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Cabling Certification Product Family
Users Manual
Versiv Software Version 6.5
February 2018, Rev. 8, 2/2020
© 2018-2020 Fluke Corporation
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  • Page 1 Versiv Series ™ Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Versiv Software Version 6.5 February 2018, Rev. 8, 2/2020 © 2018-2020 Fluke Corporation All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 2 LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Each Fluke Networks product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service unless stated otherwise herein. The warranty period for the mainframe is one year and begins on the date of purchase.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Get Acquainted Overview of Features ............1 Versiv 2 Compatibility .............2 Register Your Product ............3 Technical Reference Handbook ........3 Additional Resources ............3 Supplements and Updated Manuals ......3 Kit Contents ..............4 Symbols ................4 Safety Information ............6 For the Main and Remote Units ......6 For DSX Modules ............8 For CertiFiber Pro OLTS Modules ......9 For OptiFiber Pro OTDR Modules ......11...
  • Page 4 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual How to Remove or Install a Module ......26 About LinkWare Applications ........28 LinkWare PC Cable Test Management Software ... 28 The LinkWare Live Web Application ...... 28 LinkWare Stats ............28...
  • Page 5 Continuous Tests ............88 Chapter 4 Clean Fiber Endfaces Always Clean Endfaces Before Tests ......89 How to Use a Fluke Networks Quick Clean Cleaner ................92 How to Use Wipes, Swabs, and Solvent ......95 To Clean Bulkhead Connectors ....... 95 To Clean the Optical Connectors on the Modules ..............
  • Page 6 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual MPO Tip Attachment ..........107 MPO Key Position ............ 108 Features of the Tester ............ 111 Home Screen for FiberInspector Pro Tests ....113 Set up a FiberInspector Test .......... 117 Do a FiberInspector Test ..........119 Use the Probe When You Set a Reference ....
  • Page 7 Contents Autotest in Smart Remote Mode ........158 Fiber Tests with Two Main Testers ......158 Step 1: Set the Reference in Smart Remote Mode ................ 160 Step 2: Measure the Loss of the Test Reference Cord You Will Add ......... 162 Step 3: Do an Autotest in Smart Remote Mode ................
  • Page 8 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual How to Remove and Install the Connector Adapters ................. 193 The OptiFiber Pro Home Screen ........195 Settings for OTDR Tests ..........198 About Launch and Tail Cords ........202 How to Set Up the Launch Compensation Function ..............
  • Page 9 Contents How to Do a Bi-directional SmartLoop Test ... 239 Set up the launch compensation function ..239 Do the SmartLoop test ........240 Averaged Bi-directional Results ......242 Chapter 8 Use the HDR OTDR Overview of Features ............. 245 Connectors, Keys, and LEDs ...........
  • Page 10 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Set up the launch compensation function ..288 Do the SmartLoop test ........290 SmartLoop Results ........... 292 Bi-directional SmartLoop Tests ....... 293 How to Do a Bi-directional SmartLoop Test ... 294 Set up the launch compensation function ..
  • Page 11 Contents Chapter 11 Monitor Optical Power How to Control the Light Source ........319 Use the Display to Control the Main Tester’s Light Source ..........320 Use the Module’s Button to Control the Light Source ............... 320 Chapter 12 Manage Test Results View Saved Results ............
  • Page 12 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual ™ Chapter 14 Sync Projects with LinkWare Live Sign Up for a LinkWare Live Account ......345 How to See the Tester’s MAC Address ......346 Use LinkWare Live Through a Wired Ethernet Network ................
  • Page 13 Contents Use an Updated Main Tester to Update Other Testers ............... 362 Use LinkWare Live to Update the Software ... 364 Update the Software in a Module ......364 Extend the Life of the Battery ........365 Store the Tester .............. 365 Remove the Battery ............

  • Page 14: Get Acquainted

    The Versiv platform includes these features: Note Feature descriptions in the Versiv Series documentation apply to Versiv and Versiv 2 testers unless stated otherwise. ™...

  • Page 15: Versiv 2 Compatibility

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual ™ Taptive user interface lets you quickly navigate through • different views of the results and see more information about cables. ™ ProjX management system lets you set up projects to specify •...

  • Page 16: Register Your Product

    Get Acquainted Register Your Product Register Your Product Registering your product with Fluke Networks gives you access to valuable information on product updates, troubleshooting tips, and other support services. If you purchased a Gold Support plan, registration also activates your plan.

  • Page 17: Kit Contents

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Kit Contents For a list of the contents of your Versiv or Versiv 2 kit, see the list that came in the product’s box or see the lists of models and accessories on the website. If something is damaged or missing, contact the place of purchase immediately.
  • Page 18 Get Acquainted Symbols Table 1. Symbols (cont.) This product complies with the WEEE Directive marking requirements. The affixed label indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste. Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as category 9 "Monitoring and Control Instrumentation"...

  • Page 19: Safety Information

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Safety Information For the Main and Remote Units Warning To prevent possible fire, electric shock, or personal injury: • Read all safety information before you use the Product. • Carefully read all instructions.
  • Page 20 • Have an approved technician repair the Product. • Use only AC adapters approved by Fluke Networks for use with the Product to supply power to the Product and charge the battery. Do not keep cells or batteries in a container where •...

  • Page 21: For Dsx Modules

    You can lose a USB flash drive, cause damage to it, or accidentally erase the contents of the drive. Thus, Fluke Networks recommends that you save no more than one day of test results on a flash drive, or that you upload results to LinkWare Live.

  • Page 22: For Certifiber Pro Olts Modules

    Get Acquainted Safety Information Caution To prevent damage to the tester or cables under test, to prevent data loss, and to make sure your test results are as accurate as possible: • Do not connect the tester to an active network. Doing so causes unreliable test results, can disrupt network operations, and can cause damage to the tester.
  • Page 23 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual • Keep the module’s OUTPUT ports covered with a dust cap or keep a test reference cord attached. The OUTPUT ports can emit radiation even when you do not do a test.

  • Page 24: For Optifiber Pro Otdr Modules

    Get Acquainted Safety Information For OptiFiber Pro OTDR Modules Warning: Class 1 and Class 2 Laser Products To prevent possible eye damage caused by hazardous radiation: • Do not look directly into optical connectors. Some optical equipment emits invisible radiation that can cause permanent damage to your eyes.

  • Page 25: For Fiberinspector Pro Video Probes

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual • Do not connect APC (angled physical contact) connectors to the OptiFiber Pro OTDR ports. Do not connect PC or UPC connectors to the OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR ports. Doing so can damage the port’s endface, and the large reflection at the OTDR port can cause unreliable test results.

  • Page 26: Ac Adapter And Battery

    Get Acquainted AC Adapter and Battery • Use only Fluke Networks approved power adapters to supply power to the Product and charge the battery. • Charge the battery indoors. • If the Product gets hot, disconnect the battery charger and move the Product to a cool, non- flammable location.

  • Page 27: Charge The Battery

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Charge the Battery Before you use the battery for the first time, charge it for about 2 hours with the tester turned off. To charge the battery Connect the AC adapter to the 15V jack on the left side of the tester.
  • Page 28 Get Acquainted AC Adapter and Battery Table 2. Power Button’s LED Indications for Versiv 2 Testers Green, steady: The tester is on and the AC adapter is not connected, or the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. Green, flashing: The tester is off, the AC adapter is connected, and the battery is fully charged.

  • Page 29: Check The Battery Status

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Check the Battery Status On a main tester The battery status icon is in the upper-left corner of the screen: Battery is full. The LED stays red for a few minutes after the battery status icons show that the battery is fully charged.
  • Page 30 Get Acquainted AC Adapter and Battery On a remote The LEDs show the battery status at the end of the power-up sequence, as shown in Figure 1. 84 % - 100 % 67 % - 83 % 51 % - 66 % 34 % - 50 % 18 % - 33 % 0 % - 17 %...

  • Page 31: Verify Operation

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual To see more information about a remote’s battery status Make the connections shown in Figure 2 and turn on both testers. For CertiFiber Pro testers, select Smart Remote or Loopback mode. Make sure the connection icon shows at the top of the screen Tap TOOLS, then tap Battery Status.
  • Page 32 Get Acquainted Verify Operation DSX CableAnalyzer modules with permanent link and channel adapters DSX CableAnalyzer modules with two channel adapters and a patch cord CertiFiber Pro modules and two fiber patch cords GPU148.EPS Figure 2. Connections to See the Status of a Remote’s Battery GlobalTestSupply www.

  • Page 33: How To Use The Touchscreen

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual How to Use the Touchscreen The main tester’s Taptive ™ user interface lets you use a touchscreen to control the tester. You can operate the touchscreen with your fingertip or with a stylus that is made for projected capacitance touchscreens.
  • Page 34 Get Acquainted How to Use the Touchscreen Caution When you clean the touchscreen, do not let liquid get under the plastic around the touchscreen. To move the image, To zoom in, use the drag it in any direction. reverse-pinch gesture To zoom out, use the To quickly go back to 1:1 pinch gesture...

  • Page 35: Change The Language

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Change the Language On the home screen, tap the TOOLS icon, tap Language, then tap a language. Buttons to Do Tests and Save Results When a test is completed and more than one button shows at the bottom of the screen, the tester highlights one in yellow to recommend which one to tap.
  • Page 36 Get Acquainted Buttons to Do Tests and Save Results GPU40.EPS Figure 4. FIX LATER, TEST AGAIN, and TEST Buttons and the TEST Key GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 37 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual  SAVE (yellow),  TEST (gray): These buttons show if the test passed and Auto Save is off. When you tap SAVE, you can save the results with an ID that you make or select. When you tap TEST, you can select to save the results or do the test again and not save the results.

  • Page 38: Options For Cable Ids

    Get Acquainted Options for Cable IDs Options for Cable IDs When you save the test results for a cable, you usually give the results the name that is the ID for the cable. There are several methods you can use to make IDs for test results: You can use the CABLE ID SETUP screen to make a set of •...

  • Page 39: How To Install A Strap

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual To turn the Auto Save function on or off On the home screen, tap the Next ID panel. On the CHANGE ID screen, tap the On/Off control next to Auto Save. Tap DONE.
  • Page 40 Get Acquainted How to Remove or Install a Module Note It is not necessary to turn off the tester before you remove or install a module. Removal Installation Caution To prevent damage to the case,  push the latches down ( ...

  • Page 41: About Linkware Applications

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual About LinkWare Applications LinkWare PC Cable Test Management Software The LinkWare PC Cable Test Management software lets you upload test records to a PC, organize and examine test results, print professional-quality test reports, and do software updates and other maintenance procedures on your tester.

  • Page 42: Chapter 2 Certify Twisted Pair Cabling

    Before you use the DSX CableAnalyzer, read the safety information that starts on page 6. Overview of Features ™ The Fluke Networks DSX CableAnalyzer modules attach to Versiv ™ and Versiv 2 main and remote units to make rugged, hand-held testers that let you certify, troubleshoot, and document twisted pair network cabling.

  • Page 43: Connectors, Keys, And Leds

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Connectors, Keys, and LEDs DSX-8000 GPU88.EPS Figure 7. Main Tester Connectors, Keys, and LEDs (Versiv 2 shown) GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 44 USB flash drive and connect the FiberInspector Pro video probe to the tester. On a Versiv main tester, this port lets you or connect a Wi-Fi adapter for access to the Fluke Networks cloud service LinkWare Live. (Versiv 2 testers have an internal Wi-Fi radio.)
  • Page 45 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Note If you have two main testers, you can use one as a remote. To select the remote function, tap TOOLS > Main as Remote. DSX-8000 GPU42.EPS Figure 8. Remote Tester Connectors, Keys, and LEDs (Versiv 2 shown) GlobalTestSupply www.
  • Page 46 Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Connectors, Keys, and LEDs  Connector for a link interface adapter DSX-8000 modules have a recess for the tabs on Cat 8/Class I  adapters. You cannot attach Cat 8/Class I adapters to DSX-5000 modules.  RJ45 jack for communications between the main and remote testers when you do alien crosstalk measurements.

  • Page 47: About Link Interface Adapters

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual  Connector for the AC adapter. Versiv: The LED is red when the battery charges, and green when the battery is fully charged. The LED is yellow if the battery will not charge. See “Charge the Battery”...
  • Page 48 Certify Twisted Pair Cabling About Link Interface Adapters GPU109.EPS Figure 9. How to Attach and Remove Link Interface Adapters GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 49 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual 5 in (13 cm) minimum GPU108.EPS Figure 10. How to Prevent Damage to the Permanent Link Adapter Cables GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 50: Adapters For Dsx-8000 And Dsx-5000 Modules

    Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Adapters for DSX-8000 and DSX-5000 Modules Adapters for DSX-8000 and DSX-5000 Modules You can use adapters for test limits up to Cat 7 /Class F coaxial adapters with DSX-8000 and DSX-5000 modules. Be sure to select a test limit that is appropriate for the adapter. Cat 8/Class I and Class II adapters, such as the DSX-PLA804 and DSX-CHA-8-GG45, have tabs that lets you attach them only to DSX-8000 modules (see 11).
  • Page 51 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Tabs Cat 8/Class and recess I/II adapter DSX-8000 Module • For test limits up to Cat 8/ Class I/II • Cat 8/Class I adapters attach only to DSX-8000 modules • You can attach any other...

  • Page 52: The Dsx Cableanalyzer Home Screen

    Certify Twisted Pair Cabling The DSX CableAnalyzer Home Screen The DSX CableAnalyzer Home Screen The home screen (Figure 12) shows important test settings. Before you do a test, make sure these settings are correct. MN O GPU110.EPS Figure 12. The Home Screen for the DSX CableAnalyzer GlobalTestSupply www.
  • Page 53 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual  PROJECT: The project contains the settings for a job and helps you monitor the status of a job. When you save test results, the tester puts them in the project. Tap the PROJECT panel to edit the project settings, select a different project, or make a new project.
  • Page 54 Certify Twisted Pair Cabling The DSX CableAnalyzer Home Screen  TOOLS: The TOOLS menu lets you set the reference, see the status of the tester, and set user preferences such as the language and the display brightness. RESULTS: Tap RESULTS to see and manage the results that are ...

  • Page 55: Make Sure Your Tester Is Ready To Certify Cabling

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual This icon shows when the talk function is on. To use the  talk function: Connect the main and remote testers together through a link that has one or more good wire pairs.

  • Page 56: Set The Reference

    Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Set the Reference Set the Reference The reference procedure for twisted pair cable sets the baseline for insertion loss, ACR-F, and DC resistance measurements. Set the reference at these times: When you want to use the tester with a different module. The •...
  • Page 57 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Permanent link Channel adapter adapter For DSX-8000 modules, use Cat 8/Class I/II adapters Reference artifact DSX-8000: DSX-CALIBRATION 2G DSX-5000: DSX-CALIBRATION GPU89.EPS Figure 13. Reference Connections for Twisted Pair Cable GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 58: Settings For Twisted Pair Tests

    Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Settings for Twisted Pair Tests Settings for Twisted Pair Tests Table 3 gives descriptions of the settings for twisted pair tests. To set up a project, which includes the settings in Table 3, cable IDs, and operator names, see Chapter 13. To set up a twisted pair test On the home screen, tap the test setup panel.
  • Page 59 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Table 3. Settings for Twisted Pair Tests Setting Description Module Select DSX-8000 CableAnalyzer or DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer. See Figure 11 on page 38. Cable Type Select a cable type that is correct for the type you will test.
  • Page 60 Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Settings for Twisted Pair Tests Table 3. Settings for Twisted Pair Tests(cont.) Test Limit Select the correct test limit for the job. To see a different group of limits, tap MORE, then tap the name of a group.
  • Page 61 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Table 3. Settings for Twisted Pair Tests(cont.) Outlet Configu- The Outlet Configuration specifies which wire pairs are ration tested and which wire numbers the wire map shows for the pairs. See Figures 14 and 15.
  • Page 62 Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Settings for Twisted Pair Tests T568A T568B Crossover 1000BASE-T Crossover Rollover 2 x Two-Pair Crossed Ethernet Ethernet Two-Pair Two-Pair Crossed Token Ring CSU/DSU USOC Two-Pair USOC Single-Pair ATM/TP-PMD ATM/TP-PMD One Pair (1,2) Straight Crossed GPU85.EPS Figure 14. Outlet Configurations - RJ45 GlobalTestSupply www.

  • Page 63: How To Do An Autotest

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual M12-D Two-Pair M12-D Two-Pair Crossed M12 X-Code ix Industrial Ethernet ™ GPU238.EPS Figure 15. Outlet Configurations - Industrial Ethernet How to Do an Autotest When you tap TEST on the main tester or press  on the main or remote tester, the testers do an Autotest.
  • Page 64 Certify Twisted Pair Cabling How to Do an Autotest GPU111.EPS   Main and remote testers with For tests on channels: two modules installed channel adapters   For tests on permanent links: AC adapters (optional) two permanent link adapters Figure 16.
  • Page 65 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual To do an Autotest on twisted pair cable Attach permanent link or channel adapters to the main and remote testers. Make sure that the home screen shows the correct settings for the job.
  • Page 66 Certify Twisted Pair Cabling How to Do an Autotest Horizontal cabling Optional consolidation point Patch panel Wall outlet Start permanent permanent link link Tester with Remote with permanent link permanent link adapter adapter GPU97.EPS Figure 17. Permanent Link Connections for Links Up to Class F GlobalTestSupply www.
  • Page 67 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Horizontal cabling Hub or switch Optional consolidation point Patch cord Wall from hub outlet or switch Patch Patch cord panels from PC Start channel channel Tester with Remote with channel adapter channel adapter GPU96.EPS...
  • Page 68 Certify Twisted Pair Cabling How to Do an Autotest Horizontal cabling (24 m maximum) Start permanent permanent link link Tester with DSX-8000 Remote with DSX-8000 module and Cat 8/Class I module and Cat 8/Class I or Class II permanent link or Class II permanent adapter link adapter...
  • Page 69 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Horizontal cabling Horizontal cabling Optional consolidation point Start Horizontal cabling permanent terminated with RJ45 plug link End permanent link DSX-PC6 CAT 6 PATCH CORD ADAPTER Tester with permanent Remote with link adapter...

  • Page 70: Bad Patch Cord" Message

    To purchase a DSX-PCxxS Patch Cord Adapter Set, contact an authorized Fluke Networks distributor. GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...

  • Page 71: Twisted Pair Autotest Results

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Twisted Pair Autotest Results The tests listed below apply to twisted pair cabling. Note Some tests are not included in some test limits. Wire map • Resistance • Resistance unbalance in a pair (in limits with (+PoE) and •...

  • Page 72: Automatic Diagnostics

    Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results CDNEXT (common-mode to differential mode near-end • crosstalk, in limits with (+All)) CMRL (common-mode return loss, in limits with (+All)) • ELTCTL (equal level transverse conversion transfer loss, in • limits with (+All)) HDTDR and HDTDX analyzers (optional tests, not required by •...
  • Page 73 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual GPU192.EPS Figure 22. Examples of Fault Information Screens GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 74: Pass*/Fail* Results

    Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results PASS*/FAIL* Results A result shows an asterisk when measurements are in the tester’s accuracy uncertainty range (Figure 23) and the asterisk is required by the selected test limit. These results are marginal. A PASS* shows that the cable’s performance is •...

  • Page 75: Wire Map Tab

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual WIRE MAP Tab The WIRE MAP tab shows the connections between the ends of the cable under test. The tester compares the connections to the selected Outlet Configuration to get a PASS or FAIL result.
  • Page 76 Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results GPU59.EPS Figure 24. WIRE MAP Tab GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 77 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual  The name of the outlet configuration used for the test. The outlet configuration is a setting on the TEST SETUP screen. The wire map of the cabling. The main tester is at the left side ...

  • Page 78: Performance Tab

    Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results PERFORMANCE Tab The PERFORMANCE tab (Figure 25) shows the overall result for each test that is required by the selected test limit. GPU86.EPS Figure 25. PERFORMANCE Tab GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 79: Frequency-Domain Results

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual  The test limit and cable type used for the test. To see all the settings used for the test, tap the panel. To see detailed results for a test, tap the panel.
  • Page 80 Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results You can see the plots before you save the test and exit the results screen. Figures 26 and 27 show examples of the two types of screens. Also see “Store Plot Data” on page 47. GPU104.EPS Figure 26.
  • Page 81 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual  The location where the tester made the measurements. To switch between results for the main and remote, tap REMOTE or MAIN (  The results are for the wire pair or pairs shown. To see the ...
  • Page 82 Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results GPU71.EPS Figure 27. Plot Screen for a Frequency-Domain Test GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 83 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual  The location of the measurements. To switch between results for the main and remote, tap REMOTE or MAIN (  Measured values for the wire pairs.   The limit line (in red) for the measurement.

  • Page 84: Diagnostic And Fault Info Tabs

    Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results  When you first look at the plot, the cursor is at the frequency of the worst margin. To move the cursor to the worst value, tap WORST VALUE (). The box at the bottom of the cursor shows the frequency at the cursor’s position.

  • Page 85: Continuous Tests

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Continuous Tests To do the wire map, length, or resistance test continuously, go to the home screen, tap TOOLS > Single Tests, then tap a test. The wire map test compares the results to the outlet...

  • Page 86: About The Axtalk Analyzer Kit

    Certify Twisted Pair Cabling About the AxTalk Analyzer Kit About the AxTalk Analyzer Kit The DSX CableAnalyzer kit includes the hardware and AxTalk Analyzer software you need to do tests for alien crosstalk on twisted pair cabling. Alien crosstalk is noise, or crosstalk, transmitted between adjacent cables in a bundle or patch panel.

  • Page 87: Certify Coaxial Cabling

    Chapter 3: Certify Coaxial Cabling The optional DSX-CHA003 coaxial adapters let you use the DSX CableAnalyzer to certify coaxial cabling for network and video applications. Set the Reference for Coaxial Tests To use DSX-CHA003 adapters, you must set the reference for coaxial tests.
  • Page 88 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Notes Set the reference only after the testers are at an ambient temperature between 10 °C and 40 °C (50 °F and 104 °F). The tester will not let you set the reference if the patch cord is longer than 30 cm (12 in).

  • Page 89: Settings For Coaxial Tests

    Certify Coaxial Cabling Settings for Coaxial Tests Settings for Coaxial Tests Table 4 gives descriptions of the settings for coaxial tests. To set up a project, which includes the settings in Table 4, cable IDs, and operator names, see Chapter 13. To set up a coaxial test On the home screen, tap the test setup panel.
  • Page 90 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Table 4. Settings for Coaxial Tests Setting Description Module Select DSX-8000 CableAnalyzer or DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer. Cable Type Select a cable type that is correct for the type you will test. To see a different group of cable types, tap MORE, then tap a group.

  • Page 91: How To Do An Autotest

    Certify Coaxial Cabling How to Do an Autotest How to Do an Autotest Figure 29 shows the equipment for tests on coaxial cabling. Notes You can do the HDTDR, length, and resistance tests without a remote tester. See “Tests Without a Remote”...
  • Page 92 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual To do an Autotest Attach coaxial adapters to the main and remote testers. Make sure that the home screen shows the correct settings for the job. To make sure that other settings are correct, tap the test setup panel, make sure the correct test is selected on the CHANGE TEST screen, then tap EDIT to see more settings.
  • Page 93 Certify Coaxial Cabling How to Do an Autotest Data network Disconnect all drop cables DSX-CHA003 DSX-CHA003 COAX ADAPTER COAX ADAPTER IP cameras Surveillance network Router Coaxial segment MoCA MoCA DSX-CHA003 DSX-CHA003 COAX ADAPTER COAX ADAPTER adapter adapter Cable TV Note: Do not do tests through splitters.

  • Page 94: Coaxial Autotest Results

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Coaxial Autotest Results Note Not all test limits include all the tests shown in Figure 31. GPU182.EPS Figure 31. Autotest Results for Coaxial Cabling GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
  • Page 95 Certify Coaxial Cabling Coaxial Autotest Results  The test limit and cable type used for the test. To see detailed results for a test, tap the panel.   The overall result for the Autotest. If the result shows an asterisk, See “PASS*/FAIL* Results”...

  • Page 96: About Splitters

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual About Splitters If you get these results, there might be a splitter on the cable: The tester cannot find the remote. • The tester looses communication with the remote. The test •...
  • Page 97 Certify Coaxial Cabling Tests Without a Remote Connect the tester as shown in Figure 32. To do an Autotest: Tap TEST on the main tester or press  on the main or remote tester. When the MEASURE button shows, tap it to do the length and resistance tests, which do not require a remote tester.
  • Page 98 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Table 5. Remote Requirements for Coaxial Tests Test Remote Requirements* HDTDR Optional. Without a remote, the plot shows large analyzer reflections at the end of the cabling. Resistance A remote or a terminator is required for a loop resistance measurement.
  • Page 99 Certify Coaxial Cabling Tests Without a Remote DSX-CHA003 COAX ADAPTER For length measurements, disconnect terminators. See Table 5 on page 86. DSX-CHA003 COAX ADAPTER GPU183.EPS Figure 32. Connections for Coaxial Tests Without a Remote GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 100: Continuous Tests

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Continuous Tests To do the length or resistance test continuously, go to the home screen, tap TOOLS > Single Tests, then tap a test. The length and resistance tests do not compare the results to a test limit.

  • Page 101: Clean Fiber Endfaces

    Chapter 4: Clean Fiber Endfaces Always Clean Endfaces Before Tests When a fiber optic link does not operate correctly, the cause is frequently a dirty endface in a connector. Figure 33 shows examples of dirty endfaces and an endface that has been correctly cleaned and polished.
  • Page 102 Always clean and inspect the endfaces in fiber connectors before you make connections. Fluke Networks recommends that you use a mechanical device, such as the Fluke Networks Quick Clean ™ Cleaner, to clean connectors on network equipment. If you do not...
  • Page 103 Clean Fiber Endfaces Always Clean Endfaces Before Tests GPU49.EPS   Main tester with CertiFiber Pro, Fiber cleaning supplies OptiFiber Pro, or blank module  AC adapter (optional) installed  FiberInspector Pro video probe with USB connector Figure 34. Equipment to Clean and Inspect Fiber Endfaces GlobalTestSupply www.

  • Page 104: How To Use A Fluke Networks Quick Clean Cleaner

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual How to Use a Fluke Networks Quick Clean Cleaner Caution To prevent damage to the device and to connectors and to keep contamination off of endfaces, read all instructions and obey all safety precautions given in the instructions for the device you use to clean connectors.
  • Page 105 Clean Fiber Endfaces How to Use a Fluke Networks Quick Clean Cleaner CLICK! CLICK! CLICK! GPU16.EPS Figure 35. How to Use the One Click Cleaner GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 106 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Remove and secure the guide cap. CLICK! Push straight into the connector. Open the guide cap. CLICK! Push straight into the plug. Figure 36. How to Use the MPO Quick Clean Cleaner GlobalTestSupply www.

  • Page 107: How To Use Wipes, Swabs, And Solvent

    Clean Fiber Endfaces How to Use Wipes, Swabs, and Solvent How to Use Wipes, Swabs, and Solvent Caution To prevent damage to connectors and to keep contamination off of endfaces: • Always discard wipes or swabs after you use them. •...

  • Page 108: To Clean The Optical Connectors On The Modules

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual To Clean the Optical Connectors on the Modules To clean the optical connectors on the modules, first use the procedure given under To Clean Bulkhead Connectors. If a connector is very dirty or the procedure above does not make it clean, use this procedure: Unscrew the adapter on the connector.
  • Page 109 Clean Fiber Endfaces How to Use Wipes, Swabs, and Solvent Notes For APC connectors, hold ferrule against the cleaning area at the same angle (typically 8°) as the ferrule endface. For some connector types, such as VF-45, it is necessary to use a different method to clean the endface.

  • Page 110: Fiberinspector™ Pro Tests

    Use the Probe with a direct USB connection to a Versiv Series Tester to view and analyze endfaces and save and share test results. To perform these functions wirelessly, use the FI-3000 with the FI-IN app on a mobile device.

  • Page 111: Features Of The Fi-1000

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Features of the FI-1000 Figure 37 shows the features of the FI-1000. Figure 37. Features of the FI-1000 Removable tip for different types of connectors.   Focus adjustment dial. Function button: ...

  • Page 112: Features Of The Fi-3000

    Chapter 5: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests Features of the FI-3000 Features of the FI-3000 Figure 38 shows the features of the FI-3000. Figure 38. Features of the FI-3000  Dust cap. PortBright ™ LED.   Removable tip for different types of connectors. GlobalTestSupply www.
  • Page 113 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual  Status LEDs: Two short blinks periodically: The Probe is on but not connected to a tester. One short blink periodically: The Probe is connected Blue to the mobile device, but the app is not active.

  • Page 114: Charge The Fi-3000 Battery

    Chapter 5: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests Charge the FI-3000 Battery Charge the FI-3000 Battery Before you use the Probe for the first time, charge the battery for ≥2 hours with the tester turned off. See Figure 39. The battery charges in ≤5 hours. A fully-charged battery operates for ≥10 hours of typical use.

  • Page 115: Probe And Tip Selection

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Probe and Tip Selection Select the appropriate Probe, tip, connector, and adapter. To do a single fiber inspection, use: The FI-3000 probe with a single fiber adapter and the • appropriate single fiber tip.
  • Page 116 Chapter 5: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests FI-1000 Probe Setup Figure 40. Single Fiber Tips ® Figure 41. MPO/MTP Inspection Tip GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 117: Fi-3000 Probe Setup

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual FI-3000 Probe Setup Attach the appropriate tip to the Probe. To attach the single fiber adapter and single fiber tip to the Probe: Align the slot in the single fiber adapter with the alignment pin on the end of the Probe.

  • Page 118: Mpo Tip Attachment

    Chapter 5: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests FI-3000 Probe Setup MPO Tip Attachment Attach the tip to the Probe with the key in the desired position. To learn more about key position, see “MPO Key Position”. To attach a tip: Align the slot in the tip with the alignment pin on the end of the Probe.

  • Page 119: Mpo Key Position

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual MPO Key Position The tip has an MPO key that you can put on either the left or right side of the Probe. This lets you rotate the Probe when a cabinet door or other object prevents movement of the Probe.
  • Page 120 Chapter 5: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests FI-3000 Probe Setup With an adapter attached to the tip, to see the correct numbers for the fibers in the test results: For an opposed key adapter, set the Key Position to the key • position on the Probe.
  • Page 121 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Figure 45. Key Left Position with Opposed Key Adapter GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 122: Features Of The Tester

    Chapter 5: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests Features of the Tester Features of the Tester Figure 46. Tester Features (Versiv 2 shown)  LCD display with touchscreen. Blank module included with the FI2-7300 or FI2-7300-NW kit.  Keep the module installed to give protection to the module connectors.
  • Page 123 The LED is yellow if the battery will not charge. See “Charge the Battery” on page 14. RJ45 connector: Lets you connect to a network for access to Fluke  Networks cloud services.

  • Page 124: Home Screen For Fiberinspector Pro Tests

    Chapter 5: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests Home Screen for FiberInspector Pro Tests Home Screen for FiberInspector Pro Tests 10% Tested Figure 47. Home Screen for FiberInspector Pro Tests GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 125 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual  PROJECT: The project contains the settings for a job and helps you monitor the status of a job. When you save test results, the tester puts them in the project. Tap the PROJECT panel to edit the project settings, select a different project, or make a new project.
  • Page 126 Chapter 5: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests Home Screen for FiberInspector Pro Tests Tap Next ID to do these tasks: Enter an ID, select a different ID in the ID set, select a • different set of IDs, or make a new set. The tester adds the IDs and ID sets you make to the project that shows on the home screen.
  • Page 127 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual  RESULTS: Tap RESULTS to see and manage the results that are saved in the tester. SYNC: Tap SYNC to upload results to LinkWare Live. See  Chapter 14.  TEST: Tap TEST to do the test shown in the test setup panel.

  • Page 128: Set Up A Fiberinspector Test

    Chapter 5: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests Set up a FiberInspector Test Set up a FiberInspector Test To set up a FiberInspector test on the tester: On the home screen, tap the test setup panel. The CHANGE TEST screen shows on the display. To set up a new FiberInspector test, tap NEW TEST.
  • Page 129 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Table 6. Settings for FI-3000 FiberInspector Pro Tests Setting Description Module If necessary, select FiberInspector Pro. Test Type Select FiberInspector. Test Limit is the default test limit and does not Document Only compare the results to standards or indicate pass or fail.

  • Page 130: Do A Fiberinspector Test

    Chapter 5: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests Do a FiberInspector Test Table 6. Settings for FI-3000 FiberInspector Pro Tests (continued) Setting Description Select the end type with the correct number of fibers. End Type Then, tap DONE The end types show white dots for active fibers and gray dots for unused fibers.
  • Page 131 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual To do the FiberInspector test: Connect the FI-1000 probe to the type A USB port on the side of the tester. Connect the type C end of the USB cord to the FI-3000 and the type A end of the USB cord to the tester.
  • Page 132 Chapter 5: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests Do a FiberInspector Test Tap TEST on the tester to view a live image of the endface on the display. For FI-1000 tests: To adjust the focus, turn the dial on the probe clockwise or counterclockwise.

  • Page 133: Use The Probe When You Set A Reference

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual 11 To save the image, tap SAVE. To schedule to fix the connection later, tap FIX LATER. The SAVE RESULT screen shows. 12 In the top right corner of the display, tap End 1 or End 2.

  • Page 134: View Endfaces

    Chapter 5: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests View Endfaces View Endfaces Note With Test Limit set to Document Only, not all features are available.  If necessary, to see an image of the endfaces, tap on the image of the connector. See Figure 49. To zoom in and out, use the pinch, reverse-pinch, and double- tap gestures on the display.
  • Page 135 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Figure 49. Image Analysis Screens (MPO shown) GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 136: Image Tab

    Chapter 5: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests View Endfaces Image Tab On the IMAGE tab, you can use the round, horizontal, and vertical scales to measure the size of the fiber core and cladding. You can also measure the size of particles, scratches, and other defects on the endface.
  • Page 137 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Rings: On single fiber endfaces, the rings identify the core, cladding, adhesive, and contact zones. Figure 50 shows the zones on a single fiber endface. On MPO endfaces, the rings identify the core and cladding zones.
  • Page 138 Chapter 5: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests View Endfaces The Adhesive zone is the ring of epoxy or glue that attaches • the cladding to the ferrule. This is the zone between the two green rings on the FiberInspector image. The middle of this area has a diameter of 125 μm, which is the diameter of the ferrule.

  • Page 139: Defects Tab

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Defects Tab tab shows the number and size of the DEFECTS Scratches Defects such as a particle of dirt, a chip, or a pit located in each zone. See Figure 51. Figure 51. Defects Tab (Single Fiber shown) ...

  • Page 140: Fiber Tests With Two Main Testers

    Chapter 5: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests Fiber Tests with Two Main Testers Fiber Tests with Two Main Testers If you have two main testers, you can use Probes at both ends of the cabling for faster inspections of fiber endfaces. You can also use the second main tester as a remote tester for loss/length tests with CertiFiber Pro modules.

  • Page 141: Chapter 6 Certify Fiber Cabling

    Chapter 6: Certify Fiber Cabling Warning Before you use the tester, read the safety information that starts on page 6. Overview of Features The Fluke Networks CertiFiber ® Pro Optical Loss Test Set (OLTS) ™ modules attach to Versiv and Versiv 2 main and remote units to make rugged, hand-held testers that let you certify, troubleshoot, and document optical fiber cabling installations.

  • Page 142: Connectors, Keys, And Leds

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Connectors, Keys, and LEDs SC-UPC SC-UPC SC-UPC GPU123.EPS Figure 52. Main Tester Connectors, Keys, and LEDs (Versiv 2 with CFP-QUAD module shown) GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 143 Certify Fiber Cabling Connectors, Keys, and LEDs  LCD display with touchscreen single-mode output port with removable connector adapter  and dust cap. This port transmits optical signals for loss and length measurements. The LED below the output port is red when the port transmits 1310 nm and green for 1550 nm.
  • Page 144 USB flash drive and connect the FiberInspector Pro video probe to the tester. On a Versiv main tester, this port lets you or connect a Wi-Fi adapter for access to the Fluke Networks cloud service LinkWare Live. (Versiv 2 testers have an internal Wi-Fi radio.)
  • Page 145 Certify Fiber Cabling Connectors, Keys, and LEDs  PASS LED comes on when a test passes. TEST LED comes on during a test and when you manually turn on one of the output ports (  FAIL LED comes on when a test fails. TALK LED comes on when the talk function is on.
  • Page 146 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual SC-UPC SC-UPC SC-UPC GPU136.EPS Figure 53. Remote Tester Connectors, Keys, and LEDs (Versiv 2 with CFP-QUAD module shown) Caution Do not connect APC (angled physical contact) connectors to the output ports. Doing so can damage the port’s UPC endface and cause unreliable test results.
  • Page 147 Certify Fiber Cabling Connectors, Keys, and LEDs  Input port with removable connector adapter and dust cap. This port receives optical signals for loss, length, and power measurements. Multimode output port with removable connector adapter and  dust cap. This port transmits optical signals for loss and length measurements.

  • Page 148: How To Remove And Install The Connector Adapters

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual How to Remove and Install the Connector Adapters You can change the connector adapters on the input ports of the modules to connect to SC, ST, LC, and FC fiber connectors. You can remove the adapter on the output port to clean the fiber endface in the port.

  • Page 149: The Certifiber Pro Home Screen

    Certify Fiber Cabling The CertiFiber Pro Home Screen The CertiFiber Pro Home Screen The home screen (Figure 55) shows important test settings. Before you do a test, make sure these settings are correct. GPU117.EPS Figure 55. The Home Screen for CertiFiber Pro Modules GlobalTestSupply www.
  • Page 150 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual  PROJECT: The project contains the settings for a job and helps you monitor the status of a job. When you save test results, the tester puts them in the project. Tap the PROJECT panel to edit the project settings, select a different project, or make a new project.
  • Page 151 Certify Fiber Cabling The CertiFiber Pro Home Screen  Operator: The name of the person who does the job. You can enter a maximum of 20 operator names. For each operator you can also enter the email address that the operator will use as an ID to sign in to LinkWare Live.

  • Page 152: Requirements For Reliable Fiber Test Results

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual  The asset management icon shows when the owner of a LinkWare Live account has enabled the asset management service on the tester. “About the Asset Management Service” on page 352. This icon shows when the talk function is on. To use the ...

  • Page 153: About The Reference For Fiber Tests

    Certify Fiber Cabling Requirements for Reliable Fiber Test Results For multimode fiber, make sure you use the encircled flux test • reference cords (EF-TRCs) or standard mandrels correctly. See “About the EF-TRC (Encircled-Flux Test Reference Cords)” on page 146 and “TRCs Necessary for Links with APC Connectors” on page 149.

  • Page 154: When To Set The Reference

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual When to Set the Reference Note At the job site, turn on the testers and let them sit for a minimum of 5 minutes before you set the reference. Let them sit longer if they are above or below ambient temperature.

  • Page 155: Good Reference Values

    Certify Fiber Cabling Requirements for Reliable Fiber Test Results Good Reference Values For Smart Remote and Loopback modes, these are the typical ranges for reference values: Multimode 50/125 μm fiber: -19.4 dBm to -26.5 dBm • Multimode 62.5/125 μm fiber: -17.5 dBm to -23.0 dBm •...

  • Page 156: About Test Reference Cords And Mandrels

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual About Test Reference Cords and Mandrels Use only test reference cords (TRCs) that have low loss: Maximum loss for multimode TRCs: ≤ 0.15 dB • Maximum loss for single-mode TRCs: ≤ 0.25 dB •...
  • Page 157 • Use the EF-TRC cords only with the CertiFiber Pro modules or with sources approved by Fluke Networks for use with the cords. If a source does not have the correct LED and internal fibers, the EF-TRC cords will not make launch conditions that agree with encircled flux standards.

  • Page 158: About Apc Connectors

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual About APC Connectors When you do tests on links with APC (angled physical contact) connectors, use only test reference cords with APC connectors on the ends connected to the link. If you connect non-APC connectors to the link, the connectors will cause large reflections that make loss measurements inaccurate.
  • Page 159 Certify Fiber Cabling Requirements for Reliable Fiber Test Results Caution Connect only UPC connectors to the tester’s output ports. TRC Verification Reference Fiber Link Test GPU166.EPS Figure 57. TRCs Necessary for Links with APC Connectors GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 160: About Standard Mandrels

    Standard mandrels make measurements of multimode power loss more reliable than if you use no mandrels, but the measurements do not comply with the standards for encircled flux. Fluke Networks recommends that you always use only the EF-TRCs with the CertiFiber Pro multimode modules so that your measurements comply with EF standards.
  • Page 161 Certify Fiber Cabling Settings for Fiber Tests On the TEST SETUP screen, tap the panels to change settings for the test. See Table 7. On the TEST SETUP screen, tap SAVE when your test setup is completed. On the CHANGE TEST screen, make sure the button next to the test is selected, then tap USE SELECTED.
  • Page 162 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Table 7. Settings for Fiber Tests(cont.) Test Limit Select the correct test limit for the job. To see a different group of limits, tap MORE, then tap the name of a group.
  • Page 163 Certify Fiber Cabling Settings for Fiber Tests Table 7. Settings for Fiber Tests(cont.) Connector Select the type of connector, such as SC or LC, used in the Type cabling. The tester uses this setting when you do bi-directional tests. If you select a connector that has a threaded or bayonet coupler, such as FC or ST, the tester waits for you to confirm that the connection is complete before it starts the second part of the test.
  • Page 164 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Table 7. Settings for Fiber Tests(cont.) No. of Con- Jumper Reference: Enter the number of jumpers you will use in each fiber path when you set the reference. The nectors/ dotted lines in the diagram on the screen show you which Splices parts of the link are included in the test results.
  • Page 165 Certify Fiber Cabling Settings for Fiber Tests  Total Connections: Enter the total number of connections that are in each path of the link. Do not adjust the number for the Reference Method you use. For example, if the link has 3 connections, enter “3”...
  • Page 166 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Connector or connection = 1 connector pair Connector Splice Connectors included in the test results for the 1 Jumper Connector reference method Connector Reference Test connections connections Total Connections: 3 Jumpers: 1...

  • Page 167: About 1 Jumper Reference Connections

    If you do not have the correct connector adapters, see Appendix B for other connections that give 1 jumper results. For descriptions of the 2 and 3 jumper reference connections, see the Versiv Series Technical Reference Handbook. Caution Most cable manufacturers will give you a warranty on a fiber installation only if you use a 1 Jumper reference when you certify the installation.

  • Page 168: Autotest In Smart Remote Mode

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Autotest in Smart Remote Mode Use Smart Remote mode to do tests on dual-fiber cabling. In this mode, the tester measures loss and length on two fibers at two wavelengths. If you turn on the Bi-Directional function and swap the fibers halfway through the test, the tester makes measurements in both directions.
  • Page 169 Certify Fiber Cabling Autotest in Smart Remote Mode GPU128.EPS   Main and remote testers with Fiber cleaning supplies CertiFiber Pro modules installed  FiberInspector Pro video probe  For multimode fiber: two EF-TRC with USB connector test reference cords ...

  • Page 170: Step 1: Set The Reference In Smart Remote Mode

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Step 1: Set the Reference in Smart Remote Mode Turn on the tester and remote and let them sit for a minimum of 5 minutes. Let them sit longer if they are above or below ambient temperature.
  • Page 171 Certify Fiber Cabling Autotest in Smart Remote Mode Caution Do not disconnect the outputs ) after you set the reference. When you use the EF-TRCs, DO NOT use other mandrels. Test reference cord Fiber link Test reference cord Reference TRC Verification Fiber Link Test *Use the EF-TRCs only with multimode modules.

  • Page 172: Step 2: Measure The Loss Of The Test Reference Cord You Will Add

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual To enter the length of the test reference cords you will add to connect to the link, tap TRC LENGTH on the SET REFERENCE screen. The length you enter does not change the test results.

  • Page 173: Step 3: Do An Autotest In Smart Remote Mode

    Certify Fiber Cabling Autotest in Smart Remote Mode Maximum loss for multimode TRCs: 0.15 dB • Maximum loss for single-mode TRCs: 0.25 dB • If the tester shows a warning, clean and inspect the connectors on the TRCs in the path that has too much loss, make sure the cords are straight as shown in Figure 61, then do the TRC verification again.

  • Page 174: Autotest Results For Smart Remote Mode

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual If you are not sure you are connected to the correct • fibers, connect the main tester’s INPUT fiber to different connections until the test continues or the INPUT fiber on the display is green. Then if necessary, connect the remote’s INPUT fiber to different connections until the...
  • Page 175 Certify Fiber Cabling Autotest in Smart Remote Mode GPU118.EPS Figure 62. Result for Smart Remote Mode (Unsaved Bi-Directional Results Shown) Note The length shown for each fiber is half of the total length of both fibers. The dashed lines are around the connectors and fiber that are ...

  • Page 176: Fiber Ids For Saved Results In Smart Remote Mode

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual  The round icon shows the number of splices entered for the SPLICES setting on the No. of Connectors/Splices screen. Bi-directional results show the fibers crossed at the main and  remote ports. The fibers show the connections as they are at the end of the test.
  • Page 177 Certify Fiber Cabling Autotest in Loopback Mode GPU129EPS   Main tester with CertiFiber Pro Fiber cleaning supplies module installed  FiberInspector Pro video probe  For multimode fiber: one EF-TRC with USB connector test reference cord  AC adapter (optional) ...

  • Page 178: Step 1: Set The Reference In Loopback Mode

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Step 1: Set the Reference in Loopback Mode Turn on the tester and let it sit for a minimum of 5 minutes. Let it sit longer if it is above or below ambient temperature.
  • Page 179 Certify Fiber Cabling Autotest in Loopback Mode Caution Do not disconnect the output ( Fiber after you set the reference. When you use the EF-TRCs, DO NOT use other mandrels. Test reference cord Reference TRC Verification Fiber Test *Use the EF-TRCs only with multimode modules. GPU131.EPS Figure 64.

  • Page 180: Step 2: Measure The Loss Of The Test Reference Cord You Will Add

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual To enter the length of the test reference cord you will add to connect to the fiber under test, tap TRC LENGTH on the SET REFERENCE screen. The length you enter does not change the test results.

  • Page 181: Step 3: Do An Autotest In Loopback Mode

    Certify Fiber Cabling Autotest in Loopback Mode If the tester shows a warning, clean and inspect the connectors on the TRC, make sure the cords do not have tight bends, as shown in Figure 64, then do the TRC verification again. Step 3: Do an Autotest in Loopback Mode Caution If you disconnected the test reference cord from the...

  • Page 182: Autotest Results For Loopback Mode

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual If Auto Save is on, the tester uses the next ID to save the results. If Auto Save is off, the SAVE RESULT screen shows the next ID available. You can change the ID if necessary.
  • Page 183 Certify Fiber Cabling Autotest in Loopback Mode  The overall result for the Autotest. The loss and length measurements for the fiber:  The result exceeds the limit. The result is within the limit. The selected test limit does not have a limit for the test. To see the results, limits, and margins for the fiber, tap the window.

  • Page 184: Autotest In Far End Source Mode

    For Far End Source mode, use the EF-TRC cords only with the CertiFiber Pro modules or with sources approved by Fluke Networks for use with the cords. If a source does not have the correct LED and internal fibers, the EF-TRC cords will not make launch conditions that comply with encircled flux standards.
  • Page 185 Certify Fiber Cabling Autotest in Far End Source Mode GPU130.EPS   Main and remote testers with Fiber cleaning supplies CertiFiber Pro modules installed  FiberInspector Pro video probe  For multimode fiber: one EF-TRC with USB connector test reference cord ...

  • Page 186: Step 1: Set The Reference In Far End Source Mode

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Step 1: Set the Reference in Far End Source Mode Turn on the tester and source let them sit for a minimum of 5 minutes. Let them sit longer if they are above or below ambient temperature, or if the instructions for the source specify a longer time.
  • Page 187 Certify Fiber Cabling Autotest in Far End Source Mode Make the connections to set the reference as shown on the screen, then tap NEXT to see the completed connections. Figure 67 also shows the completed connections. Note The SET REFERENCE screen shows reference connections for the selected reference method.
  • Page 188 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual To enter the length of the test reference cord you will add to connect to the fiber under test, tap TRC LENGTH on the SET REFERENCE screen. The length you enter does not change the test results.
  • Page 189 Certify Fiber Cabling Autotest in Far End Source Mode Caution Do not disconnect the output ( after you set the reference. When you use the EF-TRCs, DO NOT use other mandrels. EF-TRC* EF-TRC* EF-TRC* Fiber Test reference cord Reference TRC Verification Fiber Test *Use the EF-TRCs only with multimode modules.

  • Page 190: Step 2: Measure The Loss Of The Test Reference Cord You Will Add

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Hold down the button for 3 seconds to turn on the multimode source. CFP-QUAD modules: To turn on the single-mode source, press the button again. GPU198.EPS Figure 68. How to Turn on the Remote’s Optical Source...

  • Page 191: Step 3: Do An Autotest In Far End Source Mode

    Certify Fiber Cabling Autotest in Far End Source Mode Tap TRC VERIFICATION. The tester measures and saves the loss of the test reference cord you added. The ID for this result starts with “TRC”, shows the date and time of the test, and has for the test result.

  • Page 192: Autotest Results For Far End Source Mode

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Tap TEST on the main tester or press  on the main or remote tester. If the CHECK FIBER CONNECTIONS screen shows an open fiber: Make sure that all connections are good and no fibers •...
  • Page 193 Certify Fiber Cabling Autotest in Far End Source Mode GPU120.EPS Figure 69. Result for Far End Source Mode GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 194 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual  The overall result for the Autotest. The loss and length measurements for the fiber:  The result exceeds the limit. The result is within the limit. The selected test limit does not have a limit for the test.

  • Page 195: Bi-Directional Tests

    Certify Fiber Cabling Bi-directional Tests Bi-directional Tests Do bi-directional tests when they are required by the manufacturer or by your customer. The tester can automatically do bi-directional tests in Smart Remote and Loopback modes. To get bi-directional results in Far End Source mode, do a test from each end of the fiber.
  • Page 196 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual On the TEST SETUP screen, in the Bi-directional panel, tap the control to make it show On, then tap SAVE. Do an Autotest. Halfway through the test, the tester tells you to switch the input and output fibers.
  • Page 197 Certify Fiber Cabling Bi-directional Tests Swap connections at the patch panel Fiber Fiber link link Fiber with the Input Fiber ID Swap connections at the patch panel First half of Autotest Second half of Autotest GPU227.EEPS Figure 70. Connections for a Bi-directional Test in Smart Remote Mode (1 Jumper Reference, Multimode Fiber) GlobalTestSupply www.

  • Page 198: Use The Otdr

    Chapter 7: Use the OTDR Warning Before you use the tester, read the safety information that starts on page 6. Overview of Features The OptiFiber ® Pro Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) module attaches to a Versiv and Versiv ™ 2 main unit to make a rugged, hand-held tester that lets you locate, identify, and measure reflective and loss events in multimode and single-mode...

  • Page 199: Connectors, Keys, And Leds

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Touchscreen lets you quickly navigate through different views • of the results and see more information about events. SmartLoop ™ test: One test gives you OTDR results for both • fibers in a link.
  • Page 200 Use the OTDR Connectors, Keys, and LEDs SC-UPC SC-UPC GPU06.EPS Figure 71. Connectors, Keys, and LEDs (Versiv 2 with OptiFiber Pro Quad OTDR shown) GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 201 USB flash drive and connect the FiberInspector Pro video probe to the tester. On a Versiv main tester, this port lets you or connect a Wi-Fi adapter for access to the Fluke Networks cloud service LinkWare Live. (Versiv 2 testers have an internal Wi-Fi radio.) GlobalTestSupply www.

  • Page 202: How To Remove And Install The Connector Adapters

    The LED is yellow if the battery will not charge. See “Charge the Battery” on page 14. RJ45 connector: Lets you connect to a network for access to Fluke  Networks cloud services.
  • Page 203 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Caution Turn only the collar on the adapter. Do not use tools to remove or install the adapters. Put the key into the slot before you turn the collar on the adapter.

  • Page 204: The Optifiber Pro Home Screen

    Use the OTDR The OptiFiber Pro Home Screen The OptiFiber Pro Home Screen The home screen (Figure 73) shows important test settings. Before you do a test, make sure these settings are correct. GPU02.EPS Figure 73. The Home Screen for OptiFiber Pro Modules GlobalTestSupply www.
  • Page 205 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual  PROJECT: The project contains the settings for a job and helps you monitor the status of a job. When you save test results, the tester puts them in the project. Tap the PROJECT panel to edit the project settings, select a different project, or make a new project.
  • Page 206 Use the OTDR The OptiFiber Pro Home Screen  TOOLS: The TOOLS menu lets you set up the compensation function for the launch/tail cords, use tools such as the real-time trace and the FiberInspector test, see the status of the tester, and set user preferences such as the language and the display brightness.

  • Page 207: Settings For Otdr Tests

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Settings for OTDR Tests Table 8 gives descriptions of the settings for OTDR tests. To set up a project, which includes the settings in Table 8, cable IDs, and operator names, see Chapter 13.
  • Page 208 Use the OTDR Settings for OTDR Tests Table 8. Settings for OTDR Tests Module Select the OTDR module you will use. To select a different module, tap the Module panel on the TEST SETUP screen, then tap a module. Test Type When you turn on the tester, the Test Type shows the test that was last selected.
  • Page 209 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Table 8. Settings for OTDR Tests (cont.) Test Type DataCenter OTDR: This test is optimized for fiber installations that have short links, many connections, and (continued) the possibility of large reflections. Notes...
  • Page 210 Use the OTDR Settings for OTDR Tests Table 8. Settings for OTDR Tests (cont.) Launch Com- Tap the control to turn the launch compensation function pensation on or off. SeeAbout Launch and Tail Cords on page 202. Macrobend On: The tester identifies bends. To identify a loss event as Detection a bend, the tester compares the event’s loss at two wavelengths, such as 1310 nm and 1550 nm.

  • Page 211: About Launch And Tail Cords

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Table 8. Settings for OTDR Tests (cont.) Fiber Type Set- IR: The tester uses the index of refraction to calculate the tings optical length of the fiber. Each fiber type includes the value specified by the manufacturer.
  • Page 212 OTDR. Without a launch fiber, those events can be hidden by the large reflection, or dead zone, caused by the OTDR’s port. Fluke Networks recommends that you use launch and tail cords. You should also use the launch/tail cord compensation function to remove the lengths of these fibers from the OTDR measurements.

  • Page 213: How To Set Up The Launch Compensation Function

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual How to Set Up the Launch Compensation Function Select launch and tail cords that have the same type of fiber as the fiber you will test. On the home screen, tap the test setup panel. On the CHANGE TEST screen, select an OTDR test to change, then tap EDIT.

  • Page 214: How To Prevent Damage To The Launch Cord Connectors

    Use the OTDR About Launch and Tail Cords How to Prevent Damage to the Launch Cord Connectors When you do not use a launch cord, keep the connectors attached to the case or inside the case. See Figure 74. Cords in a zippered case Caution Do not make tight bends...

  • Page 215: How To Hang The Launch Cords

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual How to Hang the Launch Cords The optional TPAK magnet and strap let you hang the launch cords from metal surfaces (Figure 75). GPU191.EPS Figure 75. How to Use the Optional TPAK Magnetic Hanger...

  • Page 216: If The Gauge Is Not In The Good Range

    If an endface on the tester shows damage, contact Fluke Networks for service information. If the gauge stays outside the Good range, remove the •...

  • Page 217: Stop" Button For Manual Tests

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual “STOP” Button for Manual Tests When a trace shows on the PROGRESS screen for a manual OTDR test with multiple wavelengths, you can tap the STOP button to stop the OTDR test at the current wavelength and start the test at the next wavelength (Figure 76).

  • Page 218: How To Do An Otdr Test

    Use the OTDR How to Do an OTDR Test How to Do an OTDR Test Figure 77 shows the equipment for OTDR tests. To do an OTDR test Make sure that the home screen shows the correct settings for the job. Clean and inspect the connectors on the launch and tail cords and the fiber to be tested.
  • Page 219 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Fiber link Launch cord Tester with OTDR module GPU03.EPS Figure 78. OTDR Connected with a Launch Cord GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 220 Use the OTDR How to Do an OTDR Test Tail cord Fiber link Launch cord Tester with OTDR module GPU04.EPS Figure 79. OTDR Connected with Launch and Tail Cords GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 221 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Spool of fiber Mechanical splice Tester with OTDR module GPU05.EPS Figure 80. OTDR Connected to a Spool of Fiber GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 222: Otdr Results

    Use the OTDR OTDR Results OTDR Results Notes The tester shows measurements with “>” or “<“ when the actual value is possibly more or less than the value shown. For example, this can occur for hidden events or for measurements that are out of the range of the tester.
  • Page 223 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual GPU11.EPS Figure 81. EventMap Example 1 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 224 Use the OTDR OTDR Results  The ID for the results. If Auto Save is off, Result not saved shows.  The end of the fiber.  The length of the fiber segment between two events.  A reflective event: : A reflective event, which is usually a connector.
  • Page 225 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual  When a test is completed, the window shows information for the event that has the worst measurement. The information windows show the worst results of the wavelengths used for the test.
  • Page 226 Use the OTDR OTDR Results  Overall Loss: The loss of the cabling. This does not include the OTDR connection and the loss of the last event. If Launch Compensation is on, the overall loss includes the launch and tail connectors, but not the launch and tail fibers.
  • Page 227 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual GPU22.EPS Figure 82. EventMap Example 2 : One or more measurements for the event exceeds the limit. : A bend with loss that exceeds a macrobend threshold. If Macrobend Detection is Off, the EventMap shows the blue circle shown above.

  • Page 228: Event Table

    Use the OTDR OTDR Results  : The event is hidden by a previous event. The map shows a dotted line around hidden events and the event that causes them to be hidden. The tester combines the loss of all the events that are in the dotted line. To see the combined loss, tap the event that causes the hidden event ( ...
  • Page 229 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual GPU12.EPS Figure 83. Event Table  To see details for an event, tap the event in the table. Scroll the table if necessary to see all the events. (ft) or (m): The distance to the event •...
  • Page 230 Use the OTDR OTDR Results Note The OTDR Port and End events always show N/A for loss because backscatter measurements are not available on both sides of those events. If an event shows “---” in the LOSS and REFLECT columns, the tester did not find the event at the ...

  • Page 231: Otdr Trace

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual OTDR Trace To see the OTDR trace, tap TRACE on the OTDR results screen. Figure 84 shows an example of an OTDR trace. GPU14.EPS Figure 84. OTDR Trace  The decibel scale shows the level of backscatter. The tester sets the backscatter level at the start of the trace to approximately 0 dB.
  • Page 232 Use the OTDR OTDR Results  When the cursor is on an event, this area shows the event type. The text is green if the event passed, red if the event failed, or black is there is no limit for measurements. The event type does not show after you tap MARK to use the measurement cursor.

  • Page 233: How To Quickly Change Otdr Settings After A Test

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual How to Quickly Change OTDR Settings After a Test After an OTDR test, you can quickly change some OTDR settings when you want to try different settings on the same fiber. After you do a test, tap SETUP on the TRACE screen, then select settings on the MANUAL OTDR screen (Figure 85).
  • Page 234 Use the OTDR OTDR Results  Tap the settings you want. You can scroll some columns to see more settings. Table 8 on page 199 gives descriptions of the settings. Select the wavelengths to use for the test.   Tap CURRENT to see the settings the tester used for the last test.

  • Page 235: The Faultmap Test

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual The FaultMap Test The FaultMap test helps you record the connections in a fiber link and identify bad connections. It can show short patch cords and find connections that have high reflectance. The FaultMap test...

  • Page 236: How To Do The Faultmap Test

    Use the OTDR The FaultMap Test How to Do the FaultMap Test Notes The FaultMap test does not use the launch compensation settings. The FaultMap test uses the wavelength that gives the best results. Figure 86 shows the equipment for the FaultMap test. GPU39.EPS ...
  • Page 237 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Clean and inspect the connectors on the launch and tail cords or patch cords and the link to be tested. Connect the launch cord to the OTDR port and the link to be tested, as shown in Figure 87.
  • Page 238 Use the OTDR The FaultMap Test Tail cord or patch cord (optional) Launch cord or patch cord (optional) Tester with OTDR module GPU41.EPS Figure 87. FaultMap Test Connections GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 239: Faultmap Screen

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual FaultMap Screen GPU15.EPS Figure 88. FaultMap Screen Note The FaultMap test does not use the launch compensation settings. The results show the launch and tail cords and their connectors in the same colors as other cords and connectors.
  • Page 240 Use the OTDR The FaultMap Test  The ID for the results. If Auto Save is off, Result not saved shows. : An event that has a reflectance smaller than -35 dB.   The length of the fiber segment between two events. : An event that has a reflectance larger than -35 dB.

  • Page 241: The Smartloop Test

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual The SmartLoop Test The SmartLoop test lets you connect the far ends of the two fibers in a link and do one OTDR test to get separate results for each fiber. You use a launch cord to connect the fibers together at the far end of the link.

  • Page 242: How To Do An Auto Smartloop Test

    Use the OTDR The SmartLoop Test How To Do an Auto SmartLoop Test Set up the launch compensation function On the home screen, tap the test setup panel. On the CHANGE TEST screen, tap the button next to the Auto SmartLoop test, then tap USE SELECTED.
  • Page 243 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Loopback cord Optional OTDR Port protector patch cord (30 cm, 12 in) Tail cord Tester with OTDR Launch cord module * Optional for tests in one direction. Recommended for bi-directional tests to protect the OTDR port from wear. These cords are available from Fluke Networks.

  • Page 244: Do The Smartloop Test

    Use the OTDR The SmartLoop Test Do the SmartLoop test Make the connections shown in Figure 91. On the home screen, make sure the IDs for the fibers are correct. The tester uses the Fiber A ID for the fiber connected to the launch cord.
  • Page 245 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Loopback cord (Tail Cord for Fiber A and Launch Cord for Fiber B) End event for Fiber A OTDR Port event for Fiber B Fiber link Optional Fiber Fiber OTDR Port protector...

  • Page 246: Smartloop Results

    Use the OTDR The SmartLoop Test SmartLoop Results The tester shows the SmartLoop results on two sets of EventMap, TABLE, and TRACE screens, one for each fiber in the link. See Figure 92. GPU172.EPS Figure 92. EventMap from a SmartLoop Test GlobalTestSupply www.

  • Page 247: Bi-Directional Smartloop Tests

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual  The purple fiber is the loopback cord. The fiber between the launch cord and the loopback cord is the  fiber on one side of the link.  Fiber A is the side of the link connected to the OTDR at End 1.

  • Page 248: How To Do A Bi-Directional Smartloop Test

    Use the OTDR The SmartLoop Test How to Do a Bi-directional SmartLoop Test Set up the launch compensation function On the home screen, tap the test setup panel, make sure the correct SmartLoop test is selected on the CHANGE TEST screen, then tap EDIT.

  • Page 249: Do The Smartloop Test

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Do the SmartLoop test On the home screen, make sure the IDs for the fibers are correct. The tester uses the Fiber A ID for the fiber connected to the launch cord at the start of the test.
  • Page 250 Connections for Connections for End 1 End 2 * Recommended for bi-directional tests to protect the OTDR port from wear. These cords are available from Fluke Networks. GPU176.EPS Figure 93. SmartLoop Test Connections for a Bi-Directional Test GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 251: Averaged Bi-Directional Results

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Averaged Bi-directional Results Note Unless otherwised noted, this section applies to bi-directional results from SmartLoop tests and bi- directional OTDR tests on single fibers. Figure 94 shows an EventMap with averaged results from a bi- directional SmartLoop test.
  • Page 252 Use the OTDR The SmartLoop Test The Port Connection Quality in the averaged results is the • rating from End 1. The tester does not calculate averaged results in some • situations, for example if a launch, tail, or loopback cord was not detected or if the distance to the end was not the same in both directions.
  • Page 253 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual  This button shows with bi-directional SmartLoop results and bi-directional OTDR results from single fibers. Tap this button to see results from each direction (End 1 or End 2) or the averaged ...

  • Page 254: Use The Hdr Otdr

    Chapter 8: Use the HDR OTDR Warning Before you use the tester, read the safety information that starts on page 6. Overview of Features The OptiFiber ® Pro HDR (High Dynamic Range) Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) module attaches to a Versiv and Versiv ™...

  • Page 255: Connectors, Keys, And Leds

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Span function lets you limit OTDR results to a section of fiber • that you define. See Chapter 9. Touchscreen lets you quickly navigate through different views • of the results and see more information about events.
  • Page 256 Use the HDR OTDR Connectors, Keys, and LEDs SC-APC GPU209.EPS Figure 95. Connectors, Keys, and LEDs (Versiv 2 with OFP-200-S1625 OTDR module shown) GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 257 USB flash drive and connect the FiberInspector Pro video probe to the tester. On a Versiv main tester, this port lets you or connect a Wi-Fi adapter for access to the Fluke Networks cloud service LinkWare Live. (Versiv 2 testers have an internal Wi-Fi radio.) Headset jack.

  • Page 258: How To Remove And Install The Connector Adapters

    The LED is yellow if the battery will not charge. See “Charge the Battery” on page 14.  RJ45 connector: Lets you connect to a network for access to Fluke Networks cloud services.  Decal with laser...
  • Page 259 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Caution Turn only the collar on the adapter. Do not use tools to remove or install the adapters. Put the key into the slot before you turn the collar Slot on the adapter.

  • Page 260: The Optifiber Pro Hdr Otdrhome Screen

    Use the HDR OTDR The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDRHome Screen The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDRHome Screen The home screen (Figure 97) shows important test settings. Before you do a test, make sure these settings are correct. GPU206.EPS Figure 97. The Home Screen for OptiFiber Pro HDR Modules GlobalTestSupply www.
  • Page 261 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual  PROJECT: The project contains the settings for a job and helps you monitor the status of a job. When you save test results, the tester puts them in the project. Tap the PROJECT panel to edit the project settings, select a different project, or make a new project.
  • Page 262 Use the HDR OTDR The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDRHome Screen  Operator: The name of the person who does the job. You can enter a maximum of 20 operator names. For each operator you can also enter the email address that the operator will use as an ID to sign in to LinkWare Live.

  • Page 263: About Pon Otdr Tests

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual About PON OTDR Tests The HDR OTDR’s Auto PON OTDR and Manual PON OTDR tests have the same settings and results as its Auto OTDR and Manual OTDR tests, with an additional feature: The PON OTDR tests can identify splitters.
  • Page 264 Use the HDR OTDR Settings for HDR OTDR Tests On the TEST SETUP screen, tap the panels to change settings for the test. See Table 9. On the TEST SETUP screen, tap SAVE when your test setup is completed. On the CHANGE TEST screen, make sure the button next to the test is selected, then tap USE SELECTED.
  • Page 265 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Table 9. Settings for HDR OTDR Tests(cont.) Test Type When you turn on the tester, the Test Type shows the test that was last selected. Auto PON OTDR: The tester automatically selects settings that give you the best view of the events on PON links.
  • Page 266 Use the HDR OTDR Settings for HDR OTDR Tests Table 9. Settings for HDR OTDR Tests(cont.) Test Type DataCenter OTDR: This test is optimized for fiber installations that have short links, many connections, and (continued) the possibility of large reflections. Notes By default, the DataCenter OTDR test uses 1310 nm for single-mode fiber.
  • Page 267 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Table 9. Settings for HDR OTDR Tests(cont.) Bi-directional This setting shows only if you select SmartLoop OTDR (Auto) or SmartLoop OTDR (Manual) for the Test Type. Off: The tester does the SmartLoop test in only one direction.
  • Page 268 Use the HDR OTDR Settings for HDR OTDR Tests Table 9. Settings for HDR OTDR Tests(cont.) Fiber Type Select a fiber type that is correct for the type you will test. To see a different group of fiber types, tap MORE, then tap a group.

  • Page 269: About Launch And Tail Cords For Osp Links

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual About Launch and Tail Cords for OSP Links Launch and tail cords are often not necessary for OTDR tests on outside plant installations. This is because most of the insertion loss and return loss of long links is caused by the fiber. The...

  • Page 270: Otdr Port Connection Quality

    If an endface on the tester shows damage, contact Fluke Networks for service information. If the gauge stays outside the Good range, remove the •...

  • Page 271: Port Connection Quality For Smartloop Tests

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual A poor connection also decreases the strength of the signal from the OTDR. The weaker signal causes more noise on the trace, which can cause the OTDR to miss events. It also decreases the dynamic range.
  • Page 272 Use the HDR OTDR OTDR Port Connection Quality * Shows during Manual OTDR tests. GPU228.EPS Figure 98. The OTDR Port Connection Quality Gauge and Progress Screen GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 273: How To Do An Hdr Otdr Test

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual How to Do an HDR OTDR Test Figure 99 shows the equipment for HDR OTDR tests. To do an OTDR test Make sure that the home screen shows the correct settings for the job.
  • Page 274 Use the HDR OTDR How to Do an HDR OTDR Test GPU211.EPS   Tester with HDR OTDR module FiberInspector Pro video probe installed with USB connector   Launch and tail cords (optional Fiber cleaning supplies for PON tests) or a patch cord. ...
  • Page 275 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Optical Line Terminal at Central Office Splitter Connector from ONT (Optical Network Terminal) Patch cord Tester with HDR OTDR module GPU213.EPS Figure 100. Typical Connections to an Out-of-Service PON Link GlobalTestSupply www.
  • Page 276 Use the HDR OTDR How to Do an HDR OTDR Test Optical Line Terminal at Central Office Tail cord Splitter Connector from ONT Tester with HDR OTDR module Launch cord GPU214.EPS Figure 101. HDR OTDR Connected with Launch and Tail Cords GlobalTestSupply www.

  • Page 277: Hdr Otdr Results

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual HDR OTDR Results Notes The tester shows measurements with “>” or “<“ when the actual value is possibly more or less than the value shown. For example, this can occur for hidden events or for measurements that are out of the range of the tester.
  • Page 278 Use the HDR OTDR HDR OTDR Results  The ID for the results. If Auto Save is off, Result not saved shows.  The end of the fiber. : Launch and tail cords and their connectors show in gray. The map shows these if Launch Compensation is on and the cords are connected.
  • Page 279 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual : A reflective event, which is usually a non-APC connector. Measurements for the event are all within the test limits. : One or more measurements for the event exceeds the limit. This event could also be a Ghost Source.
  • Page 280 Use the HDR OTDR HDR OTDR Results Hidden events: : The event is hidden by a previous event. The map shows a dotted line around hidden events and the event that causes them to be hidden. The tester combines the loss of all the events that are in the dotted line.
  • Page 281 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual When you use a test limit that has a reflectance limit, Hidden events show a fail status if their reflectance exceeds the limit. : The measurement exceeds the limit. : The measurement is within the limit.

  • Page 282: Event Table

    Use the HDR OTDR HDR OTDR Results Event Table The event table shows a list of the events on the fiber. To see the event table, tap TABLE on the OTDR results screen. Figure 103 shows an example of an event table. GPU222.EPS Figure 103.
  • Page 283 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Notes The OTDR Port and End events always show N/A for loss because backscatter measurements are not available on both sides of those events. If an event shows “---” in the LOSS and REFLECT columns, the tester did not find the event at the ...

  • Page 284: Hdr Otdr Trace

    Use the HDR OTDR HDR OTDR Results HDR OTDR Trace To see the OTDR trace, tap TRACE on the OTDR results screen. Figure 104 shows an example of an OTDR trace. GPU223.EPS Figure 104. HDR OTDR Trace  The decibel scale shows the level of backscatter. The tester sets the backscatter level at the start of the trace to approximately 0 dB.
  • Page 285 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual  When the cursor is on an event, this area shows the event type. The text is green if the event passed, red if the event failed, or black is there is no limit for measurements. The event type does not show after you tap MARK to use the measurement cursor.

  • Page 286: How To Quickly Change Otdr Settings After A Test

    Use the HDR OTDR How to Quickly Change OTDR Settings After a Test How to Quickly Change OTDR Settings After a Test After an OTDR test, you can quickly change some OTDR settings when you want to try different settings on the same fiber. After you do a test, tap SETUP on the TRACE screen, then select settings on the MANUAL PON OTDR (Figure 105) or MANUAL OTDR screen.
  • Page 287 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual You can save your settings to the Active test setup or to a New test setup, or you can tap TEST to do a test without saving the settings. Tap the settings you want. You can scroll some columns to see ...

  • Page 288: The Faultmap Test

    Use the HDR OTDR The FaultMap Test  Tap TEST or press  to do a test with the settings you selected. The PROGRESS screen shows Manual OTDR when the tester uses your settings. Note If you want to use your settings when you are finished with this test, make sure you save them.

  • Page 289: How To Do The Faultmap Test

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Notes Since the FaultMap test finds only reflections, do not use it to look for fusion splices or angled physical contact (APC) connectors. FaultMap results do not include a PASS/FAIL status. The results are only for your documentation of the link.
  • Page 290 Use the HDR OTDR The FaultMap Test Clean and inspect the connectors on the launch and tail cords or patch cords and the link to be tested. Connect the launch cord to the OTDR port and the link to be tested, as shown in Figure 107.
  • Page 291 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual GPU212.EPS  Tester with HDR OTDR module  FiberInspector Pro video probe installed with USB connector   Launch and tail cords or patch Fiber cleaning supplies cords Match the fiber to be ...
  • Page 292 Use the HDR OTDR The FaultMap Test Tail cord or patch cord (optional) Launch cord or patch cord (optional) Tester with HDR OTDR module GPU215.EPS Figure 107. FaultMap Test Connections GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 293: Faultmap Screen

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual FaultMap Screen GPU15.EPS Figure 108. FaultMap Screen Note The FaultMap test does not use the launch compensation settings. The results show the launch and tail cords and their connectors in the same colors as other cords and connectors.
  • Page 294 Use the HDR OTDR The FaultMap Test  The ID for the results. If Auto Save is off, Result not saved shows. : An event that has a reflectance smaller than -35 dB.   The length of the fiber segment between two events. : An event that has a reflectance larger than -35 dB.

  • Page 295: The Smartloop Test

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual The SmartLoop Test The SmartLoop test lets you connect the far ends of the two fibers in a link and do one OTDR test to get separate results for each fiber. You use a launch cord to connect the fibers together at the far end of the link.
  • Page 296 Use the HDR OTDR The SmartLoop Test GPU218.EPS   Tester with HDR OTDR module Two adapters installed  FiberInspector Pro video probe  Three launch cords for launch, with USB connector tail, and loopback connections  Fiber cleaning supplies (match the fiber to be tested) ...

  • Page 297: How To Do An Auto Smartloop Test

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual How To Do an Auto SmartLoop Test Set up the launch compensation function On the home screen, tap the test setup panel. On the CHANGE TEST screen, tap the button next to the Auto SmartLoop test, then tap USE SELECTED.
  • Page 298 Launch cord Tester with HDR OTDR module * Optional for tests in one direction. Recommended for bi-directional tests to protect the OTDR port from wear. These cords are available from Fluke Networks. GPU216.EPS Figure 110. SmartLoop Launch Compensation Connections GlobalTestSupply www.

  • Page 299: Do The Smartloop Test

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Do the SmartLoop test Make the connections shown in Figure 111. On the home screen, make sure the IDs for the fibers are correct. The tester uses the Fiber A ID for the fiber connected to the launch cord.
  • Page 300 (30 cm, 12 in) Tail cord Launch cord * Optional for tests in one direction. Recommended for bi-directional tests to protect the OTDR port from wear. These cords are available from Fluke Networks. GPU217.EPS Figure 111. SmartLoop Test Connections GlobalTestSupply www.

  • Page 301: Smartloop Results

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual SmartLoop Results The tester shows the SmartLoop results on two sets of EventMap, TABLE, and TRACE screens, one for each fiber in the link. See Figure 112. GPU172.EPS Figure 112. EventMap from a SmartLoop Test ...

  • Page 302: Bi-Directional Smartloop Tests

    Use the HDR OTDR The SmartLoop Test  Fiber A is the side of the link connected to the OTDR at End 1. To switch between results for fibers A and B, tap on the  EventMap screen. Note When you save SmartLoop results, the tester saves the results in two records, one for each fiber in the link.

  • Page 303: How To Do A Bi-Directional Smartloop Test

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual How to Do a Bi-directional SmartLoop Test Set up the launch compensation function On the home screen, tap the test setup panel, make sure the correct SmartLoop test is selected on the CHANGE TEST screen, then tap EDIT.

  • Page 304: Do The Smartloop Test

    OTDR port protector (30 cm, 12 in) patch cord to connect the OTDR to the launch and tail cords for bi-directional SmartLoop tests. These cords are available from Fluke Networks. To reduce the effect of the port protector patch cord on results, do not use a cord longer than 50 cm (20 in).
  • Page 305 Connections for Connections for End 1 End 2 *Recommended for bi-directional tests to protect the OTDR port from wear. These cords are available from Fluke Networks. GPU219.EPS Figure 113. SmartLoop Test Connections for a Bi-Directional Test GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 306: Averaged Bi-Directional Results

    Use the HDR OTDR The SmartLoop Test Averaged Bi-directional Results Note Unless otherwised noted, this section applies to bi-directional results from SmartLoop tests and bi- directional OTDR tests on single fibers. Figure 114 shows an EventMap with averaged results from a bi- directional SmartLoop test.
  • Page 307 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual The Port Connection Quality in the averaged results is the • rating from End 1. The tester does not calculate averaged results in some • situations, for example if a launch, tail, or loopback cord was not detected or if the distance to the end was not the same in both directions.
  • Page 308 Use the HDR OTDR The SmartLoop Test  Tap this button to see the results for the other fiber (A or B). Touch for 3 seconds to see a summary of the results from ends 1 and 2 on fibers A and B. To see the EventMap for a result in the list, tap the result.

  • Page 309: Chapter 9 Use The Otdr Span And Event Editing Functions

    Chapter 9: Use the OTDR Span and Event Editing Functions Overview of Features The span and event editing functions are available in the OptiFiber Pro and OptiFiber Pro HDR modules: The span function lets you limit OTDR results to a section of •...

  • Page 310: Pass/Fail Result For Edited Events

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual PASS/FAIL Result for Edited Events When you change a loss event’s type, the tester changes the loss limit for the event and recalculates the event’s results and the overall results. The recalculations can possibly change the PASS/ FAIL results.
  • Page 311 Use the OTDR Span and Event Editing Functions How to Edit a Loss Event GPU237.EPS Figure 115. How to Edit a Loss Event GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 312: Editing Events In Bi-Directional Results

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Editing Events in Bi-directional Results When you edit an event in a bi-directional result, the tester copies your change to the result you got from the other end and to the averaged result. The tester copies your change to these events: •...

  • Page 313: How To Use The Span Function

    Use the OTDR Span and Event Editing Functions How to Use the Span Function Delete an event that has a loss of 0.35 dB or less. You can do • this to remove small loss events that are not caused by a splice or APC connector.

  • Page 314: How To Define A Span

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual How to Define a Span Tap TOOLS, then tap Span. On the SPAN screen, tap Set. On the SET SPAN DISTANCE screen, tap Span Start and Span Stop to define the span.
  • Page 315 Use the OTDR Span and Event Editing Functions How to Use the Span Function GPU233.EPS Figure 116. EventMap for a Span GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 316 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual  The black section is the span defined by the Span Start and Span Stop locations. The span area shown is not to scale. The distances show the lengths of segments between events, as on an EventMap with no span defined.
  • Page 317 Use the OTDR Span and Event Editing Functions How to Use the Span Function  Events in the span have PASS/FAIL results. Events outside of the span do not have PASS/FAIL results.  The tester shows an for these events. ...

  • Page 318: How To Remove The Span Definition

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual  Orange, dashed lines show at the Span Start and Span Stop locations. The trace is zoomed so that the span section fills the screen. The launch compensation markers never show with the Span Start and Span Stop markers because you must turn off launch compensation to use the span function.

  • Page 319: Chapter 10 Use The Visual Fault Locator

    Chapter 10: Use the Visual Fault Locator Visual Fault Locator Applications The CertiFiber Pro and OptiFiber Pro modules include a visual fault locator that sends a red light down the fiber. The red light shows at the end of the fiber and at breaks, cracks, and sharp bends along the fiber.

  • Page 320: How To Use The Vfl

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual How to Use the VFL Figure 119 shows the equipment for tests with the visual fault locator. GPU204.EPS   Main or remote tester with FiberInspector Pro video probe CertiFiber Pro or OptiFiber Pro...
  • Page 321 Use the Visual Fault Locator How to Use the VFL To use the visual fault locator Note You can connect the visual fault locator to connectors that have 2.5 mm ferrules (SC, ST, or FC). To connect to other ferrule sizes, use a test reference cord with the correct connector at one end and a SC, ST, or FC connector at the tester end.
  • Page 322 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Verify continuity and identify fibers VFL connector VFL button Find microbends and broken fibers Find connectors that have broken fibers inside 1 Press the VFL button: VFL is on (CW, continuous wave).
  • Page 323 Chapter 11: Monitor Optical Power You can use the CertiFiber Pro main tester to monitor and save measurements of optical power and loss, and you can use the main or remote tester and as an optical power source. You can use the main tester’s power or loss meter and its light source at the same time.How to Monitor Power and Loss The power meter lets you monitor the optical power supplied by...
  • Page 324 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual GPU137.EPS   Main tester with CertiFiber Pro FiberInspector Pro video probe module installed with USB connector   One test reference cord AC adapter (optional)  Fiber cleaning supplies Figure 121. Equipment for Power Meter Measurements To monitor power Clean and inspect the tester’s input port and the connectors...

  • Page 325: Monitor Optical Power

    Monitor Optical Power Optical network Power at the interface card or end of a link optical power source Power from an optical source GPU138.EPS Figure 122. Connections to Monitor Power and Loss To monitor loss On the POWER METER / LIGHT SOURCE screen, tap REF to use the present power level as a reference.
  • Page 326 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Power measurements Loss measurements GPU126.EPS Figure 123. Power Meter Measurements and Controls GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 327: How To Control The Light Source

    Monitor Optical Power How to Control the Light Source  The meters show the power levels received on the input port. This control shows when the meters measure absolute power.  Tap the control to see the power measurement in dBm (decibels per milliwatt), mW (milliwatts), µW (microwatts), or nW (nanowatts.

  • Page 328: Use The Display To Control The Main Tester's Light Source

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Use the Display to Control the Main Tester’s Light Source Clean and inspect all connectors you will use. Connect the tester’s output port to the power meter. If your tester has a CertiFiber Pro Quad module installed, make sure you connect the fiber to the correct output port.
  • Page 329 Monitor Optical Power How to Control the Light Source GPU127.EPS Figure 124. Light Source Controls for the Main Tester  Use the buttons to control the output port when you use the main tester as a light source: Auto: In this mode, the output port transmits both •...

  • Page 330: Manage Test Results

    Chapter 12: Manage Test Results View Saved Results To view results saved on a USB flash drive, connect the drive, then tap RESULTS, TRANSFER, USB Flash Drive, Import. See “Manage Results on a Flash Drive” on page 330. To organize results and make reports you can give to customers, use LinkWare PC software.
  • Page 331 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual HEJ24.EPS Figure 125. RESULTS Screen GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 332 Manage Test Results View Saved Results  The name of the active project. : The number of results that passed. This includes  individual results for each ID and tests that have an result. : The number of results that failed. This includes individual results for each ID.
  • Page 333 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual  MANAGE lets you move results to a different project, rename results, or delete results that are in the tester. The icons show the types of fiber test results that the result ...

  • Page 334: How To Add A Result To A Saved Result

    How to Add a Result to a Saved Result  These icons show when you connect the tester to a network to use Fluke Networks cloud services (see Chapter 14): The tester is connected to a wireless network. The tester is connected to a wired network.

  • Page 335: How To Replace A Saved Result That Failed

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual To add results from a different test On the home screen, tap the test setup panel. On the CHANGE TEST screen, tap the button next to a test, then tap USE SELECTED.

  • Page 336: Delete, Rename, And Move Results

    Manage Test Results Delete, Rename, and Move Results Select the necessary test settings. Do the test, tap FIX LATER (if the test failed) or SAVE (if the test passed), then enter the ID of the saved result. The tester asks you if you want to overwrite the results. Tap Yes.

  • Page 337: Manage Results On A Flash Drive

    • You can lose a USB flash drive, cause damage to it, or accidentally erase the contents of the drive. Thus, Fluke Networks recommends that you save no more than one day of test results on a flash drive. Note The tester reads only USB drives that use the FAT format.

  • Page 338: Upload Results To A Pc

    Manage Test Results Upload Results to a PC Connect a USB flash drive to the type A USB port. The tester makes a bell sound when it detects the drive. On the home screen, tap the RESULTS icon, then tap TRANSFER.
  • Page 339 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Install the latest version of LinkWare PC software on the PC. Turn on the tester and start LinkWare PC on the PC. Use the USB cable supplied to connect the Micro USB port on the tester to a type A USB port on the PC.

  • Page 340: Memory Capacity

    Manage Test Results Memory Capacity Memory Capacity The number of test results you can save decreases if you save more tests in each record, or if you save tests that use more memory. For example, records that include OTDR tests and images from the video probe use more memory than records that include OTDR tests and FaultMap tests.

  • Page 341: Use Projects

    Chapter 13: Use Projects Why Use Projects? The tester’s ProjX ™ management system lets you set up projects that help you monitor the status of a job and make sure that your work agrees with the requirements of the job. You can use a project to do these tasks: Specify the tests that are necessary for a job.

  • Page 342: Set Up A Project

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Set Up a Project Refer to the PROJECT screen in Figure 127 on page 337. On the home screen, tap the PROJECT panel, tap CHANGE PROJECT, then tap NEW PROJECT. On the NEW PROJECT screen, enter a name for the project, then tap DONE.
  • Page 343 Use Projects The PROJECT Screen GPU08.EPS Figure 127. PROJECT Screen The name of the project. See also item   Projects you download from LinkWare Live include the organization name. They can also include subproject names. On the tester’s PROJECT screen, these names show in this format: Organization Name>>Project Name>>Subproject Name.
  • Page 344 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual  The date range for the results in the project. Results: A summary of the test results in the project:  : The number of tests that failed. : The number of tests that passed.

  • Page 345: About Project Names From Linkware Live

    Use Projects About Project Names from LinkWare Live Notes If you delete an imported ID set from a project, the ID set is still available in the tester. To delete imported ID sets from the tester, use LinkWare PC software. A project must have at least one Test Setup and one Cable ID set.

  • Page 346: About Next Id Sets

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual About Next ID Sets If you do not enter a Last ID when you make an ID set, the tester uses the First ID as the Next ID. The tester increments the Next ID each time you save a result.
  • Page 347 Use Projects About Next ID Sets GPU09.EPS Figure 128. CABLE ID SETUP Screen (after you enter the first and last IDs) First ID and Last ID: The first and last IDs in a set of sequential IDs.  If you do not enter a Last ID when you make an ID set, the tester will increment the First ID to make subsequent IDs.
  • Page 348 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual  Total IDs: The number of IDs in the set. This section does not show for ID sets that do not have a Last ID. Select Media: Select Copper to use the ID set for test results ...

  • Page 349: Manage Projects On A Flash Drive

    • You can lose a USB flash drive, cause damage to it, or accidentally erase the contents of the drive. Thus, Fluke Networks recommends that you save no more than one day of test results on a flash drive. Note The tester reads only USB drives that use the FAT format.

  • Page 350: Copy Project Settings To Other Testers

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Copy Project Settings to Other Testers To copy the settings in a project to other testers, use the Read Project Setups and Write Project Setups utilities in LinkWare PC software. You can use LinkWare PC to read project settings from a tester or from a project you exported to a flash drive.

  • Page 351: Chapter 14 Sync Projects With Linkware ™ Live

    If you do not have a LinkWare Live account, click New user? Sign up now!. Enter the information for your account, then click CREATE ACCOUNT. Fluke Networks sends you an email with a LinkWare Live activation code. Open the email, copy the activation code, click the LinkWare Live activation link in the email, paste the activation code into the box in the activation window, then click ACTIVATE.

  • Page 352: How To See The Tester's Mac Address

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual How to See the Tester’s MAC Address Some networks require users to register their device’s MAC address before they can connect to the network. There are two MAC addresses: one for the wired port and one for Wi-Fi.

  • Page 353: Use Linkware Live Through A Wi-Fi Network

    NETGEAR WNA1000M • Other adapters may be suitable. For the latest list of qualified adapters, see this topic in the Fluke Networks Knowledge Base: www.bit.ly/1ACJeFO To use a Wi-Fi network For a Versiv that uses an external Wi-Fi adapter, connect the Wi-Fi adapter to the tester’s type A USB port.
  • Page 354 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual If no address is associated with the name, or if you enter a different address on the LWL SIGN IN screen, the tester associates the name with the address you enter. On the home screen, tap the SYNC icon.
  • Page 355 ™ Sync Projects with LinkWare Live Use LinkWare Live Through a Wi-Fi Network GPU190.EPS Figure 129. SYNC PROJECTS Screen GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 356 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual  These projects are only on the tester. They have not been synced to LinkWare Live. By default, the active project is selected to sync.  These projects and subprojects are in the LinkWare Live organization shown (“QuickCable”...

  • Page 357: When You Cannot Sync A Deleted Project

    ™ Sync Projects with LinkWare Live When You Cannot Sync a Deleted Project Note If you rename a synced project on the tester or in LinkWare Live, and the project has the Active status in LinkWare Live, the SYNC PROJECTS screen on the tester shows both names in the format Versiv Project Name ->...

  • Page 358: About The Asset Management Service

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual About the Asset Management Service LinkWare Live’s asset management service lets you see the locations of your Versiv and Versiv 2 testers in the field. The owner of the LinkWare Live account can enable or disable the service remotely for each tester.

  • Page 359: Settings For The Wired Port

    ™ Sync Projects with LinkWare Live Change the Network Settings Settings for the Wired Port The tester can use DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol) or Static for the address method. Most networks use DHCP. For Static, enter an IP address for the tester and the Subnet Mask, Gateway address, and DNS1 and DNS2 addresses for the network.
  • Page 360 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Table 10. Settings for the Wi-Fi Connection Setting Description Address Most networks use DHCP. SSID: The tester does a scan for wireless networks and shows a DHCP address list of available networks. Select the correct SSID.

  • Page 361: Sign Your Tester Out Of Linkware Live

    ™ Sync Projects with LinkWare Live Sign Your Tester Out of LinkWare Live Sign Your Tester Out of LinkWare Live On the home screen, tap the TOOLS icon, then tap Sign In. On the LWL SIGN IN screen, tap SIGN OUT. Or, turn off the tester.

  • Page 362: Chapter 15 Maintenance

    • Use only service centers that are approved by Fluke Networks. Caution If you replace electrical parts yourself, the tester will possibly not have the correct calibration and can give incorrect test results.

  • Page 363: Clean The Tester

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Clean the Tester To clean the touchscreen, turn off the tester, then use a soft, lint- free cloth that is moist with water or water and a mild detergent. To clean the case, use a soft cloth that is moist with water or water and a mild detergent.

  • Page 364: See Information About The Tester

    Maintenance See Information About the Tester See Information About the Tester To see information about your tester and attached modules and adapters On the home screen, tap the TOOLS icon, then tap Version Information. To see information about your remote tester Use DSX or CertiFiber Pro modules and patch cords to connect the main and remote testers together (see Figure 2 on page 19), then tap REMOTE on the Version Information screen.

  • Page 365: About Versiv And Versiv 2 Update Files

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual About Versiv and Versiv 2 Update Files Software update files have these extensions: Versiv testers: .cic • Versiv 2 testers: .ci2 • The update files are not interchangeable. LinkWare PC and LinkWare Live let you install only the correct file in your Versiv or Versiv 2 tester.
  • Page 366 Maintenance Update the Software Note Older versions of LinkWare PC do not start the update procedure automatically. For older versions, you must have the update file on a disk or USB drive and click to start the update procedure. The tester reboots when the update is completed. To make sure the update was installed correctly, tap the TOOLS icon on the home screen, tap Version Information, then make sure the correct version shows.

  • Page 367: Use An Updated Main Tester To Update Other Testers

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Use an Updated Main Tester to Update Other Testers Turn on both testers and connect the AC adapters to both testers. Use the USB cable provided to connect the updated main unit to the remote or to another main.
  • Page 368 Maintenance Update the Software adapters Remote Updated main tester Type A Micro USB USB port port adapters Main tester Updated main tester Micro USB Type A port USB port GPU116.EPS Figure 131. How to Connect Units Together to Update the Software GlobalTestSupply www.

  • Page 369: Use Linkware Live To Update The Software

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Use LinkWare Live to Update the Software For a wired network: Use an appropriate cable to connect the tester’s RJ45 Ethernet port to a network port. For a Wi-Fi network: For a Versiv tester that uses an external Wi- Fi adapter, connect the Wi-Fi adapter to the tester’s USB port.

  • Page 370: Extend The Life Of The Battery

    Maintenance Extend the Life of the Battery Extend the Life of the Battery Warning To prevent possible fire, electric shock, or personal injury, read the warnings about the rechargeable battery under Safety Information. Do not frequently let the battery discharge completely. •...

  • Page 371: Remove The Battery

    Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Remove the Battery Figure 132 shows how to remove the battery. Notes If you remove the battery and do not connect the AC adapter, the clock keeps the current date and time for a minimum of 24 hours.

  • Page 372: If The Tester Does Not Operate As Usual

    Table 11 for possible explanations and solutions to some conditions that can occur. If the condition continues, contact for assistance. If you contact Fluke Networks, have available the serial number, software and hardware versions, and calibration date for the tester, if possible.

  • Page 373: Before You Send A Main Tester To A Service Center

    If you send a main tester to a Service Center, make sure you download any test results you must keep to LinkWare Live, LinkWare PC, or to a USB flash drive. Service procedures can possibly delete test results, and Fluke Networks is not liable for lost results. GlobalTestSupply www.
  • Page 374 Appendix A: Reference Method Names Industry standards use different names for the three reference methods. Tables A-1 and A-2 show the names used in this manual and by four common standards. Table A-1. Reference Method Names fore TIA Standards Link End Method Connections Name in...
  • Page 375 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Table A-2. Reference Method Names for IEC Standards Link End Method Connections Name in Included in This IEC 61280-4-1 IEC 61280-4-2 Loss Results Manual (multimode) (single-mode) 2 connections 1 Jumper One-Cord One-Cord...
  • Page 376 Appendix B: Modified 1 Jumper Reference Method This Appendix shows modified reference and test connections that give 1 jumper results. Use these connections if you need 1 jumper results, but do not have the correct connector adapters to connect the CertiFiber Pro modules’ output ports to the link. This method lets you keep the test reference cords connected to the module’s output ports when you connect the modules to the link.
  • Page 377 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Users Manual Caution Do not disconnect the outputs ) after you set the reference. Mandrel* Short MT-RJ (no pins) to MT-RJ (pinned) test reference cord (0.3 m or less. Mandrel* Reference Fiber Link Test *Use mandrels only with multimode modules.

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