User Guide FTB-610 Advanced WB Copper Test Module
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Contents Copyright Information ............................................................................................................ii Certification Information ...................................................................................................... vii 1 Introducing the FTB-610 Advanced WB Copper Test Module .................... 1 Key Features and Benefits .......................................................................................................1 Typical Applications ....
6 Reading and Exporting Saved Results .......................................................79 Result File .............................................................................................................................79 Reading the Result File ..........................................................................................................80 Export Results .......................................................................................................................
13 RFL Test ..................................................................................................... 203 RFL-2-Wire ...........................................................................................................................203 RFL-4-Wire ...........................................................................................................................206 RFL-K-Test ...........................................................................................................
21 Warranty ....................................................................................................301 General Information ...........................................................................................................301 Liability ...............................................................................................................................302 Exclusions .................................................................................................................
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1 Introducing the FTB-610 Advanced WB Copper Test Module The FTB-610 Advanced WB Copper Test Module is designed to qualify and troubleshoot the copper-loop plant by using pass/fail-driven automated functionality. The module provides a comprehensive offering of test features such as Pair Detective, Auto Test, FaultMapper, Multimeter, TDR, RFL, Signal, and Noise.
Introducing the FTB-610 Advanced WB Copper Test Module Typical Applications Typical Applications 2 Perfect for troubleshooting fiber-to-the-cab service Complete suite of manual and automated advanced metallic tests 30 MHz wideband spectrum analysis High-power isolation for finding resistive faults and insulation failures Leverages FTB-1 platform connectivity to capture and upload results Wideband impulse noise analysis FTB-610
Introducing the FTB-610 Advanced WB Copper Test Module Software Options Software Options Software keys are available to enable additional services. For information on how to install and activate software options, refer to the FTB-1 User Guide. Options Description SmartR Enables Pair Detective and FaultMapper tests; both include TDR. RFL Enables support for RFL test. TDR Enables support for TDR test. WBAND Enables support for WB Balance and WB Attenuation from Signal test.
Introducing the FTB-610 Advanced WB Copper Test Module Conventions Conventions Before using the product described in this guide, you should understand the following conventions: WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Do not proceed unless you understand and meet the required conditions. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
2 Safety Information WARNING The use of controls, adjustments and procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to hazardous situations or impair the protection provided by this unit. IMPORTANT When you see the following symbol on your unit , make sure that you refer to the instructions provided in your user documentation. Ensure that you understand and meet the required conditions before using your product.
Safety Information Electrical Safety Information Electrical Safety Information If you need to ensure that the unit is completely turned off, disconnect the power cable and remove the batteries. WARNING 6 Use the external power supply indoors only. Position the unit so that the air can circulate freely around it. Operation of any electrical instrument around flammable gases or fumes constitutes a major safety hazard.
Safety Information Equipment Ratings Equipment Ratings Equipment Ratings Temperature Operation 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Maximum operation altitude 3000 m (9842 ft) For more information on product safety and equipment ratings, refer to the user documentation of your platform.
3 Getting Started The Copper Test application is pre-installed on the FTB-1. If the module is not already installed, refer to the FTB-1 User Guide for more information on how to install the application. Starting Module Application The module can be configured and controlled by starting the Wideband Copper application. To start the copper test application: From the Mini Toolbox, tap the Advanced WB Copper icon.
Getting Started Cable Connections Cable Connections WARNING These connections are intended for the express purpose of electrical testing of common telephone line conductors, within the ranges specified in the Technical Specifications on page 307. The device is not intended to be used on telephone lines having voltages greater than 280 VAC or 400 VDC, and it is also not intended to be used on power distribution circuits.
Getting Started Cable Connections Primary Ring/B wire of phone line Primary Tip/A wire of phone line Shield of phone line Secondary Ring/B wire of phone line Secondary Tip/A wire of phone line WARNING A 50/100/125/500 Vcc limited power source may be present on connector R/T/R1/T1 when the unit is testing isolation resistance. Use with caution. CAUTION The unit is protected against damage caused by fault voltages that may be present on lines under test.
Getting Started Inserting and Removing Test Modules Inserting and Removing Test Modules CAUTION Never insert or remove a module while the FTB-1 is turned on. This will result in immediate and irreparable damage to both the module and unit. CAUTION To avoid damaging your unit, use it only with modules approved by EXFO. To insert a module into the FTB-1: 1. Turn off your unit (shutdown, not hibernate or standby). 2. Position the unit so that its front panel rests on a flat surface such as a table.
Getting Started Inserting and Removing Test Modules Place the module on the platform making sure that the bumpers and the shorter sides of the module are flush with those of the platform. If necessary, slightly move the module until alignment is correct.
Getting Started Inserting and Removing Test Modules 3. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the screws (4) clockwise until they are tightened. This will secure the module into its “seated” position. Turn screws clockwise Back panel When you turn on the unit, the startup sequence will automatically detect the module.
Getting Started Inserting and Removing Test Modules To remove a module from the FTB-1: 1. Turn off your unit (Shutdown). 2. Position the unit so that its front panel rests on a flat surface such as a table. 3. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the screws (4) counterclockwise until they are loose. Since they are captive screws, you cannot remove them completely.
Getting Started Inserting and Removing Test Modules 4. Hold the module by its sides (NOT by the connectors) and pull it up. CAUTION Pulling a module by its connectors could seriously damage both the module and connector. Always pull a module by its casing.
Getting Started Performing FTB-1 Software Updates Performing FTB-1 Software Updates The FTB-1 software updates can only be performed by a Supervisor, since only Supervisors are given administrative rights (upon FTB-1 login). Since administrative rights are required in order to use Update Manager, persons logging in as an Operator will not have access to Update Manager. After completing the FTB-1 software update using Update Manager, the Supervisor should always run the newly installed application.
Getting Started Usual Tab Elements Usual Tab Elements While configuring tests or consulting results, different tabs and buttons allow you to navigate within the application. Arrow Buttons Button Description Moves to the top of the list. Moves one page up. Moves one line up. Moves one line down. Moves one page down. Moves to the end of the list.
Getting Started Usual Tab Elements Graph Controls Button Description Arrow enables cursor mode (move a vertical cursor to get precise information about the plot along the x-axis). Hand is used to pan around the graph. Used to draw a zoom box to select an area on the graph. Resets the graph to original size (full view). Zoom in. Zoom out. Pause is used in the TDR test to hold the current TDR on screen for comparison to a new live trace.
4 Advanced WB Copper Application Using the Graphical User Interface This chapter describes the graphical user interface of the Copper tests application. The graphical user interface allows you to configure and start the Copper tests, view results and statistics, and other information related to the FTB-610.
Advanced WB Copper Application Status Bar Test Groups The Copper application provides you the following Test Groups: Pair Detective Auto Test FaultMapper Multimeter Multimeter 2 TDR RFL Signal Noise Impulse Test Lead Compensation Tests The Tests section of the main window displays the selected test or its sub-tests. Status Bar The Status Bar displays the navigation path of the test, date, and time.
Advanced WB Copper Application Title Bar Title Bar The Title Bar displays the software application name and the battery level indicator. Test Information and Control Your Copper application allows you to view the global indicator, Start/Stop any test or tool, use control buttons, and use the main menu to setup tests/tools and view test results. Start/Stop button: for more details, see Start/Stop Button on page 27. Application Settings: for more details, see Application Settings on page 66.
Advanced WB Copper Application Application buttons Application buttons Help Button The help button displays the help information related to the tab. It is also possible to navigate through the remainder of the help information. About Button You can view the product version details and technical support information in this window. To view the information about the product: 1. From the main window, tap 24 .
Advanced WB Copper Application Application buttons 2. Tap Information to view further details about the product, software, and memory installed on the device. 2a. You can view the complete versioning information by double-tapping on the Version value. 2b. Double-tap the Version value again to return to the original value.
Advanced WB Copper Application Application buttons 3. Tap View License Agreement to view further details about using the product and software. Exit Button The Exit button 26 closes the application.
5 Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu The FTB-610 is designed to test twisted pair quality, identify and locate faults, and troubleshoot noise and signal issues. These measurements offer a quick and thorough method to determine if the cable is capable of supporting xDSL technology. Start/Stop Button The Start/Stop button allows you to start and stop a test. The button text changes depending on the action performed (toggle button). Start: when the test is not running. Stop: when the test is running.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Cable Book Cable Book The Cable Book menu presents a selection of functions which allow you to manage the groups of cables relevant to performing the copper tests. The Cable Book menu allows you to load, add, clone, and delete a cable, as well as modify its details. To access Cable Book: From the Copper Main Menu, select Cable Book.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Cable Book Load Cable The page lists entries by Cable ID and Cable Name. There is 1 group of 10 factory default entries which cannot be edited or deleted. The Cable Book can include a maximum of 50 groups. To load a cable: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Cable Book. 2. From the Cable Management tab, select the cable that you want to load. 3. Tap Load Cable button to load the group/entry.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Cable Book Cable Details The Cable Details page allows you to view the cable parameter details of the currently highlighted cable entry. To view/modify cable details: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Cable Book. 2. From the Cable Management tab, select the cable for which you want to view details. 3. Select the Cable Details tab to view the details. 4. Tap Close to exit from the page. The page displays the following parameters: 30 Cable ID displays the cable ID number.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Cable Book Copper Test Capacitance T-R specifies a value for the capacitance per length constant. Capacitance T/R to GND specifies a value for the capacitance per length to ground constant. Resistance specifies a value for the resistance constant of the cable. Attenuation @ 300 kHz specifies a value for the reduction in signal strength or insertion loss of the cable. Velocity of propagation for the cable as a ratio of the speed of light.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Cable Book Add Cable The Add Cable page allows you to add a new cable entry into the Cable Book using the following parameters for the currently highlighted Cable ID. To add a Cable: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Cable Book. 2. Select the Cable Management tab and tap Add Cable. The Add Cable dialog opens. The page allows you to set the following parameters: 32 Cable ID displays the cable ID number. This parameter cannot be modified.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Cable Book Copper Test Cable Fill Material allows you to select the type of material the cable can be filled with. Changing the selection to Aircore, Jelly, Pulp 5 PR, or 2 PR influences the cable capacitance per length, automatically updates the Capacitance T/R to GND field. Capacitance T-R allows you to specify a value for the capacitance per length constant.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Cable Book Clone Cable The Clone Cable option allows you to copy the cable details of an existing entry to a new cable entry in the Cable Book. To clone a cable entry: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Cable Book. 2. From the Cable Management tab, select the cable ID that you want to clone. 3. Tap the Clone Cable button to copy the details of the highlighted entry and append a new Cable ID to the list.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Cable Book Delete Cable The Delete Cable page allows you to delete a cable entry from the Cable Book. The page lists all entries, excluding the 10 factory default cable entries, by Cable ID and Cable Name. To delete a cable entry: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Cable Book. 2. Select the Cable Management tab and tap Delete Cable. The Delete Cable dialog opens. 3. Select the cable ID that you want to delete. Note: Check the Select All Cables to specify all cable IDs. 4.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Phone Book Phone Book The Phone Book menu presents a selection of functions which allow you to manage the groups of phone numbers relevant to performing the copper tests. It can include a maximum of 50 groups of up to 3 individual entries each. To access Phone Book: From the Copper Main Menu, select Phone Book.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Phone Book Load Group/Entry The page lists entries by Group ID and Entry Name/Type. There is 1 group of 3 factory default entries which cannot be edited or deleted. The Phone Book can include a maximum of 50 groups. To load Group/Entry: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Phone Book. 2. From the Phone Book Management tab, select the group which you want to load. 3. Tap the Load Group/Entry button to load the group/entry.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Phone Book Phone Book Details The Phone Book Details page allows you to view and modify the Phone Book parameters of the currently highlighted phone entry. As well, you can enable/disable entries 2 and 3 in each phone group. When creating a new phone group, only entry 1 is enabled. Entries 2 and 3 remain disabled until entry 1 is filled in. To view/modify Phone Book details: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Phone Book. 2.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Phone Book The page displays the following parameters: Group ID displays the group ID number. This is the only parameter that cannot be modified however you can navigate between the available phone groups. Entry Name is the name of the entry in the Phone Book. Phone Number is the 10-digit numeric phone number of the entry.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Phone Book Add Group The Add Group page allows you to add a new group entry into the Phone Book using the following parameters for the currently highlighted Group ID. To Add Group: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Phone Book. 2. From the Phone Book Management tab, tap Add Group. The page displays the following parameters: 40 Group ID displays the group ID number. This parameter that cannot be modified. Entry Name is the name of the entry in the Phone Book.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Phone Book Type displays the following list of values: Milliwatt tone Drop battery Quiet line - (for additional line types) Add function key adds the new group entry to the Phone Book. Clone Group The Clone Group page allows you to copy the details of an existing entry to a new group entry in the Phone Book. The page lists all entries by Group ID. The list can display a maximum of 50 entries. To Clone Group: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Phone Book. 2.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Phone Book Delete Group The Delete Group page allows you to delete a group entry from the Phone Book. The page lists all entries by Group ID. To delete a group entry: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Phone Book. 2. From the Phone Book Management tab, select the group you want to delete. Note: Select the Select All Groups option to select all group IDs. 3. Tap the Delete Group button to remove the entry from the Cable Book.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Phone Book Load Phone Book The Load Phone Book page allows you to import a phone book. The page displays the file name and date of the last phone book loaded. Only .csv files are supported. To load Phone Book: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Phone Book. 2. Tap the Load Phone Book button. The Load Phone Book dialog opens. 3. Select the file name to load. 4. Tap Load and confirm. The unit will remove the existing phone book and replace it by the loaded one. OR 5.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Phone Book The page displays the following parameters: The File Storage Location lists the load destinations: FTB-1 internal memory Name of the USB Device (if attached) File Name lists the phone book file name(s) to load. Load button imports the selected phone book. You will be prompted for confirmation since this action will overwrite the current phone book. Cancel button removes the confirmation/warning message without impacting the phone book.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Phone Book The page displays the following parameters: Enter File Name allows you to enter a file name of the current phone book to save. By default, the name is phone_book. Select File Storage Location lists the save destinations: FTB-1 internal memory Name of the USB Device (if attached) Save button saves the selected file. Only .csv files are supported.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Dialer Dialer The Dialer function provides a dial-up path from the module to another tester (or quiet termination or silent switchman) through a switched circuit network. DTMF transmission is enabled via the phone keypad allowing you to place POTS calls.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Dialer The following functions can be accessed from this page: Dialing Status shows the current status of the dialed number. Enter Number displays the telephone number entered or selected from the Recent Dialed Numbers list or Phone Book. Recent button opens a list of recently dialed numbers for selection. Select button allows you to select a number from the Phone Book.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Dialer Recent Dialed Numbers The Recent Dialed Numbers page lists a maximum of 25 recently dialed telephone numbers which you can select to make your call. To select a recently dialed number: 1. Tap Recent button to open the Recent Dialed Numbers page. 2. Select the number. 3. Tap the OK button. The number is automatically entered in the Enter Number field of the Dialer page.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Dialer Add to Phone Book The Add Phone Group page allows you to add a new group entry into the Phone Book using the following parameters for the currently highlighted Group ID. Group ID displays the group ID number. This parameter that cannot be modified. Entry Name is the name of the entry in the Phone Book. Phone Number is the 10-digit numeric phone number of the entry.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Config/Profile Config/Profile The Config/Profile menu presents a selection of functions, which allows you to manage the profiles and view the profile details. The FTB-610 Advanced WB Copper Test Module supports several types of copper test applications. Configuration parameters are saved into a test configuration profile. A Profile Default is provided with a predefined set of parameters for all test applications.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Config/Profile Load The Profile Management page lists the available profiles in the internal memory, by Profile Name and Modification Date. To load Profile: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Config/Profile. 2. From the Profile Management tab, select the profile which you want to load. 3. Tap the Load button to load the Profile.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Config/Profile Profile Details You can view any of your saved profiles on the FTB-610 Advanced WB Copper Test Module from the Profile Details menu by selecting the desired test icon. An asterisk “*” on the currently Selected Profile name indicates that modifications have been made to this profile in the threshold settings or parameters of a particular test. Each test displays a sub-menu of test icons to select and setup. To view Profile details: 1.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Config/Profile The page displays the following tests: Copper Test Pair Detective Auto Test FaultMapper Multimeter Multimeter 2 TDR Signal Noise Impulse 53
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Config/Profile Pair Detective Profile Details The profile details Pair Detective main menu allows you to view the test threshold and parameters. To view the Pair Detective Profile details: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Config/Profile. 2. Tap the Profile Details tab. 3. From the Test Groups, select the Pair Detective test. 4. From the Tests menu, select the test for which you want to view the details.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Config/Profile Auto Test Profile Details The profile details Auto Test main menu allows you to view the test threshold and parameters of the following tests: Pots Auto Test User Auto Test To view the Auto Test Profile details: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Config/Profile. 2. Tap the Profile Details tab. 3. From the Test Groups, select the Auto test. 4. From the Tests menu, select the test for which you want to view the details.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Config/Profile FaultMapper Test Profile Details The profile details FaultMapper Test main menu allows you to view the test threshold and parameters. To view the FaultMapper Test Profile details: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Config/Profile. 2. Tap the Profile Details tab. 3. From the Test Groups, select the FaultMapper test. 4. From the Tests menu, select the test for which you want to view the details.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Config/Profile Multimeter Test Profile Details The profile details Multimeter main menu allows you to view the test threshold and parameters of the following tests: Voltage Current Resistance Capacitance/Opens Resistive Balance Balance To view the Multimeter Test Profile details: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Config/Profile. 2. Tap the Profile Details tab. 3. From the Test Groups, select the Multimeter test. 4.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Config/Profile Multimeter 2 Test Profile Details The profile details Multimeter 2 main menu allows you to view the test threshold and parameters of the following tests: Isolation Station Ground To view the Multimeter 2 Test Profile details: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Config/Profile. 2. Tap the Profile Details tab. 3. From the Test Groups, select the Multimeter 2 test. 4. From the Tests menu, select the test for which you want to view the details.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Config/Profile TDR Test Profile Details The profile details TDR main menu allows you to view the test threshold and parameters of the following tests: Auto TDR Manual TDR Xtalk TDR To view the TDR Test Profile details: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Config/Profile. 2. Tap the Profile Details tab. 3. From the Test Groups, select the TDR test. 4. From the Tests menu, select the test for which you want to view the details.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Config/Profile Signal Test Profile Details The profile details Signal main menu allows you to view the test threshold and parameters of the following tests: WB Balance WB Attenuation TX/RX Tone To view the Signal Test Profile details: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Config/Profile. 2. Tap the Profile Details tab. 3. From the Test Groups, select the Signal test. 4. From the Tests menu, select the test for which you want to view the details.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Config/Profile Noise Test Profile Details The profile details Noise main menu allows you to view the test threshold and parameters of the following tests: VF Noise Power Influence WB PSD Noise NEXT To view the Noise Test Profile details: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Config/Profile. 2. Tap the Profile Details tab. 3. From the Test Groups, select the Noise test. 4. From the Tests menu, select the test for which you want to view the details.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Config/Profile Impulse Test Profile Details The profile details Impulse main menu allows you to view the test threshold and parameters of the following tests: VF Impulse Noise WB Impulse Noise Impulse Scope Impulse Duration To view the Impulse Test Profile details: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Config/Profile. 2. Tap the Profile Details tab. 3. From the Test Groups, select the Impulse test. 4.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Config/Profile Copy from USB Copy from USB allows you to copy all profiles found on an external USB device to the unit. To copy the profile details: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Config/Profile. 2. From the Profile Management tab, tap the Copy from USB button. The Copy From USB page opens. 3. Select the USB drive from the USB Drives list. 4. Select the profile to copy. Note: Check Select All Profiles to select all profile names. 5.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Config/Profile Delete Profile Delete allows you to delete a profile (except the default profile) on the unit. To delete a profile: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Config/Profile. 2. From the Profile Management tab, select the profiles to delete. 3. Tap the Delete button. The selected profiles are deleted. Save Save allows you to save changes made to selected profile.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Config/Profile Default Default resets the current test setup to the factory default profile. If selected, a dialogue box pops up to confirm that all single and auto test settings will revert to factory test settings. To reset the setup: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Config/Profile. 2. From the Profile Management tab, tap the Default button. A warning is displayed to confirm that settings will be reset to factory defaults. 3. Tap OK to continue or Cancel to abort.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Application Settings Application Settings Before executing the copper tests, set up the software settings and values for the cables. The module allows you to save standard parameter settings to different profiles and reuse them as needed. To access Application Settings: 1. From the Main Menu, select Setup. 2. Tap App. Setting. The page displays the following tabs: General The General tab allows you to configure the cable temperature, test startup mode, report format, etc.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Application Settings Capacitance Measurement is either 3 Terminal or 2 Terminal. The latter method measures the capacitance across the 2 terminals specified (either T-R, T-G, R-G or A-B, A-E, B-E), whereas the 3 Terminal method measures the capacitance across the 2 terminals specified, and shorts the remaining (or unspecified) terminal to G/E.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Application Settings Standard The Standard tab allows you to set Measurement unit and Test Parameter Preset values. The page allows you to set the following parameters: Standard Selection Standard allows you to specify if the copper tests should conform to the ITU (International Telecommunications) or ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standard.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Application Settings Resistance lists the units for resistance in (Ω/km or Ω/mi). Attenuation lists the units for the reduction in signal strength or insertion loss of the cable, in (dB/km or dB/mi). Power Spectral Density (PSD) lists the units to measure the noise energy at a point in a noise spectrum. Units are dependent on the previously selected Level. Label Customization Connection lists the type of cable connection: T-R-G or A-B-E.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Application Settings Identification The Identification tab allows you to preset values to identify each single and auto test result file when saving them. The page allows you to set the following parameters: User Name/User ID allow you to enter up to 25 alphanumeric characters, in each field. Test From/To list the following values: DSLAM, NID, CPE, CROSSBOX, FRAME - up to 20 entries each, including user defined values.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Application Settings File Name The File Name tab sets up the standard configuration for automatically naming a result file. You can only select/deselect the entries. All enabled entries are considered for file name generation. The page allows you to set the following parameters: Copper Test File Name Preview displays a preview of the file name. The actual values of the selected entries are not shown.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Application Settings Buzzer The buzzer is always on when the module is powered, to provide audible and visual warnings of hazardous voltages on the line under test. The Buzzer tab allows you to configure values for the buzzer settings. The page allows you to set the following parameters: 72 Buzzer Threshold Voltage allows you to configure the hazardous voltage level from 70 to 150 volts. Default is 80 volts.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Factory Default Factory Default The Factory Default allows you to restore the Application Settings, Phone Book settings or both of them to factory default settings. To access Factory Default Settings: 1. From the Main Menu, select Setup. 2. Tap Factory Default. 3. Select the option to reset to factory default. 4. Tap Confirm Factory Default button to confirm selection. 5. Tap Close to exit from the page.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Save Test Save Test You can save a snapshot of test results into a result/report file during or after a test performed with the FTB-610. Each copper test includes a Save Test button which opens a page where results can be saved to an internal memory or external USB drive. Reports can be created in the following formats: HTML, MHTML, XML, or PDF. Alternately, when a test is completed or stopped and you select another test to start, Save dialogue box pops up.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Save Test The page allows you to set the following parameters: Identification Fields User Name/User ID display the values set up in the Application Settings/Identification tab. You can edit this field using the editor screen. Test From/To display the values set up in the Application Settings/Identification tab. You can edit this field using the choices from the list box. Job ID allows you to create/edit a unique identifier for the task.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Save Test Result File Storage Location gives you the option of storing results either in the FTB-1 internal memory or a USB device. The default selection comes from Application Settings/General tab. Result File Name allows you to preview and edit the result file name. The proposed file name is based on current auto-naming parameters configured in Setup/Application Settings/File Name. Save Results button confirms if the Result File Name is saved successfully.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Save Test Select Result File Select Result File page displays a list of existing file names where you can save your results. To save your results to an existing File Name: 1. Select the desired File Name. 2. Tap OK to confirm your selection. Note: The selected result file is overwritten with the new results.
Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu Save Test Select Report File Select Report page displays a list of existing file names where you can save your reports. To save your reports to an existing File Name: 1. Select the desired Report File Name. 2. Tap OK to confirm your selection. Note: The selected report file is overwritten with the new report.
6 Reading and Exporting Saved Results You can view and or export any of your saved results by selecting the Read/Export Results from the Main Menu. Result File The Result File page allows you to select a Result File Name and view the results of files previously saved. The page lists all saved result files by test date and time. The format of Modification Date is per the selection in System Settings. Result files can be loaded from either the FTB-1 internal memory or a USB.
Reading and Exporting Saved Results Reading the Result File Reading the Result File Once you open a saved result file, you are presented with the saved measured result details and cable parameters of the selected test. The following tabs and buttons are displayed dependent on the test saved: 80 Summary tab displays a list of the names of the executed tests, the date and time each test was run, and pass/fail status of the test. Refer to Summary on page 319.
Reading and Exporting Saved Results Reading the Result File Profile Details The Profile Details page displays read-only Test Thresholds and Test Parameters information about the setup of the selected test. The page displays the following parameters: Copper Test Test Group is the overall test group of the selected saved results file, for example Multimeter. Test Identification is the test type of the group, for example Voltage. Profile Name is the file name of the selected saved results.
Reading and Exporting Saved Results Reading the Result File Result Summary The Save Test tab displays pass/fail status, general and identification information, along with comments, for the test. 82 General Information displays read-only information pertaining to the test result. Result File Name Test Date and Time Test Group Test Identification Test Modes Editable Identification Fields display values from the loaded file.
Reading and Exporting Saved Results Reading the Result File Customer Name Circuit ID Comments Save button keeps any current changes with the current file name. Save As button saves the current changes under a different file name that you can configure in the editor screen. The Save As dialog opens. The page displays the following parameters: Copper Test Result File Storage Location gives you the option of storing results either in the FTB-1 internal memory or USB device.
Reading and Exporting Saved Results Reading the Result File Save Report allows you to load a result file, update the ID fields, and generate a report. The Save Report dialog opens. The page displays the following parameters: 84 Report File Storage Location gives you the option of storing the report either in the FTB-1 internal memory or USB device. The default selection comes from Application Settings/General tab. Report File Name allows you to preview and edit the result file name.
Reading and Exporting Saved Results Reading the Result File Phone Book The Phone Book tab summarizes the Phone Book details when loading a results file. It contains information about group entries such as group/Entry name, phone numbers, and tags. If the dialer was not used during the test, the Phone Book tab will not appear as part of the Result Summary page.
Reading and Exporting Saved Results Reading the Result File Supplemental The Test Lead Compensation under the Supplemental tab displays read-only Date and Time and Pass/Fail Test Status of the compensated resistance and capacitance based on the cable temperature of the test lead.
Reading and Exporting Saved Results Export Results Export Results The Export Results page allows you to select a Result File Name or Select All files previously saved and export the results in a selected report format. The page displays the following parameters: Copper Test Select Report Format allows you to select HTML, MHTML, XML, or PDF for the saved report(s). Select File Storage Location gives you the option of exporting your results to either the FTB-1 internal memory or USB device.
7 Pair Detective Test The Pair Detective test consists of a series of 10 consecutive individual tests and applies a high voltage to the line. It automatically analyzes collected results and gives plain language indications of possible faults. Before proceeding with this test, ensure the line is inactive. At the start of any test, the unit checks for the presence of dangerous voltage and an active circuit. If dangerous voltage is detected, a dialog box is displayed to inform you and the test will stop.
Pair Detective Test Pair Detective The page allows you to set the following parameters: 90 Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the soak period of time from 0 to 59 Minutes and 59 Seconds for the Isolation test. Default is 30 s. Edit Thresholds button opens a new page that allows you to set the Pair Detective threshold parameters. Edit Messages button allows you to edit the error messages in the test.
Pair Detective Test Pair Detective Setting Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to set Test Parameters for the Pair Detective test. To set the Test Parameter values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Pair Detective test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Pair Detective test. 3. Tap Edit Parameters button to open the Test Parameters page. 4. Configure the Isolation Soak Time as required. 5. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
Pair Detective Test Pair Detective Setting Threshold Values The Test Thresholds page allows you to set the Pair Detective threshold values. To set the Threshold values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Pair Detective test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Pair Detective test. 3. Tap Edit Thresholds button to open the Test Thresholds page. 4. Configure the thresholds as required. 5. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
Pair Detective Test Pair Detective Marginal Balance sets the marginal balance threshold. Isolation sets the isolation resistance threshold. Edit Messages The Edit Messages page allows you to edit any error messages within the Pair Detective test. To edit messages: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Pair Detective test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Pair Detective test. 3. Tap Edit Messages button to open the Pair Detective Messages page. 4. Enter changes as required. 5.
Pair Detective Test Pair Detective The page allows you to edit the following parameters: Test displays a list of all the Pair Detective tests containing default error messages. Select the test(s) you want to set a custom message for. Message box displays the Default Message(s) specific to each test, alongside a column for User Defined Message where you can enter your edit(s). Each message has a Set Default button that reverts your entry back to the Default Message.
Pair Detective Test Pair Detective The page allows you to set the following parameters: Copper Test Cable Type allows you to select a cable entry (with its associated parameters) from the current Cable Book, to use for testing. The selection is not saved when leaving the test. The current Cable Book entry is shown by default. Cable Fill read-only entry is the type of material the cable is filled with: Aircore, Jelly, Pulp, 5 PR, or 2 PR. Setup in the Cable Book.
Pair Detective Test Multimeter Multimeter The Pair Detective Multimeter page displays read-only results and the P/F (pass/fail) status for the tests. To access the Multimeter Page: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Pair Detective test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Pair Detective to start the test. 3. Tap Multimeter tab to open the Multimeter page. The Multimeter page displays the P/F status of the following tests: 96 DC Voltage displays the volts for each DC Pair.
Pair Detective Test TDR TDR The Pair Detective TDR tab allows you to review the TDR test capturing results retrieved from the Pair Detective test. The TDR starts each time Pair Detective is run and continues to run for your convenience upon completion of Pair Detective sequence. Refer to Auto TDR on page 188 for more information on this test. To access the TDR test: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Pair Detective test. 2. From the Tests menu, tap Pair Detective icon to start the test. 3.
Pair Detective Test Summary The page allows you to select the following parameters: Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to select the test values. See Edit Parameters on page 189 for more information. Select Cable button opens a new page that allows you to set cable parameters for the current test. See Select Cable on page 190 for more information. Summary The Summary tab displays the pass/fail status and identifying information of the tests executed.
8 Auto Test Auto Test allows you to automatically run tests used in pre-qualification, installation, and maintenance of different circuit types from POTS to VDSL2. POTS Auto Test The Purpose of the POTS Auto Test is to quickly access the quality of the pair to transmit voice. This test allows you to compare measured results against stored threshold values to provide pass or fail status results of the POTS circuit type.
Auto Test POTS Auto Test The page allows you to set the following parameters: 100 Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the parameters for POTS Auto test. Edit Thresholds button opens a new page that allows you to set the POTS Auto thresholds. Set Volume button opens a new page that allows you to adjust the volume level. Save Test button opens a new page that allows you to save a snapshot of test results into a result file.
Auto Test POTS Auto Test Setting Threshold Values The Test Thresholds page allows you to set the POTS Auto Test threshold values for the combination of multiple tests. To set the Threshold values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Auto Test. 2. From the Tests menu, select POTS Auto Test. 3. Tap Edit Thresholds button to open the Test Thresholds page. 4. Edit the Threshold values as required. 5. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
Auto Test POTS Auto Test Setting Test Volume The Set Volume page allows you to set the POTS Auto Test Volume. To set the Volume: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Auto Test. 2. From the Tests menu, select POTS Auto Test. 3. Tap Set Volume button to open the Volume Settings page. 4. Set the volume as required. 5. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page. The page allows you to set the following parameters: 102 Volume control adjusts the volume level.
Auto Test POTS Auto Test Setting Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to set the POTS Auto test parameters. To set the Parameter values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Auto Test. 2. From the Tests menu, select POTS Auto Test. 3. Tap Edit Parameters button to open the Test Parameters page. 4. Set the parameters as required. 5. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
Auto Test Summary Summary The voltage and resistance provides you the basic measurements needed to identify loop currents, Power Influence and voice frequency values. POTS Auto Test consists of a combination of multiple tests. Summary tab displays the pass/fail status of the tests executed. Refer Copper Tests: Result Summary on page 291 for more information.
Auto Test User Auto Test User Auto Test User Auto Test runs a range of different user-defined tests that compare measured results against stored threshold values to provide pass or fail status and results. Test parameters and thresholds are inherited from individual tests. To access User Auto Test: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Auto Test. 2. From the Tests menu, select User Auto Test to start the test. By default, the User Auto Test page opens.
Auto Test User Auto Test User Auto Test Selection The Test Selection page allows you to select up to 13 test types to include in the auto test, and set a Pause between tests by selecting Pause check box. All listed tests have a fixed duration (snapshot) and are not continuous. Graphs are not displayed. To select the test: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Auto Test. 2. From the Tests menu, select User Auto Test to start the test. 3. Tap Test Selection button to open a new page. 4.
Auto Test User Auto Test Copper Test Resistive Balance measures and compares the resistance of each leg. Isolation measures the quality of insulation or sheathing for the copper pairs. Opens measures the capacitance with distance conversion for each lead, useful to indicate an open wire. VF Noise measures voice frequency noise in the line. Power Influence measures the effects that 50 Hz and 60 Hz power line (AC Mains) interference has on the circuit under test.
Auto Test User Auto Test Multimeter 1 The Multimeter 1 page displays the multimeter 1 results and pass/fail status. To access Multimeter 1 Page: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Auto Test. 2. From the Tests menu, select User Auto Test to start the test. 3. Tap Multimeter 1 tab to open the Multimeter 1 page. The page displays the following results: 108 AC-DC Voltage - volts and frequency (Hz) values for each continuous AC/DC Pair.
Auto Test User Auto Test Multimeter 2 The Multimeter 2 page displays additional loop tests and pass/fail statuses. To access Multimeter 2 Page: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Auto Test. 2. From the Tests menu, select User Auto Test to start the test. 3. Tap Multimeter 2 tab to open the Multimeter 2 page. The page displays the following results: Copper Test Resistive Balance - R-Leg, T-Leg, Loop resistance, and pass/fail status and values in Ω and %.
Auto Test User Auto Test Noise The Noise page displays the noise results and their pass/fail status. To access the Noise Page: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Auto Test. 2. From the Tests menu, select User Auto Test to start the test. 3. Tap Noise tab to open the Noise page.
Auto Test User Auto Test The page displays the following results: Copper Test VF Noise Power Influence VF Impulse Noise - High, Mid, Low counts, respective detection levels, and Elapsed Time. Here the pass/fail status is for the Mid level only. WB PSD Noise - Max PSD and frequency and RMS Noise values differentiating the Current trace from the Peak hold. WB Impulse Noise - impulse Count, Detection Level, and Elapsed Time.
Auto Test User Auto Test Signal The Signal page displays the signal results and their pass/fail status. To access the Signal Page: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Auto Test. 2. From the Tests menu, select User Auto Test to start the test. 3. Tap Signal tab to open the Signal page. The page displays the following results: 112 Balance and pass/fail status. WB Balance pass/fail status. WB Attenuation Load Coil (Detection) - number of load coils.
Auto Test Summary Summary Summary tab displays the pass/fail status of the tests executed. Refer Copper Tests: Result Summary on page 291 for more information.
9 FaultMapper Test The FaultMapper is a unique function that analyzes TDR, resistance, and capacitance results to automatically identify, locate and present a number of common cable faults in a unique graphical presentation using plain language. FaultMapper The FaultMapper page allows you to configure the parameters for the FaultMapper test and view the results. The page also displays the pass/fail status of the test. To access FaultMapper Test: 1.
FaultMapper Test FaultMapper The page allows you to set the following parameters: Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the test parameters. Select Cable button opens a new page that allows you to set the cable parameters for the current test. Save Test button opens a new page that allows you to save a snapshot of test results into a result file. Refer Save Test on page 74 for more information.
FaultMapper Test FaultMapper Setting Test Parameters The Edit Parameters page allows you to set Test Parameters for the FaultMapper test. To configure the Edit Parameters: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select FaultMapper test. 2. From the Tests menu, select FaultMapper test. 3. Tap Edit Parameters button to open the Test Parameters page. 4. Configure the parameters as required. 5. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
FaultMapper Test FaultMapper Setting Cable Parameters The Cable Setup page allows you to set Cable Parameters for the FaultMapper test. To configure the Cable Setup: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select FaultMapper test. 2. From the Tests menu, select FaultMapper test. 3. Tap Select Cable button to open the Cable Selection page. 4. Configure the cable parameters as required. 5. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
FaultMapper Test FaultMapper Copper Test Capacitance T-R specifies a value for the capacitance per length constant. Capacitance T-R to GND specifies a value for the capacitance per length to ground constant. Resistance specifies a value for the resistance constant of the cable. Attenuation @ 300 kHz specifies a value for the reduction in signal strength or insertion loss of the cable. Cable Length specifies the length of the cable.
FaultMapper Test TDR TDR The FaultMapper TDR tab allows you to run an Auto TDR test capturing results retrieved from the FaultMapper test. Refer to Auto TDR on page 188 for more information on this test. To access the TDR test: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select FaultMapper test. 2. From the Tests menu, tap FaultMapper icon to start the test. 3. Select the TDR tab to run this test. Tap OK when the test asks you to leave the FaultMapper and go to the TDR test. 4.
FaultMapper Test Summary Summary Summary tab displays the pass/fail status of the tests executed. Refer Copper Tests: Result Summary on page 291 for more information.
10 Multimeter Tests The purpose of the multimeter tests function is to detect AC/DC voltages and currents, measure resistance and capacitance in a loop, and the balance of a circuit. These tests allow you to make basic electrical safety checks (AC volts), check from crossed or coupled battery voltages, assess basic loop continuity and quality with resistance measurements, and measure total electrical length with capacitance.
Multimeter Tests Multimeter Main Page Multimeter Main Page The Multimeter menu allows you to select and run the displayed tests: Voltage Current Resistance Capacitance/Opens Resistive Balance Balance To start/stop a test: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Multimeter test. 2. From the Tests menu, select the test to run.
Multimeter Tests Voltage Test Voltage Test The Voltage test detects AC RMS and DC voltages in the line and allows you to measure AC/DC voltages and Frequency on A/B/E or T/R/G depending on the selected Standard in Setup/Application Settings. Snapshot The voltage Snapshot shows measured volts for each lead combination. This page also displays a snapshot of the pass/fail status, volts and frequency (Hz) values for each continuous AC/DC pair. To access Snapshot page: 1.
Multimeter Tests Voltage Test The page displays the following parameters: All Pairs allow you to select All Pairs for measurement. Note: You can select individual wire pairs to view the result for that particular wire pair. 126 Edit Threshold button opens a new page that allows you to set the AC/DC voltage thresholds for each pair. Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the termination resistance for the selected pair.
Multimeter Tests Voltage Test Continuous AC The Continuous AC function measures each pair, displaying and updating results in real time, until you stop the test. The last valid results then remain displayed. Continuous AC and Continuous DC runs synchronously. To access Continuous AC page: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Multimeter test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Voltage test to start the test. 3. Tap Continuous AC tab to open the Continuous AC page.
Multimeter Tests Voltage Test The page displays the following parameters: All Pairs allow you to select All Pairs for measurement. Note: You can select individual wire pairs to view the result for that particular wire pair. 128 Edit Threshold button opens a new page that allows you to set the AC voltage thresholds for each pair. Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the terminal resistance for the selected pair.
Multimeter Tests Voltage Test Continuous DC The Continuous DC function measures each pair, displaying and updating results in real time, until you stop the test. The last valid results then remain displayed. Continuous AC and Continuous DC are run synchronously. To access Continuous DC page: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Multimeter test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Voltage test to start the test. 3. Tap Continuous DC tab to open the Continuous DC page.
Multimeter Tests Voltage Test The page displays the following parameters: All Pairs allow you to select All Pairs for measurement. Note: You can select individual wire pairs to view the result for that particular wire pair. 130 Edit Threshold button opens a new page that allows you to set the DC voltage thresholds for each pair. Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the terminal resistance for the selected pair.
Multimeter Tests Voltage Test Setting Threshold Values The Test Threshold page allows you to set the Threshold Voltage for each pair. To set the Threshold values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Multimeter test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Voltage test. 3. Tap Continuous DC or Continuous AC tab for which you want to set the Threshold values. 4. Tap Edit Thresholds button to open the Test Thresholds page. 5. Set the Threshold values as required. 6. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
Multimeter Tests Voltage Test Setting Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to set the Multimeter Voltage test parameters. To set the Parameter values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Multimeter test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Voltage test. 3. Tap Continuous DC or Continuous AC tab for which you want to set the Parameter values. 4. Tap Edit Parameters button to open the Test Parameters page. 5. Set the Parameter values as required. 6.
Multimeter Tests Voltage Test Summary Summary tab displays the pass/fail status of the tests executed. Refer Copper Tests: Result Summary on page 291 for more information.
Multimeter Tests Current Test Current Test The Current test allows you to measure the AC/DC currents and frequency in the loop. Snapshot The current Snapshot shows measured AC/DC results for each lead combination. To access Snapshot page: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Multimeter test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Current test to start the test. By default, the Snapshot page opens.
Multimeter Tests Current Test The page displays the following parameters: All Pairs allow you to select All Pairs for measurement. Note: You can select individual wire pairs to view the result for that particular wire pair. Copper Test Edit Threshold button opens a new page that allows you to set the AC/DC current thresholds for each pair. Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the termination resistance for the selected pair.
Multimeter Tests Current Test Continuous AC The Continuous AC function measures each pair, displaying and updating results in real time, until you stop the test. The last valid results then remain displayed. Continuous AC and Continuous DC are run synchronously. To access Continuous AC page: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Multimeter test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Current test to start the test. 3. Tap Continuous AC tab to open the Continuous AC page.
Multimeter Tests Current Test The page displays the following parameters: All Pairs allow you to select All Pairs for measurement. Note: You can select individual wire pairs to view the result for that particular wire pair. Copper Test Edit Threshold button opens a new page that allows you to set the AC/DC current thresholds for each pair. Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the terminal resistance for the selected pair.
Multimeter Tests Current Test Continuous DC The Continuous DC function measures each pair, displaying and updating results in real time, until you stop the test. The last valid results then remain displayed. Continuous AC and Continuous DC are run synchronously. To access Continuous DC page: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Multimeter test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Current test to start the test. 3. Tap Continuous DC tab to open the Continuous DC page.
Multimeter Tests Current Test The page displays the following parameters: All Pairs allow you to select All Pairs for measurement. Note: You can select individual wire pairs to view the result for that particular wire pair. Copper Test Edit Threshold button opens a new page that allows you to set the AC/DC current thresholds for each pair. Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the terminal resistance for the selected pair.
Multimeter Tests Current Test Setting Threshold Values The Test Threshold page allows you to set the Threshold Current for each pair. To set the Threshold values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Multimeter test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Current test. 3. Tap Continuous DC or Continuous AC tab for which you want to set the Threshold values. 4. Tap Edit Thresholds button to open the Test Thresholds page. 5. Set the Threshold values as required. 6. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
Multimeter Tests Current Test Setting Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to set the Multimeter Current test parameters. To set the Parameter values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Multimeter test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Current test. 3. Tap Continuous DC or Continuous AC tab for which you want to set the Parameter values. 4. Tap Edit Parameters button to open the Test Parameters page. 5. Set the Parameter values as required. 6.
Multimeter Tests Current Test Summary Current measurements helps you to understand the voice frequency transmission, with snapshot or continuous measurements. Summary tab displays the pass/fail status of the tests executed. Refer Copper Tests: Result Summary on page 291 for more information.
Multimeter Tests Resistance Test Resistance Test The Resistance test allows you to measure the current resistance value and cable length for line under test. Snapshot The resistance Snapshot shows measured current resistance values and cable lengths for each lead combination. The page also displays a snapshot of the pass/fail status, Resistance and Length for each selected wire pair. To access Snapshot page: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Multimeter test. 2.
Multimeter Tests Resistance Test The current group and the current test which is being measured is displayed in the status bar, for example Multimeter\Resistance. The page displays the following parameters: All Pairs allow you to select All Pairs for measurement. Note: You can select individual wire pairs to view the result for that particular wire pair. 144 Edit Threshold button opens a new page that allows you to set the Resistance thresholds for each pair.
Multimeter Tests Resistance Test Continuous The Continuous function measures each pair, displaying and updating results in real time, until you stop the test. The last valid results then remain displayed. The page also displays the last values of the pass/fail status, Continuous Resistance and Length for each selected wire pair. To access Continuous page: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Multimeter test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Resistance test to start the test. 3.
Multimeter Tests Resistance Test The page displays the following parameters: All Pairs allow you to select All Pairs for measurement. Note: You can select individual wire pairs to view the result for that particular wire pair. 146 Edit Threshold button opens a new page that allows you to set the AC/DC resistance thresholds for each pair. Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the cable parameters for the selected pair.
Multimeter Tests Resistance Test Setting Threshold Values The Test Threshold page allows you to set the Threshold Resistance for each pair. To set the Threshold values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Multimeter test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Resistance test. 3. Tap Continuous tab to set the Threshold values. 4. Tap Edit Thresholds button to open the Test Thresholds page. 5. Set the Threshold values as required. 6. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
Multimeter Tests Resistance Test Setting Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to set the Multimeter Resistance test parameters. To set the Parameter values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Multimeter test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Resistance test. 3. Tap Continuous tab to set the Parameter values. 4. Tap Edit Parameters button to open the Test Parameters page. 5. Set the Parameter values as required. 6. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
Multimeter Tests Resistance Test Summary Summary tab displays the pass/fail status of the tests executed. Refer Copper Tests: Result Summary on page 291 for more information.
Multimeter Tests Capacitance/Opens Test Capacitance/Opens Test The Opens test measures the capacitance of the loop and calculates length. Capacitive balance is also measured when all pairs are selected. Snapshot The capacitance/opens Snapshot shows measured Capacitance values and Length for each lead combination. The page also displays a snapshot of the pass/fail status, Capacitance and Length for each selected wire pair. Capacitive Balance is shown in % when All Pairs is selected.
Multimeter Tests Capacitance/Opens Test The page displays the following parameters: All Pairs allow you to select All Pairs for measurement. Note: You can select individual wire pairs to view the result for that particular wire pair. Copper Test Edit Threshold button opens a new page that allows you to set the Capacitance/Opens thresholds for each pair. Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the cable parameters for the selected pair.
Multimeter Tests Capacitance/Opens Test Continuous The Continuous function measures each pair, displaying and updating results in real time, until you stop the test. The last valid results then remain displayed. To access Continuous page: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Multimeter test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Opens test to start the test. 3. Tap Continuous tab to open the Continuous page.
Multimeter Tests Capacitance/Opens Test The page displays the following parameters: All Pairs allow you to select All Pairs for measurement. Note: You can select individual wire pairs to view the result for that particular wire pair. Copper Test Edit Threshold button opens a new page that allows you to set the Capacitance/Opens resistance for each pair. Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the cable parameters for the selected pair.
Multimeter Tests Capacitance/Opens Test Setting Threshold Values The Test Threshold page allows you to set the Threshold Capacitance/Opens for each pair. To set the Threshold values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Multimeter test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Opens test. 3. Tap Snapshot or Continuous tab to set the Threshold values. 4. Tap Edit Thresholds button to open the Test Thresholds page. 5. Set the Threshold values as required. 6. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
Multimeter Tests Capacitance/Opens Test Setting Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to set the Multimeter Capacitance/Opens test parameters. To set the Parameter values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Multimeter test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Opens test. 3. Tap Snapshot or Continuous tab to set the Parameter values. 4. Tap Edit Parameters button to open the Test Parameters page. 5. Set the Parameter values as required. 6. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
Multimeter Tests Capacitance/Opens Test The page allows you to set the following parameters: Selected Pair allows you to select the pair for which the cable parameter is to be set. Cable Type allows you to select a cable entry (with its associated parameters) from the current Cable Book, to use for testing. The selection is not saved when leaving the test. The current Cable Book entry is shown by default. Capacitance T-R displays the capacitance value from Tip to Ring in nF/mi ranging from 10.
Multimeter Tests Resistive Balance Test Resistive Balance Test The Resistive Balance test measures and compares the resistance of each conductor. This test requires you to short Tip and Ring (T-R) to ground at the far end (T-R-G short) before proceeding with the test. Snapshot The resistive balance Snapshot shows results for Ring, Tip, Loop resistance, and the pass/fail status for Resistive Balance in Ω and %. To access Snapshot page: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Multimeter test. 2.
Multimeter Tests Resistive Balance Test The page displays the following parameters: 158 Edit Threshold button opens a new page that allows you to set the Resistive Balance thresholds for each pair. Save Test button opens a new page that allows you to save a snapshot of test results into a result file. Refer Save Test on page 74 for more information. Test Status displays the current state of measurement or an error message.
Multimeter Tests Resistive Balance Test Setting Threshold Values The Test Thresholds page allows you to set the Resistive Balance Threshold values for the test, in Ω and %. To set the Threshold values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Multimeter test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Resistive Balance test. 3. Tap Snapshot tab to set the Threshold values. 4. Tap Edit Thresholds button to open the Test Thresholds page. 5. Set the Threshold values as required. 6.
Multimeter Tests Resistive Balance Test Summary The Resistive Balance test is a reliable way to understand pair balance using resistance measurements and a far end strap. Compared to regular resistance tests, Resistive Balance isolates the resistance of each conductor (leg) which should ideally be the same within 5%; if not, and if there are no other metallic faults (for example, a ground/earth fault), then a highly resistive (HR) fault may be present. An HR can otherwise be very difficult to identify.
Multimeter Tests Balance Test Balance Test The VF Longitudinal Balance test allows you to check that the pair balance is sufficient to mitigate common-mode noise. The test is a measurement of how much the T/A leg is like the R/B leg in electrical characteristics, measured by how much noise the line can mitigate (in dB). It is an overall health indicator and a quick way to tell if the line is in good condition. The better the longitudinal balance of the cable pair, the higher the dB reading.
Multimeter Tests Balance Test The current group and the current test which is being measured is displayed in the status bar, for example Signal\Balance. The page displays the following parameters: Edit Thresholds button opens a new page that allows you to set the VF Balance threshold. Test Status displays the current state of measurement or an error message. Save Test button opens a new page that allows you to save a snapshot of test results into a result file.
Multimeter Tests Balance Test Note: Refer to your maintenance techniques or manager for guidance on setting thresholds. The page allows you to set the following parameters: Copper Test Threshold is the threshold limit for each pair: Maximum, Minimum, or None. Threshold Balance sets the balance threshold.
Multimeter Tests Balance Test Passive The Passive function computes the passive balance as the difference between Power Influence and VF Noise, displaying and updating results in real time, until you stop the test. The last valid results then remain displayed. The page also displays the Passive pass/fail status, Power Influence, VF Noise, and Balance values. To access Passive page: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Signal test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Balance test to start the test.
Multimeter Tests Balance Test The page displays the following parameters: Edit Thresholds button opens a new page that allows you to set the Balance threshold. Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the test parameters. Save Test button opens a new page that allows you to save a snapshot of test results into a result file. Refer Save Test on page 74 for more information.
Multimeter Tests Balance Test Note: Refer to your maintenance techniques or manager for guidance on setting thresholds. The page allows you to set the following parameters: 166 Threshold is the threshold limit for each pair: Maximum, Minimum, or None. Threshold Balance sets the passive balance threshold.
Multimeter Tests Balance Test Setting Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to view the parameter values for the test. To view the Parameter values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Signal test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Balance test. 3. Tap Passive tab for which you want to set the Parameter values. 4. Tap Edit Parameter button to open the Test Parameter page. 5. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
Multimeter Tests Balance Test Summary Balance is the best single indicator of pair condition, by assessing how much noise the pair is cancelling or mitigating. Many cables are constructed to mitigate 60dB of noise, which the test displays directly. The Passive test measures Power Influence, VF Noise and calculates the difference; but this method depends on the presence of at least 60dB of Power Influence.
11 Multimeter 2 Tests The Multimeter 2 icon contains the Isolation, Locator Tone, and Load Coils tests. To access Multimeter 2 tests: From the Copper main menu Test Groups, tap Multimeter 2. Multimeter 2 Main Page The Multimeter 2 menu allows you to select and run the displayed tests: Isolation Locator Tone Load Coils Station Ground To start/stop a test: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Multimeter 2 test. 2. From the Tests menu, select the test to run.
Multimeter 2 Tests Isolation Test Isolation Test The Isolation test allows you to run a resistance test with high voltage over a period of time to test wire pair insulation. The test, also referred to as a leakage test, can reveal highly resistive faults. Snapshot The isolation Snapshot shows measured isolation resistance values for each lead combination. The page also displays a snapshot of the pass/fail status, Resistance and a Soak Counter for each selected wire pair.
Multimeter 2 Tests Isolation Test The page displays the following parameters: All Pairs allow you to select All Pairs for measurement. Note: You can select individual wire pairs to view the result for that particular wire pair. Copper Test Edit Threshold button opens a new page that allows you to set the isolation thresholds for each pair. Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the isolation parameters for the selected pair.
Multimeter 2 Tests Isolation Test Continuous The Continuous function measures each pair, displaying and updating results in real time, until you stop the test. The last valid results then remain displayed. To access Continuous page: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Multimeter 2 test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Isolation test to start the test. 3. Tap Continuous tab to open the Continuous page.
Multimeter 2 Tests Isolation Test Save Test button opens a new page that allows you to save a snapshot of test results into a result file. Refer Save Test on page 74 for more information. Test Status displays the current state of measurement or an error message. Setting Threshold Values The Test Thresholds page allows you to set the Resistance Threshold for each pair. To set the Threshold values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Multimeter 2 test. 2.
Multimeter 2 Tests Isolation Test The page allows you to set the following parameters: Threshold is the threshold limit for each pair: Maximum, Minimum, or None. Threshold Resistance sets the threshold value. Setting Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to set the Multimeter 2 Isolation test parameters. To set the Parameter values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Multimeter 2 test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Isolation test. 3.
Multimeter 2 Tests Isolation Test The page allows you to set the following parameters: Selected Pair allows you to select the pair for which the Soak Parameters is to be set. Soak Voltage allows you to apply a voltage value to the pair(s) currently under test. The standard voltage level is 125, but the HIVOLT option allows up to 500 V. Min. Soak Time sets a soak period of time from 1 Second to 59 Minutes and 59 Seconds.
Multimeter 2 Tests Locator Tone Test Locator Tone Test When Locator Tone is selected from the Signal Tests menu, an alternating 577 Hz signal and a 983 Hz signal are sent separately for 200 ms each. The sequence of this tone is repeated continuously until you stop the test. Sinusoidal waveform is used to generate these signals. Tone The Tone function allows you to set the Tone Power and generate a pulsed tone on the line to trace a cable pair at the far end.
Multimeter 2 Tests Locator Tone Test The page displays the following parameters: Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the test parameters. Test Status displays the current state of measurement or an error message. Setting Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to set the Signal Locator Tone test parameters. To set the Parameter values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Signal test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Locator Tone test. 3.
Multimeter 2 Tests Locator Tone Test The page allows you to set the following parameters: Tone Power allows you to select either low or high power for the Locator Tone. Tone Frequencies displays the frequencies of the Locator Tone. Termination Resistance is a read-only value of 600 Ω. Summary The locator tone transmits an alternating signal at 0 dBm or +10 dBm to locate specific pairs with a tone probe. Summary tab displays the pass/fail status of the tests executed.
Multimeter 2 Tests Load Coils Test Load Coils Test The Load Coils test allows you to detect the presence of load coils, which are detrimental to the use of DSL technologies on the line. If a load coil is detected, use the time domain reflectometry (TDR) test to quickly locate and remove it from the cable. Load Coils The load coils function detects the presence of load coils in the cable section, counts them, and displays frequency response in graphical form.
Multimeter 2 Tests Load Coils Test The current group and the current test which is being measured is displayed in the status bar, for example Signal\Load Coils. The page displays the following parameters: Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the test parameters. Save Test button opens a new page that allows you to save a snapshot of test results into a result file. Refer Save Test on page 74 for more information.
Multimeter 2 Tests Load Coils Test The page displays the following parameters: Cable Type allows you to select a cable entry (with its associated parameters) from the current Cable Book, to use for testing. The selection is not saved when leaving the test. The current Cable Book entry is shown by default. Cable Fill Material read-only entry is the type of material the cable is filled with: Aircore, Jelly, Pulp, 5 PR, or 2 PR. Setup in the Cable Book.
Multimeter 2 Tests Station Ground Station Ground The Station Ground test measures the resistance of the ground path from the CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) to the CO (Central Office). The test uses Tip (A), Ring (B), and Ground (Earth) leads and measures isolation resistance between the wires and to ground. Station Ground is also used to identify possible faults, and to measure the resistance of the twisted pair cable. To access the Station Ground window: 1.
Multimeter 2 Tests Station Ground The page displays the Station Ground pass/fail results and the following measurement values: Line Card Type displays one of the following messages: Card Not Detected Voltage Source Current Source Line Card Voltage Polarity displays either Ok or Reversed. Station Voltage is the maximum/minimum AC/DC threshold voltage value for the circuit. Loop Current is the minimum loop current for the circuit in mA.
Multimeter 2 Tests Station Ground Hookup Diagram The Station Ground feature displays a Hookup Diagram in a popup window at the beginning of the test, showing you how to connect. The hookup diagram uses the following graphic and textual components: Note: The Station Ground test only works with central offices where the tip (A) is connected to ground (earth). 184 OK button closes the hookup diagram prompt and starts the test.
Multimeter 2 Tests Station Ground However, you can check the connection diagram at any time by tapping Hookup Diagram in the main Station Ground window. In this case, the test will not automatically start when you tap the OK button to close the Confirmation window. Setting Threshold Values The Test Thresholds page allows you to configure resistance thresholds for the Station Ground test. To set the threshold values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Multimeter 2 test. 2.
Multimeter 2 Tests Station Ground The page allows you to set the following parameters: Threshold is the threshold limit for the cable: Maximum, Minimum, or None. Threshold Resistance sets the threshold ground resistance value. Station Ground resistance from 0.0 to 25.0 ohms is considered a pass. Summary Summary tab displays the pass/fail status of the tests executed. Refer to Copper Tests: Result Summary on page 291 for more information.
12 TDR Test The TDR test is a useful tool on the large FTB screen to locate cable faults. The test is used after a fault has been identified running other tests, since TDR reacts to all faults and conditions on a typical cable pair, revealing multiple events, some of which may be acceptable conditions. TDR first attempts to find the length of the circuit and then searches all ranges from shortest to longest for significant events.
TDR Test Auto TDR Auto TDR The Auto TDR automatically determines the length of the cable, finds the nearest significant event, and configures the parameters. Range and Gain are updated to reflect the optimized TDR settings but can be edited using the Edit Parameters button. Auto TDR displays the distance to the most Significant Event and updates results in real time, until you stop the test. The last valid results then remain displayed. To access Auto TDR Test: 1.
TDR Test Auto TDR The page allows you to select the following parameters: Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to select the test values. Select Cable button opens a new page that allows you to set cable parameters for the current test. Save Test button opens a new page that allows you to save a snapshot of test results into a result file. Refer to Save Test on page 74 for more information.
TDR Test Auto TDR Select Cable The Cable Selection page allows you to set cable parameters for the Auto TDR test. To select cable values: 1. From the Auto TDR page, click the Select Cable button to open the page. 2. In the Cable Selection page, edit the cable parameters as required. 3. Tap Close to confirm and close the page.
TDR Test Manual TDR Manual TDR Manual TDR does not automate any function nor settings and gives you full control over TDR parameters such as range and gain. The test allows you to set the parameters to be used as inputs for the TDR measurements. It can display up to 3 traces, 1 live and 2 saved (1 minimum), in graphical format, updating results in real time, until you stop the test. The last valid results then remain displayed. To access Manual TDR Test: 1.
TDR Test Manual TDR Save Test button opens a new page that allows you to save a snapshot of test results into a result file. Refer Save Test on page 74 for more information. Trace allows you to select corresponding configurations showing the following Trace control values: Trace 1 (Live) Trace 2 Trace 3 Drop-down lists of the following TDR values allow you to change their respective parameters for live Trace 1.
TDR Test Manual TDR Select Cable This Cable Selection page allows you to set cable parameters, including the Velocity of Propagation, for both the Manual TDR and Xtalk TDR tests. To select cable values: 1. From either the Manual TDR or Xtalk TDR page, click the Select Cable button to open the page. 2. In the Cable Selection page, edit the cable parameters as required. 3. Tap Close to confirm and close the page.
TDR Test Manual TDR Trace Setup The Trace Setup button opens a page that allows you to configure the trace parameters. Trace 2 and Trace 3 can be individually enabled/disabled. Trace 1 is a live TDR trace, and is always enabled. Note: If two traces are shown, they can either be Trace 1 and Trace 2 or Trace 1 and Trace 3, not Trace 2 and Trace 3 since Trace 1 is always enabled. To setup the trace parameters: 1. From the Manual TDR page, select Trace Setup to open the page. 2.
TDR Test Manual TDR Note: In order to configure Trace 1 as Differential, at least two traces must be enabled. Note: If Trace 1 is configured as Differential and no trace is held or loaded, then Trace 1 will display the normal TDR trace. Differential Color option opens a color panel which allows you to differentiate between Trace 2, Trace 3 and Trace 1. If Type is Normal for Trace 1, its color is black and the color option is disabled.
TDR Test Manual TDR Save/Load Trace(s) The Save/Load Trace(s) button opens a page which allows you to configure parameters to load and save a single trace or Trace Group. To set the parameters: 1. From the Manual TDR page, select Save/Load Trace(s) to open the page. 2. In the Save tab, select the parameters as required. 3. Click Save button to confirm and/or Close button to exit the page. 4. In the Load tab, select the parameters as required. 5. Click Close to confirm and close the page.
TDR Test Manual TDR Load tab Storage Location lists the load destinations: FTB-1 Internal Memory Name of the USB Device (if attached) Copper Test Trace lists the individual trace or Trace Group to load. Load button loads the selected Trace from the Trace Result File. Loaded Trace 2/3/Group displays the file name(s) of the loaded trace(s).
TDR Test Manual TDR Trace Result File The Trace Result File lists the names of the saved trace result files and their Modification Date stored in the location selected in the Save/Load Trace(s) window. From the Trace Result File window, you can Select a file to load, Delete a file, or Delete All files. Cancel exits the list and returns to the Save/Load Trace(s) window. To access the list of trace result files: 1. From the Save/Load Trace(s) window, tap the Load tab to open its window. 2.
TDR Test Xtalk TDR Xtalk TDR The Xtalk TDR test allows you to detect and isolate split pairs or electrical dissimilarities between tip (A) and ring (B) copper wires which may be causing service disruptions. The test transmits on pair one and receives on pair two to locate the split pairs. To access Xtalk TDR Test: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, tap TDR test. 2. From the Tests menu, tap Xtalk TDR to start the test. 3. Use the graph controls to maneuver the graph.
TDR Test Xtalk TDR Trace Setup button opens a new page used for trace settings. See Trace Setup on page 194 for more information. Save/Load Trace(s) button is used for loading and saving traces. See Save/Load Trace(s) on page 196 for more information. Save Test button opens a new page that allows you to save a snapshot of test results into a result file. Refer Save Test on page 74 for more information.
TDR Test Xtalk TDR Hold trace graph control icon holds the current TDR on screen for comparison to a new live trace. The held trace is not saved. Select Save Trace to store a trace in memory for later recall. The icon is only enabled when at least one trace is configured as Hold in Trace Setup on page 194. Hookup Diagram The Xtalk TDR feature displays a hookup diagram in a popup window at the beginning of the test, showing you how to connect 2 pairs.
TDR Test Summary However, you can check the connection diagram at any time by tapping Hookup Diagram in the main Xtalk TDR window. In this case, the test will not automatically start when you tap the OK button to close the Confirmation window. Summary The Summary tab displays the pass/fail status and identifying information of the tests executed. Refer to Copper Tests: Result Summary on page 291 for more information.
13 RFL Test RFL (resistive fault locate) testing is the most accurate way to locate cable faults such as shorts, grounds, and battery crosses. Before performing RFL tests, install the strap(s) at the other end of the cable. Graphical hook up diagrams and results speed interpretation and provide adjustable parameters of the tests and cables under test for more accuracy.
RFL Test RFL-2-Wire To access RFL-2-Wire Test: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select RFL test. 2. From the Tests menu, select RFL test. By default, the RFL-2-Wire page opens. 3. Tap Start button to start the test The page allows you to set the following parameters: 204 Select Cable button opens a new page that allows you to set the cable parameters for the current test. Refer Setting Cable Parameters on page 212 for more information.
RFL Test RFL-2-Wire The page displays single pair RFL test results. Based on the cable condition, corresponding values are added into the diagram at their specific positions. Test result units are dependent on Standard in Setup/Application Settings. Distance to strap (DTS). Resistance to strap (RTS). Distance from fault to strap (DFTS). Resistance from fault to strap (RFTS). Resistance to fault (RTF). Distance to fault (DTF). Faulted cable (FC).
RFL Test RFL-4-Wire RFL-4-Wire The RFL-4-Wire or separate good pair test allows you to determine the distance to a short, ground, or battery cross on a faulty cable conductor using two separate good cable conductors. Connect a strap from the faulted wire to both conductors of the good pair. The connection diagram shows you how to connect the cables to the unit.
RFL Test RFL-4-Wire The page allows you to set the following parameters: Select Cable button opens a new page that allows you to set the cable parameters for the current test. Refer Setting Cable Parameters on page 212 for more information. Save Test button opens a new page that allows you to save a snapshot of test results into a result file. Refer Save Test on page 74 for more information. The page displays the separate good pair RFL test results.
RFL Test RFL-4-Wire There is no strap connected. There is a strap, but the cable is too long and has a loop resistance >10 k Ohm. There is a strap, but there is a high resistance fault or open in the cable. The connection (leads or strap) may be faulty. The resistance test may be used to troubleshoot this problem. 208 Fault Status displays the status of the RFL test. Test Status displays the current state of measurement or an error message.
RFL Test RFL-K-Test RFL-K-Test The RFL-K Test (Küpfmüller test) method allows you to locate faults on both conductors of one pair. In other words, the K-Test is specialized for detecting double faults. Due to the precision and sensitive nature of RFL tests, the cable pair under test should be open (disconnected) and battery removed. The test may be used in live cables with ground/earth as a reference for the 2-wire method, however ground/earth may also introduce significant noise affecting the accuracy.
RFL Test RFL-K-Test The page allows you to set the following parameters: Select Cable button opens a new page that allows you to set the cable parameters for the current test. Refer Setting Cable Parameters on page 212 for more information. Save Test button opens a new page that allows you to save a snapshot of test results into a result file. Refer Save Test on page 74 for more information.
RFL Test RFL-K-Test Copper Test Open Ratio value is calculated during the first step mentioned above (1), and is displayed prior to the second step (2). Closed Ratio value is calculated during the second step (2), and is displayed on the final diagram, along with the Open Ratio value. Defective wire is represented by T/A and R/B wires. Reference wire is represented by G/E wire. Fault Status displays the status of the RFL test.
RFL Test Setting Cable Parameters Setting Cable Parameters The Cable Selection page allows you to set cable parameters for an RFL test. Settings are shared by all RFL test: 2-Wire, 4-Wire, and K-Test. Changes done for one test are reflected in the others. To set the cable values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select RFL test. 2. From the Tests menu, select RFL test. 3. Tap RFL-2-Wire, RFL-4-Wire, or RFL-K-Test to open the window. 4. Tap Select Cable button to open the Cable Selection page. 5.
RFL Test Setting Cable Parameters The page allows you to set the following parameters: Copper Test No. of Cable Sections allows you to set the number of consecutive cable sections, to a maximum of 5. If unknown, set the number to 1. Section No. lists the number of cable sections. Length allows you to specify the cable length of each section. If the cable length is unknown, specify 0 and the RFL test will measure the length.
RFL Test Summary Summary Summary tab displays the pass/fail status of the tests executed. Refer Copper Tests: Result Summary on page 291 for more information. Supplemental The Supplemental tab displays read-only Date and Time and Pass/Fail Test Status of the Test Lead Compensation. It also displays the Cable Parameters details configured for the RFL tests. See Setting Cable Parameters on page 212 for more information on the cable values.
14 Signal Test The purpose of the signal tests is to perform VF (voice frequency) and WB (Wideband) level measurements and calculate signal attenuation during transmission. To access Signal tests: From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Signal test. Signal Main Page The Signal menu allows you to select and run the displayed tests: WB Balance WB Attenuation TX/RX Tone To start/stop a test: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Signal test. 2.
Signal Test WB Balance Test WB Balance Test The wideband balance test ensures that the balance ratio for the twisted pair complies with applicable standards so as to reduce the effects of common-mode voltage to ground. The better the balance of the cable pair, the higher the dB reading. Unlike VF Balance, WB Balance measures balance across many frequencies to get an understanding of balance at higher frequencies used for DSL.
Signal Test WB Balance Test WB Balance The Balance page allows you to configure the parameters for the WB Balance test and view the results. The page also displays a graph of the Marginal and Good balance threshold values, and pass/fail status. To access WB Balance page: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Signal test. 2. From the Tests menu, select WB Balance test to start the test. By default, WB Balance page opens. 3. Use the graph controls to maneuver the graph.
Signal Test WB Balance Test The page displays the following parameters: The P/F (pass/fail) status is a fail if any attenuation measurement (trace) is greater than the corresponding marginal test threshold for a Maximum threshold, or less than the corresponding marginal test threshold for a Minimum threshold. Otherwise, the status is a pass. If no valid results are available or the marginal threshold is disabled, there will be no P/F indicator.
Signal Test WB Balance Test The page allows you to set the following parameters: Copper Test Bandwidth sets the frequency range for the test by selecting from the following bandwidths: 2.2 MHz (ADSL/2+) 8 MHz (VDSL2-8) 12 MHz (VDSL2-12) 17.6 MHz (VDSL2-17) 30 MHz (VDSL2-30) Termination Resistance defines the resistance of the test interface connected to the line.
Signal Test WB Balance Test Setting Threshold Values The Test Thresholds page allows you to set the Marginal/Good Balance thresholds for ADSL/2+ and VDSL2-8/12/17/30 WB Balance. To set the Threshold values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Signal test. 2. From the Tests menu, select WB Balance test. 3. Tap WB Balance tab for which you want to set the threshold values. 4. Tap Edit Thresholds button to open the Test Thresholds page. 5. Set the threshold values as required. 6.
Signal Test WB Balance Test Summary VF and WB Balances are great indicators of quality, the best single indication of how much one conductor is like the other based on how much Power Influence or noise the pair can mitigate. Summary tab displays the pass/fail status of the tests executed. Refer Copper Tests: Result Summary on page 291 for more information.
Signal Test WB Attenuation Test WB Attenuation Test The WB Attenuation test calculates the single ended attenuation across a user specified bandwidth. WB Attenuation The WB Attenuation page allows you to configure the parameters for the Attenuation test and view the results. The page also displays a graph of the Marginal and Good balance results, and pass/fail status. To access WB Attenuation page: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Signal test. 2.
Signal Test WB Attenuation Test The page displays the following parameters: Copper Test Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the test parameters. Edit Thresholds button opens a new page that allows you to set the Threshold parameters. Select Cable button opens a new page that allows you to set the Cable Parameters for the current test. Save Test button opens a new page that allows you to save a snapshot of test results into a result file.
Signal Test WB Attenuation Test Setting Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to set the parameter values for the test. To set the Parameter values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Signal test. 2. From the Tests menu, select WB Attenuation test. 3. Tap Edit Parameter button to open the Test Parameter page. 4. Set the Bandwidth values as required. 5. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
Signal Test WB Attenuation Test Setting Threshold Values The Test Thresholds page allows you to set the WB Attenuation Thresholds values for the test. To set the Threshold values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Signal test. 2. From the Tests menu, select WB Attenuation test. 3. Tap Edit Thresholds button to open the Test Thresholds page. 4. Set the threshold values as required. 5. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
Signal Test WB Attenuation Test Setting Cable Parameters The Cable Selection page allows you to set cable parameters for the Attenuation test. To set the Cable Setup values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Signal test. 2. From the Tests menu, select WB Attenuation test. 3. Tap Select Cable button to open the Cable Selection page. 4. Edit the Cable Parameters as required. 5. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
Signal Test WB Attenuation Test Capacitance T/R to GND specifies a value for the capacitance per length to ground constant. Resistance specifies a value for the resistance constant of the cable. Attenuation @ 300 kHz specifies a value for the reduction in signal strength or insertion loss of the cable. Velocity of Propagation read-only entry is the velocity of propagation for the cable as a ratio of the speed of light. Setup in the Cable Book.
Signal Test TX/RX Tone Test TX/RX Tone Test The purpose of the TX/RX Tone test is to perform VF (voice frequency) and WB (wideband) frequency and level measurements for Send and Receive tone. Send Tone The Send Tone allows you to measure the amount of level and frequency tone sent. To access Send Tone page: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Signal test. 2. From the Tests menu, select TX/RX Tone test to start the test. By default, the Send Tone page opens.
Signal Test TX/RX Tone Test The page displays the following parameters: Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the test parameters. Test Status displays the current state of measurement or an error message. Setting Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to set the parameter values for the test. To set the Parameter values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Signal test. 2. From the Tests menu, select TX/RX Tone test. 3.
Signal Test TX/RX Tone Test The page displays the following parameters: Send Tone allows you to select the Wideband Frequency or Voice Frequency for the Send tone. Level allows you to set the send tone level. Level Step allows you to set the send tone level step. Frequency allows you to set the send tone frequency to be used. Frequency Step allows you to set the send tone frequency step. Termination Resistance displays the termination resistance.
Signal Test TX/RX Tone Test Receive Tone The Receive Tone allows you to measure the amount of level and frequency tone received. To access Receive Tone page: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Signal test. 2. From the Tests menu, select TX/RX Tone test to start the test. 3. Select the Receive Tone tab. The current group and the current test which is being measured is displayed in the status bar, for example Signal\TX/RX Tone.
Signal Test TX/RX Tone Test The page displays the following parameters: 232 Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the test parameters. Test Status displays the current state of measurement or an error message. Save Test button opens a new page that allows you to save a snapshot of test results into a result file. Refer Save Test on page 74 for more information.
Signal Test TX/RX Tone Test Setting Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to set the parameter values for the test. To set the Parameter values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Signal test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Balance test. 3. Tap Receive Tone tab for which you want to set the Parameter values. 4. Tap Edit Parameter button to open the Test Parameter page. 5. Set the Parameter values as required. 6. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
15 Noise Tests The purpose of the noise tests is to perform VF (voice frequency) noise, WB (wideband) noise, and level measurements. To access Noise tests: From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Noise test. Noise Main Page The Noise menu allows you to select and run the displayed tests: VF Noise Power Influence WB PSD Noise NEXT To start/stop a test: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Noise test. 2. From the Tests menu, select the test to run.
Noise Tests VF Noise Test VF Noise Test The VF Noise test allows you to measure the amount of unwanted VF band noise within the C-Message filter, which could affect POTS voice communications. Continuous The Continuous function displays and updates results in real time, until you stop the test. The last valid results then remain displayed. The page also displays the pass/fail status and VF Noise value. To access Continuous page: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Noise test. 2.
Noise Tests VF Noise Test The page displays the following parameters: Copper Test Edit Thresholds button opens a new page that allows you to set the VF Noise thresholds. Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the Noise parameters. Save Test button opens a new page that allows you to save a snapshot of test results into a result file. Refer Save Test on page 74 for more information. Test Status displays the current state of measurement or an error message.
Noise Tests VF Noise Test Setting Threshold Values The Test Thresholds page allows you to set the VF Noise Threshold values for the test. To set the Threshold values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Noise test. 2. From the Tests menu, select VF Noise test. 3. Tap Continuous tab. 4. Tap Edit Thresholds button to open the Test Thresholds page. 5. Set the Threshold values as required. 6. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
Noise Tests VF Noise Test Setting Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to set the VF Noise test parameters. To set the Parameter values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Noise test. 2. From the Tests menu, select VF Noise test. 3. Tap Continuous tab. 4. Tap Edit Parameters button to open the Test Parameters page. 5. Set the Parameter values as required. 6. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
Noise Tests VF Noise Test Summary The VF noise tests provides you a quick and simple indication of level of voice band noise on the circuit. In general values greater than 20 DBRNc affect service and can be heard by the customer. Metallic faults and bad VF Balance are the typical causes of VF Noise, although high external sources or Power Influence can also cause too much noise on an otherwise good pair. Summary tab displays the pass/fail status of the tests executed.
Noise Tests Power Influence Test Power Influence Test The Power Influence test allows you to view the effects of interference from a 50 Hz or 60 Hz power source (AC mains) on the circuit under test to include graphical display of third triplet power harmonics up to 20KHz, which can aid in troubleshooting noisy circuits. The results of the power influence test are also in graphical form. Power Influence The Power Influence function displays and updates results in real time, until you stop the test.
Noise Tests Power Influence Test The current group and the current test which is being measured is displayed in the status bar, for example Noise\Power Influence. The page displays the following parameters: 242 Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to view the Power Influence parameters. Edit Thresholds button opens a new page that allows you to set the Power Influence thresholds.
Noise Tests Power Influence Test Setting Threshold Values The Test Thresholds page allows you to set the Power Influence Threshold values for the test. To set the Threshold values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Noise test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Power Influence test. 3. Tap Edit Thresholds button to open the Test Thresholds page. 4. Set the threshold values as required. 5. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
Noise Tests Power Influence Test Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to view the Power Influence test parameters which are fixed, based on the application setting of ITU or ANSI. To view the parameter values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Noise test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Power Influence test. 3. Tap Edit Parameters button to open the Test Parameters page. 4. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
Noise Tests Power Influence Test Summary Power Influence is a classical and common measurement to check the level of influence of power lines on voice circuits. The level of influence is mostly affected by how long the power line runs parallel with the phone line, but also the distance between the power and phone lines, and balance of the pairs/cable. The presence of harmonics can indicate problems or faults in the power distribution plant, which may only be resolved in some cases by the power company.
Noise Tests WB PSD Noise Test WB PSD Noise Test The Wideband PSD (Power Spectral Density) noise test measures the noise power across a wide frequency passband, to provide an indication of the presence of XTALK, noise disturbers, impulse noise, EMI, and other sources (such as North American AM radio) that have coupled onto the cable pair under test.
Noise Tests WB PSD Noise Test The page displays the following parameters: Copper Test Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the WB PSD parameters. Edit Thresholds button opens a new page that allows you to set the WB PSD thresholds. Save Test button opens a new page that allows you to save a snapshot of test results into a result file. Refer to Save Test on page 74 for more information. Current displays the current value plotted on the y-axis.
Noise Tests WB PSD Noise Test Note: You can quickly go to a mask, that is without scrolling desired mask using the Mask drop-down list. , if you select the Disturber displays the name of the dominant Disturber and its associated probability detected from the WB PSD test result. Setting Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to set the WB PSD Noise test parameters. To set the Parameter values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, tap Noise test. 2.
Noise Tests WB PSD Noise Test General Settings The General Settings tab allows you to set the following parameters: Copper Test Noise Filter defines the filter currently enabled. Options are: None, ISDN-E, HDSL-F, ADSL-G, ADSL, ADSL2+, VDSL, VDSL2-8, VDSL2-12, VDSL2-17, VDSL2-30. Bandwidth sets the frequency range for the test. Peak Hold allows you to measure the current PSD noise value, compare it against the peak value at each given frequency, and display the maximum value.
Noise Tests WB PSD Noise Test Enable Disturbers The Enable Disturbers tab allows you to select disturbers to display on the screen: specific ones, all, or none. The displayed disturber on the WB PSD results page will be the most dominant disturber that is enabled.
Noise Tests WB PSD Noise Test Enable Masks The Enable Masks tab allows you to enable/disable each type and each individual mask. The page displays the following parameters: Copper Test Select Type lists all possible mask types to enable. Mask lists a selection of masks, from the type, available for overlay. Mask Color allows you to select the color of the mask overlay to easily differentiate it from the WB PSD noise signal.
Noise Tests WB PSD Noise Test Setting Threshold Values The Test Thresholds page allows you to set the WB PSD Noise Threshold values for the test. To set the Threshold values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Noise test. 2. From the Tests menu, tap WB PSD Noise test. 3. Tap the Edit Thresholds button to open the Test Thresholds page. 4. Set the threshold values as required. 5. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
Noise Tests WB PSD Noise Test Summary In general, with the advent of high speed DSL, we are concerned not only with metallic pair quality, but also noise which may be reducing SNR, and hence interfering with signal quality and service. The WB Power Spectral Density (PSD) Test and features are very informative in today's complex cable environment of high speed services. Summary tab displays the pass/fail status of the tests executed. Refer Copper Tests: Result Summary on page 291 for more information.
Noise Tests NEXT NEXT The NEXT test measures the Near End Crosstalk (NEXT) in dB, between 2 pairs of cables: the calculation is a ratio and a larger value is better. The test transmits a signal on the T/A - R/B pair, and measures the received crosstalk on T1/A1 - R1/B1 pair. The test has 2 modes of operation: Spot or continuous and Spectrum or snapshot. Hookup Diagram The NEXT test optionally displays a hookup diagram in a popup window at the start of each mode, showing you how to connect 2 pairs.
Noise Tests NEXT The Confirmation window is prompted before each mode is started (when selected in Application Settings/General). You can select Hide diagram next time which will not display the connection diagram the next time you run the test. However, you can view the connection diagram at any time by tapping Hookup Diagram in either the Spot or Spectrum window. In this case, the test will not automatically start when you tap the OK button to close the Confirmation window.
Noise Tests NEXT The page allows you to view and set the following parameters: 256 Hookup Diagram button opens a Confirmation window displaying how to connect your cables. Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the test parameters. Edit Thresholds button opens a new page that allows you to set the Spot Mode Thresholds. Save Test button opens a new page that allows you to save a snapshot of test results into a result file.
Noise Tests NEXT Setting Spot Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to set the parameter values for the test. To set the Parameter values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Noise test. 2. From the Tests menu, select NEXT test. 3. Tap Spot tab for which you want to set the parameter values. 4. Tap Edit Parameter button to open the Test Parameter page. 5. Set the parameter values as required. 6. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
Noise Tests NEXT Note: The Frequency values can be increased or decreased by tapping in the Frequency box, then tapping/pressing the up or down arrows on either the on-screen keyboard or FTB-1 keypad. Setting Spot Test Thresholds The Test Thresholds page allows you to set the Spot Mode Thresholds. To set the Threshold values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Noise test. 2. From the Tests menu, select NEXT test. 3. Tap Spot tab. 4.
Noise Tests NEXT Spectrum Spectrum is a snapshot mode of operation similar to WB Attenuation. The test makes one measurement of the near end crosstalk (NEXT) at fixed and periodic frequencies, and then stops. The frequency steps depend on the selected bandwidth selected in the Test Parameters. To access the Spectrum page: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Noise test. 2. From the Tests menu, select NEXT test to start the test. 3. Select the Spectrum tab.
Noise Tests NEXT Save Test button opens a new page that allows you to save a snapshot of test results into a result file. Refer Save Test on page 74 for more information. Setting Spectrum Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to set the parameter values for the test. To set the Parameter values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Noise test. 2. From the Tests menu, select NEXT test. 3. Tap Spectrum tab for which you want to set the parameter values. 4.
Noise Tests NEXT Setting Spectrum Test Thresholds The Test Thresholds page allows you to set the Spectrum Mode Thresholds. To set the Threshold values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Noise test. 2. From the Tests menu, select NEXT test. 3. Tap Spectrum tab. 4. Tap Edit Thresholds button to open the Test Thresholds page. 5. Set the threshold values as required. 6. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
Noise Tests NEXT Summary Summary tab displays the pass/fail status of the tests executed. Refer to Copper Tests: Result Summary on page 291 for more information.
16 Impulse Tests The purpose of the impulse tests is to count, view, capture, and analyze VF and Wideband impulse noise events on the line under test. Use the VF Impulse Noise and WB Impulse Noise tests to count impulse events over time that exceed the configured noise level threshold. The Impulse Scope displays and captures impulse noises in the time domain so you can analyze impulse duration and frequency. Both continuous and capture/trigger modes are provided.
Impulse Tests Impulse Main Page To start/stop a test: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Impulse test. 2. From the Tests menu, select the test to run.
Impulse Tests VF Impulse Noise Test VF Impulse Noise Test The VF Impulse Noise test allows you to measure voice frequency impulse noise on the circuit under test. The test counts and compares the number of short duration impulse noise spikes exceeding the threshold counters in the voice band to quickly understand the impulse rate affecting the circuit. VF Impulse The VF Impulse function displays and updates results in real time, for the length of time set in Test Duration or less if you stop the test.
Impulse Tests VF Impulse Noise Test The page displays the following parameters: Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the VF Impulse parameters. Edit Thresholds button opens a new page that allows you to set the VF Impulse thresholds. Save Test button opens a new page that allows you to save a snapshot of test results into a result file. Refer Save Test on page 74 for more information.
Impulse Tests VF Impulse Noise Test The page allows you to set the following parameters: VF Noise filter allows you to define the voice frequency noise filter to be used, dependent on ITU or ANSI Standard mode. Test Duration allows you to set the length of time to run the test from a list of values. Termination Resistance allows you to define the resistance of the dummy load connected to the line, by selecting either 600 Ω or Bridging (100 kΩ).
Impulse Tests VF Impulse Noise Test The page allows you to set the following parameters: Threshold is the threshold limit for each pair: Maximum, Minimum, or None. Mid Counter Threshold allows you to set the threshold value for this counter. Low Counter Power Detection Level defines the low threshold limits for the impulse noise test. Power Separation defines the level difference between the Low, Mid, and High thresholds. Specify a value between 1 and 6 dB.
Impulse Tests WB Impulse Noise Test WB Impulse Noise Test WB Impulse Noise test allows you to measure impulse noise on the circuit under test. The test counter counts noise spikes above thresholds across a wide frequency spectrum, providing a good picture of the rate of impulse noise (hits) upon the circuit under test. Because the counter does not identify the sources, use the impulse noise scope and impulse duration and disruption test to capture and analyze them, and determine their characteristics.
Impulse Tests WB Impulse Noise Test The page displays the following parameters: 270 Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the test parameters. Edit Thresholds button opens a new page that allows you to set the test thresholds. Save Test button opens a new page that allows you to save a snapshot of test results into a result file. Refer Save Test on page 74 for more information.
Impulse Tests WB Impulse Noise Test Setting Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to set either the WB Count or WB Histogram test parameters, depending which tab is open. To set the parameter values: 1. From either the WB Count or WB Histogram tab, click the Edit Parameters button to open the Test Parameters page. 2. Set the parameter values as required. 3. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
Impulse Tests WB Impulse Noise Test Impulse Separation Time defines the shortest time between consecutive discrete impulses, and is used for centering the impulse on the graph. This separation time also defines the largest allowable gap between threshold events within a single impulse. Import from Impulse Scope button allows you to import the Impulse Separation Time value from Impulse Scope. Plot Interval allows you to define the time period to display the impulse noise spikes on the graph.
Impulse Tests WB Impulse Noise Test Copper Test Threshold is the threshold limit for each pair: Maximum, Minimum, or None. Counter allows you to set the threshold value for this counter. Power Detection Level defines the threshold limits.
Impulse Tests WB Impulse Noise Test WB Histogram The wideband impulse noise histogram test displays a plot of the impulse noise spikes over a user-defined time period. To access WB Histogram page: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, tap Noise test. 2. From the Tests menu, tap WB Impulse Noise icon to start the test. By default, the WB Count page opens. 3. Tap the WB Histogram tab to view the graph. 4. Use the graph controls to maneuver the graph.
Impulse Tests Impulse Scope Test Impulse Scope Test The Impulse Scope is an oscilloscope mode which displays and captures the duration and frequencies of multiple impulse events. Impulse Scope The Impulse Scope function displays and updates results in real time, for the length of time set in Test Duration or less, if you stop the test. The last valid results then remain displayed. To access Impulse Scope page: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Impulse test. 2.
Impulse Tests Impulse Scope Test The page opens to the time-domain graph by default, with the frequency domain graph insert, and displays the following parameters: 276 Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the test parameters. Edit Thresholds button opens a new page that allows you to set the Impulse Scope Threshold. Graph Settings button opens a new page that allows you to set parameters for the Impulse Scope main graph and graph insert.
Impulse Tests Impulse Scope Test Setting Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to set the Impulse Scope test parameters. To set the Parameter values: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, tap Impulse test. 2. From the Tests menu, tap Impulse Scope test. 3. Tap Edit Parameters button to open the Test Parameters page. 4. Set the parameter values as required. 5. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
Impulse Tests Impulse Scope Test 278 Termination is either Terminated, if the termination resistance is internal to the unit, or Bridging if additional termination resistance is used to bridge onto live circuits with minimal interruption. Capture Window provides the graph plot interval time and defines the size of the displayed time domain graph. However, 10 msec of data is always stored independent of the capture window size. This enables you to zoom-out to 10 ms for any Capture Window size.
Impulse Tests Impulse Scope Test Setting Threshold Values The Threshold page allows you to set the Impulse Scope Threshold for the test. To access the Threshold page: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Impulse test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Impulse Scope test. 3. Tap Edit Thresholds button to open the Threshold page. 4. Set the threshold as required. 5. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
Impulse Tests Impulse Scope Test Graph Settings The Graph Settings page allows you to set parameters for the Impulse Scope main graph and graph insert. To select the Graph settings: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Impulse test. 2. From the Tests menu, select Impulse Scope test. 3. Tap Graph Settings button to open the page. 4. Select the settings as required. 5. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
Impulse Tests Impulse Scope Test The page allows you to set the following parameters: Auto Ranging (Y-Axis) can be selected to make the y-axis (voltage) dynamic, that is, scaled to fit the largest impulse height, for both trigger modes. Y-axis Range (Time Domain) is a pull-down list, when Auto Ranging is turned off, allowing you to select a y-axis scale. Default is Use current scale.
Impulse Tests Impulse Duration Impulse Duration The Impulse Duration is a histogram displaying the distribution of different captured impulse durations (widths) over a period of time. This is very useful if different types of impulse noises are occurring at different times. It also provides a Disruption graph showing the total accumulated durations of impulse events over a period of time. Impulse Duration On the Impulse Duration page, the test histogram plots impulse Counts (y-axis) vs.
Impulse Tests Impulse Duration The page opens to the histogram indicating how many impulses have been detected for the Impulse Duration interval. The following parameters are displayed: Copper Test Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the test parameters. Edit Thresholds button opens a new page that allows you to set the Impulse Duration and Counter thresholds. Save Test button opens a new page that allows you to save a snapshot of test results into a result file.
Impulse Tests Impulse Duration Disruption On the Disruption page, the test histogram plots Disruption (y-axis) vs. Minutes (x-axis), that is the amount of time each minute (depending on plot interval) was disrupted by impulse events. The page also records the Elapsed Time, Total Disruption, and pass/fail status.The test displays and updates results in real time, for the length of time set in Test Duration or less, if you stop the test. The last valid results then remain displayed.
Impulse Tests Impulse Duration The page opens to the histogram indicating how many disruptions have been detected for the Impulse Duration interval. The following parameters are displayed: Copper Test Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the test parameters. Edit Thresholds button opens a new page that allows you to set the Impulse Duration and Counter thresholds. Save Test button opens a new page that allows you to save a snapshot of test results into a result file.
Impulse Tests Impulse Duration Setting Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to set either the Impulse Duration or Disruption test parameters, depending which tab is open. To set the parameter values: 1. From either the Impulse Duration or Disruption tab, click the Edit Parameters button to open the Test Parameters page. 2. Set the parameter values as required. 3. Tap Close to confirm and exit the page.
Impulse Tests Impulse Duration Impulse Separation Time defines the shortest time between consecutive discrete impulses, and is used for centering the impulse on the graph. This separation time also defines the largest allowable gap between threshold events within a single impulse. Import from Impulse Scope button allows you to import the Impulse Separation Time value from Impulse Scope.
Impulse Tests Impulse Duration The page allows you to set the following parameters: Impulse Duration Threshold: Power Detection Level allows you to set the test threshold limit. Voltage Detection Level is read-only and calculated from the Power Detection Level. Import Detection Level from Impulse Scope button allows you to import the power and voltage detection values from the Impulse Scope test.
17 Test Lead Compensation Test lead compensation is required for some of the copper tests so as not to affect data accuracy, since test lead characteristics have some impact on copper test results (mainly resistance, capacitance, and TDR tests). Test lead characteristics vary with respect to cable temperature. The Test Lead Compensation routine allows you to perform resistance and capacitance compensation. The page displays the Pass/Fail status of the last compensation done.
Test Lead Compensation Summary The page displays the following parameters: Date and Time identifies when the last compensation was done or application installation time. Start Compensation button allows you to start the Test Lead Compensation by overwriting the current test lead characteristics. Summary Summary tab displays the pass/fail status of the tests executed. Refer Copper Tests: Result Summary on page 291 for more information.
18 Copper Tests: Result Summary Summary The Summary tab displays the name of the executed test, date and time the test was last executed, and pass/fail status of the test. To access Summary Page: 1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select the test. 2. From the Tests menu, select the test to run. 3. Select the Summary tab to view the summary page. The page displays the following fields: Copper Test Test Name displays the name of the tests executed.
19 Maintenance To help ensure long, trouble-free operation: Always inspect fiber-optic connectors before using them and clean them if necessary. Keep the unit free of dust. Clean the unit casing and front panel with a cloth slightly dampened with water. Store unit at room temperature in a clean and dry area. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight. Avoid high humidity or significant temperature fluctuations. Avoid unnecessary shocks and vibrations.
Maintenance Recalibrating the Unit Recalibrating the Unit EXFO manufacturing and service center calibrations are based on the ISO/IEC 17025 standard (General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories). This standard states that calibration documents must not contain a calibration interval and that the user is responsible for determining the re-calibration date according to the actual use of the instrument. The validity of specifications depends on operating conditions.
Maintenance Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) To help you with calibration follow-up, EXFO provides a special calibration label that complies with the ISO/IEC 17025 standard and indicates the unit calibration date and provides space to indicate the due date.
20 Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems Before calling EXFO’s technical support, please read the following common problems that can occur and their respective solution. Problem Unit does not turn on. Possible Cause Battery is discharged. Solution Charge the battery. Replace the battery with a fully charged one. Connect the unit to an external power supply using the AC adapter/charger. Unit screen is dark. Unit is not connected to an external power supply.
Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems Problem At logon, no scroll bar is --displayed to browse through all user accounts. Possible Cause Solution Select any of the user accounts that you can see on screen, and then press the down arrow (from the unit’s keypad) to go to the next account. User the up/down arrows to browse through the accounts.
Troubleshooting Contacting the Technical Support Group Contacting the Technical Support Group To obtain after-sales service or technical support for this product, contact EXFO at one of the following numbers. The Technical Support Group is available to take your calls from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time in North America). Technical Support Group 400 Godin Avenue Quebec (Quebec) G1M 2K2 CANADA 1 866 683-0155 (USA and Canada) Tel.: 1 418 683-5498 Fax: 1 418 683-9224 support@exfo.
Troubleshooting Transportation Transportation Maintain a temperature range within specifications when transporting the unit. Transportation damage can occur from improper handling. The following steps are recommended to minimize the possibility of damage: 300 Pack the unit in its original packing material when shipping. Avoid high humidity or large temperature fluctuations. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight. Avoid unnecessary shocks and vibrations.
21 Warranty General Information one year (EXFO) warrants this equipment against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original shipment. EXFO also warrants that this equipment will meet applicable specifications under normal use.
Warranty Liability Liability EXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of the product, nor shall be responsible for any failure in the performance of other items to which the product is connected or the operation of any system of which the product may be a part. EXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from improper usage or unauthorized modification of the product, its accompanying accessories and software.
Warranty Exclusions Exclusions EXFO reserves the right to make changes in the design or construction of any of its products at any time without incurring obligation to make any changes whatsoever on units purchased. Accessories, including but not limited to fuses, pilot lamps, batteries and universal interfaces (EUI) used with EXFO products are not covered by this warranty.
Warranty Service and Repairs Service and Repairs EXFO commits to providing product service and repair for five years following the date of purchase. To send any equipment for service or repair: 1. Call one of EXFO’s authorized service centers (see EXFO Service Centers Worldwide on page 305). Support personnel will determine if the equipment requires service, repair, or calibration. 2.
Warranty EXFO Service Centers Worldwide EXFO Service Centers Worldwide If your product requires servicing, contact your nearest authorized service center. EXFO Headquarters Service Center 400 Godin Avenue Quebec (Quebec) G1M 2K2 CANADA EXFO Europe Service Center Winchester House, School Lane Chandlers Ford, Hampshire S053 4DG ENGLAND EXFO Telecom Equipment (Shenzhen) Ltd. 3rd Floor, Building 10, Yu Sheng Industrial Park (Gu Shu Crossing), No.
A Technical Specifications IMPORTANT The following technical specifications can change without notice. The information presented in this section is provided as a reference only. To obtain this product’s most recent technical specifications, visit the EXFO Web site at www.exfo.com COPPER SPECIFICATIONS a, b, c Transmitter characteristics Frequency range (200 Hz to 20 kHz) Frequency range (20 kHz to 2.2 MHz) Frequency range (2.
Technical Specifications COPPER SPECIFICATIONS a, b, c (continued) Isolation resistance (stress/leakage) (continued) VF noise measurement Measurement Range Resolution Uncertainty (accuracy) DC voltage 0 to 400 V 0.1 V for 0 to 99.9 V 1 V for 100 to 400 V ±(|1 %| + 0.5 VDC) AC voltage 0 to 280 Vrms 0.1 VAC for 0 to 99.9 VAC 1 VAC for 100 to 280 VAC ±(1 % + 0.
Technical Specifications COPPER SPECIFICATIONS a, b, c (continued) Load coil detection Near End Crosstalk (NEXT) Power spectral density (PSD) Wideband impulse noise Wideband longitudinal balance Count Up to 5 Plot Up to 10 kHz Distance range Up to 8000 m (up to 27 000 ft) Frequency Range 10 kHz to 30 MHz Level Range 0 to 90 dB Level Resolution 0.1 dB Level uncertainty (accuracy) 2.2 MHz: ±2.0 dB, from 0 to 90 dB 8 MHz: ±2.0 dB, from 0 to 85 dB 12 MHz: ±2.0 dB, from 0 to 80 dB 17.
Technical Specifications COPPER SPECIFICATIONS a, b, c (continued) Single-ended frequency response (attenuation) d Resistive fault location (RFL) Distance range 100 m to 5000 m (300 ft to 16000 ft) Frequency range 4.3 kHz to 30 MHz Frequency uncertainty (accuracy) ±(50 ppm + 1 digit) Level uncertainty (accuracy) ±2 dB typical for 2.2 MHz and 8 MHz ranges ±3 dB for VDSL2-12 and VDSL2-17 ±4 dB for VDSL2-30 ranges Resolution 0.1 dB Horizontal scale ADSL2+ = 2.
Technical Specifications PM-1 BUILT-IN POWER METER SPECIFICATIONS a Calibrated wavelengths (nm) 850, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625, 1650 Optional CWDM calibrated wavelengths (nm) 1270, 1290, 1310, 1330, 1350, 1370, 1390, 1410, 1430, 1450, 1470, 1490, 1510, 1530, 1550, 1570, 1590, 1610, 1383, 1625 Power range (dBm) 10 to —86 (InGaAs) 26 to —64 (GeX) Uncertainty (%) b ±5 % ± 3 pW (InGaAs) ±5 % ± 0.4 nW (GeX) Display resolution (dB) InGaAs GeX 0.01 = max to —76 dBm 0.
Index Index A adapter ......................................................... 6 after-sales service ...................................... 299 attenuation ................................... 31, 69, 227 B balance.............................................. 101, 107 capacitive............................................... 92 good VF/AC............................................ 92 marginal VF/AC ...................................... 93 bandwidth ........................................
Index G P graph controls............................................. 19 group add ........................................................ 40 clone...................................................... 41 delete .................................................... 42 group ID...................................................... 39 phone book ................................................. 36 details .................................................... 38 load ........................................
Index save............................................................. 76 save result ................................................... 75 save test .............................................. 90, 100 section length ........................................... 213 select cable.................................................. 90 select result file ........................................... 75 separator..................................................... 71 service and repairs........................
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