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Introduction

CAUTION

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in minor or moderate injury.

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death or serious injury.

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Intended use

WireXpert series has been designed for use in factory, process and building control. The unit must not

be used in explosion hazard areas. The permissible ambient conditions given in the Technical Data must

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.

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About this document

Read this manual before starting

For damages due to improper connection, implementation or operation Softing refuses

any liability according to our existing warranty obligations.

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Document history

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201702

Firmware update to v7.3

201811

Firmware update to v8.0

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Page 2: ... may not in part or in its entirety be reproduced copied or transferred into electronic media Softing Singapore Pte Ltd 73 Science Park Drive 02 12 13 Cintech I Singapore Science Park 1 Singapore 118254 itnetworks softing com 65 6569 6019 65 6899 1016 asia support itnetworks softing com The latest version of this manual is available in the Softing download area at itnetworks softing com downloads ...

Page 3: ... 3 WireXpert User Interface 11 3 1 Touch Screen Layout 11 3 2 The One Touch Access Button 12 4 Configuring an AUTOTEST 19 4 1 Setting up WireXpert 19 5 Test Procedure 20 5 1 Pinned to Pinned Link 21 5 2 Pinned to Pinned Channel 23 5 3 Unpinned to Unpinned Link 25 5 4 Unpinned to Unpinned Channel 27 6 Performing an AUTOTEST 29 6 1 Understanding AUTOTEST 29 6 2 Managing test result s 30 6 3 Exportin...

Page 4: ...er only WireXpert 500 plus copper fiber and WireXpert 4500 The WireXpert 500 series provides an affordable solution that can grow with your cable certification needs Upgrade the copper only or fiber only variants to the combined WireXpert 500 plus or WireXpert 4500 for the full 2 500MHz capability 1 2 Safety precautions Read this manual before starting For damages due to improper connection implem...

Page 5: ... designed for use in factory process and building control The unit must not be used in explosion hazard areas The permissible ambient conditions given in the Technical Data must 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 this document Read thi...

Page 6: ...s and directories are written in italic Device description files are located in C product name delivery software Device Description files 1 5 Before you start Check that the latest eXport PC software and firmware is installed in the workstation and WireXpert respectively to ensure the latest features are available Ensure WireXpert is calibrated annually for optimum accuracy Key differences between...

Page 7: ..._AC_MPO_ADAPTER_A MPO Cleaning Kit WX_AC_MPO_CLEANING_KIT Description Type A B C Fiber Map Module Type Single module type wire in a straight through configuration Single module type on both ends wired in a straight through configuration MPO Methods Polarity Polarity is addressed in the patch cords Polarity is managed in the trunk Polarity is managed in the cable CAUTION Always use a coupler when m...

Page 8: ...Softing Singapore Pte Ltd 1 7 System requirements Hardware q PC Operating system q Windows 7 8 x or 10 32 bit or 64 bit q Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz q 1 GB of RAM q 200 MB of free space of installation q Microsoft NET framework ...

Page 9: ...nuals For more information on installation and using eXport 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 contact asia support itnetworks softing com for more information 2 2 Upgrade firmware 1 Download and install the latest eXport PC software 2 Connec...

Page 10: ...ded 10 If prompt did not appear check that USB icon is present on the status bar and press the SETUP button è Settings 2 è Storage è USB 11 Please wait while upgrading takes place This process may take a while 12 Upgrade process is complete CAUTION Saved test results and settings may be erased during upgrading You are recommended to save all test results before upgrading the firmware ...

Page 11: ... 1 The Status bar displays the current date Wi Fi connectivity status USB connectivity status talk set connectivity status and battery level Tap icons to change or view setting 2 The Channel Selector provides selection on which channel loss limit will be applied on a 12 core MPO cable during an AUTOTEST 3 The Test Settings group provides results oriented configurations necessary to perform an AUTO...

Page 12: ...You will receive any of the following 4 results after performing AUTOTEST Green PASS Good test result in accordance to pre defined settings Red FAIL Unacceptable results with severe disturbance on one or more test parameters You will be given the following option after performing an AUTOTEST Save test results to device An AUTOTEST will fail in the event of missing connection between the Local and ...

Page 13: ...ult s will be indicated in green and red respectively Deselected channels will be indicated in yellow Channel Selector Passed AUTOTEST result with all channels selected 3 2 2 2 Test Settings Test Settings provides results oriented configurations necessary to perform an AUTOTEST including 3 2 2 2 1 Network Limits Choose from 40GBASE SR4 and 100GBASE SR10 limit to perform MPO test SR4 uses a single ...

Page 14: ...erform custom limit test Uncheck Enable Polarity Check to bypass polarity check for customized cable Test Settings Custom Limit Change Custom Limit with without Polarity Check Channel Selector Loss limit will be applied to selected channels during an AUTOTEST TX TX TX TX TX TX TX TX TX TX TX TX TX TX TX TX TX TX RX RX RX RX RX RX RX RX RX RX ...

Page 15: ...WireXpert User Interface 15 2019 Softing Singapore Pte Ltd Test Settings Channel Selector Select choice of channel Selector 3 2 2 2 2 Cable Select Generic MMF cable Cable Select choice of generic MMF ...

Page 16: ...urce User Manuals Refer User Manual Copper Certification Testing or User Guide List Based Testing for more information List Based Testing List based testing allows creation of label list in the eXport software on PC and then bring the list to WireXpert It further allows easy selection of labels from the list to help technician select the cables to be tested quickly This testing method is carefully...

Page 17: ... Results Manage Results CAUTION Deleting a site will also delete its containing test results 3 2 4 The TOOLS button The TOOLS button provides advanced options for in depth troubleshooting and expert WireXpert users These options include Requires LOCAL and REMOTE Requires LOCAL and REMOTE Requires 1 LOCAL MM MMEF 2 REMOTE MPO Set Reference Establish test conditions and exclude the reference cords f...

Page 18: ...res 1 LOCAL only 2 Wi Fi dongle Requires 1 LOCAL only 2 eXport Cloud Wifi Enables WireXpert to connect to the Wi Fi to perform eXport Cloud features eXport Cloud Enables WireXpert to download List Based Testing LBT and upload project site WSD files to the eXport Cloud platform Active network connection is required Note Optional purchase required for feature Contact Softing IT Networks for more inf...

Page 19: ...sh drive if using List Based Testing LBT d AutoSave Enable option for WireXpert to auto save every PASS result 2 Press the SETUP button è Test Settings a Test Limit Select a test limit 40Gbase SR4 100Gbase SR10 b Channel Selector Select Channel s of cable where loss limit will be applied c Cable Select Generic d Connector Select Generic Please ensure you have the following components before conduc...

Page 20: ...ear end Equipment Cord FEC Far end Equipment Cord CAUTION Do not confuse acronyms used in this document with similar acronyms used in other manuals or products CAUTION Always use a coupler when mating a pinned and unpinned connector Mating two pinned connectors with a coupler will damage the pins Before proceeding to set reference or performing an AUTOTEST with WireXpert check that the light sourc...

Page 21: ... the kit 3 Disconnect LC from the LOCAL unit 4 Do not disconnect LC from the REMOTE unit 5 Connect one unpinned end of RC to the LOCAL unit and the other end to the pinned end of TC 6 Connect the disconnected unpinned end of LC to the other end of TC using a coupler 7 Press the AUTOTEST button to perform an AUTOTEST 8 Check that the result is less than the acceptable loss limits Termination 1 Term...

Page 22: ...daptors and connectors or replace the cords if necessary and repeat the test again 14 Interchange the ends of LC 15 Repeat steps 1 to 9 5 1 2 One cord reference test method 1 Connect the LC to the LOCAL and REMOTE units 2 Press the TOOLS button è Set Reference and press the OK button to set reference 3 Disconnect LC from the LOCAL unit 4 Do not disconnect LC from the REMOTE unit 5 Connect one unpi...

Page 23: ...perform an AUTOTEST 8 Check that the result is less than the acceptable loss limits Termination 1 Termination 2 Attenuation Requirement Reference Grade Reference Grade 0 1dB Reference Grade Standard Grade 0 3dB Standard Grade Standard Grade 0 5dB 9 Clean the adaptors and connectors or replace the cords if necessary and repeat the test again 10 Interchange the ends of TC 11 Press the AUTOTEST butto...

Page 24: ...he result is less than the acceptable loss limits 21 Clean the adaptors and connectors or replace the cords if necessary and repeat the test again from steps 1 to 14 5 2 2 Three cords reference method Three cords reference method is advised as per Standards for this configuration 1 Retaining the same set up perform set reference 2 Replace TC with cabling under test 3 Do not disconnect LC from the ...

Page 25: ... and press the Ok button to set reference Please ensure the fiber cords are cleaned using the cleaning kit provided in the kit 3 Disconnect LC from the LOCAL unit 4 Do not disconnect LC from the REMOTE unit 5 Connect the unpinned end of RC to the LOCAL unit and the pinned end to the unpinned end of LC using a coupler 6 Press the AUTOTEST button to perform an AUTOTEST 7 Check that the result is les...

Page 26: ...ining the same setup disconnect the pinned end of RC from the coupler 2 Do not disconnect LC from the REMOTE unit 3 Connect a pinned to pinned AC to the coupler to the unpinned end of LC 4 Connect the cabling under test to RC and AC using couplers 5 Press the AUTOTEST button to begin AUTOTEST ...

Page 27: ...n loss verification LC and RC are recommended to be of reference grade 1 Connect the LC to the LOCAL and REMOTE units 2 Press the TOOLS button è Set Reference and press the Ok button to set reference Please ensure the fiber cords are cleaned using the cleaning kit provided in the kit 3 Disconnect LC from the LOCAL unit 4 Do not disconnect LC from the REMOTE unit 5 Connect the unpinned end of RC to...

Page 28: ...n a number of ways for example based on customer s testing requirements specifications claimed by manufacturers etc It is to the user to select a valid acceptable loss limit It is not recommended to set the acceptance loss as high as the minimum performance level i e maximum allowable connection loss 0 75dB It is recommended to determine the value based on the following table Termination 1 Termina...

Page 29: ...nder test Type A B and C will return different results By pressing the buttons in the lower right corner test results displayed will toggle between absolute power loss polarity and fiber map of the MPO cable 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 Type A MPO cable Type B MPO ca...

Page 30: ...an be displayed in simplified text or map format 6 2 Managing test result s Test results can be manually saved by 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 Pass test results will be automatically saved with reference to the selected Label Source SETUP button è Project Settings è ...

Page 31: ...thers and press the View button 3 Select the test results click View to view results 4 Select the next page for more results To delete a saved result 1 Press the DATA button 2 Select Others and press the View button 3 Press the Manage button 4 Select result s and press the Delete to delete result s Manage results ...

Page 32: ... the Rename to rename result View results Amend names 6 3 Exporting test results into eXport PC Software eXport is a data management software designed to work seamlessly with WireXpert User Manuals Refer User Manual Copper Certification Testing for more information on exporting test results into eXport PC Software User Manuals Refer User Manual eXport for more information on how to use the softwar...

Page 33: ...Declarations 33 2019 Softing Singapore Pte Ltd 7 Declarations ...

Page 34: ...greements 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 radio interference In that case the user may be required to take adequate measures ROHS The WireXpert device and its test components are ROHS compliant ETL Intertek Verified WireXpert device is ETL verifi...

Page 35: ...Pte Ltd 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 are safe except when used with optical aids ...

Page 36: ...tabase 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 info Displays device firmware build information OK Confirms and saves current option Rename Renames saved test result in the DATA menu Restart Restarts current procedure Save Saves current test resu...

Page 37: ...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 inspection scope Set Reference Performs result referencing between the LOCAL and REMOTE units Transmit ON OFF Toggles between enabling and disabling of light source on the REMOTE unit ...

Page 38: ... for the 40GbaseSR 4 and 100Gbase SR10 test limits ISO Acronym for International Organization of Standardization Generally referring to ISO IEC 11801 Standards for generic cabling for general purpose telecommunication cabling systems or structured cabling Jumper Also known as Patch Cord is a fiber optic patch cord that is used to connect one or more devices or equipment in a fiber optic network Ke...

Page 39: ...d REMOTE units to ensure maximum measurement accuracy of WireXpert TC Acronym for Transmit Cord is the fiber optic at the transmitting end of the link under test TIA Acronym for Telecommunications Industry Association Generally referring to TIA 568 Standards for telecommunication products and services Trunk Generally refers to the permanent link connecting the MPO modules to each other TX Abbrevia...

Page 40: ...esting Quick Start Guide Encircled 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 Manual MPO Certification User Manual eXport User Guide List Based Testing User Guide Installing eXport PC Software User Guide License Upgrade User Guide eXport Cloud User Guide...

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