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Configuring an AUTOTEST 

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© Copyright 2019 Softing IT Networks 

 

Configuring an AUTOTEST 

6.1

 

Setting up WireXpert 

After configuring the system settings, follow these steps to set up an AUTOTEST.  
1.

 

Press the 

[SETUP]

 button 

 

Project Settings

 

a.

 

Site

 – Create or select a Site 

b.

 

Operator

 – Create or select an Operator 

c.

 

Label Source

 – Select cable labelling scheme. Load labels from USB flash drive if using List 

Based Testing (LBT). 

d.

 

AutoSave

 – Enable option for WireXpert to auto save every PASS result. 

2.

 

Press the 

[SETUP]

 button 

 

Quick Setup

 to select pre-defined test limit settings using matching 

generic UTP/FTP cable and connector. 

3.

 

Manual Setup – Press the 

[SETUP]

 button 

 

Test Settings

 

a.

 

Test Limit

 – Select a test limit 

b.

 

Cable

 – Create a custom or select cable from list. Select 

[Generic]

 if unsure. 

c.

 

Connector

 - 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 result. Default has been set to OFF. 

ii.

 

Cable Pairing Type

 – Select if cable under test is paired using the T568-A or T568-B 

standard. Option will be disabled when a TERA Channel or TERA Link adapter is 

connected to WireXpert. 

 

iii.

 

Autotest on Connection

 – Enable option to perform AUTOTEST on, i.e., as soon as the 

connection between LOCAL and REMOTE units is established. Default option has been 

set to OFF. 

iv.

 

Direct Attach

 – Enable option only if performing Direct Attach installation test.  Default 

option has been set to OFF. 

v.

 

AC Wire map

 – Enable option to bypass testing DC parameters. Default option has been 

set to OFF. 

vi.

 

Crossover 

– Enable option and select wiremap(s) if cable under test is a crossover cable. 

Option is only available when Application Standards is selected as the Limit Standard. 

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 5: ...Table of Contents Copyright 2020 Softing IT Networks 5 This page is left intentionally blank...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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