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  • Page 1 T h e t e s t & me a s u r e me n t e q u i p me n t y o u n e e d a t t h e p r i c e y o u w a n t . A l l t e s t I n s t r u me n t s , I n c .
  • Page 2 Agilent Technologies N2600A WireScope 350 User’s Manual Version 3.0 Agilent Technologies...
  • Page 3: Notices

    N2605A-070 electronic storage and retrieval or transla- duplication or disclosure of Software is tion into a foreign language) without prior subject to Agilent Technologies’ standard Edition agreement and written consent from Agi- commercial license terms, and non-DOD lent Technologies, Inc. as governed by Departments and Agencies of the U.S.
  • Page 4: About This Book

    800-452-4844. Getting Started Chapter 1, Getting Started, introduces the WireScope 350 tester, (called the Tester in this manual) and illustrates its features and controls.
  • Page 5 6i‚ˆ‡ÃUuv†Ã7‚‚x...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Reference iii Getting Started WireScope at a Glance 1-2 Control Buttons 1-2 Ports 1-3 System Requirements 1-4 WireScope 350 Hardware 1-5 Touch Screen User Interface 1-5 CompactFlash™ Card Slot 1-5 Items Supplied 1-5 Optional Accessories 1-6 WireScope SmartProbes 1-7 WireScope probe configuration warnings 1-7...
  • Page 7 Choosing the Cable Pairing Convention 3-17 Entering the Operator Names 3-18 Running an Autotest 3-20 Certifying Fiber Cabling Fiber Testing Overview 4-2 Calibrating the Tester 4-4 Calibrating for Double-Ended Testing 4-4 Calibrating for Single-Ended Testing 4-7 WireScope 350 User’s Guide...
  • Page 8 Choosing the Connector Type 6-13 Choosing the Cable Pairing Convention 6-13 Setting the Measurements 6-14 Setting the Maximum Frequency 6-16 Setting the Plot Storage Requirements 6-16 Setting the Storage Location 6-17 Setting the Operator Names 6-17 WireScope 350 User’s Guide...
  • Page 9: Reference

    Equal Level Far-End Crosstalk (ELFEXT) Attenuation-to-Crosstalk Ratio (ACR) Power Sum NEXT (PSNEXT) 8-4 Power Sum ELFEXT (PSELEXT) Power Sum ACR (PSACR) Resistance Ambient Noise Calibration 8-6 Measurement Calibration 8-6 Touch-Screen Calibration Memory Requirements 8-8 Specifications Physical 9-2 viii WireScope 350 User’s Guide...
  • Page 10 Environmental 9-2 Electrical 9-3 Ports 9-4 SmartProbe test port 9-4 Serial port 9-4 USB-A port 9-4 USB-B port 9-4 Talkset connector (3.6 mm phone jack) 9-4 CompactFlash™ card slot 9-4 Display 9-5 Fiber SmartProbe+ 9-6 Index WireScope 350 User’s Guide...
  • Page 11 WireScope 350 User’s Guide...
  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting Started WireScope at a Glance System Requirements WireScope 350 Hardware WireScope SmartProbes Cabling Certification and Tests 1-10 Copper Cable Testing 1-10 Optical Fiber Cable Testing 1-12 WireScope User Interface 1-13 The DualRemote 350 1-17 WireScope Software 1-20 Standard Warranty...
  • Page 13: Wirescope At A Glance

    PFÃiˆ‡‡‚ Tp…‚yyÃiˆ‡‡‚ Control Buttons You control the WireScope 350 using a combination of mechanical and on-screen buttons. The three mechanical buttons are at the bottom of the WireScope’s face. Power: The Power button turns the unit on. If the unit is already on, pressing the power button opens the sleep/shut-down dialog box.
  • Page 14: Ports

    USB ports: The WireScope 350 has a universal serial bus (USB) interface for high speed communication with PCs and peripherals. The DualRemote 350 has a USB slave port.
  • Page 15: System Requirements

    Br‡‡vtÃT‡h…‡rq T’†‡r€ÃSr„ˆv…r€r‡† System Requirements The WireScope 350 kit contains everything needed to certify copper cabling to Category 6. To certify optical fiber cabling, purchase a set of Fiber SmartProbes+ (included in the Professional Test Kit). For a list of available SmartProbes, please visit http://wirescope.comms.agilent.com...
  • Page 16: Wirescope 350 Hardware

    Br‡‡vtÃT‡h…‡rq Xv…rTp‚ƒrÃ"$ÃCh…qh…r WireScope 350 Hardware The WireScope 350 is enclosed in a rugged case designed to withstand the challenges of a construction environment. A tough “skeleton” with a molded bumper protects against damage. Touch Screen User Interface A color touch screen simplifies navigation through menus and presents test data, resulting in faster operation and reduced training time.
  • Page 17: Optional Accessories

    Br‡‡vtÃT‡h…‡rq Xv…rTp‚ƒrÃ"$ÃCh…qh…r &DXWLRQ V†ry’Çurà !WÃpuh…tr…hqhƒ‡r…ƈƒƒyvrqÐv‡uÃ’‚ˆ…ÃXv…rTp‚ƒrÃhqÃ9ˆhySr€‚‡rà V†vtÃhÃvp‚€ƒh‡viyrÃpuh…tr…Â…Ãhqhƒ‡r…ÃphÃqh€htrÃ’‚ˆ…ÃXv…rTp‚ƒrÃr„ˆvƒ€r‡Ãhqà ‰‚vqÃv‡†Ãh……h‡’ Optional Accessories Refer to the Read Me First information packet for accessories available for the WireScope 350. For the latest optional accessories, go to Agilent Technologies’ website at http://wirescope.comms.agilent.com 1−6...
  • Page 18: Wirescope Smartprobes

    WireScope SmartProbes The WireScope 350 uses test probes called SmartProbes to connect to the cabling runs that it certifies. All WireScope 350 test probes connect to the SmartProbe port at the top of the WireScope and DualRemote. The WireScope 350 automatically detects any SmartProbes connected to it, and configures its interface to the matching parameters.
  • Page 19: Link And Channel Smartprobes

    Br‡‡vtÃT‡h…‡rq Xv…rTp‚ƒrÃT€h…‡Q…‚ir† Link and Channel SmartProbes Each WireScope test kit includes SmartProbes for testing copper cabling in both Link and Channel configurations. Universal Cat 6 Channel Universal Cat 6 Link SmartProbe SmartProbe I!%#6 I!%#6 Link SmartProbes connect to the customer’s wall plate and telecommunications panel jacks.
  • Page 20: Fiber Smartprobe

    Br‡‡vtÃT‡h…‡rq Xv…rTp‚ƒrÃT€h…‡Q…‚ir† Fiber SmartProbe Installing a set of Fiber SmartProbes transforms the WireScope 350 into an optical fiber power meter and loss meter and cable length meter, for certifying optical fiber cabling. Fiber SmartProbes support 25 network-specific certification tests, including 1000BaseSX and 1000BaseLX.
  • Page 21: Cabling Certification And Tests

    8hiyvtÃ8r…‡vsvph‡v‚ÃhqÃU r†‡† Cabling Certification and Tests Cabling Certification Standards Certification testing with the WireScope 350 is highly automated. An Autotest function coordinates a series of measurements between the WireScope and DualRemote devices and analyzes the results to determine if the cabling run passes or fails the selected standards.
  • Page 22 Br‡‡vtÃT‡h…‡rq 8‚ƒƒr…Ã8hiyrÃU r†‡vt Link configuration The link configuration is used in facilities still under construction, and does not include user patch cords. Because the link configuration does not include the two additional connections which the patch cords would produce, performance standards for link configuration tests are more stringent.
  • Page 23: Optical Fiber Cable Testing

    Br‡‡vtÃT‡h…‡rq Pƒ‡vphyÃAvir…Ã8hiyrÃU r†‡vt Optical Fiber Cable Testing Fiber SmartProbes support 25 network-specific certification tests including 10BaseFL, 10BaseFB, 100BaseF, 1000BaseSX, 1000BaseLX, ATM155, ATMSWL, ATM622, and a variety of legacy network standards. 1−12...
  • Page 24: Wirescope User Interface

    Status display area The status display area shows the current time set on the WireScope 350, talkset status, battery status, and storage status. Talkset icon: The talkset icon appears when a talkset is plugged...
  • Page 25: Onscreen Buttons

    Help: Launches the Help viewer (see Online Help, on page 1-15) Data Entry Options When WireScope testing requires entry of numbers or text, a text entry icon denotes fields that accept text. The WireScope 350 provides two ways to enter text • Typewriter-style keyboard (below, left) •...
  • Page 26: Online Help

    ) and decrease (–) keys change the value of the currently selected field. Online Help An extensive online Help system is available on the WireScope 350, by pressing the Help button at the bottom of the screen. When you press the Help button, the Help window opens, describing the current screen.
  • Page 27 Br‡‡vtÃT‡h…‡rq Xv…rTp‚ƒrÃV†r…ÃD‡r…shpr • Index opens the Help index window. 1−16...
  • Page 28: The Dualremote 350

    Br‡‡vtÃT‡h…‡rq UurÃ9ˆhySr€‚‡rÃ"$ The DualRemote 350 The DualRemote 350 performs the same tests as the WireScope 350, and is controlled by the WireScope. The DualRemote displays information using LED indicators. Qhv…Ƈh‡ˆ†Ãvqvph‡‚…† Xh…vtÃvqvph‡‚…† Ur†‡Ãƒ…‚t…r††ÃhqÃ…r†ˆy‡Ãvqvph‡‚…† 9vht‚†‡vpÃvqvph‡‚…† Q‚r…Ãvqvph‡‚… Q‚r…Ãiˆ‡‡‚ PFÃiˆ‡‡‚ Tp…‚yyÃiˆ‡‡‚ Control Buttons The DualRemote 350 has the same control buttons on its face as the WireScope 350.
  • Page 29: Indicators

    Hub/NIC Detected: The Hub/NIC Detected indicator means the DualRemote 350 is connected to a hub/Switch port or NIC port, instead of to a port connected to the WireScope 350. [This function is not yet supported.] Voltage Warning: The voltage warning indicator means the DualRemote 350 is connected to a line which has a potentially damaging voltage present.
  • Page 30 Br‡‡vtÃT‡h…‡rq UurÃ9ˆhySr€‚‡rÃ"$ Test Progress and Result Indicators Progress: The Progress LEDs show approximately how much of the current test is complete, 1/3, 2/3, and complete. Pass/Fail: The Pass/Fail indicator turns green when the test passes, or red when the test fails. Diagnostics The Diagnostics section of the DualRemote 350 front panel provides more detailed information about failing test results.
  • Page 31: Wirescope Software

    ScopeData Pro User’s Guide for instructions for downloading software to the WireScope 350. The DualRemote 350 uses the same software as the WireScope 350. The Remote Calibration procedure detects any mismatch in software versions. To upgrade the DualRemote 350 after upgrading the WireScope 350, perform a calibration.
  • Page 32: Technical Support

    Br‡‡vtÃT‡h…‡rq U rpuvphyÃTˆƒƒ‚…‡ Technical Support If you have questions or comments about your WireScope 350, contact our Technical Support department. G‚ph‡v‚ Uryrƒu‚rÃIˆ€ir… 'Ã#$!#'## 8hhqh '&&Ã'(### 7…h“vy $$à Ã&!(&"% 8r‡…hyÃÉÃT‚ˆ‡uÃ6€r…vph $!Ã$!$'#"(!ÃHr‘vp‚ 6†vhÃQhpvsvp %$Ã"&$' ÃTvthƒ‚…r Ehƒh Ã#!%Ã$%Ã&'"! @ˆ…‚ƒrÃ6s…vphÃÉÃXr†‡Ã " Ã"Ã$#&!"!"ÃIr‡ur…yhq† 6†vh Additional numbers and locations are available in the WireScope Help menu under Technical Support.
  • Page 33 Br‡‡vtÃT‡h…‡rq U rpuvphyÃTˆƒƒ‚…‡ 1−22...
  • Page 34 Using WireScope External and Battery Power Connecting to Cabling for Certification Using Talksets Using CompactFlash™ Cards Upgrading the WireScope Software Viewing Software and Hardware Version Information The System Settings Menu The Database Menu 2-11 Printing Labels 2-12 Agilent Technologies 2−1...
  • Page 35: External And Battery Power

    V†vtÃXv…rTp‚ƒr @‘‡r…hyÃhqÃ7h‡‡r…’ÃQ‚r… External and Battery Power The WireScope 350 and DualRemote 350 are powered by NiMH rechargeable batteries. These batteries contain circuitry that reports their state of charge to the WireScope. The units can also be powered by external an ac/dc power adapters. Connecting the adapters also charges the batteries.
  • Page 36: Battery Safety

    V†vtÃXv…rTp‚ƒr @‘‡r…hyÃhqÃ7h‡‡r…’ÃQ‚r… Battery Safety To avoid the risk of fire, burns, or damage to your battery pack, do not allow metal objects to touch the battery contacts. The battery pack is suitable for use only with compatible WireScope family devices. Do not disassemble the battery pack.
  • Page 37: Connecting To Cabling For Certification

    V†vtÃXv…rTp‚ƒr 8‚rp‡vtÇ‚Ã8hiyvtÃs‚…Ã8r…‡vsvph‡v‚ Connecting to Cabling for Certification The WireScope Tester uses SmartProbes to connect to cabling runs. The Tester automatically detects which probes are installed in the WireScope and DualRemote, and selects matching test parameters. To connect the Tester to a cable run: 1 Select the correct probe for the type of cabling to be certified.
  • Page 38: Using Talksets

    Using Talksets The 2-Way Talkset Kit (N2605A-137) allows operators at opposite ends of a copper cable run to coordinate their efforts. The Talkset Kit is included in the WireScope 350 Professional Test Kit, or can be ordered separately. 1RWH UurÇhyx†r‡†Ãq‚Á‚‡Ã‚…xÐv‡uƒ‡vphyÃsvir…Ãphiyvt To use talksets for communicating between the ends of a cable run: 1 Insert a talkset’s plug into the talkset jack on the WireScope, and the...
  • Page 39: Using Compactflash™ Cards

    3 The WireScope detects the card, and asks if you want to configure the card. Configuring CompactFlash™ Cards When a CompactFlash™ card is inserted in the WireScope 350, the tester detects it and displays a window asking if you want to configure the card.
  • Page 40: Upgrading The Wirescope Software

    3 A screen describing the configuration procedure displays. The configuration executes in steps. 4 When the progress bar shows 100%, press OK. The WireScope 350 will automatically change the Save to: setting on the System Settings to CFlash Card.
  • Page 41: Viewing Software And Hardware Version Information

    The System Information screen displays serial numbers and hardware and software version numbers for all of the key subsystems of your WireScope 350 test set. The WireScope 350 and DualRemote 350 windows each consist of three parts: • The upper section shows the serial number, software revision level, and boot revision level of the device.
  • Page 42: The System Settings Menu

    The System Settings Menu The System Settings screen is a menu of controls for configuring and viewing information about the WireScope 350. To open one of the System Settings tools: 1 Press System on the Main Menu or Expert Mode Main Menu. The System Settings screen displays.
  • Page 43 Calibration Information: This screen displays the serial numbers of the WireScope 350 and DualRemote 350, the date they were calibrated at the factory, and the date they were last calibrated in the field. Autoprint: This screen turns autoprinting on and off. This should be turned on if you wish to print labels on an attached Brady TLS2200 printer after each test record is saved.
  • Page 44: The Database Menu

    V†vtÃXv…rTp‚ƒr UurÃ9h‡hih†rÃHrˆ The Database Menu The Database screen is a menu button that leads to five databases: • The Tests database contains saved test results. • Database Reports are summaries of key statistics for saved test results, by site. • The Site database contains tools for viewing, editing, and creating site configurations.
  • Page 45: Printing Labels

    Printing Labels Printing Labels On Site The WireScope 350 can print labels directly to a Brady TLS2200 label printer. The labeling parameters are set using the procedure Choosing the Labeling Format, on page 3-6. When the WireScope is configured as described in the following procedure, a label for the tested cable will be printed after saving a test result.
  • Page 46: Printing Labels From A Pc

    V†vtÃXv…rTp‚ƒr Q…v‡vtÃGhiry† 4 Connect the N2605A-050 interface cable to the serial ports of the WireScope 350 and Brady TLS2200. 5 Turn the Brady printer on. 6 Press the Func and Exit keys on the printer simultaneously. This sets the printer to Peripheral mode.
  • Page 47 V†vtÃXv…rTp‚ƒr Q…v‡vtÃGhiry† 2−14...
  • Page 48: Certifying Copper Cabling

    Choosing the Standard 3-4 Entering the Site Name Choosing the Labeling Format Choosing the Cable Type 3-14 Choosing the Connector Type 3-16 Choosing the Cable Pairing Convention 3-17 Entering the Operator Names 3-18 Running an Autotest 3-20 Agilent Technologies 3−1...
  • Page 49: Copper Testing Overview

    Before you begin a test, the WireScope and DualRemote pair must be calibrated. Calibration allows the WireScope to compensate for slight anomalies in its measurement hardware or that of the companion DualRemote unit. 1 Connect the WireScope 350 and DualRemote 350 in either of the configurations shown below. /LQN &KDQQHO...
  • Page 50 8r…‡vs’vtÃ8‚ƒƒr…Ã8hiyvt 8hyvi…h‡vtÇurÃU r†‡r… 2 On the main menu, press Calibration. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the calibration. 1RWH U‚Çr†‡ÃyvxÃp‚svtˆ…h‡v‚†Ã‡‚Ã8h‡rt‚…’Ã%Ã8yh††Ã@Â…Ãuvtur…Ã6tvyr‡Ã…rp‚€€rq†Ã phyvi…h‡vtÐv‡uÇurÃ…rpv†v‚Ãphyvi…h‡v‚Ãphiyr 3−3...
  • Page 51: Setting Up An Autotest

    1 On the Main Menu, press Setup. The Autotest Setup screen displays. Choosing the Profile The WireScope 350 normally displays one or two limit options on the Main Menu, based upon the profile selected. If None is selected, then the two limit options are dependent upon the Standard selected.
  • Page 52: Entering The Site Name

    8r…‡vs’vtÃ8‚ƒƒr…Ã8hiyvt Tr‡‡vtÃVƒÃhÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ 1 On the Autotest Setup screen, press Standard, then Edit. The Standard Setup screen displays. 2 Select the desired standard, then press OK. The Autotest Setup screen will then show the selected standard. The selected standard is applied to all subsequent tests. Entering the Site Name The site name identifies the group of settings used on a job, and can be applied to test records for that site.
  • Page 53: Choosing The Labeling Format

    8r…‡vs’vtÃ8‚ƒƒr…Ã8hiyvt Tr‡‡vtÃVƒÃhÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ 2 Select Create a New Site Name, then press Next. (The OK button changes to a Next button when you select Create a New Site Name.) The screen changes, to allow naming the site. 1RWH U‚ÃpuhtrÇurÁh€rÂ…ÃyhiryvtÃs‚…€h‡Ãs‚…ÃhÃr‘v†‡vtÆv‡rÃ…r††Ã‡urÆv‡rÁh€rÇurà yv†‡ÇurÃ†ryrp‡Ã@qv‡WvrÃhqÃ…r††ÃIr‘‡ 3 Press the icon under The onscreen keyboard opens.
  • Page 54 8r…‡vs’vtÃ8‚ƒƒr…Ã8hiyvt Tr‡‡vtÃVƒÃhÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ 1 On the Site Setup screen, press the preferred labeling format, then press Next. Simple Label Format When you choose the Simple labeling format, the following screen displays: To configure the simple labeling format: 1 If you want the numbers on the labels to increase automatically with each new label and test, press Enable Auto-Increment so that a checkmark appears, as in the figure above.
  • Page 55 8r…‡vs’vtÃ8‚ƒƒr…Ã8hiyvt Tr‡‡vtÃVƒÃhÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ 2 To set the beginning number to other than 1, press the Enter Start Value field. The onscreen keyboard opens. 3 Press the backspace arrow to erase the number in the display, then press the number keys to enter the new starting number. Press OK. The keyboard closes, and the new starting number appears in the Enter Start Value field.
  • Page 56 8r…‡vs’vtÃ8‚ƒƒr…Ã8hiyvt Tr‡‡vtÃVƒÃhÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ TIA-606-A Label Format When you choose the TIA-606-A labeling format and press Next, the following screen displays: There are three formatting options within the TIA-606-A standard: • Class 1 and Class 2 have fields for Floor, Telecom Room, Panel, and Position.
  • Page 57 8r…‡vs’vtÃ8‚ƒƒr…Ã8hiyvt Tr‡‡vtÃVƒÃhÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ Auto-Increment settings for the field highlighted, and the start and end values for the field highlighted. 2 If you want the numbers for any field to increase automatically with each new label and test, highlight that field, then press Enable Auto-Increment so that a checkmark appears, as in the figure above.
  • Page 58 8r…‡vs’vtÃ8‚ƒƒr…Ã8hiyvt Tr‡‡vtÃVƒÃhÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ 5 To set the number of instances of a category (for example, the number of floors), press the Enter End Value field. The onscreen keyboard opens. 6 Press the backspace arrow to erase the value in the display, then press the number or letter keys to enter the new value.
  • Page 59 8r…‡vs’vtÃ8‚ƒƒr…Ã8hiyvt Tr‡‡vtÃVƒÃhÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ To configure the hierarchical labeling format: 1 Press a category to check it for inclusion in the label, or to uncheck it so it does not appear. When all the desired categories are checked, press Next. The Site Setup screen changes to show the selected categories.
  • Page 60 8r…‡vs’vtÃ8‚ƒƒr…Ã8hiyvt Tr‡‡vtÃVƒÃhÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ 5 To set the number of instances of a category (for example, the number of floors), press the Enter End Value field. The onscreen keyboard opens. 6 Press the backspace arrow to erase the value in the display, then press the number or letter keys to enter the new value.
  • Page 61: Choosing The Cable Type

    Choosing the Cable Type Cable from different manufacturers has different transmission characteristics. The WireScope 350 compensates for those differences if you tell it what cable is used on the job. A solid black cable spool icon indicates a shielded cable, a grey cable spool icon indicates an unshielded cable.
  • Page 62 8r…‡vs’vtÃ8‚ƒƒr…Ã8hiyvt Tr‡‡vtÃVƒÃhÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ 4 Enter the pair count, cable construction, and impedance (default selections are available) and press Next. 5 Enter the nominal velocity of propagation (NVP) for each pair, if known, or select Calculate NVP from length. If you need to calculate NVP from length, attach at least 50 feet (15 meters) of cable to the WireScope with the far end disconnected, enter the measured length, and press Calculate.
  • Page 63: Choosing The Connector Type

    Choosing the Connector Type Connectors from different manufacturers have different transmission characteristics. The WireScope 350 compensates for those differences, if you tell it what connectors are used on the job. 1 On the Autotest Setup screen, press the connector icon, then press Edit.
  • Page 64: Choosing The Cable Pairing Convention

    8r…‡vs’vtÃ8‚ƒƒr…Ã8hiyvt Tr‡‡vtÃVƒÃhÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ 5 Select the performance grade of the connector, if known, and press OK. The Autotest Setup screen displays, with the new connector type nest to the connector icon. Choosing the Cable Pairing Convention To identify the correct pair in the test results, the WireScope must be told what cable pairing convention is used.
  • Page 65: Entering The Operator Names

    8r…‡vs’vtÃ8‚ƒƒr…Ã8hiyvt Tr‡‡vtÃVƒÃhÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ Entering the Operator Names The names of the technicians performing the tests can be entered, and will appear on the test report. To enter the test technicians’ names: 1 On the Main Menu, press System. The System Settings screen displays.
  • Page 66 8r…‡vs’vtÃ8‚ƒƒr…Ã8hiyvt Tr‡‡vtÃVƒÃhÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ 5 Pick a name from the list or press the keyboard keys to enter the name of the technician using the WireScope, then press OK. The keyboard closes, and the technician’s name appears in the WireScope Operator field of the Operator Setup screen. 6 Choose the DualRemote unit’s testing location, either Telecom Room, Outlet, or Other.
  • Page 67: Running An Autotest

    1 If this is the first test of the day or after a long break, calibrate the tester. See Calibrating the Tester, on page 3-2. 2 Connect the WireScope 350 and Dual Remote 350 to the ends of the circuit needing certification.
  • Page 68: Certifying Fiber Cabling

    Setting the Length Limit 4-13 Choosing the Network Limit 4-14 Entering the Site Name 4-15 Choosing the Cable Type 4-16 Setting the Modal Bandwidth 4-18 Choosing the Connector Type 4-18 Entering the Operator Names 4-20 Running an Autotest 4-22 Agilent Technologies 4−1...
  • Page 69: Fiber Testing Overview

    8r…‡vs’vtÃAvir…Ã8hiyvt Avir…ÃU r†‡vtÃP‰r…‰vr Fiber Testing Overview This chapter describes how to certify optical fiber cabling. The procedures in the chapter are sufficient for most fiber certification jobs. If the requirements of the job are not addressed here, refer to Chapter 7, Expert Mode for Fiber Testing.
  • Page 70 8r…‡vs’vtÃAvir…Ã8hiyvt Avir…ÃU r†‡vtÃP‰r…‰vr Single-Ended, Fiber Pair (Loopback) Avir…Çr†‡Ãwˆ€ƒr… Single-ended loopback configuration tests two fibers, using one Fiber SmartProbe and a fiber test jumper. When an 850nm multimode probe is used, the WireScope and the fiber test jumper can be as much as 2 km apart, or 4 km overall fiber length.
  • Page 71: Calibrating The Tester

    8r…‡vs’vtÃAvir…Ã8hiyvt 8hyvi…h‡vtÇurÃU r†‡r… Calibrating the Tester Before you begin a test, the WireScope and DualRemote pair must be calibrated. Calibration allows the WireScope to compensate for slight anomalies in its measurement hardware or that of the companion DualRemote unit. Calibrating for Double-Ended Testing Method A This method is commonly called Method A or the 2-jumper method and is usually recommended for singlemode fiber.
  • Page 72 8r…‡vs’vtÃAvir…Ã8hiyvt 8hyvi…h‡vtÇurÃU r†‡r… 5 On the Fiber Main Menu, press Calibration. The Fiber Calibration screen displays. 6 Choose Double Ended, and press Next. The Fiber Detection screen displays. 7 When the message below the diagram reads, “Ready to Calibrate,” press OK. The Calibration window opens. 8 When the window reads, “Calibration Successful,”...
  • Page 73 8r…‡vs’vtÃAvir…Ã8hiyvt 8hyvi…h‡vtÇurÃU r†‡r… 1 Insert a Fiber SmartProbe in the WireScope and a Fiber SmartProbe in the DualRemote. They should both be multimode. 2 Connect a single fiber of each of two duplex test jumpers to the two Fiber SmartProbes with the transmitter of each connected to the detector of the other with no coupler.
  • Page 74: Calibrating For Single-Ended Testing

    8r…‡vs’vtÃAvir…Ã8hiyvt 8hyvi…h‡vtÇurÃU r†‡r… 8 When the window reads, “Calibration Successful,” press OK in the window. The Fiber Main Menu displays. Remove the reference jumper to start testing. Calibrating for Single-Ended Testing 1 Insert a Fiber SmartProbe in the WireScope,. 1RWH Tvtyr€‚qrÃAvir…ÃT€h…‡Q…‚ir†Ãˆ†rÃhÃyh†r…Ãyvtu‡Ã†‚ˆ…prÇuh‡Ã…r„ˆv…r†Ãh…€vtȃÃirs‚…rÃ...
  • Page 75 8r…‡vs’vtÃAvir…Ã8hiyvt 8hyvi…h‡vtÇurÃU r†‡r… 6 Choose Single Ended, and press Next. The Fiber Detection screen displays. 7 When the message below the diagram reads, “Ready to Calibrate,” press OK. The Calibration window opens. 8 When the window reads, “Calibration Successful,” press OK in the window.
  • Page 76: Setting Up An Autotest

    8r…‡vs’vtÃAvir…Ã8hiyvt Tr‡‡vtÃVƒÃhÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ Setting Up an Autotest The tester must be configured for testing at each site by completing the following procedures. Opening the Settings Menu 1 On the Main Menu, press Fiber Autotest. The Fiber Autotest Setup screen displays. 2 Press Edit Settings. The Fiber Autotest Settings screen displays. 4−9...
  • Page 77: Choosing The Test Configuration

    8r…‡vs’vtÃAvir…Ã8hiyvt Tr‡‡vtÃVƒÃhÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ Choosing the Test Configuration To choose either single-ended or double-ended testing: 1 On the Fiber Autotest Settings screen, press Setup, then press Edit. The test Configuration Setup screen displays. 2 Press either Double Ended or Single Ended, then press OK. The Fiber Autotest Settings screen displays, with the selected configuration next to Setup.
  • Page 78 8r…‡vs’vtÃAvir…Ã8hiyvt Tr‡‡vtÃVƒÃhÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ 2 Select either Overall Budget Method or Loss/Length Method, then press Next. Continue by completing the steps in the matching section that follows. Overall Budget Method Overall Budget Method configures a fixed loss limit value for each applicable wavelength. If a multimode SmartProbe is installed, you are asked to specify overall loss budgets for 850 nm and 1300 nm wavelengths.
  • Page 79 8r…‡vs’vtÃAvir…Ã8hiyvt Tr‡‡vtÃVƒÃhÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ Loss/Length Method When Loss/Length Method is selected, the WireScope 350 calculates the limit based on the length of the cable tested. You can set values for connectors, loss per connector, splices, and loss per splice. The connector and splice losses are added to the loss that is calculated by multiplying the length of the fiber by the loss/Km specification of the selected cable, which is shown at the bottom of the Setup screen.
  • Page 80: Setting The Length Limit

    8r…‡vs’vtÃAvir…Ã8hiyvt Tr‡‡vtÃVƒÃhÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ Setting the Length Limit To set the length limit for fiber testing: 1 On the Fiber Autotest Settings screen, press Length Limit, then press Edit. The Length Limit Setup screen displays. 2 Press the Fiber Length field. The numeric keypad opens. 3 Press the backspace arrow to erase the displayed value, then enter the new limit value.
  • Page 81: Choosing The Network Limit

    8r…‡vs’vtÃAvir…Ã8hiyvt Tr‡‡vtÃVƒÃhÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ Choosing the Network Limit The WireScope 350 can certify cabling for compliance with the physical medium dependent (PMD) requirements of popular network interface technologies such as Ethernet or ATM. Network certification can be performed in addition to certifying to cabling limits.
  • Page 82: Entering The Site Name

    8r…‡vs’vtÃAvir…Ã8hiyvt Tr‡‡vtÃVƒÃhÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ Entering the Site Name The site name identifies the group of settings used on a job. 1 On the Fiber Autotest Settings screen, press Site, then press Edit. The Site Setup screen displays. 2 Select Create a New Site Name, then press Next. (The OK button changes to a Next button when you select Create a New Site Name.) The screen changes, to allow naming the site.
  • Page 83: Choosing The Labeling Format

    Choosing the Cable Type Cable from different manufacturers has different transmission characteristics. The WireScope 350 compensates for those differences if you tell it what cable is used on the job. The color of the cable spool icon indicates multimode (orange) or singlemode (yellow) fiber.
  • Page 84 8r…‡vs’vtÃAvir…Ã8hiyvt Tr‡‡vtÃVƒÃhÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ 4 Select the fiber construction that is appropriate and press Next. 5 Enter either the nominal velocity of propagation (NVP) of the fiber cable, OR the fiber cable’s refractive index (default values are presented) and press Next. If you do not know either value, but have a known length of cable, select Calculate NVP from length and select the Test Configuration and press Next.
  • Page 85: Setting The Modal Bandwidth

    The fiber manufacturer should be able to tell what the modal bandwidth of their fiber is. You should then select the proper Modal Bandwidth in the WireScope 350 before running the test. To set the modal bandwidth for optical fiber certification: 1 On the Fiber Autotest Settings screen, press Modal BW, then Edit.
  • Page 86 8r…‡vs’vtÃAvir…Ã8hiyvt Tr‡‡vtÃVƒÃhÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ 1 On the Fiber Autotest Settings screen, press the connector icon, then Edit. The Connector Setup screen displays. 2 Press Next. A list of that connector types displays. 3 Press the type of the connector, then press OK. The Fiber Autotest Setup screen displays, with the selected connector type next to the connector icon.
  • Page 87: Entering The Operator Names

    8r…‡vs’vtÃAvir…Ã8hiyvt Tr‡‡vtÃVƒÃhÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ the stored descriptions matches the connector being tested, select it, then press OK. 2 If not, highlight Add New Description, and press Next. 3 Enter the name to be added to the database and press Next. 4 Select the fiber connector type from the list of mono-fiber connectors and multi-fiber connectors shown or select Unspecified.
  • Page 88 8r…‡vs’vtÃAvir…Ã8hiyvt Tr‡‡vtÃVƒÃhÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ 2 Choose the WireScope unit’s testing location, either Telecom Room, Outlet, or Other. 3 Press the WireScope Operator field. The onscreen keyboard opens, with “WireScope Operator” at the top or a list of previously entered names will appear with the keyboard and keypad buttons available. 4 Press the keyboard keys to enter the name of the technician using the WireScope, then press OK.
  • Page 89: Running An Autotest

    SˆvtÃhÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ Running an Autotest To run an autotest: 1 Connect the WireScope 350 and Dual Remote 350 to the ends of the circuit needing certification. 2 On the WireScope Fiber Main Menu, press Fiber Autotest. The Fiber Autotest Setup screen displays.
  • Page 90: Saving Test Results

    Saving Test Results Test Results Display Saving Test Results Choosing the Data Storage Location Saving the Results Viewing Result Details Agilent Technologies 5−1...
  • Page 91: Test Results Display

    Th‰vtÃUr†‡ÃSr†ˆy‡† U r†‡ÃSr†ˆy‡†Ã9v†ƒyh’ Test Results Display When the WireScope completes a test, it displays either a Pass or Fail screen. All the example screens in this chapter are from Category 6 tests; other test result screens are similar. Both the Pass and Fail screens list the test parameters, with the results of each parameter.
  • Page 92: Saving Test Results

    Th‰vtÃUr†‡ÃSr†ˆy‡† Th‰vtÃU r†‡ÃSr†ˆy‡† Saving Test Results Before saving test results, choose the storage site to save them to. 1RWH UurÃ…‚prqˆ…r†Ãiry‚Ã†u‚Ã†p…rr†Ãs…‚€Ã‡urÃp‚ƒƒr…Çr†‡vtÃp‚svtˆ…h‡v‚ÃUurà ƒ…‚prqˆ…r†Ãs‚…Ãsvir…Çr†‡vtÃh…rÃr††r‡vhyy’ÇurÆh€rÃiˆ‡Ã‡urÆp…rr†Ã€h’Ãqvssr…ÃvÃ€v‚…à qr‡hvy† Choosing the Data Storage Location Test data can be saved to either the WireScope’s internal memory or to an installed CompactFlash™...
  • Page 93: Saving The Results

    Th‰vtÃUr†‡ÃSr†ˆy‡† Th‰vtÃU r†‡ÃSr†ˆy‡† 2 On the System Settings screen, press Save To, then press Edit. The Storage Setup screen displays. 3 Select either Internal Flash or CFlash Card. 4 If you chose Internal Flash, press OK. The System Settings screen displays, with “Internal Flash”...
  • Page 94: Viewing Result Details

    Th‰vtÃUr†‡ÃSr†ˆy‡† WvrvtÃSr†ˆy‡Ã9r‡hvy† 1 After completing a test, press the Save button. The Save Results screen displays. 2 If the cable ID in the display is wrong, press the backspace arrow to erase it, and press the keyboard keys to enter the correct cable ID. For a cable ID with multiple fields, press Shift, then Tab to back up to a prior field, or use your stylus or finger to get to the desired field.
  • Page 95 Th‰vtÃUr†‡ÃSr†ˆy‡† WvrvtÃSr†ˆy‡Ã9r‡hvy† The Test Data screen lists the test parameters and indicates passing or failure for each. To view detailed test data for one of the test parameters: 1 Press the name of the test parameter. The Test Data screen displays buttons appropriate for the selected parameter.
  • Page 96: Interpreting Test Results Detail Screens

    Th‰vtÃUr†‡ÃSr†ˆy‡† WvrvtÃSr†ˆy‡Ã9r‡hvy† 4 To view the Locator screen for the selected test parameter (if the Locator button is present), press Locator. The Locator screen displays. Interpreting Test Results Detail Screens The various test detail screens present test data in different formats, as explained below.
  • Page 97 Th‰vtÃUr†‡ÃSr†ˆy‡† WvrvtÃSr†ˆy‡Ã9r‡hvy† The Data screens shown above include a table that displays details of the test results for two twisted pairs of copper cable. To view the results for a different set of twisted pairs, press it on the list. Plots Screens Plots screens display test results as plots on a graph.
  • Page 98 Th‰vtÃUr†‡ÃSr†ˆy‡† WvrvtÃSr†ˆy‡Ã9r‡hvy† You can also choose to show plots to 100 MHz, 250 MHz, or 350 MHz as long as the test was run to the frequency selected. See Setting the Maximum Frequency, on page 6-16. Locator Screens Locator screens aid in finding faults on the tested cable. The examples above show Locator screens for a passing test, at left, and a failing one, at right.
  • Page 99 Th‰vtÃUr†‡ÃSr†ˆy‡† WvrvtÃSr†ˆy‡Ã9r‡hvy† 5−10...
  • Page 100: Expert Mode For Copper Testing

    Setting the Storage Location 6-17 Setting the Operator Names 6-17 The Expert Tools Menu 6-18 Running a Quick Check 6-19 Certifying a Network 6-20 Blinking the Port 6-21 Learning the NVP of a Cable 6-22 Measuring the Cable Length 6-23 Agilent Technologies 6−1...
  • Page 101 @‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qrÃs‚…Ã8‚ƒƒr…ÃUr†‡vt Running COAX and TWINAX Autotests 6-25 COAX Testing 6-25 Twinax Testing 6-26 6−2...
  • Page 102: About Expert Mode

    @‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qrÃs‚…Ã8‚ƒƒr…ÃUr†‡vt 6i‚ˆ‡Ã@‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qr About Expert Mode WireScope’s Expert mode includes many configuration and testing options not included in the standard test configurations. Changing to Expert Mode To change the WireScope from standard configuration to Expert mode: 1 On the Main menu, press System. The System Settings screen displays.
  • Page 103: The Expert Autotest Setup

    @‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qrÃs‚…Ã8‚ƒƒr…ÃUr†‡vt UurÃ@‘ƒr…‡Ã6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ÃTr‡ˆƒ The Expert Autotest Setup When in the Expert Mode, additional Autotest setup choices are available. Choosing an Existing Settings Profile A profile is a predefined locked set of Autotest settings, locked to prevent the user from changing them. Default settings profiles exist for Cat 5, Cat 5E, Cat 6, Class D, and Class E.
  • Page 104: Editing An Existing Settings Profile To Remove A Lock

    @‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qrÃs‚…Ã8‚ƒƒr…ÃUr†‡vt UurÃ@‘ƒr…‡Ã6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ÃTr‡ˆƒ 4 Press OK when done. 5 Press Start Test to run the Autotest. 1RWH G‚pxrqÆr‡‡vt†Ãh…rÃqv†ƒyh’rqÐv‡uÃhÃhqy‚pxÃvp‚Ãhy‚tÇurÃ…vtu‡ÃrqtrÂsÇurÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡Ã Tr‡‡vt†Ã†p…rrÃ…rhpurqÃi’Ã…r††vtÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ÇurÃƒ…r††vtÃ@qv‡ÃTr‡‡vt†ÃDsÃhÃy‚pxrqà †r‡‡vtÁrrq†Ã‡‚ÃirÃpuhtrqÃrqv‡Ã‡urÃ…‚svyrÃh†Ãqr†p…virqÃiry‚ÃSrhyv“rÇuh‡Ã’‚ˆÃh…rà ‰v‚yh‡vtÇurÃr‘v†‡vtÃ…‚svyrÆr‡‡vt†Ã†ryrp‡v‚ÃurÃq‚vtÇuv† 1RWH XurÃ†ryrp‡vtÃhÆr‡‡vtÃ…‚svyry’ÇurÃy‚pxrqÆr‡‡vt†Ãh…rÆr‡Ãi’ÇurÆryrp‡v‚à Vy‚pxrqÆr‡‡vt†ÃrrqÇ‚ÃirÉr…vsvrqÃh†Ãhƒƒ…‚ƒ…vh‡rÃs‚…ÇurÃr‰v…‚€r‡ÃirvtÇr†‡rq Editing an Existing Settings Profile to Remove a Lock You may also edit or delete existing profiles, including the Default profiles.
  • Page 105: Creating A New Settings Profile

    Creating a New Settings Profile A new profile may be created either directly on the WireScope 350 or on a PC using ScopeData Pro and subsequently downloaded into the WireScope 350.
  • Page 106 @‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qrÃs‚…Ã8‚ƒƒr…ÃUr†‡vt UurÃ@‘ƒr…‡Ã6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ÃTr‡ˆƒ 2 In Expert Mode, press Autotest. On the Autotest Settings screen, press Edit Settings, then press Profile, then press Edit. 3 On the Profile Setup Screen, press Create New Profile, then press Next. Press anywhere in the Profile Name area to open a keyboard to allow you to enter the new profile name.
  • Page 107: Setting The Test Limit

    @‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qrÃs‚…Ã8‚ƒƒr…ÃUr†‡vt UurÃ@‘ƒr…‡Ã6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ÃTr‡ˆƒ Password Screen, where you can choose to password protect your profile. 5 If you choose to password protect your profile, you will be prompted to enter the password. Once you are satisfied with your password selection, press OK to return to the Autotest Settings screen, where the locks will be shown.
  • Page 108: Viewing Probe Information

    @‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qrÃs‚…Ã8‚ƒƒr…ÃUr†‡vt UurÃ@‘ƒr…‡Ã6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ÃTr‡ˆƒ 3 Then on the Limit Setup screen, select the desired cabling system performance grade. 1RWH UurÆp…‚yyÃih…ÇurÃ…vtu‡Ã‚sÇurÆp…rrÃ†u‚†Ã‡urÃy‚ph‡v‚Ã‚sÇurÃqh‡hÆu‚ÃhqÃv†Ã‚‡Ã hÃsˆp‡v‚hyÆp…‚yyÃih…ÃU‚Æp…‚yyȆrÇurÆp…‚yyÃ…‚pxr…Ãh‡Ã‡urÃy‚r…Ã…vtu‡Ã‚sÇurà Xv…rTp‚ƒr 4 Then press Next. The next Limit Setup screen allows you to select Link or Channel test configuration. Viewing Probe Information The WireScope can display details about the probes inserted in the tester.
  • Page 109: Setting Network Limits

    Check Probe Test Count and enter the limit to be tested against. Setting Network Limits The WireScope 350 can determine compliance with signal to noise ratio (SNR) requirements for a variety of popular LAN technologies. To do this: 1 In Expert Mode, press Autotest on the Main Menu.
  • Page 110: Entering The Site Name

    @‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qrÃs‚…Ã8‚ƒƒr…ÃUr†‡vt UurÃ@‘ƒr…‡Ã6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ÃTr‡ˆƒ Entering the Site Name The site name identifies the group of settings used on a job, and can be applied to test records for that site. To enter the site name: 1 On the Autotest Setup screen, press Site, then press Edit. The Site Setup screen displays.
  • Page 111: Choosing The Labeling Format

    Choosing the Cable Type Cable from different manufacturers has different transmission characteristics. The WireScope 350 compensates for those differences if you tell it what cable is used on the job. A grey cable spool icon indicates UTP cabling, a black cable spool icon indicates shielded cabling.
  • Page 112: Choosing The Connector Type

    Choosing the Connector Type Connectors from different manufacturers have different transmission characteristics. The WireScope 350 compensates for those differences, if you tell it what connectors are used on the job. 1 On the Autotest Setup screen, press the connector icon, then press Edit.
  • Page 113: Setting The Measurements

    @‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qrÃs‚…Ã8‚ƒƒr…ÃUr†‡vt UurÃ@‘ƒr…‡Ã6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ÃTr‡ˆƒ 1 On the Autotest Setup screen, press Cable Pairing, then press Edit. The Cable Pairing Setup screen displays. Press the cable pairing convention used on the job, then press OK. The Autotest Setup screen displays, with the cable pairing convention named.
  • Page 114 @‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qrÃs‚…Ã8‚ƒƒr…ÃUr†‡vt UurÃ@‘ƒr…‡Ã6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ÃTr‡ˆƒ 3 After you have made your optional choices, press Next to allow you to enable test result analysis functions. It is recommended that you should choose Manufacturer Specific Compensation when you are performing Category 6 channel testing. Press Next when done. 4 The next Measurements Setup screen allows you to choose between Summary ELFEXT data and Complete ELFEXT data storage modes.
  • Page 115: Setting The Maximum Frequency

    Next to return to the Autotest Settings screen. Setting the Maximum Frequency The WireScope 350 allows you to select the maximum range for swept frequency measurements. The choices depend somewhat on the standard selected previously, for example for Category 6, the 100 MHz choice is not available.
  • Page 116: Setting The Storage Location

    @‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qrÃs‚…Ã8‚ƒƒr…ÃUr†‡vt UurÃ@‘ƒr…‡Ã6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡ÃTr‡ˆƒ 2 On the Autotest Setup screen press Edit Settings. On the Autotest Settings screen press Save, then Edit to bring up the Save Mode Setup screen. Press Summary Data Only or Full Data Set. 1RWH DsÃ’‚ˆÃ†h‰rƈ€€h…’Ãqh‡hy’Ã’‚ˆÃvyyÁ‚‡ÃirÃhiyrÇ‚Ã…rpr…‡vs’Ãyh‡r…Ðv‡uÇurÆh‰rqà qh‡hÆvprÇurÃy‚‡†ÃvyyÁ‚‡ÃirÃh…‡Ã‚sÇurƇ‚…rqÃqh‡hȆrqÃs‚…Ã…rpr…‡vsvph‡v‚Ãi’à Tp‚ƒr9h‡hÃQ…‚ Setting the Storage Location This is the same function as that shown in the System Settings screen.
  • Page 117: The Expert Tools Menu

    @‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qrÃs‚…Ã8‚ƒƒr…ÃUr†‡vt UurÃ@‘ƒr…‡ÃU ‚‚y†ÃHrˆ The Expert Tools Menu The Expert mode Tools menu includes the following: • Quick Check tests the continuity and length of a cable run. See Running a Quick Check, on page 6-19. • Certify Networks lets you choose standards for certification of the network.
  • Page 118: Running A Quick Check

    @‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qrÃs‚…Ã8‚ƒƒr…ÃUr†‡vt UurÃ@‘ƒr…‡ÃU ‚‚y†ÃHrˆ Running a Quick Check The Quick Check function tests a cable run for shorts, opens, shield integrity, correct termination, and length. To run a Quick Check: 1 On the Tools menu (see page 6-18), press Quick Check. The test runs, and a Pass or Fail screen displays.
  • Page 119: Certifying A Network

    @‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qrÃs‚…Ã8‚ƒƒr…ÃUr†‡vt UurÃ@‘ƒr…‡ÃU ‚‚y†ÃHrˆ Certifying a Network The Expert mode Tools menu includes Certify Network, which lets you test a cable for conformance to different network standards. To certify a network: 1 Connect the WireScope and DualRemote to the cable. 2 On the Expert mode Tools Menu (see page 6-18), press Certify Network.
  • Page 120: Blinking The Port

    UurÃ@‘ƒr…‡ÃU ‚‚y†ÃHrˆ Blinking the Port To locate the switch or hub a cable is connected to, the WireScope 350 can blink the switch or hub port. The technician using the WireScope at the wall plate end of the circuit blinks the indicator on the panel at the hub or switch end.
  • Page 121: Learning The Nvp Of A Cable

    @‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qrÃs‚…Ã8‚ƒƒr…ÃUr†‡vt UurÃ@‘ƒr…‡ÃU ‚‚y†ÃHrˆ Learning the NVP of a Cable The WireScope can determine the NVP (Nominal Velocity of Propagation) of a cable, for use in certification testing. NVP is expressed as a percentage of the speed of light. you must use a sample of the cable at least 50 feet (15 meters) long.
  • Page 122: Measuring The Cable Length

    6 Press Calculate. The WireScope calculates the NVP of the sample cable, and displays it in the NVP field. Measuring the Cable Length The WireScope 350 can measure the length of an attached cable if the cable type is in its database. To measure the length of a cable: 1 Connect the WireScope to the cable.
  • Page 123 @‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qrÃs‚…Ã8‚ƒƒr…ÃUr†‡vt UurÃ@‘ƒr…‡ÃU ‚‚y†ÃHrˆ 3 Press Select. The Cable Setup screen displays. 4 Select the cable manufacturer, and press Next. The Cable Database screen displays. 1RWH UurÃ…rh†‚Ã‡‚Æryrp‡Ã‡urÃphiyrÇ’ƒrÃv†Ã‡uh‡ÃvÃ‚…qr…Ãs‚…ÇurÃXv…rTp‚ƒrÃ"$Ç‚Ãhppˆ…h‡ry’à €rh†ˆ…rÃyrt‡uÃv‡Ãrrq†Ã‡urÃ…‚ƒr…ÃIWQÉhyˆrƇ‚…rqÐv‡uÇurÃphiyrƃrpvsvph‡v‚† 5 Select a cable on the list, and press OK. The Measure Length screen displays, with the selected cable type shown.
  • Page 124: Running Coax And Twinax Autotests

    1 Insert the Coax probe in the WireScope 350’s SmartProbe port and connect it to the coaxial cable to be tested. The WireScope 350 will automatically detect it and change several settings. There is no need to use the DualRemote 350 in certifying Coax cables.
  • Page 125: Twinax Testing

    Twinax testing. These settings are shown on the screens below. 1 Insert the Twinax probe in the WireScope 350’s SmartProbe port and connect it to the Twinax cable to be tested. Press the Autotest button on the Main Menu to bring up the Autotest Setup screen shown above.
  • Page 126 @‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qrÃs‚…Ã8‚ƒƒr…ÃUr†‡vt SˆvtÃ8P6YÃhqÃUXDI6YÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡† cable is automatically selected. Press the Edit Settings button to change any settings. 1RWH UurÃXv…rTp‚ƒrÃ"$Ãq‚r†Ã‚‡Ã†ƒrpvs’Ãh’Ár‡‚…xvtƇhqh…q†Ã‡uh‡Ã…ˆÃ‚ÃUvh‘à phiyrÃ6’Ãh‡‡r€ƒ‡Ã‡‚Ã…ˆÃhÃ8r…‡vs’ÃIr‡‚…x†Ã‡r†‡Ã‚ÃhÃUvh‘ÃphiyrÐvyyÇ…vttr…ÃhÃr……‚…à €r††htrƇh‡vtÇuh‡Ã‚rÂsÇurÁr‡‚…x†Ã†ryrp‡rqÃh…rÃp‚svtˆ…rqÇ‚Ã…ˆÃ‚Ã‡uv†Ã‡’ƒrÂsà phiyr 2 Press the Start Test button from the Autotest Setup screen to perform the Twinax Autotest Results The Twinax Autotest evaluates length and cable integrity. Twinax cable integrity includes the detection of a properly connected shield.
  • Page 127 @‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qrÃs‚…Ã8‚ƒƒr…ÃUr†‡vt SˆvtÃ8P6YÃhqÃUXDI6YÃ6ˆ‡‚‡r†‡† 6−28...
  • Page 128 Testing About Fiber Expert Mode Changing to Expert Mode Viewing Probe Information The Fiber Tools Menu Using the Loss Meter Measuring Length and Delay Using the Power Meter Using Trace Mode Learning the NVP of a Fiber Agilent Technologies 7−1...
  • Page 129: About Fiber Expert Mode

    @‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qrÃs‚…ÃAvir…ÃUr†‡vt 6i‚ˆ‡ÃAvir…Ã@‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qr About Fiber Expert Mode WireScope’s Expert Mode includes many configuration and testing options not included in the standard test configurations. Changing to Expert Mode To change the WireScope tester from standard configuration to Expert Mode: 1 On the Fiber Main menu, press System. The System Settings screen displays.
  • Page 130: Viewing Probe Information

    @‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qrÃs‚…ÃAvir…ÃUr†‡vt WvrvtÃQ…‚irÃDs‚…€h‡v‚ Viewing Probe Information The WireScope can display details about the probes installed in the tester. To view detailed information on the installed probes: 1 In Expert mode, press Fiber Autotest on the Main Menu. The Fiber Autotest Setup screen displays. 2 On the Fiber Autotest Setup screen, press Edit Settings.
  • Page 131 @‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qrÃs‚…ÃAvir…ÃUr†‡vt WvrvtÃQ…‚irÃDs‚…€h‡v‚ 3 Press the name of the probe, then View. The Probe Information screen displays, with information on the probe installed in the WireScope. 4 To view information on the probe installed in the DualRemote, press the DualRemote tab. The Probe Information screen displays information about the probe in the DualRemote.
  • Page 132: The Fiber Tools Menu

    @‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qrÃs‚…ÃAvir…ÃUr†‡vt UurÃAvir…ÃU ‚‚y†ÃHrˆ The Fiber Tools Menu The Expert mode Fiber Tools menu contains the following: • Loss Meter This tool continuously measures and reports the loss on connected fiber cables. • Length & Delay This tool measures the length and propagation delay of connected fiber cables.
  • Page 133: Measuring Length And Delay

    @‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qrÃs‚…ÃAvir…ÃUr†‡vt UurÃAvir…ÃU ‚‚y†ÃHrˆ Measuring Length and Delay To use the Length & Delay tool: 1 On the Fiber Tools menu, press Length & Delay. The Fiber Length Test screen displays. If a valid fiber connection is present, a Measure button appears. 2 To begin the test, press Measure.
  • Page 134: Using Trace Mode

    @‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qrÃs‚…ÃAvir…ÃUr†‡vt UurÃAvir…ÃU ‚‚y†ÃHrˆ 2 To set the current power value as a reference, press Set Reference. The difference is shown in the Delta field. The actual measurement is shown in the Optical Power field. 3 To write the current data table to the results database, press Save. 4 To calibrate the Power Meter, press Calibrate.
  • Page 135 @‘ƒr…‡ÃH‚qrÃs‚…ÃAvir…ÃUr†‡vt UurÃAvir…ÃU ‚‚y†ÃHrˆ choose. If you need to calibrate, use the Calibration tool on the Main Menu. 3 Press the Fiber Length field. The numeric keyboard opens. 4 Enter the length of the sample fiber, and press OK to close the keyboard.
  • Page 136 Propagation Delay and Skew Near-end Crosstalk (NEXT) Attenuation Return Loss Equal Level Far-End Crosstalk (ELFEXT) Attenuation-to-Crosstalk Ratio (ACR) Power Sum NEXT (PSNEXT) Power Sum ELFEXT (PSELEXT) Power Sum ACR (PSACR) Resistance Ambient Noise Calibration Measurement Calibration Touch-Screen Calibration Memory Requirements Agilent Technologies 8−1...
  • Page 137: Measurements

    Srsr…rpr Hrh†ˆ…r€r‡† Measurements The WireScope 350 makes the following test measurements. Wiremap Wiremap testing checks for proper continuity and termination of cables. The test identifies the following faults: • Short circuit • Open circuit • Reversed pairs • Transposed pairs •...
  • Page 138: Near-End Crosstalk (Next)

    Srsr…rpr Hrh†ˆ…r€r‡† 9ryh’ÃTxr UurÃqvssr…rprÃvÃh‚†rp‚q†Ãir‡rrÃ‡urÃy‚tr†‡ÃhqÆu‚…‡r†‡Ã €rh†ˆ…rqÃ…‚ƒhth‡v‚Ãqryh’Ãh€‚tÇurÃs‚ˆ…Ãhv…†Ã‚sÃhÆvtyrÃphiyrà …ˆ Near-end Crosstalk (NEXT) NEXT measures near-end coupling between pairs in the tested cable run, at both ends of a cable, over 6 pair combinations. I@YUÃHrh†ˆ…r€r‡ÃTƒrpvsvph‡v‚† A…r„ˆrp’ÃShtr òÃ"$ÃHC“ A…r„ˆrp’ÃT‡rƒÃTv“r† !$ÃxC“Ã!$ÃxC“Ã$ÃxC“à ÃHC“Ær‡Ãhˆ‡‚€h‡vphyy’Ãih†rqà †ryrp‡rqƇhqh…q† Sr†‚yˆ‡v‚ Ãq7 9’h€vpÃShtr (Ãq7Â…Ã!$Ãq7Ãir’‚qÃ8h‡rt‚…’%Ãih†vpÃyvxÃyv€v‡Ðuvpur‰r…Ãv†Ã...
  • Page 139: Return Loss

    Srsr…rpr Hrh†ˆ…r€r‡† Return Loss Return Loss measures the degradation of signal over all four pairs from each end of the tested cable run. Sr‡ˆ…ÃG‚††ÃHrh†ˆ…r€r‡ÃTƒrpvsvph‡v‚† A…r„ˆrp’ÃShtr òÃ"$ÃHC“ A…r„ˆrp’ÃT‡rƒÃTv“r !$ÃxC“Ã!$ÃxC“Ã$ÃxC“à ÃHC“Ær‡Ãhˆ‡‚€h‡vphyy’Ãih†rqà †ryrp‡rqƇhqh…q† Sr†‚yˆ‡v‚ Ãq7 9’h€vpÃShtr "$Ãq7 7h†ryvrÃ6ppˆ…hp’ #ÈÃir‡‡r…ÇuhÃUD6ÃGr‰ryÃDDDÃ…r„ˆv…r€r‡ TIA level III measurement parameter and tester accuracy requirements per TIA Category 6 Draft –...
  • Page 140: Power Sum Elfext (Pselext)

    Srsr…rpr Hrh†ˆ…r€r‡† Power Sum ELFEXT (PSELEXT) Computed for each pair by calculating a power sum total of the pair-to-pair ELFEXT from the three other pairs. Power Sum ACR (PSACR) The ratio of the measured attenuation and the computed power sum near-end crosstalk (PSNEXT) at each frequency point.
  • Page 141: Calibration

    WireScope 350 and its associated DualRemote 350, before any end-to-end measurements are taken. You must perform a remote calibration if you use your WireScope 350 with a different DualRemote 350, or if you upgrade the software in either the WireScope or DualRemote. The WireScope stores the serial number information of the DualRemote that it has been calibrated with.
  • Page 142: Touch-Screen Calibration

    Support, on page 1-21). Touch-Screen Calibration If it seems that the WireScope 350 is not responding correctly to taps on the touch screen, you may need to calibrate the touch screen to bring it into alignment with the underlying display.
  • Page 143: Memory Requirements

    The WireScope 350 allocates approximately 4MB of internal Flash memory for test result storage. The exact amount of memory available depends on the size of the WireScope 350 software.
  • Page 144: Specifications

    Specifications Physical Environmental Electrical Ports Display Fiber SmartProbe+ Agilent Technologies 9−1...
  • Page 145: Physical

    Tƒrpvsvph‡v‚† Qu’†vphy Note: If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired and successful operation can not be guaranteed. Physical The WireScope and DualRemote are the same size, and weigh the same. Tv“r !$µÃ‘Ã#%!$µÃ‘Ã!%!$µÃCX9Ã!" &ÑÃ...
  • Page 146: Electrical

    Tƒrpvsvph‡v‚† @yrp‡…vphy Electrical 7h‡‡r…’à 6Ã…r€‚‰hiyrÃ…rpuh…trhiyrÃIvpxryÃHr‡hyÃC’q…vqrÃIvHCÃih‡‡r…’à ƒhpxÇ’ƒvphyy’Ã…‚‰vqr†Ã(Ãu‚ˆ…†Ã‚sƒr…h‡v‚Ãir‡rrÃpuh…tr†à qrƒrqvtÈ†rÃhqr…Àhhtr€r‡Ã†r‡‡vt†Ã6Ãv‡r…hyÃsh†‡Ã puh…tr…Ã…rpuh…tr†Ã‡urÃIvHCÃih‡‡r…’ÃhpxÃvÃyr††Ã‡uhÃ$Ãu‚ˆ…†à @‘‡…hÃih‡‡r…’Ãhpx†Ãh…rÃh‰hvyhiyr 7h‡‡r…’Ãhpxƃrpvsvph‡v‚)ÃQh…‡ÃIˆ€ir…ÃI!%$6 "$Ã&! Wqpà "'À6u @‘‡r…hyr…à Q‚r…Ãp‚‰r…‡r…)Ã@‘‡r…hyÃhpÇ‚Ãqpr…Ãp‚‰r…‡r…ÃQh…‡ÃIˆ€ir…à I!$($6 Ãs‚…à ÃW68À‚qry†ÃQh…‡ÃIˆ€ir…ÃI!$($6! Ãs‚…à !!ÃW68À‚qry†ƈƒƒyvr†Ã ! Wqpà ! 6Ç‚ÇurÃXv…rTp‚ƒrÃ"$Â…à 9ˆhySr€‚‡rÃ"$r…Ãp‚rp‡‚…ÃQ‚r…Ãp‚rp‡‚…Âyh…v‡’)à Q‚†v‡v‰rÁÇurˆ‡r…Æyrr‰r0ÃIrth‡v‰rÁÇurÇvƒ Hhv†Ã†ˆƒƒy’É‚y‡htr Hˆ†‡ÃirÐv‡uvÃ ÈÂsÁ‚€vhyÉ‚y‡htr D†‡hyyh‡v‚Ã‚‰r…‰‚y‡htr 8h‡rt‚…’ÃDD &DXWLRQ V†ry’ÇurÃhpÃhqhƒ‡r…ƈƒƒyvrqÃvÃ‡urÃXv…rTp‚ƒrÃFv‡ÃV†vt‡ur…r…Ãhqhƒ‡r…†Ã €h’Ãqh€htrÇurÇr†‡r…ÃhqÐvyyÉ‚vqÃv‡†Ãh……h‡’ 1RWH Uuv†Ãqr‰vprÃp‚€ƒyvr†Ãv‡uÃh…‡Ã $ÂsÇurÃA88ÃSˆyr†ÃPƒr…h‡v‚Ãv†Ã†ˆiwrp‡Ã‡‚ÇurÃs‚yy‚vtà ‡‚Ãp‚qv‡v‚†)à ÃUuv†Ãqr‰vprÀh’Á‚‡Ãphˆ†rÃuh…€sˆyÃv‡r…sr…rprÃhqÃ!Çuv†Ãqr‰vprà €ˆ†‡Ãhpprƒ‡Ãh’Ãv‡r…sr…rprÃ…rprv‰rqÃvpyˆqvtÃv‡r…sr…rprÇuh‡Ã€h’Ãphˆ†rȁqr†v…rqà ‚ƒr…h‡v‚ 9−3...
  • Page 147: Ports

    USB peripherals. USB-B port WireScope 350 and DualRemote 350. The USB-B port allows the WireScope 350 or DualRemote 350 to connect to a PC equipped with a USB port. Talkset connector (3.6 mm phone jack) WireScope 350 and DualRemote 350. Supports two way voice communication between WireScope DualRemote operators over cable run under test.
  • Page 148: Display

    Tƒrpvsvph‡v‚† 9v†ƒyh’ Display 6.625” (16.83 cm) diagonal backlit color LCD. Resolution: 240 (H) x 640 (V). The display is capable of displaying text and graphics in up to 256 colors. 9−5...
  • Page 149: Fiber Smartprobe

    Tƒrpvsvph‡v‚† Avir…ÃT€h…‡Q…‚ir Fiber SmartProbe General FiberSmartProbe+850nm, Fiber SmartProbe+ 1300nm Fiber SmartProbe+ 1310nm, Fiber SmartProbe+ 1550nm Size 2.4” x 1.6” x 0.8” 2.4” x 1.6” x 0.8” (6.0 cm x 4.0 cm x 2.5 cm) (6.0 cm x 4.0 cm x 2.5 cm) Optical Connectors ST®...
  • Page 150: Index

    Index ac adapter faults, locating, 5-7, 5-9 Network Limits, 6-10 specifications, 9-3 fiber length and delay, 7-6 network, certifying, 6-20 using, 2-2 fiber loss meter, 7-5 NEXT measurement, 8-3 accessories, 1-6 fiber NVP, learning, 7-7 ACR measurement, 8-4 fiber power meter, 7-6 learning copper, 6-22 ambient noise measurement, 8-5 fiber tools menu, 7-5...
  • Page 151 Test Limit, 6-8 test results interpreting, 5-7 saving, 5-3 tests channel, 1-11 link, 1-11 tools menu copper, 6-18 fiber, 7-5 touch screen calibration, 8-7 trace mode, fiber, 7-7 typewriter-style keyboard, 1-14 upgrade, software, 1-20 USB ports, 1-3 user interface, 1-13 viewing plots, 5-6 warranty, 1-20 wiremap measurement, 8-2...

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