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Softing WireXpert WX-4500 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 E-Mail: info.france@softing.com Italy Austria Softing Italia Srl. Buxbaum Automation GmbH Cesano Boscone, Mailand Eisenstadt Tel.: +39 02 4505171 Tel.: +43 2682 7045 60 E-Mail: info@softingitalia.it E-Mail: office@myautomation.at For technical information and support please contact the Softing Office in your country. http://itnetworks.softing.com...
  • Page 2 WX-4500 Fiber Test Adapters Kits Quick Start Guide v7.2,build #424...
  • Page 3 WIREXPERT Single-Mode Adapter Kit Multi-Mode Adapter Kit Encircled Flux (WX_AD_SM2) (WX_AD_VCL_MM2) Compliant Multi-Mode Adapter Kit (WX_AD_EF_MM2) KIT CONTENTS Single-Mode Adapter Kit (WX_AD_SM2) A pair of Single-mode adapters with source wavelength of 1310/1550nm A pair of 9/125um SC-SC duplex test cords (2m) Single SC-SC coupler Single one-click SC cleaning kit Multi-Mode Adapter Kit (WX_AD_VCL_MM2)
  • Page 4 WIREXPERT...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED SETUP System Settings SETUP Device Settings Device Settings Length Uni Go to System Settings > Settings 1 to set default display measurement units or change Device Type LOCAL unit to REMOTE or vice versa. Timing Settings Timing Settings Sleep Interval(minutes) Go to System Settings >...
  • Page 6 GETTING STARTED SETUP Project Settings SETUP Site Site Unspecified English English English Creates folder for AUTOTEST results to be saved into. Operator Operator Unspecified English English English Creates display name for operator handling unit. Label Source Simple Label English English English Label Source Creates labeling scheme for saved AUTOTEST...

  • Page 7: Setting Reference

    SETTING REFERENCE SETUP Configuration SETUP Go to Configuration to determine how Set Reference and AUTOTEST will be performed. 1 Jumper reference 2 Jumpers reference 3 Jumpers reference 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.
  • Page 8 SETTING REFERENCE Single / Bi-Directional Testing Local to Remote Loss Local to Remote Loss Fiber 1 Fiber 1 Fiber 2 Fiber 2 Remote to Local Loss Remote to Local Loss Step 1 Step 2 Local unit Remote unit Local unit Remote unit Select Single Direction for test to be conducted only from LOCAL TX to REMOTE RX on Fiber 1 and REMOTE TX to LOCAL RX on Fiber 2 (step 1).
  • Page 9 SETTING REFERENCE TOOLS Set Reference TOOLS 1. Clean the adapters and test cords with the cleaner provided in the kit. 2. Follow diagram on WireXpert to set up Set Reference using test cords provided in the kit. 3. Check that the units are connected. 4.
  • Page 10 PERFORMING AUTOTEST AUTOTEST AUTOTEST Link under test Local unit Remote unit Connect one ends of test cord to WireXpert and other end to link under test on both LOCAL and REMOTE units. Press the AUTOTEST button to perform a certification test. Saving an AUTOTEST result Test results can be manually saved by selecting the “Save”...
  • Page 11 VIEWING A SAVED RESULT DATA Viewing Saved Results DATA Press the DATA button to view saved results. Select “Fiber” to view saved fiber test results. Copper and MPO saved results can be viewed when respective adapters are connected to WireXpert.
  • Page 12 MANAGING A SAVED RESULT DATA Renaming and Deleted Saved Results DATA Deleting a saved result 1. Press the “DATA” button. 2. Select “Copper” or “Fiber” and press the “View” button. 3. Press the “Manage” button. 4. Select result(s) and press the “Delete” to delete result(s). Renaming a saved result 1.
  • Page 13 PC SOFTWARE Using the eXport software 1. Launch eXport software. 2. Create a new project by going to File > New Project or click 3. To import saved results, go to • Import > Device for direct USB connection or click •...
  • Page 14 PC SOFTWARE Editing Information Open in a new window Rename Replace Delete Conversion Re-Certification Properties Locate Tree Item 1. To rename cable label or operator name on a single saved result, select and right click on a test result. • Rename > Cable Label to rename label of the selected cable. •...
  • Page 15 LIST BASED TESTING LIST-BASED TESTING (LBT) Generating hierarchical label list with eXport software The Label List Generator generates cable labels in customizable hierarchical (building name-> floor-> telecom room-> rack-> panel-> port) order before conducting cable certifications, reducing effort from keying labels after every test. The pre-defined labels imported into the device will prevent duplicate testing when conducting in non- sequential orders.
  • Page 16 LIST BASED TESTING 4. Press the “SETUP” button > Project Settings > Label Source 5. Select “List Based Testing” and select the label that has just been imported. 6. Press the AUTOTEST button to view list and select label for test. PASS FAIL result will be indicated after every test.