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SPX RADIODETECTION 6100-Cu Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 6100-Cu Multifunction Phone Network Analyser and Copper Tester Operation manual 90/6100-CU-OPMAN-ENG/01...
  • Page 2 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual inside front cover © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual 8.1 Result Manager ......... 49 8.2 Results Summary ........49 Contents 8.3 Result Manager Menu ....... 49 8.4 Upload ............51 Preface ......... 5 8.5 Export............52 1.1 Before you begin .......... 5 8.6 Delete............53 1.2 Important notices .........
  • Page 4 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Copper Auto Tests ....136 15.1 Menu............136 15.2 POTS Auto Test ........136 15.3 User Auto Test ........138 15.4 Result Details ......... 146 15.5 Profile Details ......... 146 Maintenance ......150 16.1 General Maintenance ......150 16.2 Recalibrating the Unit ......

  • Page 5: Preface

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual policies or procedures apply, contact your company or Preface site’s occupational health and safety officer or your local government for more information. Do not use this equipment if you suspect that any component or accessory is damaged or faulty. 1.1 Before you begin Use authorized accessories only.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual 2.5 Typical Applications Introduction  Automatic Pair Quality Test toward remote test head or far end device (FED)  Multimeter tests 2.1 About this manual  Noise tests including power influence and PSD This manual provides copper network installation and ...

  • Page 7: Using The 6100-Cu

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Using the 6100-Cu The 6100-Cu is tested for IEC IP54 compliance which means that it is not affected by dust or water splashing against the enclosure from any direction. This protection is only valid when both side doors are properly closed.

  • Page 8: Cable Connections

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual 3.1 Cable Connections WARNING! These connections are intended for the express purpose of electrical testing of common telephone line conductors, within The graphics below show the connectors on the 6100- the ranges specified in the Technical Cu device.

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual WARNING. Only use accessories that meet Safety Radiodetection specifications. Information 4.1 Equipment Ratings WARNING. The use of controls, adjustments and procedures other than those specified Temperature herein may result in exposure to hazardous situations or impair the protection provided Operation 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) by this unit.

  • Page 10: Getting Started With The 6100- Cu

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Note: In both previous cases, if the power adapter is Getting connected, the 6100-Cu will simulate either a fake suspend or fake shutdown in order to Started with the 6100- facilitate the charger. Note: If you hold down for 12 seconds or more, the 6100-Cu may reset the date and time to incorrect values.

  • Page 11: Keypad

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual 5.3 Keypad  If Enabled, press and hold the key to capture a screenshot on any page.  A popup message is displayed saying Screenshot captured, Press “Yes” to save or “No” to continue to Help. Pressing No will also discard the screenshot.

  • Page 12: Setting Up The 6100-Cu

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Setting Up the 6100-Cu 6.1 Home Home presents the main menu page which allows you to navigate between Copper Test and System Settings using the left/right arrow keys on the keypad.  Display and Language provides the setup for backlight, information on the title bar, language choice, and Touchscreen Calibration.

  • Page 13: Remote Display

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual either JPG (default) or GIF, and where you would like to Save Screenshot to: USB (default) or FTP. If USB, the image is saved to a directory called \\6100\Screenshots on the USB memory device. If the directory does not exist, create it on the root directory of the USB memory device.

  • Page 14: Date And Time

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual 2. Select the Connect to Device and press the up arrow key to highlight and press the Enable Remote Display button. 3. Press the down arrow key to highlight and press the Find Bluetooth Devices button to search for available Bluetooth devices.

  • Page 15: Battery Info

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  You can also modify the Time Zone and This is useful for example if you want to save battery enable an option so that your unit automatically power but do not want to be hindered by unwanted adjusts the time for the daylight saving period.

  • Page 16: Software Options

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  To change the power scheme settings: Return Loss  1. Press , select System Settings, and then ADSL+ and VDSL2 Data Rate Prediction Battery Info.  VDSL2-35b Data Rate Prediction 2. Under DC IN or BATTERY, use the arrow keys ...

  • Page 17: Upload Setup

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Note: Only channels 1 to 11 are supported on the Wi-Fi hotspot/router. A Wi-Fi symbol, in the top right-hand corner of the navigation bar, identifies whether or not a connection is present. The Wi-Fi status is indicated as follows: Green icon indicates that the 6100-Cu is connected with a Wi-Fi hotspot.
  • Page 18 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual FTP Setup 3. Press on a value to open a list box of options or the alphanumeric editor screen and use the navigation keys to scroll through. 4. Press to confirm the value. The FTP Setup function allows you to configure the file transfer information using the following: ...
  • Page 19 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  Note: When using WPA encryption, some specific Select Other Network button opens a new routers may have performance issues with the page allowing you to search for a specific supplied Wi-Fi dongle. In this case, please use network.

  • Page 20: Wi-Fi Test

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual   WAN Link Speed is a choice between Auto Restore Default button allows you to reset the (negotiated during the link establishment), 100 entries to their defaults. or 10 Mbit/s. To configure the setup options: ...

  • Page 21: Comms Setup

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  Wi-Fi Details of the selected Network Name include:   Signal (RSSI) strength may list one of the Ethernet following levels with the table cell shown in the  Disable Connection option disables uploads corresponding colour: via Wi-Fi or the Ethernet.
  • Page 22 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 23: Setting Up Copper Tests

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Setting Up Copper Tests The 6100-Cu is designed to test basic twisted pair quality, identify and locate faults, and troubleshoot noise and signal issues. These measurements offer a quick and thorough method to determine if the cable is capable of supporting xDSL technology.
  • Page 24 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual If Yes to All is not pressed, then individual files may be overwritten by pressing Yes, or skipped by pressing You can terminate the process by pressing Cancel.  Copy from USB allows you to copy all profiles found on an external USB device to the unit.
  • Page 25 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual To navigate between the test profiles: 1. Press the up/down left/right arrow keys on the keypad to select an icon. 2. Press to confirm your selection. Noise Tests Profile Details Multimeter Profile Details The profile details Noise Tests main menu allows you to view the test threshold and parameters of the following tests: ...
  • Page 26 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Frequency Tests Profile Details Auto Test Profile Details The profile details Frequency Tests main menu allows you to view the test threshold and parameters of the following tests:  VF/AC Balance  WB Balance ...

  • Page 27: Setup

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual To navigate between the test profiles: 1. Press the up/down left/right arrow keys on the keypad to select an icon. 2. Press to confirm your selection. Delete Profile To access the Setup function: 1. On the Home pane, highlight Copper Test, then press 2.

  • Page 28: Phone Book

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual 7.4 Phone Book The Phone Book menu presents a selection of functions which allow you to manage the groups of phone numbers relevant to performing the copper tests. It can include a maximum of 50 groups of up to 3 individual entries each.
  • Page 29 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  Group ID displays the group ID number. This is the only parameter that cannot be modified however you can navigate between the available phone groups.  Entry Name is the name of the entry in the Phone Book.
  • Page 30 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Clone Group The Clone Group page allows you to copy the details of an existing entry to a new group entry in the Phone Book. The page lists all entries by Group ID. The list can display a maximum of 50 entries. Group # In Use displays the Group ID number in use.

  • Page 31: Dialer Function

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  Save File allows you to enter a file name of the current phone book to save. By default, the name is phone_book.csv.  The Storage Location lists the save destinations: Internal memory  Save button saves the selected file.
  • Page 32 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  Allows you to use the unit as a telephone (with To access the Dialer function: the built-in speaker or external headset and the on-screen phone keypad as a dialer) when 1. On the Home pane use the up/down arrow Enter Number is invoked, whether in the test keys to highlight Copper Test, then press results screens or through the separate...
  • Page 33 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual To dial a number: Recent Dialed Numbers 1. Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight an The Select Number page lists a maximum of 8 recently dialed telephone numbers which you can entry or button and press select to make your call.

  • Page 34: Cable Book

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  2. Press the left/right arrow keys to view and Group # in Use displays the group number in select the options. use.  Entry in use displays the Entry Name in use. 3. Press on a value to open a list box of To select a group and entry: options or the alphanumeric editor screen and...
  • Page 35 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Cable ID number by pressing the left/right arrow keys Select Cable on the keypad and view its details. You can only modify The Select Cable page lists entries by ID, Cable cables from the CableBookSettings book, see above. Name, and Cable Fill.
  • Page 36 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  To view and modify the cable details: Capacitance T/R to GND/A/B to E allows you to specify a value for the capacitance per 1. Press the up/down arrow keys to highlight the length to ground constant. desired parameter.
  • Page 37 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  Cable # in Use displays the ID number of the cable in use.  Cable Book Version displays the current edition number of the Cable Book in use. To delete a cable entry: 1.

  • Page 38: Application Settings

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  Note: The unit will overwrite any document with the Cancel button removes the same file name found on the disk, without confirmation/warning message without warning. impacting the cable book. To load a cable book: To save a cable book: 1.
  • Page 39 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual measures the capacitance across the 2 To select the parameter values: terminals specified, and shorts the remaining 1. Press the up/down arrow keys to highlight the (or unspecified) terminal to G/E. The 3 desired parameter. Terminal method is more common and is the default.
  • Page 40 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Capacitance lists the units of Identification capacitance for Tip and Ring in nF/km or nF/mi. Resistance lists the units for resistance in Ω/km or Ω/mi. Attenuation lists the units for the reduction in signal strength or insertion loss of the cable, in dB/km or dB/mi.
  • Page 41 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  File Name Preview displays a preview of the file name. The actual values of the enabled A maximum of 20 different entries can be added. entries are not shown.  Date and Time value format depends on the To manage the list: format selected in System Settings.

  • Page 42: Test Lead Compensation

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  To change the order: Buzzer Threshold Voltage allows you to configure the hazardous voltage level from 70 1. Press to get into the list. to 150 volts.  Hush Time allows you to configure the hush 2.

  • Page 43: Fed Control

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual 7.9 FED Control Refer to Cable Connections on page 8 on how to connect the leads before starting compensation. The Test Lead Compensation routine also performs resistance and capacitance compensation. The page FED Control is an option-enabled feature that tells the test set to detect and control the Teletech TS125 or Viavi UltraFED™...
  • Page 44 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual MMT (maximum measurement time) is 3. For T-R-G/A-B-E Shorted, connect the T-R- determined for every test. G/A-B-E to the customer connectors (blue- labeled Pair1- Cu) and the ground lead to the For tests which run in Continuous mode, the network ground.
  • Page 45 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  Set FED button activates the state defined in 4. Press to confirm the value. the Manual Setup control.  Test Status displays a communication with FED status message. Multimeter The Multimeter tab lists the default FED States set for ...
  • Page 46 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Noise The Noise tab allows you to set the FED States for all noise tests, and lists the default value for NEXT test. Default values are displayed for WB Attenuation, RX Tone with FED, and Load Coils. The Terminated FED state appends the required resistance value.

  • Page 47: Saving Results

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Alternatively, when a test is completed or stopped and To select the parameter values: you press , Confirm Save dialog box pops up. 1. Press the up/down arrow keys to highlight the Selecting Save displays the Save Result screen where desired parameter.
  • Page 48 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Result File Name allows you to preview and edit the result file name. The proposed file name is based on current auto-naming parameters configured in Setup/Application Settings/File Name. Save button confirms if the Result File Name is saved successfully.

  • Page 49: Reading Saved Copper Test Results

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual To open previously saved test results: Reading 1. Press the left/right arrow keys to highlight the Saved Copper Test desired Storage Location. Results 2. Press to display the list and select the value. 8.1 Result Manager 3.
  • Page 50 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual To navigate the results menu: Save As saves the current changes under a different file name that you can 1. Press the up/down left/right arrow keys on the configure in the editor screen. keypad to select an icon. Don’t Save does not save any 2.

  • Page 51: Upload

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual It contains information about group entries such as Profile Details group ID, name, phone numbers, and tags. If the dialer was not used during the test, the Phone Book icon will not appear as part of the Read Result menu page.

  • Page 52: Export

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  Upload Location is FTP, or USB.  Select Files is either None which removes all check marks allowing you to select one or more files, or All.  Uploaded status column displays a successful, failed, or no upload for each file.

  • Page 53: Delete

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual 9. Press to display the list and select the value. 10. Press the down arrow key to press the Export button. 8.6 Delete The Delete page allows you to delete a selected File Name or All selected result files previously saved in the 6100-Cu internal memory only.

  • Page 54: Multimeter Tests

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Multimeter Tests The purpose of the Multimeter tests function is to detect AC/DC voltages and currents, measure resistance and capacitance in a loop, and stress test the loop. To access Multimeter tests: From the Copper Main pane, highlight Multimeter and press to open the Multimeter menu.

  • Page 55: Voltage

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual To start/stop a test: 1. Press the up/down left/right arrow keys on the keypad to select the desired test icon. 2. Press to confirm your selection. 3. The test will start automatically if the Setup/Application Settings - Test Startup Mode is set to Auto.
  • Page 56 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Voltage Thresholds The AC/DC Voltage Threshold Settings page allows you to set the Threshold Voltage for each pair. The threshold is a programmable value you can use as an on-screen indicator in each test when a measured value is too high or too low.

  • Page 57: Current

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Snapshot 9.3 Current The voltage Snapshot tab shows measured volts for The Current test allows you to measure the AC/DC each lead combination. currents and frequency in the loop. DSL service does not directly use this measurement. Snapshot The current Snapshot shows measured AC/DC results for each lead combination.
  • Page 58 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual To select the parameter values: Continuous AC Page 1. Press the up/down arrow keys to highlight the The Continuous AC function measures each pair, desired parameter. displaying and updating results in real time, until you stop the test.

  • Page 59: Resistance

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  Test Status displays the current state of 3. Press on a value to open a list box of measurement or an error message. options. To select the parameter values: 4. Press to confirm the value. 1.
  • Page 60 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual some cases, a TDR may reflect off such a fault but then Cable Temperature is the temperature again, may not. Try TDR first, but be prepared to try in either °F or °C of the cable under RFL if you really need this pair in service for a high- test.

  • Page 61: Resistive Balance

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual   Type is the threshold limit for each pair: either Selected Pair allows you to select All Pairs or Maximum or Minimum. a single wire pair for measurement.   Enabled is a flag to use the current threshold: Cable Parameters: either Yes or No.
  • Page 62 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual To select the parameter values: Snapshot 1. Press the up/down arrow keys to highlight the The Resistive Balance test is valuable in desired parameter. understanding the presence of resistive faults on one side versus the other (series resistance). A 5 % 2.

  • Page 63: Isolation

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Result Details 9.6 Isolation The Results Details read-only page displays the The Isolation test, also known as a leakage test, is a Resistance results for each lead combination and the type of resistance test run over a period of time to look pass/fail status for Resistive Balance in Ω...
  • Page 64 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  Current Test displays the test being measured. Here you can switch to another test from the given list. However, this action will terminate the ongoing measurement test.  Selected Pair allows you to select All Pairs or a single wire pair for measurement.

  • Page 65: Capacitance/Opens

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual To select the parameter values: 1. Press the up/down arrow keys to highlight the desired parameter. 2. Press the left/right arrow keys to view and select the options. 3. Press on a value to open a list box of options or the alphanumeric editor screen and use the navigation keys to scroll through.
  • Page 66 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual To access Pair Detective from Multimeter tests: nF/mi or km ranging from 10.0 to 500.0. 1. Press to return to the Copper Main menu. 2. Highlight Pair Detective and press Capacitance T/R or A/B to GND/E launch the test.

  • Page 67: Station Ground

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  Current Group is the current test group name, Capacitance/Opens Threshold Settings for example Multimeter. The Threshold Settings page allows you to set the  Current Test displays the test being Capacitive Balance Threshold parameters for the test measured.
  • Page 68 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  The test uses Tip (A), Ring (B), and Ground (Earth) Hookup Diagram button opens a leads and measures isolation resistance between the Confirmation page displaying how to connect wires and to ground. Any ground should be < 25 0 for your leads at the beginning of the test.

  • Page 69: Stressed Balance

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual To select the Station Ground parameter values: Result Details 1. Press the up/down arrow keys to highlight the The Result Details read-only page displays the desired parameter. Station Ground results and the pass/fail status. 2.
  • Page 70 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual one-sided series resistance (sometimes also called high-open, high-resistive fault, or dirty open). Poor or failing splice connectors/beanies also case minor imbalances affecting higher speed DSL circuits. Watch the stress level, and if you see an increase or jump after a minute or two or more, the stress may have worked through some corrosion and thus revealed an imbalance.
  • Page 71 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Threshold Settings The Threshold Settings page allows you to set the Good/Marginal Balance threshold values for the Stressed Balance test. The threshold is a programmable value you can use as an on-screen indicator in each test when a measured value is too high or too low.

  • Page 72: Smartr Features

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Corrosion detect identifies the presence of one-sided SmartR corrosion or series resistance (such as a high resistive or partial, dirty open), while Wet detect tells you if a Features fault (faulted splice joint or module, for example) is damp.
  • Page 73 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  2. Press the left/right arrow keys to view and Wet detected (but not flooded section) select the options. Isolation results also display a five-level indicator of the measured isolation/leakage resistance. 3. Press on a value to open the alphanumeric editor screen and use the navigation keys to scroll through.
  • Page 74 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  or °C. Temperature primarily affects Marginal VF/AC Balance sets the marginal Resistance measurements. VF/AC balance threshold.  Isolation sets the isolation resistance To select the parameter values: threshold.  1. Press the up/down arrow keys to highlight the Type is a read-only field displaying the desired parameter.
  • Page 75 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Multimeter The TDR test displays the line trace and is continuously on and ready to use. It displays and updates results in real time, in either Portrait or Landscape Mode (recommended), until you stop the test. The last valid The Multimeter page displays the raw values used by results then remain displayed.
  • Page 76 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  To select the parameter values in Portrait Mode: VOP allows you to change the velocity of propagation value for the cable. 1. Press the up/down arrow keys to highlight the  desired parameter. Cable Setup button opens a new page that allows you to set the Cable Parameters for the 2.

  • Page 77: Pair Detective Result Details

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  TDR Cable Setup Cable Fill is the type of material the cable is filled with: Aircore, Jelly, Pulp, 5 PR, or 2 PR. The Cable Setup page is the same as previously  described.
  • Page 78 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual FaultMapper does not find all faults but rather many Note: When running FaultMapper with a strap at the far common faults, and can identify more than one at a end of the pair, and there is a T-G/A-E fault, the time.
  • Page 79 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual To select the parameter values: 1. Press the up/down arrow keys to highlight the desired parameter. 2. Press the left/right arrow keys to view and select the options. 3. Press on a value to open a list box of options or the alphanumeric editor screen and use the navigation keys to scroll through.
  • Page 80 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual FaultMapper Result Details Result Details Cable Setup The Cable Setup page in the Result Details allows you to view the Cable Parameters set for the FaultMapper test. The Result Details read-only page displays the test results in text and graphical format.
  • Page 81 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  Profile Name is the file name of the selected saved results.  Test Identification is the test type of the group, for example FaultMapper. © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 82: Noise Tests

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual 11.1 Noise Tests Main Page Noise Tests The purpose of the noise tests is to perform VF/WB (voice frequency / wideband) noise and level measurements. The Noise Tests menu allows you to select and run the displayed tests: ...
  • Page 83 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual VF Noise Threshold Settings The Threshold Settings page allows you to set the VF Noise Threshold values for the test.  Current Group is the current test group name, for example Noise.  Current Test displays the test being measured.

  • Page 84: Power Influence

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  Result Details Current Group is the current test group name, for example Noise. The Results Details read-only page displays the VF  Current Test displays the test being Noise value and the pass/fail status. measured.

  • Page 85: Vf Impulse Noise

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual To select the parameter values: 1. Press the up/down arrow keys to highlight the Result Details desired parameter. 2. Press the left/right arrow keys to view and select the options. 3. Press on a value to open a list box of options.
  • Page 86 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual if you stop the test. The last valid results then remain To select the parameter values: displayed. 1. Press the up/down arrow keys to highlight the desired parameter. 2. Press the left/right arrow keys to view and select the options.

  • Page 87: Wb Psd Noise

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual 3. Press on a value to open a list box of options or the alphanumeric editor screen and use the navigation keys to scroll through. 4. Press to confirm the value. Result Details The Results Details read-only page displays the High, Mid, Low VF Impulse Noise Count and Detection Level values, and the pass/fail status of the Mid level.
  • Page 88 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  To select the parameter values in Portrait Mode: Threshold Settings button opens a new page that allows you to set the RMS Noise 1. Press the up/down arrow keys to highlight the Threshold parameters for the test. desired parameter.
  • Page 89 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual WB PSD Noise Threshold Settings The Threshold Settings page allows you to set the RMS Noise Threshold parameters for the test.  Select Files is either None which removes all check marks allowing you to select one or more Masks, or All.

  • Page 90: Wb Impulse Noise

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual dependent on your preferred Landscape 7. Press to come out of the list. Mode Settings configured in Setup/Application Settings/General. All of your enabled masks are now listed on the PSD tab page in the Mask parameter, for test ...
  • Page 91 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual   Test Duration allows you to set the length of Power Detection Level defines the threshold time to run the test from a list of values. If limits. UFED Control option is enabled, the maximum ...

  • Page 92: Next

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual cursor and place it in the middle of the current x-axis limits.  Zoom references the middle of the x/y axis and not the cursor position. Press the arrow keys as follows: Right = x-axis zoom in. Left = x-axis zoom out.
  • Page 93 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual action will terminate the ongoing measurement test.  Frequency allows you to set the frequency value for the Near End Crosstalk (NEXT).  Frequency Step lists a choice of frequency step values.  Termination Resistance lists a choice of resistance values for the termination of the signal.
  • Page 94 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Spectrum Spectrum is a snapshot mode of operation similar to WB Attenuation. The test makes one measurement of the crosstalk for the selected bandwidth, and then stops. To set threshold values: 1. Press the up/down arrow keys to highlight the desired parameter.
  • Page 95 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Cancel button closes the hookup Right = x-axis zoom in. diagram prompt only. Left = x-axis zoom out. Up = y-axis zoom in. Down = y-axis zoom out. Pan - use left/right arrow keys to pan the x-axis and the up/down arrow keys to pan the y-axis.
  • Page 96 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  Test Group is the overall test group of the selected saved results file, for example Noise Tests.  Test Identification is the test type of the group, for example NEXT.  Test Modes is the mode of test, for example Spectrum.
  • Page 97 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual NEXT Results Profile Details The NEXT Profile Details page displays detailed read- only test thresholds and parameters for both Spot and Spectrum modes.  Profile Name is the file name of the selected saved results. ...

  • Page 98: Frequency Tests

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Frequency  VF/AC Balance Tests  WB Balance  WB Attenuation The purpose of the frequency tests is to perform VF  (voice frequency) and WB (wide band) level Return Loss measurements, calculate the reduction of signal ...
  • Page 99 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual   Current Group is the current test group name, VF/AC Balance sets the active balance for example Frequency Tests. threshold.   Current Test displays the test being Type is the threshold limit: either Maximum or measured.
  • Page 100 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual from the given list. However, this action will Active Result Details terminate the ongoing measurement test. The Active Results Details read-only page displays  Noise Filter displays the type of noise filter the VF/AC Balance value and the pass/fail status. used.

  • Page 101: Wb Balance

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  VF/AC Balance sets the passive balance 12.3 WB Balance threshold. The wideband balance test ensures that the balance  Type is the threshold limit: either Maximum or ratio for the twisted pair complies with applicable Minimum.
  • Page 102 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual moving the cursor. Press and hold the 4. Press to confirm the value. left/right arrow keys to accelerate the  Landscape Mode function key allows you to cursor. Press to recall the cursor and view the test results in landscape mode.
  • Page 103 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual WB Balance Threshold Settings Result Details The Threshold Settings page allows you to set the The Results Details displays a graph of the Marginal Good/Marginal Balance thresholds for the following: and Good wideband balance results, and pass/fail status.

  • Page 104: Wb Attenuation

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  12.4 WB Attenuation Cable Configuration button opens a new page that allows you to set cable parameters for the Current Test. Attenuation  Select Graph button changes to Graph The WB (wideband) single-ended attenuation test Selected when pressed and opens a new allows you to calculate the dissipation of power of a selection of function keys which allow you to...
  • Page 105 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual the Calculated Attn, plus half of the single point pass/fail threshold flat mask while Threshold Tolerance. selecting Mask provides a shaped mask as threshold. When Mask is selected, it will be When Mask is enabled for the selected used as pass/fail criteria next time the test is bandwidth: run.
  • Page 106 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  Cable Type # displays the number of a cable section set above, ID, Cable Name and Fill, and allows you to select an entry (with its associated parameters) from the current Cable Book, to use for testing. ...

  • Page 107: Return Loss

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Result Details Cable Configuration The Cable Configuration page in the Results Details allows you to view the cable parameters set for the WB Attenuation test.  Current Group is the current test group name, for example Frequency Tests.
  • Page 108 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Return Loss Threshold Settings The Return Loss Threshold Settings page allows you to set the Loss Threshold for each pair. The threshold is a programmable value you can use as an on-screen indicator in each test when a measured value is too high or too low.
  • Page 109 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  Threshold Settings button opens a new page Sweep Threshold Settings that allows you to set Return Loss thresholds The Return Loss Sweep Threshold Settings page is for the transmission. similar to the Single Frequency test and allows you to ...

  • Page 110: Load Coils

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Return To Test removes these function Sweep Result Details keys and returns to the Spectrum results page. The Sweep Result Details read-only page displays the pass/fail status and test results in graphical format. Return Loss Profile Details The Profile Details page displays read-only Return Loss Test Thresholds/Parameters for both Single Frequency and Sweep.
  • Page 111 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Zoom references the middle of the x/y axis and not the cursor position. Press the arrow keys as follows: Right = x-axis zoom in. Left = x-axis zoom out. Up = y-axis zoom in. Down = y-axis zoom out.

  • Page 112: Locator Tone

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  Pan - use left/right arrow keys to pan the x-axis and the up/down arrow keys to pan the y-axis.  1:1 resets the x-axis and y-axis limits to full scale. 12.7 Locator Tone When Locator Tone is selected from the Frequency Tests menu, a 577 Hz signal and a 983 Hz alternating signal are sent separately for 200 ms each.

  • Page 113: Tx/Rx Tone

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual   Test Status displays the current state of Level allows you to set the tone level value. measurement or an error message.  Level Step (read only) displays the level step of the uplink frequency. ...

  • Page 114: Rx Tone With Fed

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  Current Test displays the test being Profile Details Receive Tone measured. Here you can switch to another The Profile Details page displays read-only Receive frequency test from the given list. However, this Tone Test Parameters. action will terminate the ongoing measurement test.
  • Page 115 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual The Single Tone tab allows you to configure the following parameters:  Current Group is the current test group name, for example Frequency Tests.  Current Test displays the test being measured. Here you can switch to another Frequency test from the given list.
  • Page 116 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  Return To Test removes these function Termination Resistance defines how much keys and displays the test page. resistance the tester uses to connect to the line, and is set as follows:  Result displays the values for both the RX for VF Receive Tone, a read-only VF/WB Loss and Frequency.
  • Page 117 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual selection of function keys which allow you to VF 5 Tone: 404, 1004, 2804, 3004, maneuver the graph as follows: 3604 Hz  Cursor - press the left/right arrow keys For WB Receive Tone: to decrease/increase the values by HDSL: 20, 30, 50, 70, 90, 110, 130, moving the cursor.

  • Page 118: Tdr

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual test transmits on pair one and receives on pair two to locate the split pairs. The TDR (time domain reflectometer) test is a useful To select and run a test: tool to locate cable faults. The test is used after a fault 1.
  • Page 119 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual way, you do not have to tweak the gain just to Differential Only selection is only see events at the far end. available while the test is running and a Trace is loaded. Only the calculated ...
  • Page 120 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Return To Test removes these function Portrait Mode is used to change the keys and displays the previous ones. screen orientation from landscape to portrait.  Result displays the distance to the most Select Graph opens a new selection of significant reflection, in text and graphical function keys which allow you to Δ...
  • Page 121 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Examples of Common Faults Short Open © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...
  • Page 122 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Bridged Tap Splice Joint Peak Function © 2020 Radiodetection Ltd...

  • Page 123: Xtalk Tdr

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Dual Trace View Load Coil When FED is Enabled on the FED Setup page, both the T-R/A-B and T1-R1/A1-B1 pairs will be terminated at the FED. The hookup diagram uses graphic and textual components. ...
  • Page 124 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  Left = x-axis zoom out. Range allows you to set the range from the given list. Up = y-axis zoom in.  Gain allows you select the gain test parameter Down = y-axis zoom out. from the given list.

  • Page 125: Cable Setup

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  Landscape Mode is the best way to use the TDR and allows you to view the test results in landscape mode utilizing the full length of the high resolution, color screen. Whether the keyboard is on the right or left is dependent on your preferred Landscape Mode Settings configured in Setup/Application...

  • Page 126: Load Trace

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual 13.4 Load Trace 13.5 Result Details The Results Details page displays the TDR test result cable parameters and the last viewed Range, cursor, Δ and marker positions. The distance (Delta) value between cursor and marker is displayed at the top of the graph.
  • Page 127 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Live and Peak turns Peak Hold ON and To select the parameter values in Portrait Mode: collects minimum/maximum 1. Press the up/down arrow keys to highlight the measurement values, displaying all 3 desired parameter. traces.

  • Page 128: Tdr Profile Details

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Cable Setup displays a small strip Load Trace window when selected allowing you to The Load Trace function in the Results Details is the view the Cable Type, Cable Fill, same as previously described. Please see Load Trace Velocity of Propagation, and Cable on page 125 for more information.

  • Page 129: Rfl

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Resistance fault locator (RFL) testing is a powerful means to locate resistive faults such as shorts, grounds, and battery crosses. Before performing RFL tests, install the strap(s) at the other end of the cable. Use of an oscillator or toner as a far end strap is not recommended as it will induce errors.

  • Page 130: Separate Good Pair

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  There is no strap connected. The connection diagram shows you how to connect the cables to the unit. There is a strap, but the cable is too long and has a loop resistance >10 k Ohms. There is a strap, but there is a high resistance fault or open in the cable.

  • Page 131: K-Test

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual diagram at their specific positions. Test result units are dependent on Standard in Setup/Application Settings. Distance to strap (DTS). Resistance to strap (RTS). Distance from fault to strap (DFTS). Resistance from fault to strap (RFTS). Resistance to fault (RTF).
  • Page 132 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  The Confirmation diagram uses graphic and textual Result displays K-Test results. components. Open Ratio is a comparison between Proceed button closes the hookup Fault 1 and Fault 2. The larger the fault diagram prompt and starts the test. size difference, the lower the open ratio number.

  • Page 133: Rfl Cable Setup

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual 3. Press on a value to open a list box of options 14.4 RFL Cable Setup or the alphanumeric editor screen and use the The Cable Setup page allows you to set cable navigation keys to scroll through. parameters for an RFL test.

  • Page 134: Result Details

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Job ID Customer Name Circuit ID Comments  Function keys: Save keeps any current changes with the current file name. Save As saves the current changes under a different file name that you can configure in the editor screen.
  • Page 135 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  Test Identification displays the current test, for example RFL.  Cable Setup button opens a new page displaying the cable parameters of the RFL test. Press to open the page. Cable Setup The Cable Setup page displays the cable parameters for each section used while running the RFL test.

  • Page 136: Copper Auto Tests

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual To access POTS Auto Test: Copper 1. From the Copper Main menu, use the Auto Tests up/down, left/right arrow keys to highlight Auto Test and press 2. Highlight POTS Auto Test and press 15.1 Menu start the test.
  • Page 137 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  Phone Book Parameters: Phone Book Group allows you to select the Group # from a list of phone book groups that include mW tone entries. Milliwatt Tone Entry displays at least 1 mW tone entry number from the selected Phone Book Group.

  • Page 138: User Auto Test

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Result Details 15.3 User Auto Test The Results Details read-only page displays the User Auto Test runs a range of different user-defined number dialed and its status, measurement values of tests that compare measured results against stored the test parameters and their pass/fail status.
  • Page 139 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  To select the parameter values: Capacitance/Opens measures the capacitance of the cable for estimating loop 1. Press the up/down arrow keys to highlight the length. desired parameter.  VF Noise measures voice frequency noise in 2.
  • Page 140 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Circuit ID allows you to create/edit a unique identifier for the circuit under test. 3. Press on a value to open a list box of Comments allow you to add any options. relevant information. 4.
  • Page 141 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual To set parameter values and save results: Multimeter 2 Result 1. Press the left/right and up/down arrow keys to highlight the desired parameter. 2. Press to display the list or select the value. 3. Press the up/down arrow key to highlight the desired value.
  • Page 142 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual The Noise Result page displays the following results 3. Press to confirm the test. and pass/fail status:   VF Noise measures voice frequency noise in Select Graph button changes to Graph the line. Selected when pressed and opens a new selection of function keys which allow you to ...
  • Page 143 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  Frequency Result Load Coil (Detection) displays the number of load coils. The Frequency Result page displays results and  pass/fail status for the VF/AC Balance test. Return Loss displays the pass/fail status and a graph of the Return Loss Sweep compared to Marginal results.
  • Page 144 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual cursor/marker and place it in the middle TDR Result of the current x-axis limits Zoom references the middle of the x/y The TDR Result page displays the TDR test result axis and not the cursor position. Press cable parameters and the distance to the most the arrow keys as follows: significant reflection or Largest Event, in text and...
  • Page 145 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual   Cable Gauge identifies the gauge system for Recalculate button allows you to recalculate measuring wire sizes, in AWG (American Wire data rates after editing the following Test Gauge) units or mm (metric wire size). Parameters: ...

  • Page 146: Result Details

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual 15.4 Result Details Cable Setup The Cable Setup page displays read-only parameters The Result Details for User Auto Test display all the of the cable used in the Auto Test. saved results presented during the test. Please see Multimeter 1 Result on page 141,...
  • Page 147 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual  FED displays Enabled or Disabled. Noise 1 Parameter The Noise 1 Parameter page displays the profile details of the parameter values for the VF Noise, Power Influence, and VF Impulse Noise tests. To access the test parameter and threshold results: 1.
  • Page 148 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Frequency Parameter Multimeter 1 Threshold The Frequency Parameters page displays the profile The Multimeter 1 Threshold page displays the AC/DC details of the parameter values for the WB Voltage and Current Test Thresholds and limits for Balance/Attenuation, DRP, and Return Loss tests.
  • Page 149 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Noise Threshold Frequency Threshold 2 The Frequency Threshold 2 page displays WB The Noise Threshold page displays the Test Attenuation and Return Loss test threshold values Thresholds and limits for the following tests: and limits. ...

  • Page 150: Maintenance

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual Under normal use, the recommended interval for your Maintenance 6100-Cu is: 2 years. For newly delivered units, Radiodetection has determined that the storage of this product for up to six 16.1 General Maintenance months between calibration and shipment does not The 6100-Cu has been designed to be a rugged and affect its performance.

  • Page 151: Recycling And Disposal

    6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual To maximize the battery power of the 6100-Cu: Replacing the Battery 1. Lower the display backlight level, using the application found in Display and Language in WARNING: Only use a manufacturer-supplied battery. the System Settings section, when the unit is Batteries from other suppliers could result in used under low to medium light conditions.
  • Page 152 6100-Cu Multifunction Copper Tester Operation Manual designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.

  • Page 153: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 17.1 Solving Common Problems The table below presents common problems and their solution. Problem Possible cause Solution The unit does not turn on You did not press long Press for a few seconds enough Battery is discharged Charge battery by connecting the AC adapter/charger Battery is missing Insert a battery and replace...

  • Page 154: Led Statuses

    17.2 LED Statuses The left-side power and right-side battery LEDs are used to indicate specific statuses of your unit. If you notice that one of the LEDs displays a particular status, please see the table below to determine what could be causing it. Power State Power Source Charger State...

  • Page 155: Software License Agreement ("Agreement")

    Software License Agreement (“Agreement”) This Software License Agreement (“Agreement”) shall apply to the Customer, for all its request for quotations and purchase orders, Radiodetection order acknowledgements and invoices and any delivery of Software by Radiodetection, for which there is no separate license agreement between Customer and the manufacturer or owner of the software.

  • Page 156: Proprietary Rights

    18.2 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS The Customer acquiring a license to the Software is granted only those rights expressly conferred by the license grant set forth in Section 3 of this Agreement. The Software is licensed, not sold. Title to the Software and the Documentation shall not be passed to Customer, Users or to any other party.

  • Page 157: License Restrictions

    18.4 LICENSE RESTRICTIONS 18.4.1 No right is granted (i) for the use of the Software for or in the interest of any Third Party, including, but not limited to, use for timesharing, service bureau, subscription service, hosting, outsourcing or other similar services;...

  • Page 158: Cookie And Privacy Policy

    obsolescence; (ii) providing any improvements to the Software; (iii) maintaining the Software; or (iv) providing other services with respect to the Software. 18.6 COOKIE AND PRIVACY POLICY If the use of the Software allows connection to a Radiodetection Server and/or Third Party’s Server, Customer and Users consent to Radiodetection’s collection, use and disclosure of information associated with the Software solely in accordance with Radiodetection’s and/or Third Party’s Cookie and Privacy Policy, as it may be updated by Radiodetection or Third Party from time to time.

  • Page 159: Limited Warranty And Exclusive Remedy

    18.10 LIMITED WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY Radiodetection warrants that for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of delivery ("Warranty Period"), that the Software will operate and perform materially in conformance with the Documentation. If a breach of the warranty set forth in this Section 10 occurs, Customer's sole and exclusive remedy is that Radiodetection will provide reasonable efforts to correct non-conformances which are reproducible by Radiodetection during the Warranty Period.

  • Page 160: Term And Termination

    18.13 TERM AND TERMINATION 18.13.1 The term of this Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and will remain in effect until expiration of Customer’s subscription licenses, if applicable, or until termination in accordance with Section 13.2. 18.13.2 This Agreement and the license and rights granted to Customer under this Agreement will automatically terminate without notice to Customer if (i) Customer assigns the license for the benefit of creditors;...
  • Page 161 prohibited. Customer will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Radiodetection from and against any violation of such laws or regulations by Customer or any of its agents, officers, directors, or employees. 18.14.7 The provisions of this Agreement constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the licensing of the Software and supersede (i) all prior agreements, oral or written;...
  • Page 162 Due to a policy of continued development, we reserve the right to alter or amend any published specification without notice. This document may not be copied, reproduced, transmitted, modified or used, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Radiodetection Ltd. Information provided by Radiodetection is believed to be accurate and reliable.
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