberInspector test, 581
loss/length test, 578
OTDR test, 580

customer support, 2

Summary of Contents for CableAnalyzer DSX-5000

Page 1: ...Rev 5 1 2019 2018 2019 Fluke Corporation All product names are trademarks of their respective companies Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Versiv Software...

Page 2: ...ion to refund of the purchase price free of charge repair or replacement of a defective product which is returned to a Fluke Networks authorized service center within the warranty period To obtain war...

Page 3: ...ain Tester 6 For DSX Modules and Twisted Pair Adapters 8 For CertiFiber Pro OLTS Modules 10 For OptiFiber Pro OTDR Modules 11 Main Unit Connectors Keys and LEDs 13 Main Tester as a Remote 13 AC Adapte...

Page 4: ...agement Software 36 The LinkWare Live Web Application 36 LinkWare Stats 36 Chapter 2 Get Started Tutorial Certify Twisted Pair Cabling 37 Step 1 See How Much Memory is Available 38 Step 2 Set Up a Twi...

Page 5: ...SmartLoop Test 58 Step 7 Look at the Results 60 Step 8 Save the Results 61 Buttons to Do Tests and Save Results 61 Options for Cable IDs 64 Automatic Increment Function for Cable IDs 65 Auto Save Func...

Page 6: ...FAIL Results 98 WIRE MAP Tab 99 PERFORMANCE Tab 104 Scalar Results 106 Length Propagation Delay and Delay Skew 106 Loop Resistance 109 Continuous Tests 111 Frequency Domain Results 111 How to Save Fr...

Page 7: ...Common Mode to Differential Mode Near End Crosstalk 144 TCL Transverse Conversion Loss 147 ELTCTL Equal Level Transverse Conversion Transfer Loss 149 DIAGNOSTIC and FAULT INFO Tabs 150 About dB Rules...

Page 8: ...Settings for Coaxial Tests 167 How to Do an Autotest 169 Coaxial Autotest Results 172 Length and Propagation Delay 174 Resistance 175 Impedance 176 Insertion Loss 178 About Splitters 179 Tests Withou...

Page 9: ...ctor Tests 218 Settings for FiberInspector Tests 220 How to Do the FiberInspector Test 222 Use the Probe When You Set a Reference 227 Automatic Analysis of Scratches and Defects 227 Fiber Tests with T...

Page 10: ...Remote Mode 260 Fiber Tests with Two Main Testers 260 Step 1 Set the Reference in Smart Remote Mode 260 Step 2 Measure the Loss of the Test Reference Cords You Will Add 264 Step 3 Do an Autotest in S...

Page 11: ...nction 293 Chapter 10 The Power Meter and Light Source How to Monitor Power and Loss 295 How to Control the Light Source 299 Use the Display to Control the Main Tester s Light Source 300 Use the Modul...

Page 12: ...to Hang the Launch Cords 331 OTDR Port Connection Quality 332 If the Gauge is Not in the Good Range 332 Port Connection Quality for SmartLoop Tests 332 STOP Button for Manual Tests 333 How to Do an OT...

Page 13: ...384 Set Up SmartLoop Launch Compensation 384 Do the SmartLoop Test 386 Averaged Bi directional Results 388 The FaultMap Test 391 How to Do the FaultMap Test 392 FaultMap Screen 395 Chapter 12 The Opti...

Page 14: ...n 442 About Measurements that Show and 444 HDR OTDR Trace 444 How to Quickly Change OTDR Settings After a Test 446 How to Use the Measurement Cursor on the OTDR Trace 449 How To Do Bi Directional Test...

Page 15: ...a Loss Event 481 PASS FAIL Result for Edited Events 482 Other Options for Editing Events 482 Editing Events in Bi directional Results 484 How to Use the Span Function 485 When the Tester Will Not Use...

Page 16: ...Results 509 Move Results to a Different Project 509 Manage Results on a Flash Drive 510 Upload Results to a PC 511 Memory Capacity 513 View the Memory Status 514 About LinkWare Live 514 Chapter 17 Use...

Page 17: ...Pair Cable 533 Step 3 Do an Autotest 534 Step 4 Monitor the Status of Your Project 534 Tutorial How to Use a Project for Tests with OptiFiber Pro and CertiFiber Pro Modules 535 Step 1 Select a Project...

Page 18: ...545 How to Make ID Sets 548 To make an ID set 549 If an ID Sequence is Invalid 550 To Make ID Sets with International Characters 550 About Next ID Sets 551 Import an ID Set into a Project 552 Delete...

Page 19: ...566 Sign In to LinkWare Live from a Desktop or Mobile Device 566 Import Projects from LinkWare Live into LinkWare PC 567 For More Information on LinkWare Live 567 Chapter 19 Custom Media and Test Lim...

Page 20: ...Main Tester to Update Other Testers 592 Use LinkWare Live to Update the Software 594 Update the Software in a Module 594 Extend the Life of the Battery 595 Store the Tester 595 Remove the Battery 595...

Page 21: ...es for a Full 2 Way Autotest 609 DSX 5000 Module Tests and Frequencies Supported 610 Twisted Pair Cabling 610 Coaxial Cabling optional DSX CHA003 coaxial adapters required 610 DSX 5000 Standard Link I...

Page 22: ...tions 619 CertiFiber Pro OLTS Loss Length Specifications 620 OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module Specifications 622 OptiFiber Pro DataCenter OTDR Specifications 625 OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module Specifications...

Page 23: ...637 Use a Launch Cord of the Correct Length 638 Use a Launch Cord that Has the Correct Connectors 638 Use the Correct Test Limit 639 For Tests on OSP Links 639 Appendix B Reference Method Names Append...

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Page 25: ...nt for the Twisted Pair Certification Tutorial 37 11 Examples of Twisted Pair Autotest Results Screens 42 12 Equipment for the Fiber Certification Tutorial 44 13 Connections for Smart Remote Mode 1 Ju...

Page 26: ...Connections for Links Up to Cat 7A 92 32 Channel Connections for Links Up to Cat 7A 93 33 Permanent Link Connections for Cat 8 Class I II Links 93 34 Channel Connections for Cat 8 Class I II Links 94...

Page 27: ...ir Causes Distortion of the Data Signal in a PoE System 138 62 Resistance Unbalance within Pairs 139 63 Resistance Unbalance Between Pairs 141 64 CMRL Plot 143 65 Common Mode Voltage Converts to Diffe...

Page 28: ...lots 197 87 HDTDR Plot for Coaxial Cable 198 88 HDTDX Plot 201 89 Typical Faults Shown on HDTDX Plots 203 90 How to Use the Measurement Cursor on the HDTDR or HDTDX Plot 205 91 Examples of Clean and D...

Page 29: ...ber 263 112 Result for Smart Remote Mode Unsaved Bi directional Results Shown 267 113 Detailed Result for Smart Remote Mode Unsaved Bi directional Results Shown 268 114 CHANGE ID Screen for Smart Remo...

Page 30: ...for Launch Fiber Tail Compensation 325 134 SET LAUNCH COMP Screen 326 135 How to Prevent Damage to the Launch Cord Connectors 330 136 How to Use the Optional TPAK Magnetic Hanger 331 137 The OTDR Port...

Page 31: ...ain Versiv Unit with OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module Versiv 2 with OFP 200 S1625 module shown 399 163 How to Remove and Install the Connector Adapters 401 164 The HOME Screen for OptiFiber Pro HDR Modul...

Page 32: ...Map from a SmartLoop Test 472 186 SmartLoop Test Connections for a Bi Directional Test 477 187 EventMap for Averaged Bi Directional SmartLoop Results 479 188 How to Edit a Loss Event 483 189 EventMap...

Page 33: ...Tester 588 209 How to Connect the Tester to a PC 591 210 How to Connect Testers Together to Update the Software 593 211 How to Remove the Battery 596 212 How to Replace the DSX PLA004 Adapter s Tip an...

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Page 35: ...ctor Tests 221 11 Settings for Fiber Tests 253 12 Settings for OTDR Tests 312 13 Settings for Test Limits that Use Length to Calculate a Loss Limit 319 14 Event Types in the Event Table 347 15 Setting...

Page 36: ...ustom Test Limit Settings for OTDR Tests 580 25 Custom Test Limit Settings for FiberInspector Tests 581 26 Possible Solutions for Unusual Behavior 599 27 Minimum Length of a Launch Cord 638 28 Referen...

Page 37: ...Optical Loss Test Set OLTS modules to measure optical power loss and length on dual fiber multimode and singlemode cabling See Chapter 9 Operates with OptiFiber Pro OTDR modules to locate identify and...

Page 38: ...pload test results to a PC and make professional quality test reports LinkWare Stats software makes browsable graphical reports of cable test statistics Versiv 2 Compatibility Versiv 2 testers are not...

Page 39: ...Additional Resources The Fluke Networks Knowledge Base answers common questions about Fluke Networks products and provides articles on cable testing techniques and technology To access the Knowledge B...

Page 40: ...e equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex I this product is classed as category 9 Monitoring and Control Instrumentation product Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste To retur...

Page 41: ...substances are likely to leak out causing possible harm to health and the environment Conforms to relevant Russian standards EMC approval for Korea Class A Equipment Industrial Broadcasting Communica...

Page 42: ...by Fluke Networks Do not touch voltages 30 V AC rms 42 V AC peak or 60 V DC Do not use the Product around explosive gas vapor or in damp or wet environments Charge the battery indoors Use the Product...

Page 43: ...battery door must be closed and locked before you operate the Product The battery door must be closed and locked before you operate the Product Repair the Product before use if the battery leaks Rech...

Page 44: ...e You can lose a USB flash drive cause damage to it or accidentally erase the contents of the drive Thus Fluke Networks recommends that you save no more than one day of test results on a flash drive o...

Page 45: ...t results can disrupt network operations and can cause damage to the tester Connect to the adapters only plugs that are made for Ethernet applications such as RJ45 ARJ45 and Cat 7 plugs Other types of...

Page 46: ...ct fiber endfaces use only magnification devices that have the correct filters Use the Product only as specified or hazardous laser radiation exposure can occur WCaution To prevent damage to the teste...

Page 47: ...ards See About Test Reference Cords and Mandrels on page 247 For OptiFiber Pro OTDR Modules WWarning Class 1 and Class 2 Laser Products To prevent possible eye damage caused by hazardous radiation Do...

Page 48: ...face near the connector endface can cause more than a 4 reflection which can damage the photodetector in the OTDR Do not connect APC angled physical contact connectors to the OptiFiber Pro OTDR ports...

Page 49: ...page 234 The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module on page 303 Main Tester as a Remote You can use the main tester as a remote for twisted pair and coaxial cable tests with the DSX CableAnalyzer modules and loss...

Page 50: ...Versiv 2 shown LCD display with touchscreen Bay for modules such as the DSX CableAnalyzer CertiFiber Pro or OptiFiber Pro modules or the blank module for the FI 7000 Micro USB port This USB port lets...

Page 51: ...for the DSX CableAnalyzer on page 157 or for the CertiFiber Pro OLTS on page 293 Starts a test To start a test you can also tap TEST on the display Power button Versiv 2 The LED in the button shows t...

Page 52: ...rsiv 2 shown PASS LED comes on when a test passes TEST LED flashes during a test FAIL LED comes on when a test fails TALK LED comes on when the talk function is on The LED flashes until the main teste...

Page 53: ...of the link Press again to adjust the volume To turn off the talk function hold down Connector for the AC adapter Versiv The LED is red when the battery charges and green when the battery is fully cha...

Page 54: ...ged The LED is yellow if the battery will not charge A fully charged battery operates for approximately 8 hours of typical use The battery takes approximately 4 hours to fully charge when the tester i...

Page 55: ...few minutes after the battery status icons show that the battery is fully charged Red flashing The tester is off and the battery is charging Red steady or alternating red green The AC adapter is conn...

Page 56: ...3 GPU102 EPS Figure 3 LEDs Show the Remote s Battery Status To see more information about a remote s battery status 1 Make the connections shown in Figure 4 and turn on both testers 2 For CertiFiber P...

Page 57: ...which is the approximate battery life at the present rate of use GPU148 EPS Figure 4 Connections to See the Status of the Remote s Battery DSX CableAnalyzer modules with two channel adapters and a pat...

Page 58: ...n and to prevent damage to the touchscreen Touch the screen only with your fingers or with a stylus that is made for projected capacitance touchscreens Do not use too much force Do not touch the scree...

Page 59: ...can zoom in to a maximum magnification factor of 128 1 On screens that show a plot trace or FiberInspector image you can drag some items such as the measurement cursor on a plot or trace or the image...

Page 60: ...re 5 How to Zoom the Screen To quickly go back to 1 1 magnification double tap the screen To zoom in use the reverse pinch gesture or the horizontal and vertical zoom controls To zoom out use the pinc...

Page 61: ...When you save test results the tester puts them in the project Tap the PROJECT panel to edit the project settings select a different project or make a new project Shows a summary of the test results...

Page 62: ...n no module is attached GPU98 EPS Figure 6 The HOME Screen DSX CableAnalyzer screen shown For copper test setups icons show the status of the Store Plot Data and AC Wire Map settings See Table 3 on pa...

Page 63: ...r then sign in to LinkWare Live with a different address on the LWL SIGN IN screen See Chapter 18 TOOLS The TOOLS menu lets you set up the compensation function for the launch tail cords use tools suc...

Page 64: ...unication mode See Long Range Communication Mode DSX 5000 on page 158 When you connect the tester to a Wi Fi or wired network to use the LinkWare Live web application the Wi Fi or wired icon shows at...

Page 65: ...he group To select a group of characters double tap on the group To enter symbols or accented letters tap or then tap the symbols or letters on the keyboard To save the text tap DONE GPU28 EPS Figure...

Page 66: ...33 Also see the online help in LinkWare PC Language On the home screen tap the TOOLS icon tap Language then tap a language Date and Time Settings and Formats Note If you remove the battery and do not...

Page 67: ...he Number panel tap the control to show 0 0 or 0 0 3 To go back to the home screen tap or press Units for Length Measurements 1 On the home screen tap the TOOLS icon 2 In the Length panel tap the cont...

Page 68: ...press keys If you connect a remote tester to the main tester through DSX or CertiFiber Pro modules the remote uses the main tester s setting 1 On the home screen tap the TOOLS icon 2 In the Audible T...

Page 69: ...Ware PC software to make a file that contains settings for user preferences then you can import the file into the tester You can also export settings from a tester to the PC See the online help in Lin...

Page 70: ...Reference Handbook 34 GPU43 EPS Figure 8 How to Install a Strap and Use the Hand Strap How to Remove or Install a Module Figure 9 shows how to remove and install the module Note It is not necessary t...

Page 71: ...ainted How to Remove or Install a Module 35 GPU20 EPS Figure 9 How to Remove and Install a Module A B D D C C B A A Removal Installation WCaution To prevent damage to the case push the latches down be...

Page 72: ...m the Fluke Networks website The LinkWare Live Web Application The LinkWare Live web application lets you manage projects from a desktop or mobile device To get started with LinkWare Live go to www li...

Page 73: ...ructions on how to set up a test to certify twisted pair cabling do the test and save the results Figure 10 shows the minimum equipment necessary for this tutorial Figure 10 Equipment for the Twisted...

Page 74: ...Up a Twisted Pair Test 2 1 Attach DSX CableAnalyzer modules to the main tester and the remote 2 2 On the home screen tap the test setup panel 2 3 On the CHANGE TEST screen tap NEW TEST 2 4 On the TES...

Page 75: ...not see the correct test limit tap MORE tap the name of a group then tap a test limit Store Plot Data If Store Plot Data is Off the tester does not save plot data for frequency domain tests or for the...

Page 76: ...d pair test you made then tap USE SELECTED For more information on settings see Settings for Twisted Pair Tests on page 84 Step 3 Turn Off the Auto Save Function For this tutorial you will manually sa...

Page 77: ...PERFORMANCE screen to see a table or plot of the results If you set HDTDR HDTDX to All Autotests you can see the analyzers results on the DIAGNOSTIC tab If the test failed the FAULT INFO tab shows in...

Page 78: ...Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 42 GPU103 EPS Figure 11 Examples of Twisted Pair Autotest Results Screens...

Page 79: ...12 shows the minimum equipment necessary for this tutorial Step 1 See How Much Memory is Available On the home screen tap the TOOLS icon then tap Memory Status The MEMORY STATUS screen shows these va...

Page 80: ...ote testers with CertiFiber Pro modules installed For multimode fiber two EF TRC test reference cords Two singlemode adapters For multimode fiber two test reference cords For singlemode fiber four tes...

Page 81: ...use It is not necessary to install a module before you set up a test for that module Test Type Use Smart Remote mode for tests on duplex fibers Use Loopback and Far End Source mode for tests on single...

Page 82: ...the cabling The tester saves this setting to record the type of connector you used This setting does not change your test results or any of the diagrams that the tester shows If the correct type is no...

Page 83: ...test reference cords 4 3 On the home screen tap SET REF 4 4 On the SET REFERENCE screen tap RUN WIZARD 4 5 Make the connections to set the reference as shown on the screen and in Figure 13 above Refer...

Page 84: ...for Smart Remote Mode 1 Jumper Method Multimode Fiber WCaution Do not disconnect the outputs and after you set the reference When you use the EF TRCs DO NOT use other mandrels Fiber link Test referen...

Page 85: ...ence procedure is completed tap NEXT 5 2 Disconnect the test reference cords from the INPUT ports on the tester and remote then use test reference cords and adapters to make the connections to verify...

Page 86: ...the link under test 6 2 Clean and inspect all the connectors 6 3 Make the connections to do the test on the fiber link as shown on the screen and in Figure 13 above Fiber Link Test then tap DONE 6 4 T...

Page 87: ...he worst case results for each fiber To see more details about a fiber tap a result window GPU144 EPS Figure 14 Examples of Fiber Autotest Results Screens Step 8 Save the Results 8 1 Tap SAVE if the r...

Page 88: ...nal results for both fibers Also the tester automatically averages the bi directional results and includes the averaged results in the test record Figure 15 shows the equipment necessary for this tuto...

Page 89: ...ses for projects and limits Step 2 Set Up a Bi directional SmartLoop Test Note You can select settings for any module that the tester can use It is not necessary to install a module before you set up...

Page 90: ...r that were selected If you do not see the necessary fiber type tap MORE tap the name of a Fiber Group then tap a fiber in the group Fiber Type Settings Tap this item to see the index of refraction IR...

Page 91: ...ice The CHANGE ID screen shows the ID you entered for fiber A For the Fiber B ID the tester increments the Fiber A ID by one 4 3 Tap DONE to save the IDs If you see a message about an ID that is not i...

Page 92: ...ter shows the lengths of the three cords and the time and date when you saved the launch compensation settings GPU170 EPS Figure 16 SmartLoop Launch Compensation Connections UPC Main tester with OptiF...

Page 93: ...0 00 m The loopback cord is 105 07 m long so the tail cord starts at 105 07 m The length of the loopback cord plus the tail cord is 208 75 m The launch cord is 103 74 m long so the OTDR port shows at...

Page 94: ...ay through the test the tester tells you to connect the tail cord to the OTDR port Make the connections for End 2 as shown in Figure 18 then tap DONE WCaution Switch the launch and tail connections at...

Page 95: ...er link OTDR port protector patch cord 30 cm 12 in Connections for End 1 Connections for End 2 Launch cord Tail cord Loopback cord Tail Cord for Fiber A and Launch Cord for Fiber B Fiber A Fiber B OTD...

Page 96: ...or the averaged results Touch for 3 seconds to see a summary of the results from ends 1 and 2 on fibers A and B To see the EventMap for a result in the list tap the result TABLE Shows a table of the...

Page 97: ...the test failed The SAVE RESULTS screen shows the IDs you entered You can change the IDs if necessary Tap SAVE again to save the results Buttons to Do Tests and Save Results When more than one button...

Page 98: ...TEST you can select to save the results or do the test again and not save the results UNSAVED RESULT This button shows if Auto Save is off and you go to the home screen when a test is completed Tap t...

Page 99: ...AIN buttons yellow or gray depends on which button you tapped the last time you did a test that failed TEST yellow This button shows if the test passed and Auto Save is on When Auto Save is on the tes...

Page 100: ...off the Auto Save function see page 65 Each time a test is completed tap SAVE if the test passed or FIX LATER if the test failed then enter an ID manually You can use LinkWare PC software to make a se...

Page 101: ...ion does not operate You must manually enter an ID each time you save a result unless you select a different ID set If you enter an ID when you save a test and the ID is not in the sequence of the set...

Page 102: ...lts you can use the next ID in the set as the name for the results or you can select another ID in the set When you make an ID set you enter the first and last IDs in the set The tester increments the...

Page 103: ...n use the keyboard to enter the first ID in your sequential set For this example enter 1 01 A 5 Tap the Last ID panel use the keyboard to enter the last ID in your sequential set then tap DONE For thi...

Page 104: ...our test results See Chapter 17 The tester saves your settings and test results in the DEFAULT project unless you select a different project The LinkWare Live web application lets you manage projects...

Page 105: ...y troubleshoot and document twisted pair network cabling The testers includes these features The modules include these features DSX 8000 modules certify twisted pair cabling to Cat 8 Class I II limits...

Page 106: ...alyzer Connectors Keys and LEDs GPU88 EPS Figure 21 Main DSX Tester Connectors Keys and LEDs Versiv 2 shown Connector for a link interface adapter DSX 8000 modules have a recess for the tabs on Cat 8...

Page 107: ...ed when the battery charges and green when the battery is fully charged The LED is yellow if the battery will not charge See Charge the Battery on page 18 RJ45 connector Lets you connect to a network...

Page 108: ...n Connector for a link interface adapter DSX 8000 modules have a recess for the tabs on Cat 8 Class I II adapters You cannot attach Cat 8 Class I II adapters to DSX 5000 modules RJ45 jack for communic...

Page 109: ...e 20 Volume indicator for the TALK function Progress indicator for software updates Starts a test Turns on the tone generator if a main tester is not connected to the remote See How to Use the Tone Ge...

Page 110: ...sted pair links Figure 23 shows how to attach and remove adapters GPU109 EPS Figure 23 How to Attach and Remove Link Interface Adapters How to Prevent Damage to the Adapter Cables WCaution To prevent...

Page 111: ...Chapter 3 Certify Twisted Pair Cabling About Link Interface Adapters 75 GPU108 EPS Figure 24 How to Prevent Damage to the Permanent Link Adapter Cables 5 in 13 cm minimum...

Page 112: ...can use adapters for test limits up to Cat 7A Class FA and coaxial adapters with DSX 8000 and DSX 5000 modules Be sure to select a test limit that is appropriate for the adapter Cat 8 Class I and Clas...

Page 113: ...ifferences DSX 5000 Module For test limits up to Cat 7A Class FA You cannot attach Cat 8 Class I II adapters to the module DSX 8000 Module For test limits up to Cat 8 Class I II Cat 8 Class I II adapt...

Page 114: ...a test make sure these settings are correct GPU110 EPS Figure 26 The Home Screen for DSX CableAnalyzer PROJECT The project contains the settings for a job and helps you monitor the status of a job Whe...

Page 115: ...set up tests for any module that the tester can use even when no module is attached Icons show the status of the Store Plot Data and AC Wire Map settings See Table 3 on page 86 Next ID The Next ID pa...

Page 116: ...528 Tested does not show if your project contains only a Next ID list See To Make ID Sets with International Characters on page 550 for more information about the Next ID list The type of module attac...

Page 117: ...pair adapters every 30 days Because this procedure includes a self test and helps ensure maximum accuracy of test results the best practice is to set the reference each day See Set the Reference on pa...

Page 118: ...nimum To ensure maximum accuracy of test results set the reference daily It is not necessary to set the reference when you change the link interface adapters unless you attach Class F FA link interfac...

Page 119: ...the Reference 83 GPU89 EPS Figure 27 Reference Connections for Twisted Pair Cable Permanent link adapter Channel adapter Reference artifact For DSX 8000 modules use Cat 8 Class I II adapters DSX 8000...

Page 120: ...e is installed the MODULE screen shows Tap the correct copper module 3 On the TEST SETUP screen tap the panels to change settings for the test See Table 3 4 On the TEST SETUP screen tap SAVE when your...

Page 121: ...lculated length increases Shield Test This setting shows only when you select a shielded cable type On The wire map test includes a DC test for shield continuity and AC tests for shield quality The wi...

Page 122: ...yzer results only for Autotests with PASS FAIL or FAIL results All Autotests The tester shows HDTDR and HDTDX analyzer results for all Autotests Never The tester never shows HDTDR or HDTDX analyzer re...

Page 123: ...o the selected Test Limit To make a custom outlet configuration tap CUSTOM on the OUTLET CONFIG screen then tap MANAGE then tap Create See Chapter 19 for details AC Wire Map The AC Wire Map test lets...

Page 124: ...dbook 88 GPU85 EPS Figure 28 Outlet Configurations RJ45 T568A Rollover CSU DSU ATM TP PMD Straight ATM TP PMD Crossed Ethernet Two Pair Crossed Ethernet Two Pair Token Ring T568B USOC Single Pair USOC...

Page 125: ...tify Twisted Pair Cabling Settings for Twisted Pair Tests 89 GPU238 EPS Figure 29 Outlet Configurations Industrial Ethernet M12 D Two Pair Crossed M12 D Two Pair 6 7 4 5 9 10 4 5 ix Industrial Etherne...

Page 126: ...nts specified in the selected test limit Figure 30 shows the equipment for Autotests on twisted pair cable Figure 30 Equipment for Autotests on Twisted Pair Cable Note If you have two main testers you...

Page 127: ...the settings 3 Connect the testers to the link as shown in Figure 31 32 33 or 34 4 Tap TEST on the main tester or press on the main or remote tester If the tester at the other end of the cable is in s...

Page 128: ...nce Handbook 92 GPU97 EPS Figure 31 Permanent Link Connections for Links Up to Cat 7A End permanent link Remote with permanent link adapter Optional consolidation point Wall outlet Tester with permane...

Page 129: ...hannel adapter Optional consolidation point Wall outlet Tester with channel adapter Start channel Hub or switch Horizontal cabling Patch cord from hub or switch Patch cord from PC Patch panels Horizon...

Page 130: ...l Connections for Cat 8 Class I II Links Horizontal cabling 24 m maximum End channel Start channel Remote with DSX 8000 module and Cat 8 Class I or Class II channel adapter Tester with DSX 8000 module...

Page 131: ...r shows the message Bad patch cord at main or Bad patch cord at remote and does not remove the effects of the channel adapters and their connections The tester saves the message with the results If yo...

Page 132: ...nce NEXT near end crosstalk PS NEXT power sum near end crosstalk ACR N attenuation to crosstalk ratio at the near end PS ACR N power sum attenuation to crosstalk ratio near end ACR F attenuation to cr...

Page 133: ...n Autotest on twisted pair cabling fails the DSX CableAnalyzer automatically gives you information about faults To see the information tap the FAULT INFO tab Figure 35 shows examples of fault informat...

Page 134: ...A PASS shows that the cable s performance is satisfactory If a cable must get a PASS result to agree with your requirements for quality identify and correct the problems with the cable and do the Auto...

Page 135: ...est Or you can tap SCAN ON to do the wire map test continuously while you look for the fault To continue the Autotest after you correct the fault tap SCAN OFF then tap CONTINUE If you leave then retur...

Page 136: ...n is a setting on the TEST SETUP screen The wire map of the cabling The main tester is at the left side of the wire map Tap to see information about wire map faults If shows tap it to see a message ab...

Page 137: ...with the outlet configuration selected for the test The wire map agrees with the outlet configuration selected for the test When more than one button shows at the bottom of the screen the tester highl...

Page 138: ...n 36 m from the tester and 14 m from the remote Open Shield The shield is open 3 6 m from the tester The wire map always shows the shield if you select a shielded cable type such as S FTP on the TEST...

Page 139: ...e Shorts not in a wire pair for example between wires 2 and 3 always show at the near end left side of the wire map screen and do not show the length to the short Split pair A wire in the 3 6 pair is...

Page 140: ...is required by the selected test limit The test limit and cable type used for the test To see detailed results for a test tap the panel The overall result for the Autotest If the result shows an aster...

Page 141: ...esults are within the range of accuracy uncertainty for the tester See PASS FAIL Results on page 98 The measurement shown for frequency domain results is the worst margin The insertion loss plot is di...

Page 142: ...irs exceed the limit This is the 10 rule for length as given in the ANSI TIA 1152 standard See the Fluke Networks Knowledge base for details A 2 to 5 difference in measured lengths of wire pairs in a...

Page 143: ...for each pair and the NVP for the cable type to calculate the length of each pair The tester subtracts the propagation delays for the link interface adapters so the length results do not include the l...

Page 144: ...LAY The time taken for a test pulse to get to the end of a wire pair DELAY SKEW The differences in propagation delays between the shortest delay and the delays of the other wire pairs The shortest del...

Page 145: ...e pair The remote puts a short at the end of each pair to make the loops A pair s resistance depends on the quality of the contacts in the connector the length of the pair and its wire gauge Figure 43...

Page 146: ...cludes a limit for the loop resistance test The overall result for the loop resistance test Some test limits do not have a limit for loop resistance The tester shows an when no limit is available PAIR...

Page 147: ...are the measurements that change with frequency such as insertion loss and crosstalk Figure 44 shows an example of results from a frequency domain test How to Save Frequency Domain Results as a Plot...

Page 148: ...the limit line is black the tester does not evaluate the measurement at those frequencies because a dB rule applies See About dB Rules on page 150 The TIA C6A patch cord limit has a lower limit for t...

Page 149: ...touch or for one second to see the SELECT PAIRS window Select the pairs you want to see then tap OK When you first look at the plot the cursor is at the frequency of the worst margin To move the curs...

Page 150: ...the measurements To switch between results for the main and remote tap REMOTE or MAIN The results are for the wire pair or pairs shown To see the results for a different pair or pairs tap a tab on th...

Page 151: ...erence between the measured value and the limit The value is negative and is in a red box if the measurement exceeds the limit To switch between results for the main unit and the remote tap REMOTE or...

Page 152: ...e s insulation Lower values of insertion loss mean better cabling performance At higher frequencies signals tend to travel only near the surface of a conductor This skin effect along with the cabling...

Page 153: ...Chapter 3 Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Frequency Domain Results 117 GPU70 PNG Figure 47 Twisted Pair Insertion Loss Plot...

Page 154: ...peed systems such as Gigabit Ethernet The bi directional full duplex transceivers used in these systems use directional couplers to distinguish between incoming and outgoing signals The couplers may i...

Page 155: ...Cabling Frequency Domain Results 119 GPU84 EPS Figure 48 Sources of Return Loss GPU77 PNG Figure 49 Return Loss Plot Signal input Variations in materials and construction Reflected signals Kinks and...

Page 156: ...shows Cable too short for the impedance measurement Impedance results show the approximate characteristic impedance of each wire pair Figure 50 shows the impedance results Characteristic impedance is...

Page 157: ...Chapter 3 Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Frequency Domain Results 121 GPU158 PNG Figure 50 Twisted Pair Impedance Results...

Page 158: ...to better cabling performance Figure 51 shows the NEXT plot The tester puts the cursor at the worst margin Note If the NEXT result is an an the 4 dB rule applies See About dB Rules on page 150 Becaus...

Page 159: ...Chapter 3 Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Frequency Domain Results 123 GPU71 PNG Figure 52 NEXT Plot...

Page 160: ...l and the crosstalk from the other pairs received at the same end of the cabling The tester uses the NEXT values to calculate PS NEXT Higher PS NEXT values correspond to better cabling performance PS...

Page 161: ...The tester calculates ACR N as the difference in dB between NEXT and insertion loss Higher ACR N values mean that received signals are much larger than crosstalk signals Higher ACR N values correspond...

Page 162: ...Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 126 GPU73 PNG Figure 55 ACR N Plot...

Page 163: ...PS ACR N values Higher PS ACR N values mean received signals are much larger than the crosstalk from all the other wire pairs Higher PS ACR N values correspond to better cabling performance PS ACR N...

Page 164: ...Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 128 GPU106 PNG Figure 56 PS ACR N Plot...

Page 165: ...ource contributes more to noise than crosstalk occurring farther from the source GPU66 EPS Figure 57 Far End Crosstalk FEXT Because of attenuation FEXT on longer cables is less than FEXT on shorter ca...

Page 166: ...ter cabling performance Figure 58 shows the ACR F plot The tester puts the cursor at the worst margin Note If the ACR F result is an the 67 dB rule applies See About dB Rules on page 150 NEXT and ACR...

Page 167: ...Chapter 3 Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Frequency Domain Results 131 GPU75 PNG Figure 58 ACR F Plot...

Page 168: ...and the crosstalk from the other pairs received at the far end of the cabling The tester uses the ACR F values to calculate PS ACR F PS ACR F results are typically a few dB lower than worst case ACR...

Page 169: ...des and opposite polarities the electromagnetic fields around the wires cancel each other out The twisting of the pairs improves the cancellation Because the pair emits almost no electromagnetic radia...

Page 170: ...when the wires are close together GPU67 EPS Figure 60 The Effects of EMI on Balanced and Unbalanced Twisted Pairs 1 V 1 V 1 V 1 V 0 5 V noise spike 0 5 V noise spike 1 5 V 0 5 V When the wires have e...

Page 171: ...ect a twisted pair test to change then tap EDIT Or to set up a new twisted pair test tap NEW TEST If no module is installed the MODULE screen shows Tap DSX 5000 CableAnalyzer or DSX 8000 CableAnalyzer...

Page 172: ...e wires in a wire pair This is different from the DC loop resistance measurement which is the total resistance of the two wires Resistance unbalance in pairs is important in PoE systems where DC power...

Page 173: ...sformer s core saturates during the peaks of the data signals During saturation the flux level in the core cannot increase further in response to the change in current caused by the data signal Since...

Page 174: ...stortion of the Data Signal in a PoE System 0 V 0 V V V Maximum flux density range in the transformer s core Signal droop due to unchanging flux in the transformer s core during saturation Equal curre...

Page 175: ...e difference in the resistances of the two wires in the pair The tester uses the measured resistances of the two wires and the maximum unbalanced percentage specified by the selected test limit to cal...

Page 176: ...e current in one pair and increases the current in another The increased current can cause the power source to limit the current on the pair which can cause a powered device to operate incorrectly Res...

Page 177: ...llel resistance of the wires in the pair The tester uses the measured resistance of the wires to calculate the parallel resistance of the pair Then the tester uses the resistance of each pair and the...

Page 178: ...re caused by variations in the cable s impedance Smaller reflected signals correspond to better CMRL CMRL is similar to return loss except that return loss is measured by applying a differential mode...

Page 179: ...Chapter 3 Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Frequency Domain Results 143 GPU92 PNG Figure 64 CMRL Plot...

Page 180: ...quired CDNEXT measurements Figure 66 on page 146 shows the CDNEXT plot CM to DM Conversion in Cables and Connectors Twisted pair cabling readily picks up common mode noise from external sources such a...

Page 181: ...ode conversion than older designs Links constructed with these connectors have better EMI rejection and also tend to have better alien crosstalk performance GPU93 EPS Figure 65 Common Mode Voltage Con...

Page 182: ...Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 146 GPU91 PNG Figure 66 CDNEXT Plot...

Page 183: ...of the conductors relative to ground are almost equal High TCL values correspond to better noise immunity and lower emissions TCL is similar to return loss except that return loss is measured by appl...

Page 184: ...Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 148 GPU78 PNG Figure 67 TCL Plot...

Page 185: ...cables than on shorter cables of the same type Subtracting the effects of insertion loss normalizes the results for length and produces ELTCTL values which are not dependent on length Because ELTCTL...

Page 186: ...L result from some tests when a measurement is less than a specified value For example the return loss measurement is not evaluated against the limit at frequencies where insertion loss is less than 3...

Page 187: ...How the 3 dB Rule Shows on Plots Below this frequency insertion loss is less than 3 0 dB Below this frequency the limit line for return loss is black because RL is not evaluated against the limit Whe...

Page 188: ...air for the test the measurements shown in Table 5 are not evaluated against a limit 12 dB Rule This rule applies to these ISO test limits ISO11801 Channel Class EA ISO11801 PL Class EA If insertion l...

Page 189: ...se rules applies to all channel or permanent link test limits where ACR F is measured At frequencies where FEXT or PS FEXT is less than 70 dB ACR F or PS ACR F are not evaluated against a limit See Ta...

Page 190: ...is less than 75 dB ACR F or PS ACR F measurements show an 5 For frequencies above 200 MHz if FEXT is less than 70 dB ACR F measurements show an 6 For frequencies above 200 MHz if PS FEXT is less than...

Page 191: ...enerate the IntelliTone signal The tone generator also turns on an inactive main or remote DSX CableAnalyzer connected to the other end of the cable To use the tone generator 1 Attach a link interface...

Page 192: ...NT ELL I T ON E I NT ELL I T ON E 200 PR OB E 100 PR OB E I NT ELL I T ON E I NT ELL I T ON E 200 PR OB E 100 PR OB E I NT ELL I T ON E I NT ELL I T ON E 200 PR OB E 100 PR OB E I NT ELL I T ON E I N...

Page 193: ...ters see Figure 21 on page 70 3 Press the button on one of the headset microphones or press on the remote tester then speak into the microphone When the talk function is on shows at the top of the scr...

Page 194: ...ete in long range communication mode For example an Autotest can take 90 seconds to two minutes to complete A very long cable will fail the Autotest but you can measure cable length and compare other...

Page 195: ...gnals for the wire map test This setting does not change how the tester does other tests Note The DSX 8000 modules do not support the AC wire map test How to Turn On the AC Wire Map Test Note The AC W...

Page 196: ...on a link that has PoE do not do tests through the PoE device Turn off the AC wire map test if the PoE device supplies power on pairs 4 5 and 7 8 In those devices the inputs and outputs are fully iso...

Page 197: ...sistance test and the shield test The Autotest does not stop if there is a wire map fault The tester does not do a continuity test on the shield GPU94 EPS Figure 71 Permanent Link Connections Through...

Page 198: ...other pair the AC wire map shows all four wires shorted This occurs because the AC electrical characteristics of some faults prevent some types of measurements Figures 73 and 74 show examples of AC wi...

Page 199: ...cabling after the PoE device Also do a test on the patch cord that connects the PoE device to the link Figure 73 AC Wire Map Examples Open and Short GPU150 PNG GPU151 PNG Open Open on pair 4 5 The op...

Page 200: ...les GPU152 PNG GPU153 PNG Crossed pairs Pairs 1 2 and 3 6 are crossed Multiple faults This cable has a short between wires 6 and 7 and an open on pin 2 For some combinations of faults the tester canno...

Page 201: ...oss and resistance measurements Set the reference at these times When you want to use the tester with a different module The tester can save reference values for eight different pairs of modules Every...

Page 202: ...rd is longer than 30 cm 12 in You can also set the reference with a 50 patch cord 3 On the home screen select a coaxial cable test 4 On the home screen tap TOOLS then tap Set Reference 5 On the SET RE...

Page 203: ...tap the test setup panel 2 On the CHANGE TEST screen select a coaxial test to change then tap EDIT Or to set up a new coaxial test tap NEW TEST If no module is installed the MODULE screen shows Tap DS...

Page 204: ...P panel then tap or on the NVP screen to increase or decrease the value To find the actual value for a cable connect a known length of the cable to the tester tap MEASURE on the NVP screen then change...

Page 205: ...st is selected on the CHANGE TEST SCREEN then tap EDIT to see more settings Table 6 on page 168 describes the settings 3 Connect the testers to the link as shown in Figure 77 WCaution To make sure you...

Page 206: ...lt for an Autotest without a remote is always FAIL Figure 76 Equipment for Tests on Coaxial Cabling Note If you have two main testers you can use one as a remote To select the remote function tap TOOL...

Page 207: ...X ADAPTER DSX CHA003 COAX ADAPTER DSX CHA003 COAX ADAPTER DSX CHA003 COAX ADAPTER DSX CHA003 COAX ADAPTER DSX CHA003 COAX ADAPTER DSX CHA003 COAX ADAPTER Disconnect all drop cables MoCA adapter MoCA a...

Page 208: ...test limits include all the tests shown in Figure 78 GPU182 EPS Figure 78 Autotest Results for Coaxial Cabling The test limit and cable type used for the test To see detailed results for a test tap t...

Page 209: ...imit The selected test limit does not have a limit for the test The results are within the range of accuracy uncertainty for the tester See PASS FAIL Results on page 98 The measurement shown for the i...

Page 210: ...variations in the cable s NVP value NVP values can vary among cable types lots and manufacturers In most cases these differences are minor and may be ignored Propagation delay is the time taken for a...

Page 211: ...the conductor and the shield to make the loop Most coaxial standards do not have a limit for resistance The tester shows an when there is no limit Note The resistance test on the TOOLS Single Tests m...

Page 212: ...e approximate characteristic impedance of the cable at a point approximately 13 ft 4 m from the tester Characteristic impedance is the impedance a cable would have if the cable were infinitely long Go...

Page 213: ...Chapter 5 Certify Coaxial Cabling Coaxial Autotest Results 177 GPU187 PNG Figure 81 Coaxial Impedance Results...

Page 214: ...lectrical energy through the cable s insulation Lower values of insertion loss mean better cabling performance At higher frequencies signals tend to travel only near the surface of a conductor This sk...

Page 215: ...nnot find the remote The tester looses communication with the remote The test might continue then loose communication again as the splitter interferes with the communication signal The length test sho...

Page 216: ...tap EDIT to see more settings Table 6 on page 168 describes the settings 3 Connect the tester as shown in Figure 83 4 To do an Autotest Tap TEST on the main tester or press on the main or remote test...

Page 217: ...ester cannot measure the length of terminated cabling The tester shows End not found in this case Impedance Optional Without a remote or terminator the tester cannot measure the impedance of cables lo...

Page 218: ...Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 182 GPU183 EPS Figure 83 Connections for Coaxial Tests Without a Remote DSX CHA003 COAX ADAPTER DSX CHA003 COAX ADAPTER For length measurements disconnect...

Page 219: ...ts To do the length or resistance test continuously go to the home screen tap TOOLS Single Tests then tap a test The length and resistance tests do not compare the results to a test limit To save the...

Page 220: ...Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 184...

Page 221: ...tion includes wire maps HDTDR and HDTDX analyzer plots and fault information To see the information tap the FAULT INFO tab after an Autotest Figure 84 shows examples of fault information To get only H...

Page 222: ...oks like a problem with the cable so you should fix this problem then do the test again to see if RL still fails Return loss failure caused by the cable NEXT failure caused by the cable NEXT failure c...

Page 223: ...he link has a wire map failure For the cables listed above if you set HDTDR HDTDX on the TEST SETUP screen to Fail Pass only you can use the HDTDR and HDTDX analyzers to help you identify and locate f...

Page 224: ...on the WIRE MAP FAIL screen or tap TOOLS Single Tests Wire Map A test passes but the plot shows that measurements exceed the limit A dB rule possibly applies See About dB Rules on page 150 Resistance...

Page 225: ...th as given in the ANSI TIA standard See the Fluke Networks Knowledge base for details Propagation delay or delay skew gives a FAIL result Link is too long may need to remove coiled service loops Cabl...

Page 226: ...will pass after the lubricant dries Characteristic impedance exceeds the limit or an anomaly is detected Bad connection Cable compression tight cable ties pinches kinks etc Mismatch of cable types Wa...

Page 227: ...of a return loss failure See page 204 NEXT PS NEXT ACR N PS ACR N ACR F PS ACR F gives a FAIL FAIL or PASS result Excessive untwisting of pairs at a connector Poor quality patch cords Poor quality co...

Page 228: ...or PASS result Link is too long may need to remove coiled service loops Bad connection due to oxidized or loose contacts Wrong type of patch cord used For tests on terminated cable the terminator s r...

Page 229: ...S result Link is too long may need to remove coiled service loops Poor quality patch cord Bad connection Wrong cable type in the installation Wrong test standard selected Characteristic impedance exce...

Page 230: ...the HDTDR plot is always available after an Autotest To see the HDTDR plot for an Autotest tap the DIAGNOSTIC tab or the FAULT INFO tab on the Autotest results screen then tap HDTDR ANALYZER Figure 85...

Page 231: ...measurement tap MARK then drag the cursor to the end of the measurement See How to Use the Measurement Cursor on the HDTDR and HDTDX Plot on page 204 The horizontal scale shows the distance along the...

Page 232: ...in and out use the pinch reverse pinch and double tap gestures on the touchscreen You can also use the zoom controls to change the magnification on the distance and amplitude scales independently See...

Page 233: ...Chapter 6 Diagnose Copper Test Failures The HDTDR Analyzer 197 GPU100 EPS Figure 86 Common Faults Shown on HDTDR Plots Open Short Bad patch cord Water in the cable jacket...

Page 234: ...n the plot show how much the impedance of the cabling changes The measurement cursor The box at the bottom of the cursor shows the distance from the start of the cabling to the cursor To measure dista...

Page 235: ...lue exceeds the limit The HDTDR plot for coaxial cable includes limit lines and a PASS FAIL result The lines are fixed at 15 The tester uses these limits to give the test a PASS FAIL result Figure 87...

Page 236: ...o see the HDTDX plot for an Autotest tap the DIAGNOSTIC tab or the FAULT INFO tab on the Autotest results screen then tap HDTDX ANALYZER Figure 88 shows an example of an HDTDX plot Figure 89 shows how...

Page 237: ...o not have units The values on the scale are related to the limits for NEXT in the selected test limit For example a crosstalk signal that goes to 20 on the scale when you use a Cat 5 limit goes to ov...

Page 238: ...the SELECT PAIRS window Select the pairs you want to see then tap OK The measurement cursor The box at the bottom of the cursor shows the distance from the start of the cabling to the cursor To measur...

Page 239: ...r 6 Diagnose Copper Test Failures The HDTDX Analyzer 203 GPU99 EPS Figure 89 Typical Faults Shown on HDTDX Plots Cat 5e test on Cat 5 cable Section of poor quality cable Poor quality terminations Spli...

Page 240: ...or to measure distance Refer to Figure 90 1 Tap the yellow circle at the top of the cursor so that MARK shows 2 While MARK shows use one of these methods to move the cursor to the point where you want...

Page 241: ...e MARK and UNMARK buttons tap the yellow circle When MARK or UNMARK shows you can drag the cursor To move the cursor in small increments tap or press and hold or If these buttons do not show tap the y...

Page 242: ...cation Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 206 The green measurement bar goes from the start point to the end point of your measurement To start another measurement tap UNMARK If UNMARK does n...

Page 243: ...frequently a dirty endface in a connector Figure 91 shows examples of dirty endfaces and an endface that has been correctly cleaned and polished GPU36 EPS Figure 91 Examples of Clean and Dirty Fiber E...

Page 244: ...olvent Figure 92 shows the equipment you use to clean and inspect fiber endfaces WWarning To prevent possible eye damage caused by hazardous radiation Do not look directly into optical connectors Some...

Page 245: ...re Tests 209 Figure 92 Equipment to Clean and Inspect Fiber Endfaces GPU49 EPS Main tester with CertiFiber Pro OptiFiber Pro or blank module installed FI 1000 video probe with USB connector Fiber clea...

Page 246: ...re when you make connections See To Clean Connector Ends on page 214 Note You can use the Quick Clean cleaners to clean APC endfaces 1 Use the video probe to inspect the connector If it is dirty conti...

Page 247: ...the connector If necessary clean and inspect the connector again If the cleaner does not clean the connector sufficiently Put a dot of solvent on the cleaner s cloth then clean the connector again Use...

Page 248: ...a dry cleaning pad always use short strokes 1 cm or 0 4 in Long strokes against a dry pad can cause a build up of static charge that can attract dust to the endface To Clean Bulkhead Connectors 1 Use...

Page 249: ...ic connectors 3 Use a video probe to inspect the connector If necessary clean and inspect the connector again 4 If the connector stays dirty use a wipe that is moist with optical grade solvent to clea...

Page 250: ...the connector endface across the solvent spot then back and forth once across the dry area of the wipe or card Typically one or two short strokes 1 cm or 0 4 in are sufficient to dry the endface 3 Use...

Page 251: ...2 main tester to let you inspect the endfaces in fiber optic connectors The probe lets you see dirt scratches and other defects that can cause unsatisfactory performance or failures in fiber optic ne...

Page 252: ...Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 216 Connectors Keys and LEDs GPU173 EPS Figure 94 Connectors Keys and LEDs Versiv 2 shown C E G H F J I A B D L K M...

Page 253: ...s you connect a Wi Fi adapter for access to Fluke Networks cloud services Versiv 2 testers have an internal Wi Fi radio Headset jack Starts a test To start a test you can also tap TEST on the display...

Page 254: ...do a test make sure these settings are correct GPU178 EPS Figure 95 The HOME Screen for FiberInspector Tests PROJECT The project contains the settings for a job and helps you monitor the status of a...

Page 255: ...lect a different ID in the ID set select a different set of IDs or make a new set The tester adds the IDs and ID sets you make to the project that shows on the home screen Turn Auto Save on or off Sel...

Page 256: ...550 for more information about the Next ID list The type of module attached to the tester For the blank module that comes with the FI 7000 kit HOME shows The asset management icon shows when the owner...

Page 257: ...ected then tap USE SELECTED Table 10 Settings for FiberInspector Tests Setting Description Module Select a CertiFiber Pro or OptiFiber Pro module or FI 7000 Test Type Select FiberInspector Test Limit...

Page 258: ...you should keep a module installed to give protection to the connector on the tester To do the FiberInspector test Refer to Figures 97 and 98 1 Connect the FI 1000 probe to the type A USB port on the...

Page 259: ...adjust the focus turn the dial on the probe clockwise or counterclockwise Figure 99 describes the FiberInspector display 7 To save the image tap SAVE 8 On the SAVE RESULT screen select End 1 or End 2...

Page 260: ...ation Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 224 GPU168 EPS Figure 97 How to Use the FI 1000 Probe GPU175 EPS Figure 98 How to Use the Optional MPO MTP Inspection Tip LC SC LC SC Turn the dial to...

Page 261: ...ctor Test 225 GPU25 EPS Figure 99 FiberInspector Image with Manual Grading Selected Note To see the buttons for the measurement axes and core scales and to change the magnification of the screen you m...

Page 262: ...SCALE Note If the sizes of the rings do not agree with the sizes of core or cladding use the measurement axes to measure the core or cladding To adjust the brightness or contrast of the image tap the...

Page 263: ...unacceptable press the button on the probe to go to the FiberInspector screen To go back to the reference screen tap Automatic Analysis of Scratches and Defects Note This function operates correctly...

Page 264: ...that attaches the cladding to the ferrule This is the zone between the two green rings on the FiberInspector image The middle of this area has a diameter of 125 m which is the diameter of the ferrule...

Page 265: ...ALYZE The tester highlights the scratches and defects in red or green see Figure 101 Red FAIL The scratch or defect is larger than the maximum size that the limit allows is closer to the fiber core th...

Page 266: ...Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 230 GPU167 EPS Figure 101 FiberInspector Image with Defect Analysis C A B F E D...

Page 267: ...far away from the core to cause problems This scratch is red because it goes through the fiber core This defect is green because the limit allows a maximum of five defects of that size or smaller in t...

Page 268: ...Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 232...

Page 269: ...fiber cabling installations The testers include these features Measures optical power loss and length on dual fiber multimode cabling at 850 nm and 1300 nm CFP MM or on dual fiber singlemode cabling a...

Page 270: ...123 EPS Figure 102 Main CertiFiber Pro Tester Connectors Keys and LEDs Versiv 2 with CFP QUAD module shown LCD display with touchscreen Singlemode output port with removable connector adapter and dust...

Page 271: ...ts 850 nm and green for 1300 nm Universal fiber connector with dust cap for the visual fault locator The connector accepts 2 5 mm ferrules The LED below the connector shows the locator s mode See Chap...

Page 272: ...Networks cloud services Refer to Figure 103 PASS LED comes on when a test passes TEST LED flashes during a test and when you manually turn on one of the output ports FAIL LED comes on when a test fail...

Page 273: ...tors Keys and LEDs Versiv 2 with CFP QUAD module shown Singlemode output port with removable connector adapter and dust cap This port transmits optical signals for loss and length measurements The LED...

Page 274: ...iber connector with dust cap for the visual fault locator The connector accepts 2 5 mm ferrules The LED below the connector shows the locator s mode See Chapter 14 Button to manually control the outpu...

Page 275: ...move and Install the Connector Adapters You can change the connector adapters on the input ports of the modules to connect to SC ST LC and FC fiber connectors You can remove the adapter on the output...

Page 276: ...ove and Install the Connector Adapters LC SC Keep extra adapters in the containers provided WCaution Do not touch the photodiode lens WCaution Turn only the collar on the adapter Do not use tools to r...

Page 277: ...test make sure these settings are correct GPU117 EPS Figure 105 The Home Screen for CertiFiber Pro Modules PROJECT The project contains the settings for a job and helps you monitor the status of a jo...

Page 278: ...next test results you save For Smart Remote mode this panel shows IDs for main tester s input and output fibers Tap Next ID to do these tasks Enter an ID select a different ID in the ID set select a d...

Page 279: ...nly a Next ID list See To Make ID Sets with International Characters on page 550 for more information about the Next ID list The type of module attached to the tester This icon shows when the input an...

Page 280: ...loss of the cords frequently See About Test Reference Cords and Mandrels on page 247 For multimode fiber make sure you use the encircled flux test reference cords EF TRCs or standard mandrels correctl...

Page 281: ...site turn on the testers and let them sit for a minimum of 5 minutes before you set the reference Let them sit longer if they are above or below ambient temperature The tester requires you to set the...

Page 282: ...s for reference values Multimode 50 125 m fiber 19 4 dBm to 26 5 dBm Multimode 62 5 125 m fiber 17 5 dBm to 23 0 dBm Singlemode fiber 1 0 dBm to 6 0 dBm For Far End Source mode with a CertiFiber Pro s...

Page 283: ...mum loss for singlemode TRCs 0 25 dB To make sure your test results are accurate as possible Inspect the endfaces of the TRCs every 24 to 48 tests and clean them when necessary Use the TRC VERIFICATIO...

Page 284: ...763 3 and TIA 526 14 B standards require your optical loss test set to comply with encircled flux standards at 850 nm with 50 m 125 m fiber The standards recommend compliance at 850 nm with 62 5 m 125...

Page 285: ...e other types of connectors GPU157 EPS Figure 106 How to Prevent Damage to the EF TRC Fiber Cables About Standard Mandrels Standard mandrels make measurements of multimode power loss more reliable tha...

Page 286: ...led physical contact connectors use only test reference cords with APC connectors on the ends connected to the link If you connect non APC connectors to the link the connectors will cause large reflec...

Page 287: ...ry for Links with APC Connectors Use the EF TRCs only with multimode modules Fiber Link Test Reference TRC Verification APC APC APC APC APC APC APC APC APC APC APC APC APC APC APC APC APC APC UPC UPC...

Page 288: ...or the test See Table 11 4 On the TEST SETUP screen tap SAVE when your test setup is completed 5 On the CHANGE TEST screen make sure the button next to the test is selected then tap USE SELECTED Loss...

Page 289: ...back mode for tests on patch cords and cable spools See page 273 Use Far End Source mode for tests on single fibers See page 280 FiberInspector The FiberInspector test lets you use an FI 7000 FiberIns...

Page 290: ...et the number of jumpers you will use in each fiber path when you set the reference The dotted lines in the diagram on the screen show you which parts of the link are included in the test results The...

Page 291: ...of the test If you select a quick release connector such as SC or LC the tester automatically starts the test when you connect the fiber The tester also saves this setting to record the type of connec...

Page 292: ...ent from the DTX CableAnalyzer where you do not include the reference connections in the number of connectors Splices Enter the number of splices in each path of the link Jumpers Enter the number of j...

Page 293: ...mber of splices that are in each path of the link Jumper Reference Enter the number of jumpers you will use in each fiber path when you set the reference The dotted lines in the diagram on the screen...

Page 294: ...results 1 jumper results include the loss of the fiber plus the loss of the connections at both ends of the link This is the best method for tests on premises fiber installations Premises installation...

Page 295: ...Numbers of Connectors Splices and Jumpers Test connections Total Connections 3 do not adjust for the reference method Splices 1 Connector or connection 1 connector pair Connector Connector Splice Conn...

Page 296: ...iberInspector video probes at both ends of the cabling for faster inspections of fiber endfaces To use a main tester as a remote Tap TOOLS then tap Main as Remote Step 1 Set the Reference in Smart Rem...

Page 297: ...and remote testers with CertiFiber Pro modules installed For multimode fiber two EF TRC test reference cords Two singlemode adapters For multimode fiber two test reference cords For singlemode fiber f...

Page 298: ...erence connections for the selected reference method Figure 111 shows connections for a 1 Jumper reference When you set the reference align the testers as shown in Figure 111 to keep the fibers as str...

Page 299: ...t Remote Mode 1 Jumper Reference Multimode Fiber WCaution Do not disconnect the outputs and after you set the reference When you use the EF TRCs DO NOT use other mandrels Fiber link Test reference cor...

Page 300: ...n use test reference cords and adapters to make the connections to verify the TRCs as shown on the screen and in Figure 111 2 3 Tap TRC VERIFICATION The tester measures and saves the loss of the test...

Page 301: ...e fiber link as shown on the screen and in Figure 111 then press HOME 3 4 Tap TEST on the main tester or press on the main or remote tester If the CHECK FIBER CONNECTIONS screen shows an open fiber Ma...

Page 302: ...You can change the IDs if necessary Autotest Results for Smart Remote Mode Unsaved results show the results for both fibers See Figures 112 and 113 The overall result for the Autotest The fiber IDs an...

Page 303: ...tting on the No of Connectors Splices screen Figure 108 on page 257 For Figure 112 the TOTAL CONNECTIONS setting is 4 The round icon shows the number of splices entered for the SPLICES setting on the...

Page 304: ...ommend which one to tap See Buttons to Do Tests and Save Results on page 61 GPU146 EPS Figure 113 Detailed Result for Smart Remote Mode Unsaved Bi directional Results Shown The fiber that gave the res...

Page 305: ...he date and time the reference was set SETTINGS Tap this button to see the TEST SETUP settings used for the test LENGTH This tab shows the length of the fiber the maximum length allowed by the test li...

Page 306: ...s Tap the Next ID panel on the home screen On the CHANGE ID screen Figure 114 on page 271 tap the Input Fiber ID then enter a new ID The tester automatically sets the Output Fiber ID to the next ID in...

Page 307: ...and OUTPUT ports at the end of the test The Input Fiber ID follows the last Output Fiber ID you used To see the input or output fiber IDs that have not been tested or to change the input ID tap the I...

Page 308: ...irectional result Saved bi directional result for the output fiber Fiber 01 B B 00 was connected to the INPUT port at the start of the test Saved bi directional result for the input fiber Unsaved uni...

Page 309: ...rough the test the tester makes measurements in both directions Figure 110 shows the equipment for tests in Loopback Mode Figure 116 Equipment for Autotests in Loopback Mode GPU129 EPS Main tester wit...

Page 310: ...n and inspect the connectors on the tester and test reference cords 1 4 On the home screen tap SET REF 1 5 On the SET REFERENCE screen tap RUN WIZARD Notes To only set the reference and not measure th...

Page 311: ...nections for Loopback Mode 1 Jumper Reference Multimode Fiber Test reference cord WCaution Do not disconnect the output after you set the reference When you use the EF TRCs DO NOT use other mandrels F...

Page 312: ...izard go to step 3 Step 2 Measure the Loss of the Test Reference Cord You Will Add WCaution If you disconnected the test reference cord from the output of the tester you must set the reference again t...

Page 313: ...the reference again to make sure your measurements are reliable 3 1 On the SET REFERENCE screen when the set reference or TRC verification procedure is completed tap NEXT to see how to connect to the...

Page 314: ...o save the results If Auto Save is off the SAVE RESULT screen shows the next ID available You can change the ID if necessary Autotest Results for Loopback Mode Figure 118 shows an example of Autotest...

Page 315: ...screen Figure 108 on page 257 For Figure 118 the TOTAL CONNECTIONS setting is 3 The round icon shows the number of splices entered for the SPLICES setting on the No of Connectors Splices screen To see...

Page 316: ...EF TRC cords will not make launch conditions that comply with encircled flux standards If the source is not approved use a standard mandrel Figure 119 shows the equipment for tests in Far End Source m...

Page 317: ...ain and remote testers with CertiFiber Pro modules installed For multimode fiber one EF TRC test reference cord One singlemode adapter For multimode fiber one test reference cord For singlemode fiber...

Page 318: ...screen then tap EDIT to see more settings Table 11 on page 253 describes the settings 1 3 Clean and inspect the connectors on the tester source and test reference cords 1 4 On the home screen tap SET...

Page 319: ...or Far End Source Mode 1 Jumper Reference Multimode Fiber EF TRC EF TRC EF TRC WCaution Do not disconnect the output after you set the reference When you use the EF TRCs DO NOT use other mandrels Fibe...

Page 320: ...n the remote always operates in auto wavelength mode The output port transmits both wavelengths 850 nm and 1300 nm or 1310 nm and 1550 nm The signal includes identifiers that tell the main tester when...

Page 321: ...test in Far End Source Mode 285 GPU198 EPS Figure 121 How to Turn on the Remote s Optical Source Hold down the button for 3 seconds to turn on the multimode source CFP QUAD modules To turn on the sing...

Page 322: ...ster then use a test reference cord and adapter to make the connections to verify the TRCs as shown on the screen and in Figure 120 2 3 Tap TRC VERIFICATION The tester measures and saves the loss of t...

Page 323: ...OME 3 4 If necessary select End 1 or End 2 On the home screen tap the Next ID panel then tap the End 1 End 2 control to select an end 3 5 Tap TEST on the main tester or press on the main or remote tes...

Page 324: ...the same record use LinkWare PC software to merge the results Autotest Results for Far End Source Mode Figure 122 shows an example of Autotest results for Far End Source mode GPU120 EPS Figure 122 Re...

Page 325: ...e mode The settings the tester used for the test The dashed lines are around the connectors and fiber that are included in the loss and length results Gray connectors and fibers are not included becau...

Page 326: ...rt Remote mode connect the fiber that has the Input Fiber ID to the main tester s OUTPUT port and the fiber that has the Output Fiber ID to the main tester s INPUT port Halfway through the test you wi...

Page 327: ...s ports If you disconnect a test reference cord from an output port on the tester or remote the reference value will be unreliable Note The directions Main Remote main to remote and Remote Main remot...

Page 328: ...PU227 EPS Figure 123 Connections for a Bi directional Test in Smart Remote Mode 1 Jumper Reference Multimode Fiber Fiber link Swap connections at the patch panel First half of Autotest Second half of...

Page 329: ...102 on page 234 3 Press the button on one of the headset microphones or press on the remote tester then speak into the microphone When the talk function is on shows at the top of the screen on the mai...

Page 330: ...Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 294...

Page 331: ...se tasks Monitor minimum and maximum power levels in dBm decibels per milliwatt mW milliwatts W microwatts or nW nanowatts Monitor power loss compared to a reference level Auto CertiFiber Pro and Auto...

Page 332: ...n a CertiFiber Pro module hold down the button adjacent to the VFL port for 3 seconds 4 On the home screen tap TOOLS then tap Power Meter Light Source 5 The default mode for the power meter is Auto Ce...

Page 333: ...measured power levels To save the power and loss measurements 1 On the POWER METER LIGHT SOURCE screen tap SAVE 2 On the SAVE RESULT screen select End 1 or End 2 make sure the Cable ID and End name a...

Page 334: ...rements and Controls The meters show the power levels received on the input port This control shows when the meters measure absolute power Tap the control to see the power measurement in dBm decibels...

Page 335: ...levels and the meters show power loss To save the power and loss measurements tap SAVE To see the present minimum maximum and reference power levels tap a meter To set the minimum and maximum values...

Page 336: ...the port transmits both wavelengths 850 nm and 1300 nm or 1310 nm and 1550 nm The signal includes identifiers that tell the meter when to measure power at each wavelength Use this mode only with a Cer...

Page 337: ...Fiber Pro power meter when to measure power at each wavelength Use this mode only with a CertiFiber Pro or SimpliFiber Pro power meter Off The output port does not transmit the selected wavelength CW...

Page 338: ...Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 302...

Page 339: ...fiber The modules include these features Automatic analysis of OTDR traces and events helps you identify and locate faults on multimode 850 nm and 1300 nm 50 m and 62 5 m and singlemode 1310 nm and 1...

Page 340: ...Optional video probe lets you inspect fiber endfaces and save the images in test reports OptiFiber Pro Connectors Keys and LEDs Refer to Figure 128 LCD display with touchscreen Singlemode OTDR port wi...

Page 341: ...er Pro OTDR Module OptiFiber Pro Connectors Keys and LEDs 305 GPU06 EPS Figure 128 Main Versiv Tester with OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module Versiv 2 with OptiFiber Pro Quad module shown CSC UPC SC UPC G E F...

Page 342: ...n a Versiv main tester this port lets you connect a Wi Fi adapter for access to Fluke Networks cloud services Versiv 2 testers have an internal Wi Fi radio Headset jack Starts a test To start a test y...

Page 343: ...ct to SC ST LC and FC fiber connectors You can remove the adapter also to clean the fiber endface in the port See Figure 129 GPU165 EPS Figure 129 How to Remove and Install the Connector Adapters LC S...

Page 344: ...do a test make sure these settings are correct GPU02 EPS Figure 130 The HOME Screen for OptiFiber Pro Modules PROJECT The project contains the settings for a job and helps you monitor the status of a...

Page 345: ...D select a different ID in the ID set select a different set of IDs or make a new set The tester adds the IDs and ID sets you make to the project that shows on the home screen Turn Auto Save on or off...

Page 346: ...on the CABLE ID SETUP screen to calculate this percentage See Figure 198 on page 526 Tested does not show if your project contains only a Next ID list See To Make ID Sets with International Character...

Page 347: ...dule does not show on the TEST SETUP screen tap Module then on the MODULE screen tap the correct OptiFiber Pro module 3 On the TEST SETUP screen tap the panels to change settings for the test See Tabl...

Page 348: ...race If this occurs use the Manual OTDR test to get a better trace Manual OTDR This mode lets you select settings to control the test parameters for the trace See The SmartLoop Test on page 376 for de...

Page 349: ...apter 8 Manual OTDR Settings This item shows only if you select Manual OTDR or SmartLoop OTDR Manual for the Test Type Manual OTDR mode lets you select settings to control the test parameters for the...

Page 350: ...ones of events Wider pulses can also hide small reflections Auto The tester selects the narrowest pulse that still lets you see loss events The averaging time is the time the tester uses to make measu...

Page 351: ...easurements You can see small events such as splices more clearly on the trace The tester makes more measurements so the test takes more time Shorter times give these results The trace has more noise...

Page 352: ...ter will find all events that are at or above the threshold The characteristics of the fiber and the use of a manual Averaging Time or Pulse Width can possibly reduce the number of events the tester f...

Page 353: ...tester compares the event s loss at two wavelengths such as 1310 nm and 1550 nm If the loss is more at the longer wavelength and is more than the macrobend threshold the tester identifies the event a...

Page 354: ...a Loss Limit on page 319 Fiber Type Settings cont Backscatter Backscatter is the backscatter coefficient This is a measurement of the quantity of light that the fiber reflects back to the OTDR when t...

Page 355: ...or each link For example Test Limit Settings shows when you select the limit ISO IEC 14763 3 Test Limit Settings This item shows only if the selected test limit calculates a loss limit for each link F...

Page 356: ...ail cords You should also use the launch tail cord compensation function to remove the lengths and attenuation of these fibers from the OTDR measurements If you select a test limit that requires you t...

Page 357: ...tyle of the case for your launch tail cords can be different from the cords shown in this manual How To Compensate for Launch and Tail Cords The launch compensation function lets you specify the lengt...

Page 358: ...h Tail compensation usually gives the most accurate measurements How to Set Up the Launch Compensation Function 1 Select launch and tail cords that have the same type of fiber as the fiber you will te...

Page 359: ...ws select the event or events that are the end of the launch cord and the start of the tail cord if you used a tail cord When you do Launch Tail compensation the end of the launch cord and the start o...

Page 360: ...rsiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 324 GPU27 EPS Figure 132 Connections for Launch Tail Compensation Main tester with OTDR module Adapter Launch cord Tail co...

Page 361: ...pter 11 The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module About Launch and Tail Cords 325 GPU04 EPS Figure 133 Connections for Launch Fiber Tail Compensation UPC Launch cord Tail cord Fiber link Main tester with OTDR mod...

Page 362: ...nch and Tail events approximately 100 m to 1 km from the fiber ends for multimode fiber and approximately 130 m to 3 km from the fiber ends for singlemode fiber Select one event in the Launch column a...

Page 363: ...he lengths of the launch and tail cords manually You can also use the manual entry method when you do not have an adapter to connect the launch and tail cords together To enter the launch and tail cor...

Page 364: ...r possibly will not find the launch event when you use such cords If the tester cannot find the launch and tail event when you set up the launch compensation function enter the lengths of the cords ma...

Page 365: ...r shows a warning when it adds a launch or tail event Some conditions can possibly prevent the tester from adding a tail event The link is shorter than the tail cord The end event does not show at the...

Page 366: ...the Launch Cord Connectors When you do not use a launch cord keep the connectors attached to the case or inside the case See Figure 135 GPU44 EPS Figure 135 How to Prevent Damage to the Launch Cord Co...

Page 367: ...R Module About Launch and Tail Cords 331 How to Hang the Launch Cords The optional TPAK magnet and strap let you hang the launch cords from metal surfaces Figure 136 GPU191 EPS Figure 136 How to Use t...

Page 368: ...If the gauge stays outside the Good range remove the adapter from the module and inspect the adapter for damage Make sure that the white plastic ring inside the center tube shows no damage A poor OTDR...

Page 369: ...Tests When a trace shows on the PROGRESS screen for a manual OTDR test with multiple wavelengths you can tap the STOP button to stop the OTDR test at the current wavelength and start the test at the...

Page 370: ...and inspect the connectors on the launch and tail cords and the fiber to be tested 4 Connect the tester to the link as shown in Figure 139 140 or 141 5 Tap TEST or press Note The tester shows a warnin...

Page 371: ...Chapter 11 The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module How to Do an OTDR Test 335 GPU03 EPS Figure 139 OTDR Connected with a Launch Cord UPC Launch cord Fiber link Main tester with OTDR module...

Page 372: ...Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 336 GPU04 EPS Figure 140 OTDR Connected with Launch and Tail Cords UPC Launch cord Tail cord Fiber link Main tester with OTDR...

Page 373: ...Chapter 11 The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module How to Do an OTDR Test 337 GPU05 EPS Figure 141 OTDR Connected to a Spool of Fiber UPC Mechanical splice Spool of fiber Main tester with OTDR module...

Page 374: ...Map The EventMap shows a diagram of the events on the fiber Figures 142 and 143 show examples of the EventMap For more information on events see Table 14 on page 347 Notes The EventMap combines the re...

Page 375: ...eeds the limit This event could also be a Ghost Source Launch and tail cords and their connectors show in gray The map shows these if Launch Compensation is on and the cords are connected The arrow ic...

Page 376: ...ot exceed the limits If the window border is red a measurement exceeds the limits If the window border is blue the tester does not give a pass or fail result to the event because it cannot do a full a...

Page 377: ...ows the highest loss of the two wavelengths N A shows for the Overall Loss if the tester cannot measure the loss This can occur when events are too close together or when there is a large reflective e...

Page 378: ...C connector or a splice Measurements for the event are all within the test limits If the event has negative loss it is a Gainer See page 351 If Macrobend Detection is Off this could be a bend If the e...

Page 379: ...ted line To see the combined loss tap the event that causes the hidden event The tester does not show loss measurements for hidden events See HIDDEN on page 349 The event is hidden by a previous event...

Page 380: ...haracteristics of the event at all wavelengths It can be different from the event type shown on the OTDR plot which is the type for each wavelength Notes The OTDR Port and End events always show N A f...

Page 381: ...w buttons to see results for the other wavelength Possibly some events show only at one wavelength The icons show the overall status of the event at all wavelengths This can be different from the even...

Page 382: ...d events This occurs for all events if you use the Document Only test limit because Document Only does not have values for limits When you use a test limit that has a reflectance limit Hidden events s...

Page 383: ...onnector on the OTDR This event is the OTDR port on the tester The OTDR Port event always shows N A for loss because backscatter measurements are not available on both sides of the event For SmartLoop...

Page 384: ...change this result to a PASS use LinkWare PC to edit the event in the OTDR Trace Viewer If the loss event is not caused by a splice or APC connection inspect the cable for tight bends especially if th...

Page 385: ...vious event The tester detected the event but does not have enough information to measure its loss separately from the previous event Thus the tester includes the loss of the hidden event with the los...

Page 386: ...y will not identify a ghost event as a ghost The tester does not give a PASS FAIL status to this event Ghost Source A reflective event that causes an ghost Caused by a dirty or unseated connector a co...

Page 387: ...fiber type is different before and after the splice or connection Replace fiber if necessary Fibers that are the same can possibly have different tolerances which can cause gainers at a splice When t...

Page 388: ...est with a narrow pulse width Out of Range The tester did not find an end event This can occur for Manual OTDR tests when the range you selected is too short Select a higher range on the TEST SETUP sc...

Page 389: ...ber No fiber is connected to the OTDR port the fiber is too short there is a bad connector in the link the fiber is broken or bent or the fiber is very long Weak Signal can also occur if the fiber has...

Page 390: ...ss The loss of the connectors and the fiber in the link Test Limit The test limit the OTDR used for the test The wavelengths the tester used for the test Measurements of overall loss for each waveleng...

Page 391: ...he launch tail cord events fiber segments connectors splices and faults If launch compensation is on this includes only the fiber between the launch and tail connections including the launch and tail...

Page 392: ...rmation window for an event in the EventMap or in the event table See Figures 146 and 147 GPU13 EPS Figure 146 EVENT DETAILS Screen for a Reflection The type of event see Table 14 and the distance fro...

Page 393: ...is tab shows the attenuation coefficient of the fiber segment before the event This is the attenuation per unit of length for the segment This value shows as N A if the tester could not measure it acc...

Page 394: ...affected by the backscatter value you enter on the TEST SETUP screen GPU226 EPS Figure 147 EVENT DETAILS Screen for a Bend The difference between the loss measurements for the longer and shorter wave...

Page 395: ...r the wavelengths is more than the threshold the tester identifies the event as a bend The default is 0 50 dB MARGIN The THRESHOLD value minus the delta value Note Macrobend detection is available onl...

Page 396: ...e Table 14 on page 347 The text is green if the event passed red if the event failed or black is there is no limit for measurement The pass or fail status is for the wavelength shown The event type do...

Page 397: ...wavelength tap or to see the other wavelength Possibly some events show only at one wavelength You can also tap or to see the trace overlay screen When All shows the screen shows the traces for all wa...

Page 398: ...nd the beginning of the tail cord are orange dashed lines PASS All measurements were within the limits FAIL One or more measurements exceeded its limit To zoom in and out use the pinch reverse pinch a...

Page 399: ...t to start the measurement Drag the cursor with the yellow circle Tap or press and hold or To move the cursor to an event tap or next to Events 3 Tap MARK then while UNMARK shows move the cursor to th...

Page 400: ...Cursor on the ODTR Trace Refer to Figure 149 To specify the start of a measurement tap the yellow circle then tap MARK To see the MARK and UNMARK buttons tap the yellow circle To move the cursor in s...

Page 401: ...e screen shows the traces for all wavelengths dB The difference in the power levels in decibels between the start and end of the green bar m or ft The distance between the start and end of the green b...

Page 402: ...when you want to try different settings on the same fiber After you do a test tap SETUP on the TRACE screen then select settings on the MANUAL OTDR screen Figure 150 You can save your settings to the...

Page 403: ...the active test setup and changes the active Test Type to Manual New The tester saves the settings in a new Manual test setup that is added to the project The tester uses the Manual setup until you s...

Page 404: ...you OTDR results for both directions on a fiber The tester automatically calculates averages of the two results and includes the averaged values in the test record 1 On the home screen tap the Next ID...

Page 405: ...IDs in a Set In this procedure you test all the links from End 1 then test them all again from End 2 1 On the home screen tap the Next ID panel 2 If necessary tap CHANGE CABLE IDs to select or make a...

Page 406: ...ist under IDs Untested the tester highlights the first ID that does not include results for End 2 This should be the first ID in the set 13 Tap DONE on the CHANGE ID screen 14 Clean and inspect the co...

Page 407: ...splice WCaution Before you use the OTDR to help you make a splice read the instructions for the splice machine The light pulses from the OTDR can cause problems for some splice machines Note The real...

Page 408: ...tap the TOOLS icon then tap Real Time Trace 4 In the SELECT A WAVELENGTH popup select a wavelength for the test Auto The tester selects the wavelength that gives the best dynamic range and the smalles...

Page 409: ...ults tap STOP then tap SAVE Notes The results for the real time trace show only the OTDR trace at one wavelength The real time trace result does not include a PASS FAIL status The real time trace does...

Page 410: ...tings when you want to try different settings on the same fiber During the test tap SETUP on the REAL TIME TRACE screen then select settings on the MANUAL OTDR screen Figure 152 You can save your sett...

Page 411: ...t is added to the project The tester uses the Manual setup until you save the results or exit the results screen then start a test from the home screen Then the tester uses the test setup it had befor...

Page 412: ...ep the tester at one end of the links You use a launch cord to connect the fibers together at the far end of the link When you do the SmartLoop test the tester uses the launch compensation settings to...

Page 413: ...OTDR module installed Three launch cords for launch tail and loopback connections match the fiber and connectors to be tested Short patch cord 30 cm 12 in maximum and adapter for bi directional tests...

Page 414: ...ors must be the correct type for each connection you will make If necessary you can connect two launch cords together to make a loopback cord that has the same connectors on both ends 4 On the home sc...

Page 415: ...pensation Connections UPC Launch cord Tail cord Loopback cord Main tester with OTDR module Adapters Optional OTDR port protector patch cord 30 cm 12 in Optional for tests in one direction Recommended...

Page 416: ...en make sure the IDs for the fibers are correct The tester uses the Fiber A ID for the fiber connected to the launch cord 3 Tap TEST or press Note If the tester shows a message about the connection qu...

Page 417: ...Tail Cord for Fiber A and Launch Cord for Fiber B Tail cord Fiber link Fiber A Fiber B OTDR Port event for Fiber B End event for Fiber A Optional OTDR port protector patch cord 30 cm 12 in Optional fo...

Page 418: ...TRACE screens one for each fiber in the link See Figure 156 GPU172 EPS Figure 156 EventMap from a SmartLoop Test The purple fiber is the loopback cord Note In saved SmartLoop results the loopback cor...

Page 419: ...e loss of an event is the difference between the backscatter levels before and after the event If a segment after a connector or splice has a higher backscatter value than the segment before the teste...

Page 420: ...e is a splice on the fiber but it does not show in the OTDR test results Note To do bi directional tests on single fibers see How To Do Bi directional Tests on Single Fibers on page 368 How to Do a Bi...

Page 421: ...tap SET COMP 6 On the SET LAUNCH METHOD screen tap SmartLoop 7 Clean and inspect the OTDR port and connectors on the three launch cords 8 Make the connections shown in Figure 154 on page 379 9 Tap SET...

Page 422: ...ord on results do not use a cord longer than 50 cm 20 in 3 Tap TEST or press 4 Halfway through the test the tester tells you to connect the tail cord to the OTDR port Make the connections for End 2 as...

Page 423: ...tions for End 1 Connections for End 2 Launch cord Tail cord Loopback cord Tail Cord for Fiber A and Launch Cord for Fiber B Fiber A Fiber B OTDR Port event for Fiber B OTDR Port event for Fiber A Fibe...

Page 424: ...events inside the dotted lines For example if the average loss of an event is 0 24 dB and the event causes one event to be hidden then the average results show 0 12 dB for the event and 0 12 dB for th...

Page 425: ...ance to the end was not the same in both directions GPU197 EPS Figure 158 EventMap for Averaged Bi directional SmartLoop Results The purple fiber is the loopback cord The longest segment length of the...

Page 426: ...ton to see results from each direction End 1 or End 2 To remove the span definition tap Tools Span then tap Delete The event editing function lets you edit loss events See How to Edit a Loss Event on...

Page 427: ...not connectors do not show on the FaultMap diagram Loss events including bends are also not shown The FaultMap test finds events that have a reflectance larger than approximately 50 dB on multimode fi...

Page 428: ...d the link to be tested 2 Connect the launch cord to the OTDR port and the link to be tested as shown in Figure 160 Connect a tail cord to the far end of the link if necessary Or you can use a patch c...

Page 429: ...Figure 159 Equipment for FaultMap Tests GPU39 EPS Main tester with OTDR module installed Launch and tail cords or patch cords match the fiber to be tested FI 1000 video probe with USB connector Fiber...

Page 430: ...Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 394 GPU41 EPS Figure 160 FaultMap Test Connections Launch cord or patch cord optional Tail cord or patch cord optional Main tester wit...

Page 431: ...es not use the launch compensation settings The results show the launch and tail cords and their connectors in the same colors as other cords and connectors The ID for the results If Auto Save is off...

Page 432: ...s of the ends TELECOM for the ends in the telecommunications closet and OFFICE for the ends in offices You can enter names on the CHANGE ID screen See Figure 199 on page 528 When more than one button...

Page 433: ...d performance of unpowered passive splitters used in PON passive optical network installations A typical maximum test range is 260 km for a link with no splitters The modules include these features Au...

Page 434: ...helps you verify the continuity of fibers and locate faults in fibers and connectors Optional video probe lets you inspect fiber endfaces and save the images in test reports OptiFiber Pro HDR Connect...

Page 435: ...ber Pro HDR OTDR Module OptiFiber Pro HDR Connectors Keys and LEDs 399 GPU209 EPS Figure 162 Main Versiv Unit with OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module Versiv 2 with OFP 200 S1625 module shown L K F D E W B...

Page 436: ...ester On a Versiv main tester this port lets you connect a Wi Fi adapter for access to Fluke Networks cloud services Versiv 2 testers have an internal Wi Fi radio Headset jack Starts a test To start a...

Page 437: ...ect to SC ST LC and FC fiber connectors You can remove the adapter also to clean the fiber endface in the port See Figure 163 GPU205 EPS Figure 163 How to Remove and Install the Connector Adapters LC...

Page 438: ...reen for OptiFiber Pro HDR Modules PROJECT The project contains the settings for a job and helps you monitor the status of a job When you save test results the tester puts them in the project Tap the...

Page 439: ...to do these tasks Enter an ID select a different ID in the ID set select a different set of IDs or make a new set The tester adds the IDs and ID sets you make to the project that shows on the home scr...

Page 440: ...project contains only a Next ID list See To Make ID Sets with International Characters on page 550 for more information about the Next ID list The type of module attached to the tester The asset mana...

Page 441: ...o set up a project which includes the settings in Table 15 cable IDs and operator names see Chapter 17 To set up an OTDR test 1 On the home screen tap the test setup panel 2 On the CHANGE TEST screen...

Page 442: ...ype shows the test that was last selected Auto PON OTDR The tester automatically selects settings that give you the best view of the events on PON links The tester automatically uses the DISCOVER func...

Page 443: ...m range for this test is 5 km for singlemode For more details on DataCenter OTDR settings see OptiFiber Pro DataCenter OTDR Specifications on page 625 Notes By default the DataCenter OTDR test uses 13...

Page 444: ...events DISCOVER When you tap DISCOVER the tester looks for splitters on the fiber and uses their losses to identify their ratios Manual Settings Range The Range is the maximum distance shown on the t...

Page 445: ...hide small reflections Auto The tester selects the narrowest pulse that still lets you see loss events Manual Settings Averaging Time The averaging time is the time the tester uses to make measurement...

Page 446: ...splices more clearly on the trace The tester makes more measurements so the test takes more time Shorter times give these results The trace has more noise which decreases the dynamic range The increas...

Page 447: ...dths Thus smaller values can possibly increase test times or dead zones Auto sets the threshold to a value based on the selected test limit usually 0 10 dB To set the threshold to Auto tap Auto on the...

Page 448: ...xample a group of hidden events can cause a larger loss at longer wavelengths In this case you can increase the macrobend threshold to keep the bend event out of your results To use the bend detection...

Page 449: ...er does not identify bends Bends show as loss events in the results Wavelength Select the wavelengths you want to use You can do tests at one or all of the wavelengths supported by the module you sele...

Page 450: ...e OTDR when the OTDR uses a 1 ns pulse The tester uses this value to calculate the reflectance of events for OTDR tests and the overall ORL for the link Each fiber type includes a default value which...

Page 451: ...e Table 16 Note Test Limit Settings shows on the TEST SETUP screen only if the selected test limit calculates a loss limit for each link For example Test Limit Settings shows when you select the limit...

Page 452: ...o the OTDR port It may be necessary to use launch and tail cords in these situations The OSP link is short and you need to see events near the beginning or end of the fiber The tester cannot find the...

Page 453: ...connections shown on the screen then tap SET When you use launch and tail cords that have APC connectors it is possible that the tester will not find the connectors when you try to set up the launch c...

Page 454: ...If the gauge stays outside the Good range remove the adapter from the module and inspect the adapter for damage Make sure that the white plastic ring inside the center tube shows no damage A poor OTDR...

Page 455: ...l Tests When a trace shows on the PROGRESS screen for a manual OTDR test with multiple wavelengths you can tap the STOP button to stop the OTDR test at the current wavelength and start the test at the...

Page 456: ...ds and the fiber to be tested 4 Connect the tester to the link as shown in the Figures Figure 167 shows the connections for PON OTDR tests on OSP links where you typically do not use launch or tail co...

Page 457: ...s or a patch cord Match the fiber to be tested Cords must have an APC connector at one end for the HDR OTDR port FI 1000 video probe with USB connector Fiber cleaning supplies AC adapter with line cor...

Page 458: ...Technical Reference Handbook 422 GPU213 EPS Figure 167 Typical Connections to an Out of Service PON Link APC Main tester with HDR OTDR module Splitter Connector from ONT Optical Network Terminal OLT...

Page 459: ...o Do an HDR OTDR Test 423 GPU214 EPS Figure 168 HDR OTDR Connected with Launch and Tail Cords APC Launch cord Tail cord Main tester with HDR OTDR module Splitter Connector from ONT Optical Network Ter...

Page 460: ...on Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 424 GPU234 EPS Figure 169 Typical Connections to Characterize As Built PON Links APC OLT Optical Line Terminal at Central Office Patch cord Connector fro...

Page 461: ...st is completed the type of screen the tester shows first EventMap TABLE or TRACE is the type you looked at last EventMap The EventMap shows a diagram of the events on the fiber Figure 170 shows an Ev...

Page 462: ...Result not saved shows The end of the fiber Launch and tail cords when used and their connectors show in gray The map shows these if Launch Compensation is on and the cords are connected The length o...

Page 463: ...is a Gainer See page 437 If Macrobend Detection is Off this could be a bend If the event is a bend and Macrobend Detection is On the EventMap shows the bend icon One or more measurements for the event...

Page 464: ...fiber type and test limit the tester used for the test and the ID the tester will use for the next results that you save When a test is completed the window shows information for the event that has t...

Page 465: ...the highest loss of the two wavelengths N A shows for the Overall Loss if the tester cannot measure the loss This can occur when events are too close together or when there is a large reflective event...

Page 466: ...table Scroll the table if necessary to see all the events ft or m The distance to the event LOSS The loss of the event REFLECT The reflectance of the event TYPE The event type See Table 17 This is the...

Page 467: ...m of the screen the tester highlights one in yellow to recommend which one to tap See Buttons to Do Tests and Save Results on page 61 If the tester made measurements at two wavelengths tap the arrow b...

Page 468: ...not caused by a connector inspect the cable for tight bends or damage Use a visual fault locator to verify the fault OTDR Port The connector on the OTDR This event is the OTDR port on the tester The...

Page 469: ...o a PASS use LinkWare PC to edit the event in the OTDR Trace Viewer If the loss event is not caused by a splice or APC connection inspect the cable for tight bends especially if the loss is more at a...

Page 470: ...t always shows N A for loss because backscatter measurements are not available on both sides of the event For SmartLoop tests the End event for Fiber A is the far end of the loopback cord The tester d...

Page 471: ...h as cracks or breaks in the fiber Ghosts anywhere on the fiber and splices near the end of the fiber can also cause hidden events The tester does not give a PASS FAIL status to this event unless the...

Page 472: ...er shows as a negative value of loss Page 501 shows OTDR traces gainers Caused by a splice or connection between two fibers that have different backscatter coefficients numerical apertures core diamet...

Page 473: ...page 478 Gainers at launch events can occur when the launch cord does not have the same properties as the fiber under test In this situation you can get more reliable results if you do a bi direction...

Page 474: ...R test with the maximum range setting For DataCenter OTDR tests Out of Range can occur if the link is longer than the range of the test Weak Signal The signal is attenuated below the background noise...

Page 475: ...tion about the link To see this screen tap OVERALL on the TABLE screen GPU224 EPS Figure 172 HDR OTDR OVERALL FIBER RESULT Screen Fiber Length The length of the fiber Overall Loss The loss of the conn...

Page 476: ...tical return loss is the ratio of the light from the source to the light that the link reflects back to the source The reflected light is the total light reflected by the fiber and components in the l...

Page 477: ...TDR Module HDR OTDR Results 441 LENGTH This tab shows the length of the fiber and the maximum length allowed by the test limit If the distance to the end of the fiber does not agree at all wavelengths...

Page 478: ...reen tap the information window for an event in the EventMap or in the event table GPU225 EPS Figure 173 HDR OTDR EVENT DETAILS Screen The type of event see Table 17 and the distance from the tester t...

Page 479: ...hows as N A if the tester could not measure it accurately This can occur for short segments or if the connector before the segment has too much tailing REFLECTANCE Reflectance is the return loss for o...

Page 480: ...e decibel scale shows the level of backscatter The tester sets the backscatter level at the start of the trace to approximately 0 dB The measurement cursor To measure loss and distance tap the yellow...

Page 481: ...for the test See How to Quickly Change OTDR Settings After a Test on page 446 You can also tap CURRENT to see the settings used on the test Tap or to move the cursor to another event The wavelength t...

Page 482: ...e measurements exceeded its limit To zoom in and out use the pinch reverse pinch and double tap gestures on the touchscreen You can also use the zoom controls to change the magnification on the distan...

Page 483: ...creen for Quick Changes After a Test Tap the settings you want You can scroll some columns to see more settings Table 15 on page 406 gives descriptions of the settings Select the wavelengths to use fo...

Page 484: ...in a new test setup that is added to the project The new setup is a Manual PON OTDR test or a Manual OTDR test If you save your settings in a new test setup The tester uses your settings until you sav...

Page 485: ...the cursor so that MARK shows 2 While MARK shows use one of these methods to move the cursor to the point where you want to start the measurement Drag the cursor with the yellow circle Tap or press an...

Page 486: ...calculate this value 4 To make a new measurement tap the yellow circle tap UNMARK then do steps 1 2 and 3 again GPU18 EPS Figure 176 How to Use the Measurement Cursor on the ODTR Trace To specify the...

Page 487: ...k the event type does not show To move the cursor to an event tap or If the tester used two wavelengths tap or to see the other wavelength To start another measurement tap UNMARK If UNMARK does not sh...

Page 488: ...en tap the End 1 and End 2 panels to use the keyboard to enter names for each end Tap DONE to save the names 4 On the CHANGE ID screen tap DONE 5 Clean and inspect all connectors then connect the test...

Page 489: ...End 1 End 2 control to End 1 4 Enter names for the ends of the fiber optional a On the CHANGE ID screen tap the panel that shows End 1 b On the EDIT END NAME screen tap the End 1 and End 2 panels to...

Page 490: ...include results for End 2 This should be the first ID in the set 13 Tap DONE on the CHANGE ID screen 14 Clean and inspect the connector for End 2 of the link that has the first ID in the set 15 Connec...

Page 491: ...mpare it to the previous trace Align fibers when you make a splice WCaution Before you use the OTDR to help you make a splice read the instructions for the splice machine The light pulses from the OTD...

Page 492: ...e fiber to be tested 2 Connect the tester to the link as shown in Figure 167 or 168 3 On the home screen tap the TOOLS icon then tap Real Time Trace 4 In the SELECT A WAVELENGTH popup select a wavelen...

Page 493: ...for the real time trace show only the OTDR trace at one wavelength The real time trace result does not include a PASS FAIL status The real time trace does not show the markers for the launch and tail...

Page 494: ...ttings when you want to try different settings on the same fiber After you do a test tap SETUP on the TRACE screen then select settings on the MANUAL PON OTDR screen Figure 178 You can save your setti...

Page 495: ...alled but the active test setup is for an OptiFiber Pro module New The tester saves the settings in a new test setup that is added to the project The new setup is a Manual PON OTDR test or a Manual OT...

Page 496: ...at are apparently not connectors do not show on the FaultMap diagram Loss events including bends and splitters are also not shown The FaultMap test finds events that have a reflectance larger than app...

Page 497: ...k to be tested 2 Connect the launch cord to the OTDR port and the link to be tested as shown in Figure 180 Connect a tail cord to the far end of the link if necessary Or you can use a patch cord that...

Page 498: ...DR module installed Launch and tail cords or patch cords FI 1000 video probe with USB connector Fiber cleaning supplies AC adapter with line cord optional WCaution Do not connect PC or UPC connectors...

Page 499: ...The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module The FaultMap Test 463 GPU215 EPS Figure 180 FaultMap Test Connections APC Launch cord or patch cord optional Tail cord or patch cord optional Main tester with HDR OT...

Page 500: ...Map Screen Note The FaultMap test does not use the launch compensation settings The results show the launch and tail cords and their connectors in the same colors as other cords and connectors The ID...

Page 501: ...ribe the locations of the ends TELECOM for the ends in the telecommunications closet and OFFICE for the ends in offices You can enter names on the CHANGE ID screen See Figure 199 on page 528 When more...

Page 502: ...ep the tester at one end of the links You use a launch cord to connect the fibers together at the far end of the link When you do the SmartLoop test the tester uses the launch compensation settings to...

Page 503: ...hort patch cord 30 cm 12 in maximum and adapter for bi directional tests optional One end must have an APC connector for the HDR OTDR port Two adapters FI 1000 video probe with USB connector Fiber cle...

Page 504: ...ctors must be the correct type for each connection you will make If necessary you can connect two launch cords together to make a loopback cord that has the same connectors on both ends 4 On the home...

Page 505: ...pensation Connections APC Launch cord Tail cord Loopback cord Main tester with HDR OTDR module Adapters Optional OTDR port protector patch cord 30 cm 12 in Optional for tests in one direction Recommen...

Page 506: ...en make sure the IDs for the fibers are correct The tester uses the Fiber A ID for the fiber connected to the launch cord 3 Tap TEST or press Note If the tester shows a message about the connection qu...

Page 507: ...d Tail Cord for Fiber A and Launch Cord for Fiber B Tail cord Fiber link Fiber A Fiber B OTDR Port event for Fiber B End event for Fiber A Optional OTDR port protector patch cord 30 cm 12 in Optional...

Page 508: ...n two sets of EventMap TABLE and TRACE screens one for each fiber in the link See Figure 185 GPU172 EPS Figure 185 EventMap from a SmartLoop Test The purple fiber is the loopback cord Note In saved Sm...

Page 509: ...OTDR tests from both ends of a fiber can give different results because some properties of fiber and fiber components can cause differences between the loss measurements for each direction For example...

Page 510: ...is a splice on the fiber but it does not show in the OTDR test results Note To do bi directional tests on single fibers see How To Do Bi Directional Tests on Single Fibers on page 452 How to Do a Bi D...

Page 511: ...unch cords 8 Make the connections shown in Figure 183 on page 469 9 Tap SET 10 When the SET LAUNCH COMP screen shows make sure the tester shows the correct distances for the end of the launch cord and...

Page 512: ...ou to connect the tail cord to the OTDR port Make the connections for End 2 as shown in Figure 186 then tap DONE The tester automatically calculates bi directional averages of loss measurements See Av...

Page 513: ...ections for End 1 Connections for End 2 Launch cord Tail cord Loopback cord Tail Cord for Fiber A and Launch Cord for Fiber B Fiber A Fiber B OTDR Port event for Fiber B OTDR Port event for Fiber A Fi...

Page 514: ...events inside the dotted lines For example if the average loss of an event is 0 24 dB and the event causes one event to be hidden then the average results show 0 12 dB for the event and 0 12 dB for th...

Page 515: ...e end was not the same in both directions GPU197 EPS Figure 187 EventMap for Averaged Bi Directional SmartLoop Results The purple fiber is the loopback cord The longest segment length of the two direc...

Page 516: ...ton to see results from each direction End 1 or End 2 To remove the span definition tap Tools Span then tap Delete The event editing function lets you edit loss events See How to Edit a Loss Event on...

Page 517: ...ou can tap in the event s information window then use the Change Event Type menu to change the event s type to APC Connector See Figure 188 You can also change an edited event back to a Loss event Not...

Page 518: ...tors the result for the event changes to a PASS If the loss event was the only FAIL result on the link the overall result will also change from FAIL to PASS Other Options for Editing Events Use LinkWa...

Page 519: ...Chapter 13 OTDR Span and Event Editing Functions How to Edit a Loss Event 483 GPU237 EPS Figure 188 How to Edit a Loss Event...

Page 520: ...en In some situations the tester will not copy your change The tester will not copy your change to events not listed above such as Launch Tail and Bend events The tester will not copy your change if i...

Page 521: ...until you clear the span settings If you will test multiple links of different lengths and must make sure that all spans include the end of the link you can set the Span Stop location to a point beyon...

Page 522: ...s 189 190 and 191 show OTDR results for a span Note If you define a span then do a bi directional test on a fiber you can see the results from both ends of the fiber but the tester does not calculate...

Page 523: ...The span area shown is not to scale The distances show the lengths of segments between events as on an EventMap with no span defined The fiber outside of the span is gray Measurements outside of the...

Page 524: ...Figure 190 Event Table for a Span Events in the span have PASS FAIL results Events outside of the span do not have PASS FAIL results The tester shows an for these events PASS All measurements in the s...

Page 525: ...oomed so that the span section fills the screen The launch compensation markers never show with the Span Start and Span Stop markers because you must turn off launch compensation to use the span funct...

Page 526: ...nical Reference Handbook 490 Note When the Span Stop location is in the middle of an event the tester shows the loss for the entire event PASS All measurements in the span were within the limits FAIL...

Page 527: ...ify the continuity of fibers Identify the polarity of duplex connections Identify connections in patch panels See breaks and bad splices These faults cause the fiber to emit red light See high loss be...

Page 528: ...sts with the visual fault locator Figure 192 Equipment for Visual Fault Locator Tests GPU204 EPS Main or remote tester with CertiFiber Pro or OptiFiber Pro module installed One patch cord to connect t...

Page 529: ...he port 3 Use the VFL button to turn on the visual fault locator refer to Figure 193 Or on the home screen tap TOOLS then tap Visual Fault Locator VFL On the main tester you can tap the PULSE OFF CW c...

Page 530: ...ocator VFL button Verify continuity and identify fibers Find microbends and broken fibers Find connectors that have broken fibers inside Find splices that have broken fibers inside Find bends that are...

Page 531: ...of a survey of 89 contractors and private network owners The results show what percentage of each group commonly found the faults listed Table 18 Causes of Failures in Fiber Links Fault Percentage of...

Page 532: ...ted on the TEST SETUP screen The reference is incorrect Set the reference again For multimode test reference cords wound around mandrels the mandrels are the wrong size For multimode test reference co...

Page 533: ...An OTDR such as the Fluke Networks OptiFiber Pro OTDR can help you locate other types of faults Chapter 11 There is a kink sharp bend or crack in a test reference cord or the fiber under test Use the...

Page 534: ...mismatched cable in the link The event is a bad fusion or mechanical splice or a sharp bend Use the OTDR trace or event table to locate these faults The launch cord has PC or UPC connectors but the li...

Page 535: ...ions make the OTDR test fail even when all measurements are within the limits For example the test fails if Launch Tail compensation was enabled but you did not connect a tail cord These conditions sh...

Page 536: ...A good connector has a sharp bend or crack within its dead zone The tester can possibly show a sharp bend as a break especially at longer wavelengths or in Manual OTDR mode with smaller resolution se...

Page 537: ...he problem This example shows a sharp bend that occurs before a connector GPU50 EPS The trace shows an apparent increase in optical power a gainer A gainer does not cause a test failure unless it exce...

Page 538: ...tive connector A UP or UPC connector mated to an APC connector A connector that is not seated properly A connector that is wet with cleaning solvent A poorly seated connector usually shows a large los...

Page 539: ...results in the active project See Figure 194 To view results saved on a USB flash drive connect the drive then tap RESULTS TRANSFER USB Flash Drive Import See Manage Results on a Flash Drive on page...

Page 540: ...ive project The number of results that passed This includes individual results for each ID and tests that have an result The number of results that failed This includes individual results for each ID...

Page 541: ...result Because some IDs can have one or more tests that passed or have an status the number at the top of this screen can be more than the number of passes IDs that start with TRC are from verificatio...

Page 542: ...slide your fingertip on the bar For example to see the 12th result in the list tap on 12 in the scroll bar When you slide your fingertip on the bar the number of the result you can see is next to your...

Page 543: ...agree the tester shows a warning To add results for a different End setting 1 Do the test then tap SAVE 2 On the SAVE RESULT screen select End 1 or End 2 make sure the Cable ID and End name are corre...

Page 544: ...ster asks you if you want to overwrite the results Tap Yes If Auto Save is off tap FIX LATER if the test failed or SAVE if the test passed to save the result To replace a result with a result that use...

Page 545: ...RESULTS screen Delete Results 1 On the MANAGE RESULTS screen select the results you want to delete To select all the tests that failed or all the tests that passed tap Select All Retests or Select Al...

Page 546: ...Manage Projects on a Flash Drive on page 554 WCaution Do not remove the USB flash drive while the LED on the drive flashes Doing so can corrupt the data on the drive You can lose a USB flash drive ca...

Page 547: ...e project that contains the results you want to import from the flash drive then tap IMPORT Delete On the DELETE RESULTS screen select the project that contains the results you want to delete on the f...

Page 548: ...PC toolbar click then select a product or select Test Files tst to upload from a flash drive 6 In the Import dialog box in LinkWare PC select options for the location and the number of results to imp...

Page 549: ...ersiv 2 9 800 The capacity available for test results depends on the space used by the software and custom test limits in the tester The number of test results you can save decreases if you save more...

Page 550: ...umber of test records that are saved The number of id files that have been downloaded to the tester from LinkWare PC software The memory space taken by other files such as the databases for projects a...

Page 551: ...set Add the results from other necessary tests to each saved result in the project See which IDs do not have results for a specified test See what percentage of a job is completed See how many links...

Page 552: ...on the home screen Figure 196 shows the PROJECT screen and describes the items you enter to make a project The tester can have up to 100 projects GPU08 EPS Figure 196 PROJECT Screen The name of the p...

Page 553: ...sults from tests on twisted pair cable that have PASS results PASS results have measurements within the range of accuracy uncertainty for the tester See PASS FAIL Results on page 98 To see the results...

Page 554: ...results in the project The tester shows a warning if you have uploaded less than 100 of the results to a PC To delete the test setup or ID set tap To copy the test setup or ID set so you can edit it...

Page 555: ...ject 1 2 Tap CHANGE PROJECT then tap NEW PROJECT 1 3 Use the keyboard to enter a name for the project then tap DONE Step 2 Specify an Operator The operator is the person who will use the project to do...

Page 556: ...the TEST SETUP screen does not show DSX 8000 or DSX 5000 tap Module If a module is not attached the MODULE screen shows On the MODULE screen tap the correct DSX CableAnalyzer module 3 3 On the TEST SE...

Page 557: ...ETUP screen To set up an OTDR test for the project 3 10 On the PROJECT screen tap NEW TEST 3 11 If the TEST SETUP screen does not show an OptiFiber Pro module tap Module If a module is not attached th...

Page 558: ...ables For projects that use an OptiFiber Pro or CertiFiber Pro module you specify the tests to do for each ID As you use the project the tester shows the percentage of the necessary tests you have com...

Page 559: ...03 then tap DONE c Make sure that Copper is selected under Select Media Note You can use ID sets you make for copper media only when you do tests on copper cabling d Tap REVIEW The CABLE ID REVIEW sc...

Page 560: ...tap DONE c Under Select Media tap Fiber The screen shows the tests you can do with the OptiFiber Pro and CertiFiber Pro modules The tester uses these settings to calculate how many tests you have comp...

Page 561: ...or fiber for the type of test setup that shows on the home screen The ID set 001 is the default set the tester makes if no other ID sets are in the project To select an ID set tap the ID set To add an...

Page 562: ...ke ID Sets on page 548 If you do not enter a Last ID when you make an ID set the tester will increment the First ID to make subsequent IDs When you use an ID set that does not have a Last ID the set u...

Page 563: ...ID set an the total number of IDs See How to Make ID Sets on page 548 Note The REVIEW button is not available if you do not enter a Last ID SAVE To save the ID set tap SAVE When you select Fiber media...

Page 564: ...Fiber section be sure to add that test to the project See Step 3 Set up Tests for the Project on page 520 GPU01 EPS Figure 199 CHANGE ID Screen for Tests on Copper and Single Fibers Note The CHANGE ID...

Page 565: ...single fibers with a CertiFiber Pro OLTS module this panel shows the name for the ends of the fiber The tester uses the names when you save results for each end of the fiber To edit the name for the...

Page 566: ...OTDR Tests Names let you identify the location of the fiber ends when you do tests with an OTDR module For example End 1 is in the telecommunications closet and End 2 is in a work area 5 1 On the hom...

Page 567: ...Function When Auto Save is on the tester automatically saves results with the next available ID If a test fails you can do the test again for the same ID if necessary or do a test for the next ID 6 1...

Page 568: ...02 shows the minimum equipment necessary for this tutorial Figure 200 Equipment for the Twisted Pair Project Tutorial Step 1 Select a Project If the correct project name does not show on the home scre...

Page 569: ...201 tap the test you made for twisted pair cable then tap USE SELECTED If the active ID set was not made for copper media the tester shows a warning When you tap OK the tester shows the CHANGE CABLE I...

Page 570: ...two channel adapters and twisted pair cable 3 3 Tap TEST or press When the test is completed and if it passed the tester automatically saves the results with the first ID in the set B 00 in this examp...

Page 571: ...results for the two fibers Figures 202 and 203 show the equipment necessary for this tutorial Note Select launch tail cords and test reference cords that have the correct connectors to connect to the...

Page 572: ...th CertiFiber Pro modules installed For multimode fiber two EF TRC test reference cords Two singlemode adapters For multimode fiber two test reference cords For singlemode fiber four test reference co...

Page 573: ...can select the correct ID set Step 3 Select the Correct ID and Fiber End if Necessary The Next ID panel on the home screen shows the ID and fiber end that the tester will use the next time you save r...

Page 574: ...e End 1 End 2 control to make End 2 show 5 3 In the ID set under IDs Untested the ID 1A is highlighted because it is the first ID in the set that does not contain OTDR results for End 2 5 4 Tap DONE 5...

Page 575: ...OUTPUT ports tap the panel 6 5 Clean and inspect the connectors on the tester remote and test reference cords 6 6 To set the reference for the fiber test and make sure your test reference cords are go...

Page 576: ...dbook 540 GPU162 EPS Figure 204 Copper OTDR and Loss Length Saved in a Project Total number of tests saved in the project IDs1B and 1A each contain results from a loss length test and from OTDR tests...

Page 577: ...t of 42 total for the project To see the IDs that do not have results for a test tap the Next ID panel on the home screen If the tester is in Smart Remote mode next tap the Input Fiber ID or Output Fi...

Page 578: ...he test failed 2 Enter the ID on the SAVE RESULT screen then tap SAVE After you save the results the tester uses the next ID in the set for the next results To use an ID you used before If the test fa...

Page 579: ...he result with the ID you entered The next ID the tester uses is the next ID from the set If the ID you used is in another set in the project the tester removes that ID from the IDs Untested list for...

Page 580: ...gure 201 on page 533 3 Tap USE SELECTED To add a test to a project 1 On the home screen tap the test setup panel or the PROJECT panel 2 Tap NEW TEST 3 On the TEST TYPE screen tap a test 4 On the TEST...

Page 581: ...ed value shows the percentage of the results that has been exported to a USB flash drive These projects have been synced to the LinkWare Live organization shown QuickCable in this example The exported...

Page 582: ...the list of projects Projects downloaded from LinkWare Live can include subprojects On the tester subproject names show with the project name Project Name Subproject Name LinkWare Live will not use s...

Page 583: ...Project 547 LinkWare Live LinkWare Live will use both names as the project name The asset management icon shows when the owner of a LinkWare Live account has enabled the asset management service for t...

Page 584: ...kWare Live for details To make a set of sequential IDs you enter the first and last ID in the set The tester or LinkWare software increments the letters and numbers in the first ID from right to left...

Page 585: ...reen tap the PROJECT panel 2 On the PROJECT screen tap NEW ID SET 3 On the CABLE ID SETUP screen tap the First ID panel then use the keyboard to enter the first ID for the set 4 Tap the Last ID panel...

Page 586: ...First ID and the number 0 in the same position in the Last ID You cannot use a in the First ID and D in the same position in the Last ID Both letters must be upper case or lower case Do not use the c...

Page 587: ...er does not increment symbols or accented characters When you use a Next ID set the set under IDs Untested on the CHANGE ID screen shows only the next ID To save the next test with a different ID tap...

Page 588: ...correct project shows on the PROJECT screen If necessary tap CHANGE PROJECT to select a different project 4 On the PROJECT screen tap NEW ID SET then tap IMPORT 5 On the IMPORT CABLE ID screen tap th...

Page 589: ...tap VIEW ALL then tap a project name For more information on results see Chapter 16 Rename a Project 1 On the home screen tap the PROJECT panel tap MANAGE then tap Rename 2 Use the keyboard to edit t...

Page 590: ...ows a warning if you have not uploaded all of the results to a PC Tap DELETE to delete the project Note You cannot delete the DEFAULT project Manage Projects on a Flash Drive You can export or import...

Page 591: ...een select the projects you want to import from the flash drive then tap IMPORT Delete On the DELETE PROJECTS screen select the projects you want to delete on the flash drive then tap DELETE Copy Proj...

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Page 593: ...Live account enter the email address and password on the LinkWare Live Sign In page 3 If you do not have a LinkWare Live account click New user Sign up Now Enter the information for your account then...

Page 594: ...screen tap the Wired or Wi Fi panel The MAC addresses shows at the top of the WIRED and WI FI PORT screens Use LinkWare Live Through a Wired Ethernet Network 1 Use an appropriate cable to connect the...

Page 595: ...not support Wi Fi for example in some kits purchased for government applications These testers do not show any Wi Fi settings Versiv 2 testers have an internal Wi Fi radio These testers do not need a...

Page 596: ...ary If the network setting are not correct the tester shows the NETWORK screen and a message about the necessary settings a To change the settings tap the Wi Fi panel b To test the settings go back to...

Page 597: ...These projects are only on the tester They have not been synced to LinkWare Live By default the active project is selected to sync These projects and subprojects are in the LinkWare Live organization...

Page 598: ...Active status in LinkWare Live the SYNC PROJECTS screen on the tester shows both names in the format Project Name on Tester Project Name in LinkWare Live After you sync the project s name on the teste...

Page 599: ...f it is necessary to sync the project go to the LinkWare Live recycle bin and restore the project If a project in the LinkWare Live recycle bin has never been synced and you create a project with the...

Page 600: ...addresses for the network If you are not sure what to enter speak to the network administrator Wi Fi Settings Table 21 shows the Wi Fi settings Regulatory Information for the Wi Fi Radio To see the re...

Page 601: ...e authentication server User and Password Enter a user name login name and password for the network Alternate ID The tester can use the Alternate ID with some EAP methods to send an empty or anonymous...

Page 602: ...to LinkWare Live the tester s location shows on a map on LinkWare Live s ASSETS page Note You can enable or disable the asset management service only with LinkWare Live There is no setting on the test...

Page 603: ...t version of LinkWare PC software on the PC 2 Turn on the tester and start LinkWare PC 3 On the LinkWare PC toolbar click 4 Sign in to LinkWare Live then use the LinkWare PC dialog boxes to select and...

Page 604: ...Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 568...

Page 605: ...types with the other cable types in the main tester not in the module The names of custom cable types have an asterisk at the start and end Use the values specified by the cable manufacturer to make t...

Page 606: ...screen The tester adds an asterisk to the start and end of the custom cable name 9 To use the custom cable type tap it on the CABLE TYPE screen Change the NVP The tester uses an NVP value nominal vel...

Page 607: ...IT 2 On the TEST SETUP screen make sure that the Cable Type is correct 3 Under the Cable Type tap NVP 4 On the NVP screen use or to change the NVP value 5 Tap DONE then tap SAVE Find a Cable s Actual...

Page 608: ...ain on the TEST SETUP screen Make a Custom Outlet Configuration Custom outlet configurations start with the T568A or T568B configurations You can enable or disable each pair and give the configuration...

Page 609: ...e tester you can make a custom fiber type for the job A custom fiber type has these settings Custom fiber name Category of fiber OM categories for multimode OS categories for singlemode IOR index of r...

Page 610: ...th tap the panels for the available settings then enter values for the settings Table 22 gives descriptions of the settings The default settings are typical values for the category of fiber you select...

Page 611: ...1 000 and 1 700 Enter the value specified by the fiber manufacturer If you are not sure of the value and the accuracy of length measurements is not very important use the default value See About the I...

Page 612: ...test It is necessary to change the IOR at these times The customer tells you to use a specific IOR value for the job You test long fibers where a small difference between the default and actual value...

Page 613: ...custom limits with the other limits in the main tester not in the module The names of custom limits have an asterisk at the start and end To make a custom fiber test limit 1 On the home screen tap th...

Page 614: ...xed value to give a PASS or FAIL result for the loss test You enter maximum values of Overall Loss for each applicable wavelength under Wavelength specific settings Length Based The tester uses values...

Page 615: ...ors splices and faults ORL is the ratio of the light from the source to the light that the link reflects back to the source ORL values are in units of positive dB A larger ORL value shows that less li...

Page 616: ...mple a reflectance of 45 dB shows for a good multimode connection A reflectance of 20 dB shows for a bad multimode connection that reflects more light back to the OTDR Enter maximum and minimum values...

Page 617: ...sis do not require an analysis of defects in the adhesive zone The tester shows only the width of the zone which depends on the diameters of the cladding and contact zones D Contact The range for the...

Page 618: ...me screen tap the test setup panel 2 On the CHANGE TEST screen tap the test then tap EDIT 3 Select a custom fiber type or limit On the TEST SETUP screen tap Fiber Type tap MORE tap Custom then tap a c...

Page 619: ...it tap MORE tap Custom then tap MANAGE 4 On the MANAGE CUSTOM screen tap the Edit panel then tap the fiber type or test limit you want to edit Delete a Custom Fiber Type or Test Limit 1 On the home sc...

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Page 621: ...he product and you can make the product dangerous to use Use only service centers that are approved by Fluke Networks WCaution If you replace electrical parts yourself the tester will possibly not hav...

Page 622: ...vent damage to the touchscreen or the case do not use solvents or abrasive materials When you clean the touchscreen or the case do not let liquid get under the plastic around the touchscreen To clean...

Page 623: ...f the tester the IP address of the tester shows The serial number and the software and hardware versions of the device The versions of the databases for test limits and cable types These databases are...

Page 624: ...tware version of the module is not the same as the version of the main tester Most software updates affect the software only in the main tester so the main tester s version number is higher than the m...

Page 625: ...bration Start Date is not shown Update the Software New software gives you access to new features and the latest test limits and cable types Software updates are available on the Fluke Networks websit...

Page 626: ...Networks website 2 Connect the Micro USB port on the tester to a USB port on the PC See Figure 209 3 LinkWare PC automatically tells you if new software for the tester is available on the Fluke Networ...

Page 627: ...Chapter 20 Maintenance Update the Software 591 GPU46 EPS Figure 209 How to Connect the Tester to a PC Micro AB USB port Type A USB port AC adapter...

Page 628: ...able provided to connect the updated main tester to the remote or to another main See Figure 210 3 Follow the instructions shown on the display of the updated main tester Note for Versiv remotes If a...

Page 629: ...Software 593 GPU116 EPS Figure 210 How to Connect Testers Together to Update the Software Type A USB port Micro USB port Type A USB port Micro USB port Updated main tester Main tester Updated main tes...

Page 630: ...e home screen then tap SYNC 4 On the LWL SIGN IN screen enter the ID and password for your LinkWare Live account then tap SIGN IN 5 If a software update is available the tester shows a message Tap YES...

Page 631: ...you store a tester or an extra battery for a long period charge the battery to approximately 50 of full charge The discharge rate of the battery is 5 to 10 each month Check the battery every 4 months...

Page 632: ...shrink or if the RJ45 tip is damaged replace the tip with a new one New tips are available in the DTX PLA002PRP replacement parts kit The connector s latch can also become worn so the parts kit also...

Page 633: ...Authorized Fluke Networks Service Center every 12 months To get information on factory calibration contact an authorized Fluke Networks Service Center To see when the tester last received a factory ca...

Page 634: ...date for the tester if possible To see this information tap the TOOLS icon on the home screen then tap Version Information If the tester does not turn on remove the modules to find the stickers with...

Page 635: ...or damage Make sure that the white plastic ring inside the center tube shows no damage Test results appear to be incorrect The tester possibly has incorrect settings Make sure you selected the correct...

Page 636: ...ily Technical Reference Handbook 600 Options and Accessories For a complete list of options and accessories go to the Fluke Networks website at www flukenetworks com To order options and accessories c...

Page 637: ...midity RH without condensation 0 to 90 32 F to 95 F 0 o C to 35 o C 0 to 70 95 F to 113 F 35 o C to 45 o C Uncontrolled 0 o C Vibration Random 2 g 5 Hz 500 Hz Shock 1 m drop test with and without modu...

Page 638: ...d disturbances Caution This equipment is not intended for use in residential environments and may not provide adequate protection to radio reception in such environments Emissions that exceed the leve...

Page 639: ...om 10 capacity to 90 capacity Tester on 6 hours to charge from 10 capacity to 90 capacity with the tester on Power Adapter Input 100 to 240 VAC 10 50 60Hz Output 15 VDC 2 A maximum Class II Category A...

Page 640: ...DS3 CATV 10BASE 2 10BASE 5 generic coaxial cable Maximum frequency 1200 MHz DSX 8000 Standard Link Interface Adapters DSX CHA804 Cat 8 Class I Channel Adapters Jack type and life shielded RJ45 8 pin m...

Page 641: ...meters are used for asterisk results reporting These are based on computation of the overall measurement accuracy based on the worst case of each parameter at each frequency data point Observed differ...

Page 642: ...to 0 75 dB Source load return loss 1 to 1000 MHz 21 9 log f 100 20 dB maximum 1000 to 2000 MHz 12 dB 1 to 1000 MHz 19 9 log f 100 20 dB maximum 1000 to 2000 MHz 10 dB Random Noise Floor 1 to 1000 MHz...

Page 643: ...l Balance 1 to 600 MHz 40 20 log f 100 measured to 40 dB maximum 600 to 2000 MHz 24 4 dB 1 to 600 MHz 37 20 log f 100 measured to 40 dB maximum 600 to 2000 MHz 21 4 dB Common Mode Rejection 1 to 600 M...

Page 644: ...loss of Termination 1 to 1000 MHz 21 9log f 100 25 dB maximum 1000 to 2000 MHz 12 dB 1 to 1000 MHz 19 9log f 100 25 dB maximum 1000 to 2000 MHz 10 dB DSX 8000 Level 2G Accuracy Performance Parameters...

Page 645: ...seconds4 Cat 7 Class F or FA 15 seconds Class FA All tests 30 seconds5 1 On unshielded cable Autotests on shielded cable take approximately 0 6 seconds longer 2 The first Autotest after power on takes...

Page 646: ...SX CHA004 Class EA Channel Adapters Jack type and life shielded RJ45 8 pin modular 5000 insertions Tests supported shielded and unshielded cable TIA Cat 3 4 5 5e 6 and 6A and ISO IEC Class C D E and E...

Page 647: ...on the worst case of each parameter at each frequency data point Observed differences between laboratory equipment and DSX CableAnalyzer modules using calibration verification artifacts were used as...

Page 648: ...to 85 dB maximum 85 20 log f 100 measured to 85 dB maximum 1 to 600 MHz 82 3 20 log f 100 600 to 1000 MHz 97 9 40 log f 100 measured to 85 dB maximum Residual FEXT 80 20 log f 100 measured to 85 dB m...

Page 649: ...imum 300 to 600 MHz 21 7 dB 600 to 1000 MHz 27 7 9 log f 100 applicable when IL 3 dB Source Match 20 dB applicable when IL 3dB Return loss of Termination 1 to 250 MHz 20 15log f 100 25 dB maximum 250...

Page 650: ...inks DSX CHA 8 TERA TERA Class II Channels DSX CHA 8 GG45 GG45 Class II Channels DSX PLA001 Cat 6A Class EA Permanent Links with IDC wiring blocks See page 3 76 DSX PLA004 Cat 6A Class EA Permanent Li...

Page 651: ...case DSX CHA 5 GG45 adapters have the connector on the top of the case Parameter Twisted Pair Cabling Without Remote or in DSX 5000 Long Communication Mode With Remote Range 800 m 2600 ft 150 m 490 ft...

Page 652: ...o 540 0 to 540 Resolution 0 1 0 01 Accuracy 1 1 0 5 1 Overload Recovery Time Less than 10 minutes to rated accuracy following an overvoltage Referencing is required after repeated or prolonged overvol...

Page 653: ...uch as a Fluke Networks IntelliTone probe The tones are on all pairs The tone generator does not generate the IntelliTone signal The tone generator also turns on an inactive main or remote DSX CableAn...

Page 654: ...2 ns 2 Loop resistance Range 0 to 530 Resolution 0 1 Accuracy 1 1 Insertion loss Frequency range and resolution 1 to 31 25 MHz 125 kHz 31 5 to 100 MHz 250 kHz 100 5 to 250 MHz 500 kHz 251 to 1200 MHz...

Page 655: ...to 9 999 10 00 to 99 99 100 0 to 999 9 depending upon value Display update rate 1 reading per second Power measurement uncertainty accuracy 5 32 pW1 2 Measurement linearity 0 1 dB3 Re calibration per...

Page 656: ...types tested 50 125 m 62 5 125 m multimode fiber Singlemode fiber Source type and wavelengths Multimode LED source 850 nm 30 nm 1300 nm 20 nm Fabry Perot laser diode 1310 nm 20 nm 1550 nm 30 nm Maximu...

Page 657: ...99 100 0 to 999 9 depending upon value Power measurement uncertainty accuracy 5 32 pW1 2 Measurement linearity 0 1 dB3 Dynamic Range for main remote communication and nominal length measurement 12 dB...

Page 658: ...5 125 m multimode fiber Singlemode fiber Event Dead Zone1 850 nm 0 5 m typical 1300 nm 0 7 m typical 1310 nm 0 6 m typical 1550 nm 0 6 m typical Attenuation Dead Zone2 850 nm 2 5 m typical 1300 nm 4 5...

Page 659: ...and attenuation coefficients for OM2 OM4 fiber 850 nm 68 dB 2 3 dB km 1300 nm 76 dB 0 6 dB km 6 Typical backscatter and attenuation coefficients for OS1 OS2 fiber 1310 nm 79 dB 0 32 dB km 1550 nm 82 d...

Page 660: ...imum 2 dB typical maximum Sample Resolution 3 cm to 400 cm 3 cm to 400 cm Pulse Widths nominal 850 nm 3 5 20 40 200 ns 1300 nm 3 5 20 40 200 1000 ns 3 10 30 100 300 1000 ns 3000 10000 20000 ns Loss Th...

Page 661: ...s maximum Manual 3 5 10 20 40 60 90 120 180 seconds 3 5 10 20 40 60 90 120 180 seconds Laser classification Class I CDRH Complies with EN 60825 2 Class I CDRH Complies with EN 60825 2 Real Time Trace...

Page 662: ...l Attenuation Dead Zone2 4 m typical PON Dead Zone3 30 m typical Dynamic Range typical 4 5 1310 nm 42 dB 1490 nm 1550 nm 41 dB 1625 nm 40 dB 1 Measured at 1 5 dB below non saturating reflection peak 5...

Page 663: ...tion error meters typical Linearity12 0 03 dB dB typical maximum Reflectance Range 14 dB to 70 dB 6 Fiber attenuation coefficients based upon ITU T G 652 D compliant SMF 28e 0 35 dB km at 1310 nm 0 24...

Page 664: ...mes per wavelength Auto OTDR 5 seconds wavelength typical Auto PON OTDR 10 seconds wavelength typical Quick Test 3 seconds wavelength typical Best Resolution 5 to 180 seconds wavelength FaultMap 10 se...

Page 665: ...nm 20 seconds Maximum Test Times 1310 nm and 1550 nm 40 seconds End Threshold 3 5 dB On off control Mechanical switch and a button on the touchscreen Output power into SM fiber with SC UPC connector...

Page 666: ...very 12 months Resolution 2 M pixels Light source Blue LED Connection to OptiFiber Pro tester USB type A plug Power source Power supplied by the main unit Field of view FOV Horizontal 425 m Vertical 3...

Page 667: ...ber Pro OTDR Autotest results 10 km multimode fiber Versiv 4 500 Versiv 2 9 800 The capacity available for test results also depends on the space used by the software and custom test limits in the tes...

Page 668: ...access to Fluke Networks cloud services such as LinkWare Live USB interface with a Micro USB port Lets you connect to a PC to upload test results and update the tester s software RJ45 Connector on the...

Page 669: ...Chapter 21 Specifications Display 633 GPU194 EPS Figure 213 Plug for the Headset Jack L R 3 5 mm Microphone Switch...

Page 670: ...of qualified adapters see this topic in the Fluke Networks Knowledge Base www bit ly 1ACJeFO Versiv 2 Wireless Radio Meets IEEE 802 11a b g n dual band 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz To see the regulatory informa...

Page 671: ...Pro Quad OLTS module 1 lb 0 7 oz 473 g OptiFiber Pro Quad OTDR module 1 lb 0 3 oz 462 g OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR module 14 oz 398 g Main or remote tester with DSX module and battery installed 10 2 in x...

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Page 673: ...om the manufacturer of the fiber Index of refraction This setting affects the length measurement It is important to have the correct value for the fiber when you do tests on long fibers Backscatter co...

Page 674: ...rrect Connectors One end of the launch cord must have the same type of connector as the OTDR The other end must have the same type of connector and polish as the link Do not use hybrid patch cords to...

Page 675: ...ect Test Limit Make sure that the limit you select does not have a length limit that is too short for the link Note For more information and updates on how to do tests on long links see the Fluke Netw...

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Page 677: ...rds Table 28 Reference Method Names for TIA EIA Standards Link End Connections Included in Loss Results Method NameinThis Manual TIA 526 14B multimode TIA EIA 526 7 singlemode 2 connections 1 Jumper O...

Page 678: ...ts Method NameinThis Manual IEC 61280 4 1 multimode IEC 61280 4 2 singlemode 2 connections 1 Jumper One Cord Reference Method was Method 2 One Cord Reference Method was Method A1 1 connection 2 Jumper...

Page 679: ...ises fiber respectively Both are 1 jumper reference methods The number of fiber connections represented in loss test results depends on how many test reference cords you use to set the reference This...

Page 680: ...rds are typically used at both ends of the link and connector loss is a significant portion of the total loss Appendix B shows the names of the standards that define the 1 jumper method Industry stand...

Page 681: ...ethods for Fiber Cabling 645 GPU154 EPS Figure C 1 1 Jumper Reference and Test Connections singlemode shown Fiber Link Test Reference Additional test reference cord Additionaltest reference cord Use 2...

Page 682: ...link This method is suitable for links where one end is connected directly to the active equipment Appendix B shows the names of the standards that define the 2 jumper reference method Because the re...

Page 683: ...Appendix C Reference Methods for Fiber Cabling 647 GPU155 EPS Figure C 2 2 Jumper Reference and Test Connections singlemode shown Fiber Link Test Reference Use 4 test reference cords...

Page 684: ...nected Also use it for tests on trunk cables that have MPO connectors at both ends Appendix B shows the names of the standards that define the 3 jumper reference method Because the results omit both c...

Page 685: ...Appendix C Reference Methods for Fiber Cabling 649 GPU156 EPS Figure C 3 3 Jumper Reference and Test Connections singlemode shown Fiber Link Test Reference Use 6 test reference cords...

Page 686: ...jumper results but do not have the correct connector adapters to connect the CertiFiber Pro modules output ports to the link This method lets you keep the test reference cords connected to the module...

Page 687: ...Jumper Reference and Test Connections for Smart Remote Mode Use mandrels only with multimode modules WCaution Do not disconnect the outputs and after you set the reference Short MT RJ no pins to MT RJ...

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Page 689: ...48 4 4 dB rule 152 6 62 dB rule 153 67 dB rule 153 7 70 dB rule 153 A ac adapter 18 AC wire map setting 87 159 test 159 accessories 600 ACR See ACR N ACR F causes of failures 191 results 129 ACR N cau...

Page 690: ...source mode 288 loopback mode 278 smart remote mode 266 twisted pair 96 smart remote mode 260 twisted pair 90 averaged bi directional results 388 478 averaging time 315 AxTalk 158 B backlight timer 3...

Page 691: ...ommon mode signals 133 compatibility with Versiv 2 2 compensate for launch tail cords 321 connector adapters on OLTS modules 239 adapters on OTDR modules 307 401 APC See APC connectors bad connector o...

Page 692: ...ures 192 results 149 encircled flux 248 end 1 end 2 change the number 529 enter names 529 far end source mode 287 FiberInspector 223 merge far end source mode results 288 power meter 297 end event 349...

Page 693: ...d event 349 434 home screen CertiFiber Pro 241 DSX CableAnalyzer 78 FiberInspector 218 no module attached 25 OptiFiber Pro 308 I i far end source mode 289 OTDR event table 346 431 TRC verification res...

Page 694: ...standard for DSX 5000 610 standard for DSX 8000 604 LinkWare Live asset management feature 566 software updates 594 Wi Fi connection 559 wired connection 558 LinkWare PC and LinkWare Stats 36 long ran...

Page 695: ...argin 357 443 overall loss 341 429 segment attenuation 357 443 twisted pair results length 108 LinkWare PC 150 NEXT causes of failures 191 HDTDX analyzer 200 results 122 next ID 551 no fiber event 352...

Page 696: ...creen 361 446 out of range event 352 438 outlet configuration 87 custom 572 overall fiber result 354 439 overall loss 341 390 429 480 loss length custom limit 579 OTDR custom limit 579 P P2P UBL 136 P...

Page 697: ...nce in custom limit 580 reflection event 347 432 remote orange arrows on connection icon 80 158 remote tester battery status 20 connectors keys LEDs 16 LEDs 16 main as a remote 13 optical source turn...

Page 698: ...ibration 630 CertiFiber Pro module 619 certifications and compliance 631 dimensions 635 display 632 DSX modules adapters compatibility 614 DSX series modules 614 DSX 5000 module 609 DSX 8000 module 60...

Page 699: ...en 22 TRC length 256 TRC verification 247 twisted pair See also Autotest custom cable 569 failures 187 reference 82 results 96 settings 84 test 91 tutorial 37 U unbalance impedance 133 resistance 136...

Page 700: ...bling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 664 causes of failures 187 results 100 single test 99 wired Ethernet connection for LinkWare Live 558 settings for LinkWare Live 564 Z z...

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