EXFO MaxTester 610 Quick Reference Manual

Viewing Test Results cont'd
Frequency Tests
 Tests included are: VF/AC Balance, WB Balance, WB Attenuation, Return Loss, Load
Coils, Locator Tone, TX/RX Tone, and RX Tone with FED. Select an icon to run a test,
which then displays pass/fail status and detailed results (except locator tone).
 WB Balance, WB Attenuation, Return Loss Sweep, Load Coils, and RX Multiple Tone
with FED display results in graphical format. For WB Balance, you can view the graph in
portrait/landscape mode. The Select Graph button opens a new selection of function keys
which allow you to maneuver the graph.
 Threshold Settings can be set within each test that provides a pass/fail status.
TDR
The TDR test locates cable faults and displays the reflections and their distances, in text and
graphical measurements, so that you can find and resolve faults. Graphs can be displayed in
either Portrait or Landscape mode, and a Cursor/Marker can be independently selected
displaying the distance Δ (Delta) value between them on the top-centre of the graph.
There are 3 modes of operation:
Auto TDR automatically determines the length of the cable, finds the nearest significant
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event, and configures the parameters, updating results in real time, until you stop the test.
Variable Gain automatically increases the amplitude gain as distance increases on the
graph. Options are: Disabled/Enabled or Disabled/Enabled with Auto Scale.
Manual TDR does not automate any function or settings and gives you full control over TDR
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parameters such as Range, Gain, VOP, and Pulse Width; and Current Trace, only
available in this mode.
 xTalk (crosstalk) TDR test allows you to detect and isolate split pairs or electrical
dissimilarities between tip (A) and ring (B) copper wires which may be causing service
disruptions. The test transmits on pair one and receives on pair two to locate the split pairs. A
hookup diagram pops up at the start of the test, showing you how to connect your cables.
RFL
Single Pair test locates resistive faults between T-G/A-E, or R-G/B-E.
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Connect the strap to the far end of the wires connected to T/A and R/B.
 Separate Good Pair test determines the distance to a short, ground, or battery cross in a
faulty cable pair using a separate good cable pair.
Connect a first strap to the far ends of the wires connected to T1/A1 and T/A, and a second
strap to the far ends of the wires connected to T/A and R/B.
RFL-K-Test locates faults on both conductors of one pair; specialized for detecting double
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faults. One of the faults must be greater in resistance than the fault on the other pair. When
FED is enabled, you can turn on Repeat Mode.
Auto Test
The POTS Auto Test Summary page displays detailed results of the loop current, power
influence and voice frequency measurement values, pass/fail status, and parameters of the POTS
Auto Test.
Threshold Settings button allows you to set values for Loop DC Current, Loss, Power
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Influence, VF Noise, and VF/AC Balance.
The User Auto Test Summary page displays the overall status of the tests selected.
 Test Selection button allows you to select the test types to include.
Results are displayed for the following test groups: Multimeter, Noise, Frequency, TDR, and
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DRP. Saved Results can be uploaded to an FTP site or USB.
System Settings
Display and Language provides the setup for backlight, information on the
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title bar, language choice, Touchscreen Calibration if your unit has the
touchscreen option, and enabling screenshots.The Remote Display tab
allows you to connect the MaxTester to your computer remotely.
Date and Time sets the date, time, their formats, and time zone.
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Battery Info displays battery status and power schemes including Power
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Save Mode.
Software Options lists all the Configured Options present on the unit.
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Information shows hardware/software/product information.
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Upload Setup allows you to enable uploading to an FTP server using Wi-Fi
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or Ethernet.
Working with the Keypad
To access and modify on
screen parameters:
Use the arrows to select an
on-screen item, then press
Back key.
Power
Enter
Note: If you have the touchscreen option, any reference to pushing buttons on the keypad can be
replaced in most cases by clicking/tapping the touchscreen.
Charging the Battery
Plug in the power adaptor (9 V 1.66 A) and wait up to 6-8 hours to completely charge the battery or until the
Battery Status displays 100 %.
To view the battery status:
1
From the Home pane, select System Settings and press
Select the Battery Info icon and press . Battery Status indicates the current power level for the
2
battery, as a percentage.
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Printed in Canada (2018-05)
P/N: 1073820 Version: 15.0.0.1
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Quick Reference Guide
EXFO's MaxTester 610 is a handheld device designed to qualify and troubleshoot copper-loop plant by using
pass/fail-driven automated functionalities.
Cable Connections
To activate function buttons:
Press the key below the desired
function button.
Home and Help key: A quick press
and release acts as Home. Holding
for 2 or more seconds, activates the
online help or screenshot capture.
Note: To ensure optimal performance, run Test Lead Compensation on a regular basis.
Start/Stop test.
Copper Main Menu
To access the Copper Main Menu:
1
From Home, select Copper Test and press
menu page.
2
Navigate to each icon using the up/down left/right arrow keys on the keypad.
Press
3
selected icon.
 Test Configuration provides the utilities to setup test parameters.
 Setup allows you to configure parameters common to all tests.
 Dialer allows you to place POTS calls using the unit as a telephone (with the
built-in speaker or external headset) and the on-screen phone keypad as a
dialer. If FED option is enabled, the Dialer icon will appear in the Multimeter
menu.
 FED Control is an optional feature. If enabled, the icon appears on the
Copper Main page. The feature tells the test set to detect and control the
Teletech TS125 or Viavi UltraFED
. testing.
 Result Manager allows you to view, Upload, Export, and Delete any of your
previously saved test results.
For more information,
refer to the user guide.
MaxTester 610
Primary tip/A and
Secondary tip/A and
Ground (Earth)
ring/B connectors
ring/B connectors
terminal
to open the Copper Main
to run a test, bring up the sub-menu, or perform the application of the
TM
IIB remote FED (far end device) during
Note: System Settings can be found on the Home pane and allow
you to set the parameters of the unit.
Copper Test Set