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Version: WireXpert4500_Copper_IT_EN_202002 

© Copyright 2020 Softing Singapore Pte Ltd 

 

 

 

 

User Manual 

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Page 1: ...Version WireXpert4500_Copper_IT_EN_202002 Copyright 2020 Softing Singapore Pte Ltd User Manual...

Page 2: ...ake any alterations or improvements to these instructions without prior notice The actual design of products may deviate from the information contained in the instructions if technical alterations and...

Page 3: ...3 WireXpert Adapters 13 3 4 Cabling Certification and Testing 14 3 5 Memory 16 3 6 Battery Information 17 3 7 Power Supply 18 3 8 Dimension 18 3 9 Environmental Conditions 18 WireXpert User Interface...

Page 4: ...Table of Contents 4 Copyright 2020 Softing IT Networks Related documents 61 Technical Support 62...

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Page 6: ...on needs Upgrade the copper only or fiber only variants to the combined WireXpert 500 plus or WireXpert 4500 for the full 2 500MHz capability With v8 0 cloud based data management features have been i...

Page 7: ...be complied with The faultless and safe operation of the product requires proper transport proper storage and installation and expert operation and maintenance in accordance with the manual 1 4 About...

Page 8: ...l IIIe TIA Level IIIe ISO IEC Level IIIe N A Fiber Testing option Yes Yes No Yes Class FA CAT 8 options Yes No No No Patch Cord Test adapters Yes Yes Yes No Softing recommends WireXpert to be calibrat...

Page 9: ...dphones WX_AC_TALKSET1 LCD Protective Cover WX_LCD_COVER CAT 6A Channel adapters WX_AD_6ACH2 Permanent Link adapters cords WX_AD_6ALKIT2 Straps 1 7 System requirements Hardware PC Operating system Win...

Page 10: ...PC software please refer to Installation Guide for eXport PC software and User Manual for eXport PC software Note Softing IT Networks has ceased support for ReportXpert v5 x and earlier Please contac...

Page 11: ...n the status bar and press the SETUP button System Settings Settings 2 Storage USB 11 Please wait while upgrading takes place This process may take a while 12 Upgrade process is complete CAUTION Saved...

Page 12: ...LCD screen Performs test executions and viewing of results USB device port Enables remote connection to the PC for remote control update and exporting saved results Audio port Enables vocal communicat...

Page 13: ...to every WireXpert units The device automatically detects adapters when connected and prompts to change in the matching interface depending on the type of adapter Press the SETUP button Quick Setup to...

Page 14: ...n and remote unit both bearing similar test capabilities The test would be conducted with one end from the telecommunication closet and the other at the outlet There are two primary considerations reg...

Page 15: ...est adaptors and test cords of TERA TERA TERA RJ45 TERA M12 D coded or TERA M12 X coded variation depending on the application requirement Press the SETUP button Test Settings Test Limit End to End to...

Page 16: ...not part of the standard WireXpert kit Please contact your local vendor for more information User Guide Refer Application Notes MPTL for more information 3 5 Memory 1 Gigabyte internal flash memory Ex...

Page 17: ...e risk of fire burns or damage to your battery pack do not allow metal objects to touch the battery contacts The battery pack is suitable for use only with compatible WireXpert devices Do not disassem...

Page 18: ...es provide more than 8 hours of continuous operation AC power 100 240V AC plugs directly into the battery Alternatively the batteries can be recharged using an external charging kit that can be ordere...

Page 19: ...screen It is categorized into 5 groups 1 Status bar 2 Quick Setup group 3 Test Settings group 4 Project Settings group 5 System Settings group 1 The Status bar displays the current date Wi Fi connecti...

Page 20: ...ne or more test parameters Red FAIL FAIL result with one or more test parameters that have negative margin in the range of uncertainty of the tester Note Marginal Pass Fail is enabled by default Press...

Page 21: ...ert will be able to perform audible cable detection when paired with a Softing CT15 Tone Generator When faced with multiple unlabeled open ended cables connect one end of the cable to WireXpert Point...

Page 22: ...se from a list of commonly used limits Three recently used limits will be on top of the list Test Limits update Starting from v7 3 the following limits has been added into WireXpert TIA Cat 8 Channel...

Page 23: ...2 Cable Choose from a list of cable manufacturer for more specific test parameters If unsure of manufacturer choose Generic UTP or Generic Shielded or Customized Cable to create custom cable Press th...

Page 24: ...minal Velocity of Propagation NVP value of the cable The NVP factor is required to determine the accurate length of the cable run to be measured Based on this constant value the WireXpert performs its...

Page 25: ...se T568A or T568B copper cable wiring standard B is selected by default Option will be disabled when a TERA Channel or TERA Link adapter is connected to WireXpert AUTOTEST On Connection If enabled Wir...

Page 26: ...2 36 54 78 Crossover at pairs 12 36 and reversed at pairs 54 78 Crossover at pairs 12 36 for 2 pair cable DCRU If enabled WireXpert will perform additional DC resistance unbalance test measurements be...

Page 27: ...our local WireXpert Vendor for more information Wiremap Test If enabled WireXpert will not continue with the AUTOTEST process if a wire map FAIL is detected Enabled by default Marginal Pass Fail If en...

Page 28: ...ted Site 4 Site Address and Site Notes are optional fields but they provide additional information of the site 5 Press OK to save site and proceed By default WireXpert creates an UNSPECIFIED site for...

Page 29: ...rs are not created To delete a saved operator 1 Press the Manage button 2 Select operator s and press the Delete to delete operator s 4 2 2 4 Label Source Press the SETUP button Test Settings Label So...

Page 30: ...ent room or a horizontal cross connect The default 1A A1 generally refers to Floor Tel Room Panel Port TIA 606 A Class 2 Single Building Horizontal Single Building Backbone Cable TIA 606 A Class 2 sta...

Page 31: ...1 Tel Room 2 Floor A Tel Room 2 Name followed by Backbone Cable Cable List Based Testing List based testing allows creation of label list in the eXport software on PC and then bring the list to WireX...

Page 32: ...Press the AUTOTEST button to display the loaded cable list 10 Select label from list to begin AUTOTEST 11 WireXpert will automatically save a PASS result and return to the list or allows you to save...

Page 33: ...Settings 1 Device Settings Plot Y axis Direction to select the how the plot s Y axis will be display Normal and Inverted Y axis are available 4 2 2 5 3 Device Type Press the SETUP button System Settin...

Page 34: ...eXpert Touch Click Enable option to trigger clicking sound options on screen touch Speaker Tone Enable option to trigger system sound options e g boot up Voice Prompt Enable option to trigger system v...

Page 35: ...ailable storage space on WireXpert and USB flash drive if inserted Read USB flash drive by clicking the USB icon if prompt did not appear or closed after inserting USB flash drive Read USB flash drive...

Page 36: ...to WireXpert Select label list file s to be loaded and select Copy Label files User Manuals Refer User Manual eXport for more information on generating list based labels Select Activate License s to l...

Page 37: ...st results will be erased and cannot be recovered 4 2 2 5 11 Touch Screen Calibration Press the SETUP button System Settings Settings 2 Touch Screen Calibration to re adjust mechanical alignments of t...

Page 38: ...mended to have WireXpert units calibrated every year Contact vendor for more information 4 2 3 The DATA button The DATA button provides archive and data management ability to saved sites and test resu...

Page 39: ...le using the length value3 programmed by the user Reset Probe Resets Permanent Link adapter usage count once a new link cord is in place About Displays worldwide contact and End User License Agreement...

Page 40: ...unit End to end connection is not required 3 30 meters 100 feet cable length is at least required to get a valid NVP value Optional purchase required for feature Contact local vendor for more informat...

Page 41: ...ired Note Diagrams and images used are for illustration purposes only and do not represent suggested test values Reference and test values vary to usage and condition To set reference 1 Connect a Perm...

Page 42: ...or Create a custom or select connector from list Select Generic if unsure d Test Options General i Locator Enable option to display the worst NEXT and Return Loss RL fault information in an AUTOTEST r...

Page 43: ...as an active telephone jack Excessive voltage will damage the units and the adapter and void the warranty 6 2 Testing Guide for Permanent Link Testing Permanent Link PL test is comprised of the connec...

Page 44: ...apters into the LOCAL and REMOTE units of the WireXpert 2 Power ON WireXpert Check that WireXpert is in Copper testing mode 3 Set reference is required if the units are being paired for the first time...

Page 45: ...d WireXpert will display summarized result with PASS or FAIL once AUTOTEST is completed Press the View details button to view the comprehensive result or the Save button to save the results AUTOTEST i...

Page 46: ...rming an AUTOTEST 46 Copyright 2019 Softing IT Networks Insertion Loss Return Loss Near end Crosstalk Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio Near end ISO only Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio Far end Power sum...

Page 47: ...talk issue is seen View individual plot by selecting deselecting cable pairs Each two pairs of cables that have been tested for crosstalk are represented by different color in the plot Return Loss RL...

Page 48: ...pressing the Save button after an AUTOTEST is completed When prompted enter label name and click OK to save The Save icon will disappear once saving is completed Test results will be named in alpha nu...

Page 49: ...results 4 Select the next page for more results To delete a saved result 1 Press the DATA button 2 Select Copper and press the View button 3 Press the Manage button 4 Select result s and press the Del...

Page 50: ...ftware designed to work seamlessly with WireXpert Saved results can be exported using the following methods 7 4 1 USB Flash Drive 1 Insert USB flash drive to USB port on WireXpert 2 Device will automa...

Page 51: ...ing IT Networks 51 7 Go to File Create New Project to create new project space 8 Go to Import USB Flash Drive and select the flash drive Click Import 9 Select database and click Import Selected to imp...

Page 52: ...to your PC using a mini USB cable 2 Launch eXport software 3 Go to File Create New Project to create new project space 4 Go to Import Device 5 Select database and click Import Selected to import or cl...

Page 53: ...Declarations Copyright 2020 Softing IT Networks 53 Declarations...

Page 54: ...agreements If there are any further questions concerning the disposal of this product contact Softing IT Networks CAUTION This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause rad...

Page 55: ...works 55 Class 1m Laser Product The light source transmitted from the following fiber test modules MPO REMOTE are classified as Class 1m lasers and have wavelengths between 302 5 nm and 4000 nm and ar...

Page 56: ...se View View selected result Manage Enables Rename and Select all options Format Reset Performs non reversible setting data restoration to factory defaults Forward Proceed to the next screen Device in...

Page 57: ...ested MPO chart grid Toggles between displaying of power loss in bar chart or grid format for fiber testing Scope live test Toggles between Live and Test mode when inspecting a SM MM fiber with the in...

Page 58: ...ted to completely different pin pairs at both ends Crossover cable is an example of crossed pair cable but not crossed pair cables are crossover cables dB Acronym for decibel is the ratio unit used to...

Page 59: ...s the technology for wired Ethernet LANs that allows electrical current required for operation of devices to be carried by data cables Probe Generally referring to a device used to connect a test equi...

Page 60: ...nown as S FTP Straight Through Cable Cable used to connect computers to hubs or switches A straight through cable has the following A to B ends pin outs 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 T568A B T568A a...

Page 61: ...circled Flux Compliant Multimode Fiber Certification Testing Quick Start Guide MPO Certification Testing Quick Start Guide Digital Fiber Inspection Kit User Manual Fiber Certification Testing User Man...

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