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  • Page 1 Fiber USER MANUAL http://itnetworks.softing.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.5 Two jumpers Single-ended Loopback ..............33 4.6 Three jumpers Single-ended Loopback ..............36 5 Configuring an AUTOTEST ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 40 5.1 Setting up WireXpert .................... 40 5.2 Testing Guide for Dual-ended Testing ..............41 5.3 Testing Guide for Dual-ended Testing ..............42 http://itnetworks.softing.com...
  • Page 3 6 Performing an AUTOTEST ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������43 6.1 Understanding AUTOTEST ................43 6.2 Managing test result(s) .................. 45 6.3 Exporting test results into eXport PC Software ..........46 7 Declarations ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������47 8 Appendix ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������49 9 Technical Support �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������52...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1 Introduction 1�1 About product Softing’s WireXpert, with its unparalleled 2,500 MHz measurement range, is the first cable certifier with capability to certify the highest performance cabling systems in enterprise networks and data centers. Cable installers make significant gain in productivity with WireXpert‘s industry leading test speed and ease of use.

  • Page 5: Intended Use

    1.4 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. 1.4.1 Document history Document version Modifications compared to previous version Firmware update to v7.3.

  • Page 6: Before You Start

    1.4.2 Conventions used The following conventions are used throughout Softing customer documentation: Keys, buttons, menu items, commands and other elements involving user interaction are set in bold font and Open Start → Control Panel → Programs menu sequences are separated by...

  • Page 7: Scope Of Delivery

    1.6 Scope of delivery Single Mode Fiber (WX_AD_SM2) SC Cleaning Kit Single Mode Adapters SC-SC Duplex Reference Cords (WX_AC_SC_CLEANING_KIT) (WX_AD_SM2) (WX_AC_SM_REFCORD_SC) Mating Couplers Multi-Mode Fiber (WX_AD_VCL_MM2) Multi-Mode Adapters SC-SC Duplex Cords SC Cleaning Kit (WX_AD_VCL_MM2) (WX_AC_MM_REFCORD_SC) (WX_AC_SC_CLEANING_KIT) Mandrels (WX_AC_MANDREL) Mating Couplers Encircled Flux Compliant Multi Mode Fiber (WX_AD_EF_MM2) Multi-Mode Adapters FC-SC Modally Transparent...

  • Page 8: System Requirements

    Operating system ● Windows Vista, 7, 8.x or 10 (32 bit or 64 bit) ● Intel Core i3, 2.4Ghz and above ● 4 GB of RAM ● 200 MB of free space of installation ● Microsoft .NET framework 4.0 http://itnetworks.softing.com...

  • Page 9: Wirexpert Pc Software And Firmware

    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.
  • Page 10 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. http://itnetworks.softing.com...

  • Page 11: Wirexpert User Interface

    3 Understanding WireXpert 3.1 Touch Screen Layout The Graphical User Interface (GUI) in version 7.0’s firmware has been updated with a more responsive system and quick-access menus WireXpert boots up to the SETUP screen. It is categorized into 5 groups: Status bar Quick Setup group Test Settings group...

  • Page 12: The One Touch Access Button

    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 REMOTE units, wrong settings configured, “dirty” end connectors or broken cables. http://itnetworks.softing.com...
  • Page 13 SM Fiber AUTOTEST results Detailed results for 1310nm Detailed results for 1550nm MM Fiber AUTOTEST results Detailed results for 850nm Detailed results for 1310nm MMEF Fiber AUTOTEST Detailed results for 850nm Detailed results for 1300nm results...
  • Page 14 AUTOTEST and configure the device. These options include – 3.2.2.1 Configuration Configuration provides selection of the number of jumper(s) is used for setting reference on dual or single ended loopback, and determines if single or bi-directional test is performed during an AUTOTEST. http://itnetworks.softing.com...
  • Page 15 1 Jumper, Single-ended 1 Jumper, Dual-ended 2 Jumpers, Single-ended 2 Jumpers, Dual-ended 3 Jumpesr, Single-ended 3 Jumpers, Dual-ended Note According to the ISO/IEC standards, the 2-jumpers testing method is not compliant, hence the selection for 2-jumpers configuration will be disabled when an ISO limit is selected. 3.2.2.2 Test Settings Test Settings provides results oriented configurations necessary to perform an AUTOTEST including;-...
  • Page 16 Custom limits can be created using spreadsheet software, saved as *.CSV format and loaded to the device. Length Limits: Enter fiber length if test criteria requires specific fiber length. Network Limits Link Validation Network Limits Ethernet Standard Network Limits Fiber Channel http://itnetworks.softing.com...
  • Page 17 Network Limits Custom Limit 3.2.2.2.2 Cable Choose from a list of cable manufacturer for more specific test parameters. If unsure of manufacturer, choose [Generic SMF] or [Generic MMF], or [Customized Cable] to create custom cable. Customized Cable Click [Add] to add or [Delete] to remove customized cable(s) from the customised cable list.
  • Page 18 Select 400MHz*Km for OM1 (62.5/125), 500MHz*Km for OM2 (50/125), 2000MHz*Km for OM3 (50/125) and 4700Mhz*Km for OM4 (50/125). 3.2.2.3 Project Settings Project Settings provides non-results oriented configurations before performing an AUTOTEST. User Manuals Refer “User Guide – List Based Testing” for more information on List Based Testing. http://itnetworks.softing.com...
  • Page 19 3.2.2.4 Label Source 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.
  • Page 20 Emits light for visual to MPO mode to perform detection of broken fiber single fiber Power Meter quality using an external scope probe. location. test. Requires: LOCAL and REMOTE About – Displays worldwide contact information. http://itnetworks.softing.com...

  • Page 21: Setting Reference

    4 Setting Reference It is necessary to perform a set reference measurement before each test. If there is a mismatch in firmware versions, WireXpert will require user to perform a set reference. The setup varies depending on the number of jumpers reference is selected. Note Diagrams and images used are for illustration purposes only.
  • Page 22 [SETUP] Single Mode [Configuration] Multimode [Configuration] [SETUP] Single Mode [Configuration] Multimode [Configuration] [SETUP] Multimode EF [Configuration] http://itnetworks.softing.com...
  • Page 23 4. Press the [TOOLS] button → Set Reference and press the [Ok] button to set reference. [TOOLS] Single mode - Set Reference Set Reference Success [TOOLS] Multimode - Set Reference Set Reference Success [TOOLS] Multimode EF - Set Reference Set Reference Success...

  • Page 24: Two Jumpers Dual-Ended

    3. Connect TX2 to the REMOTE TX port and RX2 to coupler 2. 4. Connect RX4 to the REMOTE RX port and TX4 to coupler 1. Please ensure the fiber cables are cleaned using the cleaning kit provided in the kit. http://itnetworks.softing.com...
  • Page 25 Press the [SETUP] button → Configuration → Two Jumpers from Dual-Ended column. Select Single or Bi direction depending on requirement. Configuration Single Mode [Configuration] Multimode [Configuration] Configuration Single Mode [Configuration] Multimode [Configuration]...
  • Page 26 [SETUP] Multimode EF [Configuration] 5. Press the [TOOLS] button → Set Reference and press the [Ok] button to set reference. [TOOLS] Single mode - Set Reference Set Reference Success http://itnetworks.softing.com...

  • Page 27: Three Jumpers Dual-Ended

    [TOOLS] Single mode - Set Reference Set Reference Success [TOOLS] Multimode EF - Set Reference Set Reference Success 6. Check that the Set Reference result is between -3 to -9dBm for Single and Multi Mode and -18 to -20dBm for Encircled Flux Multi Mode. 4.3 Three jumpers Dual-ended, 1.
  • Page 28 7. Press the [SETUP] button → Configuration → Three Jumpers from Dual-Ended column. Select Single or Bi direction depending on requirement. Configuration Single Mode [Configuration] Multimode [Configuration] http://itnetworks.softing.com...
  • Page 29 Configuration Single Mode [Configuration] Multimode [Configuration] [SETUP] Multimode EF [Configuration] 8. Press the [TOOLS] button → Set Reference and press the [Ok] button to set reference. [TOOLS] Single mode - Set Reference Set Reference Success...

  • Page 30: One Jumper Single-Ended Loopback

    4.4 One jumper Single-ended Loopback 1. Connect the TX1 and RX1 ends of the reference cord to the TX port RX port of the adapter respectively. Please ensure the fiber cables are cleaned using the cleaning kit provided in the kit. http://itnetworks.softing.com...
  • Page 31 2. Press the [SETUP] button → Configuration → One Jumper from Single-Ended column. Select Single or Bi direction depending on requirement. Configuration Single Mode [Configuration] Multimode [Configuration] Configuration Single Mode [Configuration] Multimode [Configuration]...
  • Page 32 Configuration Multimode EF [Configuration] 3. Press the [TOOLS] button → Set Reference and press the [Ok] button to set reference. [TOOLS] Single mode - Set Reference Set Reference Success http://itnetworks.softing.com...

  • Page 33: Two Jumpers Single-Ended Loopback

    [TOOLS] Multimode - Set Reference Set Reference Success [TOOLS] Multimode - Set Reference Set Reference Success 4. Check that the Set Reference result is between -3 to -9dBm for Single and Multi Mode and -18 to -20dBm for Encircled Flux Multi Mode. 4.5 Two jumpers Single-ended Loopback 1.
  • Page 34 3. Press the [SETUP] button → Configuration → Two Jumpers from Single-Ended column. Select Single or Bi direction depending on requirement. Configuration Single Mode [Configuration] Multimode [Configuration] http://itnetworks.softing.com...
  • Page 35 Configuration Single Mode [Configuration] Multimode [Configuration] Configuration Multimode EF [Configuration] 4. Press the [TOOLS] button → Set Reference and press the [Ok] button to set reference. [TOOLS] Single mode - Set Reference Set Reference Success...

  • Page 36: Three Jumpers Single-Ended Loopback

    2. Connect RX2 to the RX port and TX2 to the other end of coupler 2. 3. Connect one end of your jumper (TX3) to coupler 1 and other end (RX3) to coupler 2. Please ensure the fiber cables are cleaned using the cleaning kit provided in the kit. http://itnetworks.softing.com...
  • Page 37 4. Press the [SETUP] button → Configuration → Three Jumpers from Single-Ended column. Select Single or Bi direction depending on requirement. Configuration Single Mode [Configuration] Multimode [Configuration] Configuration Single Mode [Configuration] Multimode [Configuration]...
  • Page 38 Configuration Multimode EF [Configuration] 5. Press the [TOOLS] button → Set Reference and press the [Ok] button to set reference. [TOOLS] Single mode - Set Reference Set Reference Success http://itnetworks.softing.com...
  • Page 39 [TOOLS] Multimode - Set Reference Set Reference Success [TOOLS] Multimode EF - Set Reference Set Reference Success 6. Check that the Set Reference result is between -3 to -9dBm for Single and Multi Mode and -18 to -20dBm for Encircled Flux Multi Mode. Hint Set Reference will fail in the event of- •...

  • Page 40: Configuring An Autotest

    Please ensure you have the following components before conducting the test; • WireXpert, LOCAL&REMOTE units (WX4500) • Single Mode Testing Kit (WX_AD_SM2) OR • Multi-Mode Testing Kit (WX_AD_VCL_MM2) OR • Encircled Flux Multi-Mode Testing Kit (WX_AD_EF_MM2) WX_AD_SM2 WX_AD_VCL_MM2 WX_AD_EF_MM2 http://itnetworks.softing.com...

  • Page 41: Testing Guide For Dual-Ended Testing

    5.2 Testing Guide for Dual-ended Testing 1. Connect TX1 to the LOCAL TX port and RX1 to coupler 1 of link under test. 2. Connect RX3 to the LOCAL RX port and TX3 to coupler 2 of link under test. 3.

  • Page 42: Testing Guide For Dual-Ended Testing

    7. If Bi-Direction measurement is selected, swap the position of RX1 and TX2. 8. Click [STEP 2] to continue test. 9. Select “850nm Margin” or “1310nm Margin” to check the Loss, Limit and Margin of the fiber setup at the respective wavelength. http://itnetworks.softing.com...

  • Page 43: Performing An Autotest

    6 Performing an AUTOTEST 6.1 Understanding AUTOTEST Press the [AUTOTEST] button once settings and limits have been selected. WireXpert will use the last configuration or factory settings to perform the AUTOTEST if new settings are not configured. WireXpert will display summarized result with PASS or FAIL once AUTOTEST is completed.
  • Page 44 SingleMode SingleMode 1310 nm SingleMode 1550 nm Multimode Multimode 850 nm Multmode 1300 nm http://itnetworks.softing.com...

  • Page 45: Managing Test Result(S)

    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 →...

  • Page 46: Exporting Test Results Into Export Pc Software

    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 software. http://itnetworks.softing.com...

  • Page 47: Declarations

    7 Declarations...
  • Page 48 “Electromagnetic Compatibility” (EMC directive). It meets the following requirements: Note A Declaration of Conformity in compliance with the above standards has been made and can be requested from Softing Singapore Pte Ltd. China ROHS The WireXpert device and its test components are China ROHS compliant.

  • Page 49: Appendix

    8 Appendix [Add]– Adds a site, [Retest] – Performs an [Back] – Returns to operator or customised AUTOTEST on selected previous screen. Unsaved cable, connector to the result on List-Based options will be discarded. database. Testing. [Cancel] – Discards option. [Delete] –...
  • Page 50 LOCAL and REMOTE or grid format for fiber a SM/MM fiber with the units. inspection scope. testing. [Transmit ON/OFF] – Toggles between enabling and disabling of light source on the REMOTE unit. http://itnetworks.softing.com...
  • Page 51 Softing Singapore Pte Ltd Singapore Science Park 1 3 Science Park Drive Franklin, #03-09 Singapore 118223 http://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: http://itnetworks.softing.com.

  • Page 52: Technical Support

    94000 (Paris) Phone: +33 1451 72805 E-mail: info.france@softing.com Austria Buxbaum Automation GmbH Eisenstadt Phone: +43 2682 7045 60 E-Mail: office@myautomation.at Softing’s global presence ensures our customers receives sales and technical support anywhere around the world. For more information : http://itnetworks.softing.com http://itnetworks.softing.com...

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