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WELCOME

Versiv Certified Cabling Technician

Training

Version 1.4

© 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

IN THIS COURSE

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This course is split into three sections 1.

Copper Certification (DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer)

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Tier 1 Fiber Certification (CertiFiber Pro)

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Tier 2 Fiber Certification (OptiFiber Pro)

At the end of the course you will be able to 1.

Setup DSX-5000, CertiFiber Pro and OptiFiber Pro

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Test using a DSX-5000, CertiFiber Pro and OptiFiber Pro

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Troubleshoot copper and fiber links

4.

Download results into LinkWare for warranty application


DSX-5000 CABLEANALYZER TESTING

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Versiv introduction and common settings - Exporting configuration and results

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Copper test limits/standards

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Adapter types

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Configuring for a twist pair test

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Making a measurement and reviewing the result New test parameters - DC Resistance Unbalance, TCL, ELTCTL

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DSX diagnostics - HDTDX and HDTDR

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Single test

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Patch cord certification

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Alien Crosstalk


CERTIFIBER PRO TESTING

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Basic fiber theory

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Encircled flux

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Configuring the CertiFiber Pro

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Fiber inspection - Automated analysis

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Setting a reference for a duplex link - LC to LC duplex

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Creating a custom test limit

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ISO/IEC 14763-3 - Understanding how the different connector losses differ from other standards

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Setting a reference for a simplex link - SC/APC to SC/APC © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

OPTIFIBER PRO TESTING

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Basic OTDR theory

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OTDR event types - Reflective, no reflective, ghosts

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Launch fiber compensation - Four different types

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Custom OTDR limits

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OptiFiber Pro link testing

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OptiFiber Pro results analysis

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Bi-directional averaging

- Walk through the process of creating a custom limit


Versiv introduction


LANGUAGE

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The languages available to you will depend on where you purchased your Versiv 1.

North America

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Europe and Middle East

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Asia Pacific

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Peoples Republic on China


LANGUAGES

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Changing the language is simple

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From the HOME screen, tap: - TOOLS - Swiped up to see Language - Language - We’ll keep it English here

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Additional information - If you do not see your language, the Versiv was not sold thru an authorized Fluke Networks distributor – you may have no warranty - You can change the language on the reports in LinkWare – independent of where you got your Versiv


RESTORE VERSIV BACK TO FACTORY DEFAULT

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Doing this will wipe ALL test results and settings in the Versiv

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There is no undoing this, no secret “back door”

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You should copy your ProjX and results to a thumb drive first

Memory Stick – Not Wiped

Main Frame - Wiped © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

RESTORE VERSIV BACK TO FACTORY DEFAULT

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Doing this will wipe ALL test results and settings in the Versiv

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There is no undoing this, no secret “back door”

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You should copy your ProjX and results to a thumb drive first

Thumb Drive – Not Wiped

Main Frame - Wiped © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

EXPORT PROJECTS

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From the HOME screen, tap: - PROJECT: - TRANSFER - Export - SELECT ALL - EXPORT


EXPORT RESULTS

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From the HOME screen, tap: - RESULTS: - TRANSFER - USB Flash Drive - Export - SELECT ALL - EXPORT


SETTING THE DATE

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Your Versiv was made in Everett, WA – USA

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Unless you are on the west coast of America, you need to change the TIME – the date too if you are in Asia

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From the TOOLS screen, tap: - Date/Time - Date: - DONE to save your date Cannot be changed in LinkWare after you have saved a test result


SETTING THE TIME

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From the DATE/TIME screen, tap: - Time - Done to save your time

Cannot be changed in LinkWare after you have saved a test result


DATE/TIME FORMAT

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Not a critical setting

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Your test report DATE/TIME format is driven by your LinkWare Software settings

LinkWare Software


VERSION INFORMATION

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Critical to keep you Versiv current - Results have been known to be rejected

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From the DATE/TIME screen, tap: -

(Back)

- Version Information

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This is the MAIN FRAME information


VERSION INFORMATION

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From the VERSION INFORMATION screen, tap: - MODULE

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This is the MODULE information

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It has it’s own software

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Automatically updated when you insert into a Versiv main frame © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

CALIBRATION

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Only the modules are subject to an annual calibration

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Warranties can be denied if modules are not calibrated

Cal Required No Cal Required

Cal Required Cal Required © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

VERSION INFORMATION

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From the VERSION INFORMATION screen, tap: - ADAPTER

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This is the ADAPTER information - Stored in the adapters


VERSION INFORMATION

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When you change the tip on your DSX-PLA004, you can reset the counter to monitor how many tests have been carried out with the replacement tip

DTX-PLA002PRP (Pack of two) © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

UPDATING THE VERSIV

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Download the update file from www.flukenetworks.com

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Connect your Versiv to the PC and in LinkWare, click on: - Utilities > DSX CableAnalyzer > Software Update - Select the file you downloaded and click ok

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Repeat again for the remote unit

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Any updates to the modules will take place when you insert them (Unlike the DTX Compact OTDR Module) © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

UPDATES

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Main unit will update the remote unit but not the same way as the DTX CableAnalyzer

You can use the supplied USB cable with the DSX CableAnalyzer to do this Adds 2 minutes to the update time, for a total update time of 7 minutes.


BATTERY STATUS

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Versiv - 39 Watt Hour Lithium Ion battery - 4 hours to charge with unit off - 6 hours to charge with unit on - Expect to see more than 10 hours of battery life - No re-training of battery needed

Unlike the DTX, the DSX can be used if the battery has failed by plugging the power in


BATTERY STATUS

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Indicates the status of the battery on the main unit


BATTERY STATUS

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You can see the approximate battery status on the remote unit when you power it up


BATTERY STATUS

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You can see the battery status on the remote unit when they are connected in any configuration - Connect the main and remote units as shown below - Power on the remote

DSX-PLA004 Perm. Link Adapter

DSX-CHA004 Channel Adapter


BATTERY STATUS

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From the TOOLS screen, tap: - Battery Status

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Additional information - Time remaining caps out at 24 Hr. - Running the battery to 0 % does not degrade the battery - If you remove the battery, tape over the contacts to avoid a short circuit


MEMORY

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From the TOOLS screen, tap: - Memory Status

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Additional information - Store ≈ 12,700 Cat 6A results - With full graphs - Including HDTDX and HDTDR - Cannot recover deleted results - Back up to a thumb drive / memory stick whenever you take a break


NUMBER FORMAT

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From the TOOLS screen, tap: - Number

Can be changed in LinkWare after you have saved a test result


LENGTH FORMAT

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From the TOOL screen, tap: - Length

Can be changed in LinkWare after you have saved a test result


TIMEOUT PERIOD

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From the TOOLS screen, tap: - Timeout Period

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Backlight - Disabled - 5, 10 or 15 minutes

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Power Down - Disabled - 10, 20 or 30 minutes

Do NOT disable. Then if you put the Versiv back in the case powered on you will still have a charge the next time you use it © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

TIMEOUT PERIOD

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The smart remote unit will power off - After 60 minutes - Not adjustable


AUDIBLE TONE

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From the TOOLS screen, tap: - Audible Tone

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Disables tones on the main unit only


POWER LINE FREQUENCY

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From the TOOLS screen, tap: - Power Line Frequency

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Isolates noise from power supplies that may interfere with the Wire Map


DISPLAY

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From the TOOLS screen, tap: - Display

Task: Increase the brightness and view your battery status


REVIEW #1

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What does the Reset Series feature do?

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Can you disable the calibration date in LinkWare?

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How often should your Versiv be calibrated?

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What is the default power down time of the Versiv Smart Remote and how do you change it?

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What setting has the most impact on your battery life?


FIELD TESTER STANDARDS SUMMARY

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ANSI/TIA-1152 - Defined accuracies for field testers - Level IIe, up to Category 5e (100 MHz) - Level III, up to Category 6 (250 MHz) - Level IIIe, up to Category 6A (500 MHz)

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IEC 61935-1 Edition 3 - Defined accuracies for field testers - Level IIe, up to Class D (100 MHz) - Level III, up to Class E (250 MHz) - Level IIIe, up to Class E A (500 MHz) - Level IV, up to Class F (600 MHz) - Level V (Draft Edition 4), up to Class FA (1 GHz)

DSX-5000


LOCATING A PERMANENT L INK L IMIT #1

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Cat 5e Permanent Link

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From the HOME screen, tap: - The test limit - EDIT - Test Limit - MORE - TIA



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Cat 5 Permanent Link

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From the HOME screen, tap: - The test limit - EDIT - Test Limit - MORE - TIA - Swipe up the screen to see Cat 5

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TSB-67: Original Category 5 test - BL = Basic Link includes test leads - No Permanent Link, did not exist back then © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.


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Cat 5 Permanent Link

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From the HOME screen, tap: - The test limit - EDIT - Test Limit - MORE - TIA - Swipe up the screen to see Cat 5

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TSB-95: 1000BASE-T test - BL = Basic Link includes test leads - Adds ACR-F (ELFEXT) and Return Loss to TSB-67 test to support 1000BASE-T © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.


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(+PoE) - Power over Ethernet - Standard test with the addition of - Resistance - Resistance Unbalance

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Resistance Unbalance - An important parameter for the successful deployment of PoE devices such as cameras and wireless access points - More on this “new” measurement later



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(+TCL)

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From the HOME screen, tap: - The test limit - EDIT - Test Limit - MORE - Balance Measurements

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Balance measurements - Standard test with the addition of - Transverse Conversion Loss - Equal Level Transverse Conversion Transfer Loss - More on these new measurements later © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.


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Category 7A Permanent Link Class FA

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From the HOME screen, tap: - The test limit - EDIT - Test Limit - MORE - ISO

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PL3 and PL2? - PL3 – consolidation point included - PL2 – no consolidation point - Different NEXT limits © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.


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(1 GHz) or (600 MHz) - The field testing standard IEC 61935-1 Edition 3 only supports field testing to 600 MHz for Class FA links - There is a draft IEC 61935-1 Edition 4 which supports field testing of Class FA links to 1 GHz - So two options are given - A published standard (600 MHz) - A draft standard (1 GHz)

- Check with your cabling vendor to see which one they require


CLASS F A ADAPTERS

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Siemon TERA - You need at least one Channel & Permanent Link Adapter set a reference - You cannot makes a measurement without setting a reference first

DSX-CHA011

DSX-PLA011 © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

REVIEW #2

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Why is a Channel test typically not done by installers?

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Which test limit do I use for Category 5?

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What causes the message “Bad Patch Cord”?

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What are the three link definitions found in the DSX?

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What does the (+PoE) limit add to the test?

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What does the (+TCL) limit add to the test? © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

Configuring for a twisted pair test


PROJX™

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Allows you to configure the unit in advance

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The more you configure up front, the greater the time savings down the road

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Configuring upfront also allows the analyzer to be handed off to a level entry technician

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You can track the PASS/FAILs within the unit

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You can have up to 100 projects in a Versiv main frame

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Per project, you can pre-configure

- Tell you what % of testing has been done

- up to 10 separate tests per project - 5,000 Cable IDs in total


WHAT YOU CAN SET UP IN ADVANCE

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For each project, you to configure the following - Test Limit - Cable Type (Nominal Velocity of Propagation) - Outlet Configuration - Plot Data - HDTDX/HDTDR - AC Wire Map - Cable IDs (Using up to 60 characters) - Operator name

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Projects can be saved to a thumb drive and loaded into other Versiv main frames


PROJECT CCTT 1

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We’re going to create a new project called “CCTT 1” for: - Category 5e cable - NVP of 70 % - Category 5e Permanent Link test limit - T568A outlet configuration - Plot Data enabled - No AC Wire Map - Cable ID: - 20AL.B.1-36 TO 20AS.C.01 to 20AL.B.1-36 TO 20AS.C.48 - 20AL.C.1-36 TO 20AR.C.01 to 20AL.C.1-36 TO 20AR.C.48


PROJECT CCTT 1

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Let’s go ahead and create a new project called “CCTT 1”

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From the HOME screen, tap: - PROJECT: - CHANGE PROJECT - NEW PROJECT - Enter CCTT 1 - DONE


PROJECT CCTT 1

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Enter an Operator Name

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From the PROJECT screen, tap: - Operator: - NEW OPERATOR - Enter Your Name - DONE -

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Your Name

You can have 20 OPERATORs


PROJECT CCTT 1

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Let’s go ahead and change the TEST SETUP

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From the PROJECT screen, tap: - TIA Cat 6A Perm. Link: - Cable Type U/UTP --

Individual No overall pairs shieldare unshielded

F/UTP - Individual pairs are unshielded - Overall shield S/FTP - Individual pairs are shielded - Overall shield


PROJECT CCTT 1

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For DTX CableAnalyzer users

U/UTP F/UTP S/FTP


PROJECT CCTT 1

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From the PROJECT screen, tap: - TIA Cat 6A Perm. Link: - Cable Type: - Cat 5e U/UTP

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The NVP changed!

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ALWAYS check on the vendor’s website to see the NVP

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NVP affects your length reading - It does not affect any other parameter

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We’ll cover other methods later © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

PROJECT CCTT 1

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Let’s go ahead and change the NVP:

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From the TEST SETUP screen, tap: - NVP: - Change to 70% - DONE


PROJECT CCTT 1

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Let’s go ahead and change the Test Limit:

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From the TEST SETUP screen, tap: - Test Limit: - TIA Cat 5e Perm. Link


PROJECT CCTT 1

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When Store Plot Data is On - Stores graphs - Most customers expect this - Most cabling vendors expect this

- HDTDR/HDTDX diagnostics are saved - Store 12,700 Cat 6A tests


PROJECT CCTT 1

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HDTDR - High Def. Time Domain Reflectometer - Troubleshoot Return Loss issues

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HDTDX - High Def. Time Domain Xtalk - Troubleshoot NEXT issues

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Go ahead and tap: - HDTDR/HDTDX: - Two options to run - When the link fails or is marginal - All the time (adds ≈ 3 to 5 seconds)

- We’ll leave it on Fail/Pass* only © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

PROJECT CCTT 1

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Let’s go ahead and change the Outlet Configuration:

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From the TEST SETUP screen, tap: - Outlet Configuration: - T568A - USE SELECTED

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Two Pair Cat 5e? - We’ll do that in Project CCTT 2


PROJECT CCTT 1

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When AC Wire Map is On - Resistance is not measured - Shield is not checked

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Only used if testing through a mid-span 1000BASE-T PoE device

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You will receive a warning when running a test that these two measurements are not made


PROJECT CCTT 1

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Don’t tap this - This is the cancel key

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Tap SAVE followed by USE SELECTED


PROJECT CCTT 1

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Let’s go ahead and set our Cable ID schemes

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From the HOME screen, tap: - PROJECT: - Delete the default Cable ID Set - Confirm DELETE - NEW ID SET - Enter the First ID - 20AL.B.1-48 TO 20AS.C.01

- Enter the Last ID - 20AL.B.1-48 TO 20AS.C.48

- DONE - SAVE


PROJECT CCTT 1

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Let’s go ahead and set our second Cable ID scheme

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From the PROJECT screen, tap: - NEW ID SET - Enter the First ID - 20AL.C.1-48 TO 20AR.C.01

- Enter the Last ID - 20AL.C.1-48 TO 20AR.C.48

- DONE - SAVE - Swipe up to see both sets


IMPORTING CAB LE ID SCHEMES

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Create them in LinkWare - Utilities > DSX CableAnalyzer > Cable ID List - Build Sequence - Enter First ID and Last ID - OK - Send to DSX - Name the ID scheme

- OK


PROJECT CCTT 1

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From the HOME screen, tap: - PROJECT - NEW ID SET - IMPORT - Your ID scheme - IMPORT - OK - Back - Back


PROJECT CCTT 2

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We’re going to create a new project called “CCTT 2” for: - Category 5e cable - NVP of 70 % - Category 5e Permanent Link test limit - Two Pair Ethernet outlet configuration - Plot Data enabled - No AC Wire Map - Cable ID: - FLOOR 1 / RACK 1 / 001 to FLOOR 1 / RACK 1 /096


PROJECT CCTT 2

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Let’s go ahead and create a new project called “CCTT 2”

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From the HOME screen, tap: - PROJECT: - CHANGE PROJECT - NEW PROJECT - Enter CCTT 2 - DONE

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To change the Operator, tap: - Operator: - Your name


PROJECT CCTT 2

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From the PROJECT screen, tap: - TIA Cat 6A Perm. Link: - Cable Type: - Cat 5e U/UTP - NVP: - Change it to 70% - Done - Test Limit: - MORE - TIA - Swipe up to see TIA 1005 Cat 5e …….. - TIA 1005 Cat 5e Perm. Link © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

PROJECT CCTT 2

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Let’s go ahead and change the Outlet Configuration

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From the PROJECT screen, tap: - Outlet Configuration - Ethernet Two-Pair - Sample (Check the Wire Map) - Cancel - USE SELECTED - SAVE


PROJECT CCTT 2

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Let’s go ahead and set our Cable ID Sets:

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From the PROJECT screen, tap: - X to delete the default set - DELETE to confirm - NEW ID SET - Enter the First ID - FLOOR 1 / RACK 1 / 001

- Enter the LAST ID - FLOOR 1 / RACK 1 / 096

- DONE - SAVE


SAVE CCTT 1 & 2 TO A THUMB DRIVE

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Let’s copy these to a thumb drive

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Insert a thumb drive

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From the PROJECT screen, tap: - TRANSFER - Export - Select CCTT 2 and CCTT 1 - EXPORT - OK


DELETE THE CCTT 2 FROM VERSIV

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Let’s remove CCTT 2 from the Versiv

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From the HOME screen, tap: - PROJECT: - MANAGE - Delete - DELETE to confirm (Wipes Results too)

- Press the HOME key


RESTORE CCTT 2 FROM THUMB DRIVE

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Let’s put CCTT 2 back into the Versiv

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From the HOME screen, tap: - PROJECT: - TRANSFER - Import - Check CCTT 2 - IMPORT - OK

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Now lets see if it is back! -

to go back

- CHANGE PROJECT - CCTT 2 © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

SAVING A PROJECT TO A PC

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You can also download your project into LinkWare


EXPORTING/IMPORTING QUIRK

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When you download a project to a PC, the file format is: - *.vps

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When you export a project to a thumb drive, the file format is: - *.sql

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If you wish to push a thumb drive project *.sql to a Versiv using LinkWare, you will need to firstImport from USB, save it as a *.vps and then Write Project Setup using the new *.vps file

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If you copy a *.vps file to a thumb drive, Versiv will not see that file if you try to import it, you will need to Export to USB first


REVIEW #3

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How many projects can you have?

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How may Cable IDs per project can you have?

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NVP affects what test parameters?

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Why should you store plot data?

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How do you test only two pairs?

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AC Wire Map disables what two test parameters? © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

Making a measurement and reviewing the results


SETTING A REFERENCE

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It is recommended to do this for each testing shift - Synchronizes the remote unit to the main unit - You can reference up to eight remote units - Units should be left on ≈ 5 minutes before setting a reference - Connect using a Permanent Link Adapter and Channel Adapter




SETTING A REFERENCE

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From the HOME screen, tap: - TOOLS: - Set Reference - TEST - DONE




REVIEWING A TEST

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Change the project to CCTT 1

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Connect to the link in front of you

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Press TEST


REVIEW #4

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How often should you set a reference?

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Resistance may show an i , what should you do?

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What is the 3 dB rule?

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What is the 4 dB rule?

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Which is better, NEXT margin of -1.0 dB or 2.0 dB?

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If the shield is not terminated correctly, what can happen? © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

TASK #1

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Create a new project called “CCTT 3” for: - Category 5e cable - NVP of 65 % - Category 5e Permanent Link test limit - With Resistance Unbalance - T568A outlet configuration - Plot Data enabled - No AC Wire Map - Cable ID: - B.1-01 - ……. - B.1-96


TASK #1

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Create a new project called “CCTT 4” for: - Category 3 cable - NVP of 65 % - Length/Wire Map test - 4,5 Pair only - Plot Data enabled - No AC Wire Map - Cable ID: - V.1-01A to V.1-96B


REVIEW #5

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What is Resistance Unbalance?

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What application may not work if Resistance Unbalance is bad?

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If TCL or ELTCTL fails, what is the likely cause?

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What test limit must you choose to run TCL and ELTCTL?

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What test limit must you chose to run Resistance Unbalance?


DSX Diagnostics


TIME DOMAIN DIA GNOSTIC

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HDTDX - High Definition Time Domain Xtalk - Allows you to look down the cable and see where the Xtalk is - Used for troubleshooting NEXT issues

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HDTDR - High Definition Time Domain Reflectometer - Allows you to look down the cable and see impedance anomalies - Excessive impedance anomalies cause Return Loss issues - Used for troubleshooting Return Loss issues


DSX HDTDX Diagnostics


NEW VS. OLD TDX

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New HDTDX schemed where DSX is better at higher frequencies

Old TDX

New TDX


HDTDX GUIDE #1

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Where the connections are, ideally ≤ 35%

35%

35%


HDTDX GUIDE #1

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Where the connections are, ideally ≤ 35%

35%

35%


HDTDX GUIDE #2

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In the cable, ideally no more than four events ≥ 10%

Cable not an issue in this example


NEXT FAILURE #1

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Let’s view the HDTDX plot

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From the Results screen, tap: - DIAGNOSTIC - HDTDX ANALYZER - Select the worst NEXT pair (3,6-4,5)

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With a value of 46.1%, that exceeds our guideline of 35% by some margin

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Clearly there is an issue at the remote connection


NEXT FAILURE #1

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Let’s view the near end connection

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With a value of 37.4%, it exceeds our guideline of 35% by a little

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Worth noting that the terminations may not be that great here either

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It is possible that these connectors are not truly Category 6!


NEXT FAILURE #2

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Here we see NEXT failed

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Let’s look at the plot

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Find the worst pair - 3,6-4,5


NEXT FAILURE #2

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Let’s view the HDTDX plot

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From the HOME screen, tap: - DIAGNOSTIC - HDTDX ANALYZER - Select the worst NEXT pair (3,6-4,5)

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Multiple events exceeding our guide of 10% in the cable

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Clearly there is a cable issue here


DSX HDTDR Diagnostics


HDTDR GUIDE #1

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In the cable, ideally events ≤ |0.8| Multiple events in cable exceeding |0.8| suggests a cable issue 0.8%

At 13.6 m, the anomaly is as much as you would expect for a connection, this should be visible damage

-0.8%


RETURN LOSS FAILURE #2

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Let’s view the HDTDR plot

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From the HOME screen, tap: - DIAGNOSTIC - HDTDR ANALYZER - Pinch and zoom in on the trace - Select the worst Return Loss pair (7,8)

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Multiple events exceeding our guide of |0.8%| suggesting a cable issue


REVIEW #6

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What is HDTDX used for?

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What is HDTDR used for?

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What is the ideal limit for an HDTDX event at a connection?

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What is the ideal limit for a series of HDTDX events in the cable?

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What is the ideal limit for a series of HDTDR events in the cable?

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Using the Diagnostics menu can result in ……………….? © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

Patch cord certification


CHANNEL ADA PTERS

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The channel measurement excludes the connection to the adapters

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For patch cords, we want to measure that RJ45 connection

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This is not a valid test

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You are only measuring the cable

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Patch cord testing is found in - ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 - ISO/IEC 11801:2010 and IEC 61935-2 © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

PATCH CORD ADAPTERS

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The patch cord measurement includes the connection to the adapters

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Using patch cord adapters, DSX includes that RJ45 connection

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A special laboratory tested RJ45 Jack is used - Called out in standards for patch cord certification

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The patch cord limits are tighter than the Channel limits as well


CHANNEL VS PATCH CORD TESTING

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Same patch cord, different adapters/limits

Margin looks too good? You are only measuring the cable, nothing else, so yes! © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

THREE PATCH CORD ADAPTERS

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DSX-PC5e - For testing to ISO/IEC 11801 and ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Category 5e

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DSX-PC6 - For testing to ISO/IEC 11801 and ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Category 6

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DSX-PC6A - For testing to ISO/IEC 11801 Category 6 A and ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Category 6A*

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The DSX-PC6A is not backward compatible with Cat 6 or 5e

* ANSI/TIA currently specifies a jack with a different performance to ISO/IEC. However, ANSI/TIA is in the process of allowing the jack specified in ISO/IEC for patch cord certification, so the DSX contains the proposed limits for Cat 6A testing


WHY TWO ADA PTERS?

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Why can’t we use the patch cord adapter for channel testing too?

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FEXT cannot be excluded using DSP techniques

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Need an adapter with excellent FEXT

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The patch cord adapter does not have excellent FEXT - It must meet specific FEXT requirements of ANSI/TIA and IEC

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The channel adapter has excellent FEXT - But as a result, it has poor NEXT - That’s ok, because it can be gated out using DSP techniques

Excellent FEXT

FEXT limited by standards requirement © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

REVIEW #7

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Give two reasons why you cannot use Channel Adapters to certify patch cords

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How is the DSX patch cord testing different to the DTX patch cord testing?

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What categories can patch cords be certified to using the DSX-PC6?

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What is the typical life of a patch cord adapter?


Alien Crosstalk (Exogenous Crosstalk)


WHAT IS AL IEN CROSSTALK?

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Alien crosstalk is the coupling of noise from one link to the other

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When a cable is surrounded by other cables, noise from those cables will impact its ability to transmit data – we call that Alien Crosstalk

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The cable we wish to measure for Alien Crosstalk is called the Disturbed (Victim) and the adjacent cables are called the Disturbers Disturbers

Disturbed (Victim)


ALIEN CROSSTALK INSTALLATION TESTING

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ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 and ANSI/TIA-1152 - There is no text stating PS ANEXT and PS AACR-F testing is optional - PS ANEXT and PS AACR-F are required for compliance - Values and methodology are found in ANSI/TIA-568-C.2

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ISO/IEC 11801:2010 and IEC 61935-1 - PS ANEXT and PS AACR-F is normative for field testing - Specified in section A.2.11 …………… if not met by design - If the coupling attenuation of Class EA or F permanent links or CP links is at least 10 dB better than the corresponding channel coupling attenuation requirements (see Clause 6), and Class FA permanent links or CP links are at least 25 dB better than the corresponding channel coupling attenuation requirements (see Clause 6), then the requirements of A.2.11 are met by design. - No way for you to know the coupling attenuation, not a field test © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

SHIELDED CABLING SYSTEMS

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Shielded cabling systems should perform better than unshielded cabling systems – if installed correctly

Shield terminated correctly

Shield terminated incorrectly

Both links pass the TIA Cat 6A Permanent Link requirements with good margin © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

ALIEN CROSSTALK MEASUREMENTS

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There are 16 ANEXT measurements between a disturbed (victim) cable and a disturber cable PS ANEXT 1,2

PS ANEXT 4,5

PS ANEXT 7,8

PS ANEXT 4,5


Fiber testing Tier 1 and Tier 2


TIER 1 AND TIER 2

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Tier 1 - Often referred to as OLTS or Optical Loss Test Set - Uses a source and power meter - Reports the difference between power in and power out in dB - Duplex (two fiber) testers can also measure length

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Tier 2 - Often referred to as OTDR or Optical Time Domain Reflectometer testing - Injects a series of light pulses into a fiber and measures the backscatter returned to the OTDR port - Single ended test but must be done in both directions - Implies loss based on change in backscatter between events - Depends on good reflectance which field polishing often fails to achieve


EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR THIS COURSE

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Versiv main and remote units

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CertiFiber Pro Modules

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EF-TRCs

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One LC to LC Duplex Cord - This will be our link to test

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Four LC couplers/adapters FiberInspector

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OptiFiber Pro Module

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Three SC Multimode Launch Fibers

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Two SC Singlemode couplers/adapters


FOREWORD

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Many of the fiber (fibre) calculations you do today will be in meters (metres)

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ANSI/TIA-568-C.3 cable requirements are expressed as dB/km

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Where calculations are not involved, screen shots will be in the units appropriate for your region

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This course will also cover ISO/IEC 14763-3


IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE •

Under NO circumstances should you ever look into a fiber

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The wavelength being used cannot be seen by the naked eye

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Light from an active fiber if powerful enough, can do permanent damage to your eye sight

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The equipment you are using today cannot do permanent damage to your eye sight if exposed occasionally

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If you are told a fiber is not active, treat it as if it is

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NEVER stand in front of a fiber patch panel unless ALL of the fiber connectors have a protective cap on them

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Wash your hands BEFORE and AFTER going to the bathroom © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

NO POINT IN LOOK ING INTO A FIBER YOU WILL NOT SEE ANYTHING!


DESIGNATION

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The following applies to ANSI/TIA-568-C and ISO/IEC 11801:2010 - OM1: 62.5 µm multimode fiber with a MBW of 200 MHz.km - OM2: 50 µm multimode fiber with a MBW of 500 MHz.km - OM3: 50 µm multimode fiber with a MBW of 2000 MHz.km - OM4: 50 µm multimode fiber with a MBW of 4700 MHz.km - OS1: 9 µm singlemode fiber - OS2: 9 µm Low Water Peak singlemode fiber


DESIGNATION

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OM1

Orange jacket

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OM2

Orange jacket

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OM3/OM4.

Aqua jacket

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OS1 /OS2

Yellow jacket


MULTIMODE FIBERS

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Mode: from the Latin “path”; so it means multi-paths

62.5 µm

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125 µm

The modes arrive at different times causing the signal to spread


APPLICATIONS LIMITED BY DISPERSION/LOSS

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Modal Bandwidth (MBW) -

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is the unit to classify dispersion in the cable

50 /125 µm has less dispersion -

– it’s core is smaller than 62.5/125 µm fiber

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Your loss may be lower than the allowed fixed loss, but if it exceeds the length found here (IEEE 802.3) there may be errors on the network

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IEEE 802.3ae specifies 400 m, cabling vendors may specify 550 m © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

SINGLEMODE FIBERS

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Mode: from the Latin “path”; so it means single-path

9 µm

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125 µm

There is only one mode, so no signal spreading this time


MIXING MULTIMODE FIBERS

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What happens when you connect a 62.5/125 µm to a 50/125 µm?

50 µm

125 µm

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Many of the modes will disappear into the cladding – forever!

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There will be a significant loss (as large as 4 dB)

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Also known as a coupling loss

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This happens a great deal as users migrate from 62.5 to 50 µm fiber


Encircled Flux (EF)


LAUNCH CONDITIONS

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Test equipment #1, loss is 1.06 dB


LAUNCH CONDITIONS

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Diagrams shown to visualize the issue as best as possible

Source 1 Over filled

Source 2 Under filled


CPR ASSESSMENT SHORTFALL ANSI/TIA-526-14-A (Obsolete Standard)

Coupled Power Ratio compares power in center to total power.

It can’t provide assessment of mode power distribution in the outer radii which is critical to obtain good agreement with different test instruments. Source 1 Over filled

Source 2 Under filled © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

EF ASSESSMENT IMPROVEMENT ANSI/TIA-526-14-B August 2010 (Current Standard)

EF specifies power throughout core using multiple control radii.

EF provides tight tolerance on mode power distribution in the outer radii enabling improved agreement between EF-compliant test instruments. Source 1 Over filled

Source 2 Under filled © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

REVIEW #9

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Why should you never look into a fiber?

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What’s the difference between OM2 and OM3 fiber?

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What is the maximum length you can run 10GBASE-SR to?

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Why is it important to know which OM fiber you are testing?

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What does having a EF compliant source do for you?


Configuring the CertiFiber Pro


DUPLEX FIBER TESTING - CONFIGURATION

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From the HOME screen, tap: - PROJECT - CHANGE PROJECT - NEW PROJECT - Enter CCTT 5 - DONE



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From the PROJECT screen, tap: - Test limit name - Test Type: - BACK

k c a B p o o L

e rc u o S d n E r a F

e t o m e R tr a m S



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Fiber Type: - Changes the Refractive Index - Affects the length reading - Impacts length limit for - 1000BASE-SX - 10GBASE-SR

- Check your cabling specification - You can use the cable library - Beware that specs do changed



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Fiber Type Setting - Shows the Index of Refraction for the cable type you selected previously - Not changeable - If you want to change it, create a custom cable type



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Test Limit: - Most common will show on the last used - For more options, tap MORE



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Test Limit: - Most common will show on the last used - For more options, tap MORE



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Test Limit: - Most common will show on the last used - For more options, tap MORE - Today we will use TIA, tap TIA - If you wanted singlemode to appear, you would need the change the cable type to a singlemode one - Tap TIA-568-C Multimode



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Reference Method: - Tap Reference Method - An improvement over DTX is the ability to change all these options on one screen



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Reference Method: - Tap Reference Method - An improvement over DTX is the ability to change all these options on one screen - Change it from 1 Jumper Reference to a 2 Jumper Reference - Tap DONE - Change it back to 1 Jumper

WARNING: Applying for a cabling warranty? They will reject any results where a 2 Jumper Reference is used. © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.


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Connector Type: - Tap Connector Type - New to Version 2.3 - If bi-directional is turned on, the auto continue feature will be disabled if you select General, ST or FC here - Does not affect the outcome of the test - We’ll leave it as LC today



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Connector Type: MPO Module - An MPO Module consists of an LC and MPO/MTP connector - In TIA, this is two connections - In the real world, the vendors treat this as one connection



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TEST SETUP: - Now completed - Tap SAVE!!!!!!! - Don’t tap this will cancel your changes



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TEST SETUP: - Now completed - Tap SAVE!!!!!!! - Don’t tap this will cancel your changes - Press the HOME key



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TEST SETUP: - Now completed - Tap SAVE!!!!!!! - Don’t tap this will cancel your changes - Press the HOME key


Fiber end face inspection


CLEANING

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Fiber testing is all about cleaning and inspecting

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Without the appropriate cleaning supplies AND inspection equipment, you CANNOT test fiber

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Dust in an office is typically between 2.5 µm and 10 µm

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All fibers should be inspected and cleaned before being used, even if they are brand new out of the bag


CLEA NING KIT

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Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) is typically used - It should be better than 98% (rubbing alcohol is 70%) - Local pharmacy stocks no better than 91% (not good enough)

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There are disadvantages to IPA - Over time, absorbs water and is no longer 98% - Will not remove non ionic compounds - Tends to leave a residue behind if you are not careful

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Hybrid cleaners are better, such as the Fluke Networks Fiber Optic Pen

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There are significant advantages with these new hybrid cleaners - Aggressive cleaner, better than IPA - Evaporates very quickly, less likely to leave residue behind - Has antistatic properties so dust in the air is less likely to be attracted to the end face of the connector © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

CLEA NING KITS

Click pens ideal for ports, not for cleaning patch cords where end faces are subject to grease from fingers Wet to dry cleaning is ALWAYS better


CLEA NING WITH CLICK CLEA NERS

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Click Cleaners for cleaning different end faces/connectors — no training required - 1.25 mm LC and MU connector and end faces - 2.5 mm SC, ST, FC, E2000 connector and end faces - MPO/MTP connector and end faces

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Cleans Ports on devices and patch panels as well as Cords ….with an adapter

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Dry cleaning is less efficient for cleaning grease (dried skin oil) than wet cleaning with a solvent and swabs/cleaning cubes


OPTIMAL CLEANING METHOD

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Peel cover from unused “N.” Apply a minimal amount of solvent from the Solvent Pen Place end-face perpendicular to card in first corner of unused “N”

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Swipe through “N” shape using gentle pressure and moving from wet to dry Check end-face with microscope, place cap on test reference cord

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IEC 61300-3-35

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Examinations and measurements – Fibre optic connector endface visual and automated inspection

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With Version 3 or later code, your Versiv mainframe with the optional FiberInspector can inspect the endface of a connector and grade it per this standard

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Four to choose - IEC limits 61300-3-35 MM from: - IEC 61300-3-35 SM RL>=45dB - IEC 61300-3-35 SM RL>=26dB - IEC 61300-3-35 SM APC


IEC 61300-3-35 MM

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Multimode – both field and factory polished

A B

D

C


IEC 61300-3-35 RL>=26d B

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Singlemode– field polished

A B

D

C


CROSS CONTAMINATION

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Here is your nice newly installed fiber optic connector

IEC 61300-3-35

CROSS CONTAMINATION

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Here is your “typical” dirty test lead connector

IEC 61300-3-35

CROSS CONTAMINATION

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Here is your nice newly installed fiber optic connector after it was tested with the “typical” test cord

IEC 61300-3-35

AUTOMATED FIBER INSPECTION

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From the HOME screen, tap: - PROJECT - NEW TEST - Test Type - FiberInspector - SAVE - Press the HOME key


AUTOMATED FIBER INSPECTION

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From the HOME screen, tap: - Smart Remote - FiberInspector - USE SELECTED


INSPECT AND CLEA N AL L TRCS

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Using the FiberInspector camera - Connect to your first TRC - Tap TEST & ANALYZE

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Gently place caps back on after inspecting and cleaning © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

REVIEW #10

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What are the three test types the CertiFiber Pro can do?

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Is bi-directional testing required?

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Selecting General, ST or FC as a connector type does what?

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Give one limitation of the Click fiber cleaning pens?

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How many fiber inspection limits are there in Versiv?


Setting a duplex reference (Dual fiber OLTS)


DUPLEX FIBER TESTING - REFERENCE

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From the HOME screen, tap: - FiberInspector - Smart Remote - USE SELECTED


Testing a duplex reference (Dual fiber OLTS)


DUPLEX FIBER TESTING - MEASUREMENT

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Press the TEST button - Two fibers at the same time are tested - Both 850 nm and 1300 nm covered - Length is from round trip delay - Does not use OTDR technique for length


DUPLEX FIBER TESTING – ANA LYSIS

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Tap SETTINGS - Recorded with every result - Can be recalled later on - Swipe up to see more



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Tap DONE

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Tap SAVE

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New to Version 2.3 - Allows you to reverse IDs

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Tap SAVE to save the two fibers



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Connected to a bad fiber - Let’s retest

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Two options - Fix the link now and tap TEST AGAIN - Tap FIX LATER which saves the result and allows you to continue testing - We’ll tap FIX L ATER



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We’ll tap SAVE

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Press the HOME key



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Tap RESULTS - ProjX allows you to track what has been tested and which links failed



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Tap failing result - With our link fixed, we can TEST AGAIN



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Tap failing result - With our link fixed, we can TEST AGAIN


REVIEW #11

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What is the maximum TRC check verification value for multimode?

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What is the maximum TRC check verification value for singlemode?

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How does the CertiFiber Pro measure length?

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Name the two types of custom test limits you can create

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Why is it important to be able to measure length?


Tier 2 Fiber Testing (OTDR)


WHAT IS AN OTDR?

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Optical – measurements carried out using pulses of light.

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Time Domain – signal is plotted against time delay.

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Reflectometer - signal we’re looking at is caused by reflections (and scattering) in the fiber.

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The OTDR launches a very short pulse of light into a fiber and then looks at the very low levels of light which come back out of the same end of the fiber.

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This returned light comes from reflections where there is a change of refractive index in the light path (called Fresnel reflections) and from a scattering effect which takes place within the fiber called Rayleigh Scattering. © 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

WHAT IS AN OTDR?

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The OTDR produces a trace of the returning light level against the time delay compared to when the pulse of light was launched.


WHAT IS AN OTDR?

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With suitable processing and interpretation, this trace can then be used to provide information about every portion of the fiber being measured

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EventMap™ interprets the trace for you


CAN BE USED TO TEST A REEL OF FIB ER

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Although the fiber is tested in the factory, it can be damaged during delivery or storage on site

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It is standard practice to use an OTDR to ensure no breaks in the cable – but requires “expertise” to review the traces Mechanical splice*

*Could be a mechanical connector


REVIEW #12

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OTDR is short for?

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How are Fresnel reflections caused?

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What is a reflective event?

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What is a non reflective event?

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What is a ghost and how is it caused?


Launch Fiber Compensation


LA UNCH AND TAIL FIBERS

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The launch cable allows the OptiFiber Pro trace to settle down after the test pulse is sent into the fiber so you can analyze the first connection

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OptiFiber Pro gives you four options to eliminate the length and loss of the launch/tail fibers from your measurement

r e b i F h c n u a L


DATACENTER OTDR

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DataCenter OTDR - For multimode - Measures at 850 nm only - Issues a warning if you select this

- For singlemode - Measures at 1310 nm only - Issues a warning if you select this

- Optimizes settings and algorithms to achieve the best detection of closely spaced events such as cross connects - Not suitable for certification as vendors typically require both wavelengths


FAULT MAP

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FaultMap - Carry over from the first generation Fluke Networks OptiFiber - Draws a map of the link - Highlights connection with poor reflectance - Superseded with EventMap


CUSTOM LIMITS

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From the Project screen, tap: - Test Limit - MORE - Custom - MANAGE - Create


CUSTOM LIMITS

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From the NEW CUSTOM LIMIT screen, tap: - Enter New Limit Name - Enter FNET MM - DONE - Length - Enter 300 m - DONE


CUSTOM LIMITS

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From the NEW CUSTOM LIMIT screen, tap: - Limits for 850 nm - Max: 0.75 - Enter 0.5 - DONE - Max: 0.30 - Enter 0.2 - DONE - Swipe up to Segment Attenuation…… - Max: N/A - Enter 3 - DONE - DONE


CUSTOM LIMITS

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From the NEW CUSTOM LIMIT screen, tap: - Limits for 1300 nm - Max: 0.75 - Enter 0.5 - DONE - Max: 0.30 - Enter 0.2 - DONE - Swipe up to Segment Attenuation…… - Max: N/A - Enter 1 - DONE - DONE


CUSTOM LIMITS

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From the NEW CUSTOM LIMIT screen, tap: - SAVE - *FNET MM* to select it - Launch Compensation ON - SAVE


CUSTOM LIMITS

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From the NEW CUSTOM LIMIT screen, tap: - SAVE - *FNET MM* to select it - Launch Compensation ON - SAVE


REVIEW #13

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Name the four types of launch compensation

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What does pulse width affect?

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Increasing averaging does what?

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What is the default loss threshold on the OptiFiber Pro?

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Reducing the loss threshold will also require what to be changed??


Tier 2 Link Testing


LAUNCH + TAIL COMPENSATION

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Connect your two launch fibers together

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From the HOME screen tap: - TOOLS - Set Launch Compensation - Launch + Tail - SET


OTDR PORT CONNECTION QUA LITY

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For every OTDR measurement you make, OptiFiber Pro will assess your port connection quality

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We want to see it in the green

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Anything less could affect your OTDR measurement


OTDR PORT CONNECTION QUA LITY

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The OTDR Port Connection Quality is recorded with every test result and viewable in LinkWare

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It cannot be turned off

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It is critical to know that the launch was good



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From the SET LAUNCH COMP screen tap: - SAVE



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From the SET LAUNCH COMP screen tap: - OK



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From the TOOLS screen, press the HOME key

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We’re going to check our fibers first by tapping: - TEST - Ignore this warning - OK



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Let’s look at our connection between the two fibers in more detail

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From the TRACE screen, tap: - TABLE


REVIEW #14

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How do you ensure your launch fibers are good?

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Is this Port Connection Quality acceptable?

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What’s the standard for fiber inspection?

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Why is it good to set a reflectance limit?

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When would you want to set a segment attenuation limit?


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