Fluke Versiv Operation & User’s Manual

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Contact Fluke Networks .................................................2 Register Your Product ....................................................2 Technical Reference Handbook .....................................3 Additional Resources ......................................................3 Supplements and Updated Manuals .............................3 Kit Contents ....................................................................3 Certifications and Compliance .......................................4 Safety Information ...................................................5 For the Versiv Main Unit ..........................................5 For DSX Modules ......................................................7 For CertiFiber Pro OLTS Modules .............................8 For OptiFiber Pro OTDR Modules ............................10 AC Adapter and Battery .................................................11 Charge the Battery ...................................................11 Check the Battery Status ..........................................12 Verify Operation .............................................................14 How to Use the Touchscreen .........................................15 Change the Language ....................................................17 Buttons to Do Tests and Save Results ............................17 Overview of Memory Functions .....................................19 Options for Cable IDs ......................................................20 How to Install a Strap .....................................................21 How to Remove or Install a Module ..............................21

Users Manual About LinkWare Applications ....................................... 23 LinkWare PC Cable Test Management Software ... 23 The LinkWare Live Web Application ...................... 23 LinkWare Stats ......................................................... 23 Chapter 2 Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Overview of Features ..................................................... 25 Connectors, Keys, and LEDs ........................................... 26 About Link Interface Adapters ...................................... 30 About the DSX-PLA001 Adapter Modules .................... 32 The DSX CableAnalyzer Home Screen .......................... 34 Make Sure Your Tester is Ready to Certify Cabling ..... 36 Set the Reference ........................................................... 37 Settings for Twisted Pair Tests ....................................... 38 How to Do an Autotest .................................................. 43 “Bad Patch Cord” Message ............................................ 46 How to Certify Patch Cords ........................................... 47 Twisted Pair Autotest Results ........................................ 47 Automatic Diagnostics ............................................. 48 PASS*/FAIL* Results ................................................. 49 WIRE MAP Tab ......................................................... 50 PERFORMANCE Tab ................................................. 52 Frequency-Domain Results ...................................... 53 How to Save Frequency-Domain Results as a Plot or a Table ............................................ 53 DIAGNOSTIC Tab ...................................................... 58 Continuous Tests ...................................................... 58 About the AxTalk Analyzer Kit ..................................... 58

Set the Reference for Coaxial Tests ...............................59 Settings for Coaxial Tests ...............................................61 How to Do an Autotest ..................................................63 Coaxial Autotest Results .................................................66 About Splitters ................................................................67 Tests Without a Remote .................................................68 Continuous Tests .............................................................71 Chapter 4 Clean Fiber Endfaces Always Clean Endfaces Before Tests ..............................73 How to Use a Fluke Networks IBC OneClick Cleaner ....76 How to Use Wipes, Swabs, and Solvent ........................78 To Clean Bulkhead Connectors ................................78 To Clean the Optical Connectors on the Modules .79 To Clean Fiber Adapters ..........................................79 To Clean Connector Ends .........................................79 Chapter 5 Inspect Fiber Endfaces Connectors, Keys, and LEDs ............................................82 Settings for FiberInspector Tests ....................................84 How to Do the FiberInspector Test ................................85 Automatic Analysis of Scratches and Defects ...............90 Fiber Tests with Two Main Testers .................................92 Chapter 6 Certify Fiber Cabling Overview of Features ......................................................93 Connectors, Keys, and LEDs ............................................94 How to Remove and Install the Connector Adapters ...98 The CertiFiber Pro Home Screen ....................................100

Users Manual Requirements for Reliable Fiber Test Results ............... 102 About the Reference for Fiber Tests ....................... 103 When to Set the Reference .............................. 103 Good Reference Values ..................................... 104 How to See the Reference Values .................... 105 About Test Reference Cords and Mandrels ............ 105 About the EF-TRC (Encircled-Flux Test Reference Cords) ....................................... 106 About APC Connectors ...................................... 108 About Standard Mandrels ................................ 110 Settings for Fiber Tests ................................................... 110 About 1 Jumper Reference Connections ...................... 117 Autotest in Smart Remote Mode .................................. 118 Fiber Tests with Two Main Testers .......................... 118 Step 1: Set the Reference in Smart Remote Mode 120 Step 2: Measure the Loss of the Test Reference Cord You Will Add ................................. 122 Step 3: Do an Autotest in Smart Remote Mode .... 123 Autotest Results for Smart Remote Mode ............. 124 Fiber IDs for Saved Results in Smart Remote Mode 124 Autotest in Loopback Mode .......................................... 126 Step 1: Set the Reference in Loopback Mode ........ 128 Step 2: Measure the Loss of the Test Reference Cord You Will Add ................................................... 130 Step 3: Do an Autotest in Loopback Mode ............ 131 Autotest Results for Loopback Mode ..................... 132 Autotest in Far End Source Mode ................................. 134 Auto Wavelength Modes ........................................ 134 Step 1: Set the Reference in Far End Source Mode 136

Cord You Will Add ...................................................139 Step 3: Do an Autotest in Far End Source Mode ....140 Autotest Results for Far End Source Mode .............141 Bi-Directional Tests .........................................................143 Chapter 7 Use the OTDR Overview of Features ......................................................145 Connectors, Keys, and LEDs ............................................146 How to Remove and Install the Connector Adapters ...148 The OptiFiber Pro Home Screen .....................................150 Settings for OTDR Tests ..................................................152 About Launch and Tail Cords .........................................156 How to Prevent Damage to the  Launch Cord Connectors ..........................................158 How to Hang the Launch Cords ..............................158 OTDR Port Connection Quality ......................................159 How to Do an OTDR Test ...............................................161 OTDR Results ...................................................................165 EventMap ..................................................................165 Event Table ...............................................................169 OTDR Trace ...............................................................172 The FaultMap Test ..........................................................174 How to Do the FaultMap Test .................................175 FaultMap Screen .......................................................178 The SmartLoop Test ........................................................180 How To Do an Auto SmartLoop Test ......................181 SmartLoop Results ....................................................184 Bi-Directional SmartLoop Tests ................................185

Users Manual Chapter 8 Use the Visual Fault Locator Visual Fault Locator Applications .................................. 189 How to Use the VFL ........................................................ 190 Chapter 9 Monitor Optical Power How to Monitor Power and Loss ................................... 193 How to Control the Light Source .................................. 197 Use the Display to Control the Main Tester’s Light Source ................................................ 198 Use the Module’s Button to Control the  Light Source ............................................................. 198 Chapter 10 Manage Test Results View Saved Results ......................................................... 201 How to Add a Result to a Saved Result ........................ 204 How to Replace a Saved Result that Failed .................. 205 Delete, Rename, and Move Results ............................... 206 Manage Results on a Flash Drive ................................... 207 Upload Results to a PC ................................................... 208 View the Memory Status ............................................... 210 Chapter 11 Use Projects Why Use Projects? .......................................................... 211 Set Up a Project .............................................................. 212 The PROJECT Screen ....................................................... 212 The CABLE ID SETUP Screen ........................................... 215 About Next ID Sets ......................................................... 215 Manage Projects on a Flash Drive ................................. 218 Copy Project Settings to Other Testers ......................... 219

Sign Up for a LinkWare Live Account ............................221 How to See the Tester’s MAC Address ..........................222 Use LinkWare Live Through a Wired  Ethernet Network ...........................................................222 Use LinkWare Live Through a Wi-Fi  Ethernet Network ...........................................................223 Change the Network Settings ........................................226 Settings for the Wired Port .....................................226 Settings for the Wi-Fi Port .......................................226 Sign Your Tester Out of LinkWare Live .........................226 Get Started with LinkWare Live .....................................228 Sign In to LinkWare Live from a Desktop  or Mobile Device .............................................................228 Import Projects from LinkWare Live into  LinkWare PC ....................................................................229 Chapter 13 Maintenance Verify Operation .............................................................232 Clean the Tester ..............................................................232 Clean the FI-1000 Video Probe .......................................232 Traceable Calibration Period ..........................................233 See Information About the Tester .................................233 Update the Software ......................................................233 Use a PC to Update the Software ............................234 Use an Updated Main Tester to Update  Other Testers ............................................................236 Use LinkWare Live to Update the Software ...........236 Update the Software in a Module ..........................237 Extend the Life of the Battery .......................................237

Users Manual Store the Tester .............................................................. 237 Remove the Battery ....................................................... 239 Calibration ...................................................................... 239 If the Tester Does Not Operate as Usual ....................... 240 Options and Accessories ................................................ 241 Regulatory Information ................................................. 241 Appendix A: Reference Method Names Appendix B: Modified 1 Jumper Reference Method

Figure Page 1. LEDs Show the Remote’s Battery Status........................ 13 2. Connections to See the Status of a Remote’s Battery .. 14 3. How to Zoom the Screen................................................ 16 4. FIX LATER, TEST AGAIN, and TEST Buttons and the TEST Key.................................................................... 17 5. How to Install a Strap and Use the Hand Strap ............ 21 6. How to Remove and Install a Module........................... 22 7. Main Tester Connectors, Keys, and LEDs....................... 26 8. Remote Tester Connectors, Keys, and LEDs .................. 28 9. How to Attach and Remove Link Interface Adapters... 30 10. How to Prevent Damage to the Permanent Link Adapter Cables........................................................ 31 11. How to Change the Personality Module on a DSX-PLA001 Adapter.............................................. 33 12. The Home Screen for the DSX CableAnalyzer .............. 34 13. Reference Connections for Twisted Pair Cable............. 38 14. Outlet Configurations .................................................... 42 15. Equipment for Autotests on Twisted Pair Cable........... 43 16. Permanent Link Connections ......................................... 45 17. Channel Connections...................................................... 46 18. Examples of Diagnostic Screens for  Faults on Twisted Pair..................................................... 49 19. PASS* and FAIL* Results................................................. 50 20. WIRE MAP Tab ................................................................ 51 21. PERFORMANCE Tab ........................................................ 52

Users Manual 22. Tabular Results Screen for a Frequency-Domain Test ...54 23. Plot Screen for a Frequency-Domain Test ......................56 24. Reference Connections for Tests on Coaxial Cabling ....60 25. Equipment for Tests on Coaxial Cabling ........................64 26. Examples of Connections for Tests on Coaxial Cabling.65 27. Autotest Results for Coaxial Cabling..............................66 28. Connections for Coaxial Tests Without a Remote .........70 29. Examples of Clean and Dirty Fiber Endfaces..................73 30. Equipment to Clean and Inspect Fiber Endfaces ...........75 31. How to Use the IBC OneClick Cleaner ............................77 32. Connectors, Keys, and LEDs ............................................82 33. Equipment for the FiberInspector Test ..........................85 34. How to Use the FI-1000 Probe ........................................87 35. How to Use the Optional MPO/MTP® Inspection Tip.....87 36. FiberInspector Image with Manual Grading Selected...88 37. FiberInspector Image with Defect Analysis....................91 38. Main Tester Connectors, Keys, and LEDs (CFP-QUAD module shown) ............................................94 39. Remote Tester Connectors, Keys, and LEDs (CFP-QUAD module shown) ............................................96 40. How to Remove and Install the Connector Adapters....99 41. The Home Screen for CertiFiber Pro Modules................100 42. How to Prevent Damage to the EF-TRC Fiber Cables ....107 43. TRCs Necessary for Links with APC Connectors..............109 44. Screen to Set the Number of Connectors, Splices, and Jumpers........................................................114 45. How to Count the Numbers of Connectors, Splices, and Jumpers........................................................116 46. Equipment for Autotests in Smart Remote Mode.........119

xi 47. Connections for Smart Remote Mode (1 Jumper Reference, Multimode Fiber)........................ 121 48. Result for Smart Remote Mode (Unsaved Bi-Directional Results Shown)........................ 125 49. Equipment for Autotests in Loopback Mode................ 127 50. Connections for Loopback Mode (1 Jumper Reference, Multimode Fiber)........................ 129 51. Result for Loopback Mode............................................. 132 52. Equipment for Autotests in Far End Source Mode ....... 135 53. Connections for Far End Source Mode (1 Jumper Reference Multimode Fiber)......................... 138 54. Result for Far End Source Mode .................................... 142 55. Connectors, Keys, and LEDs (OptiFiber Pro Quad OTDR shown)................................ 147 56. How to Remove and Install the Connector Adapters... 149 57. The Home Screen............................................................ 150 58. How to Prevent Damage to the Launch  Cord Connectors ............................................................. 158 59. How to Use the Optional TPAK Magnetic Hanger ....... 159 60. The OTDR Port Connection Quality Gauge and Progress Screen........................................................ 160 61. Equipment for OTDR Tests............................................. 161 62. OTDR Connected with a Launch Cord........................... 162 63. OTDR Connected with Launch and Tail Cords .............. 163 64. OTDR Connected to a Spool of Fiber............................. 164 65. EventMap Example 1...................................................... 166 66. EventMap Example 2...................................................... 168 67. Event Table...................................................................... 170 68. OTDR Trace...................................................................... 172 69. Equipment for FaultMap Tests....................................... 176 70. FaultMap Test Connections............................................ 177

Users Manual 71. FaultMap Screen ..............................................................178 72. Equipment for SmartLoop Tests .....................................180 73. SmartLoop Launch Compensation Connections ............182 74. SmartLoop Test Connections ..........................................183 75. EventMap from a SmartLoop Test..................................184 76. SmartLoop Test Connections for a Bi-Directional Test..187 77. Equipment for Visual Fault Locator Tests ......................190 78. How to Use the Visual Fault Locator ..............................192 79. Equipment for Power Meter Measurements .................194 80. Connections to Monitor Power and Loss .......................195 81. Power Meter Measurements and Controls ....................196 82. Light Source Controls for the Main Tester.....................199 83. RESULTS Screen................................................................202 84. How to Connect the Tester to a PC ................................209 85. PROJECT Screen ...............................................................213 86. CABLE ID SETUP Screen (after you enter the first and last IDs)............................216 87. SYNC PROJECTS Screen....................................................225 88. How to Connect the Tester to a PC ................................235 89. How to Connect Units Together to  Update the Software.......................................................238 90. How to Remove the Battery ...........................................239 B-1. Modified 1 Jumper Reference Method for Smart Remote Mode .......................................................246

Overview of Features The Versiv™ main and remote units are rugged, hand-held instruments that you configure to certify, troubleshoot, and document copper and fiber optic cabling. The Versiv platform includes these features:  Operates with DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer™ modules to certify twisted pair cabling. See Chapter 2.  Operates with CertiFiber® Pro Optical Loss Test Set (OLTS) modules to measure optical power loss and length on dual- fiber, multimode and singlemode cabling. See Chapter 6.  Operates with OptiFiber® Pro OTDR modules to locate, identify, and measure reflective and loss events in multimode and singlemode fibers. See Chapter 7.  Operates with OneTouch™ AT Network Assistant module to test, troubleshoot, and document network performance. See the Fluke Networks website for more information.  Gives a PASS or FAIL result based on a test limit that you specify.  Taptive™ user interface lets you quickly navigate through different views of the results and see more information about cables.  ProjX™ management system lets you set up projects to specify the types of tests and the cable IDs necessary for a job and monitor the progress and status of the job.  You can connect the tester to a wired or Wi-Fi network and use the LinkWare™ Live web application to manage your projects from a desktop or mobile device.  LinkWare PC software lets you upload test results to a PC and make professional-quality test reports.

Users Manual 2  LinkWare Stats software makes browsable, graphical reports of cable test statistics. Contact Fluke Networks www.flukenetworks.com [email protected] +1-425-446-5500 Fluke Networks PO Box 777 Everett, WA 98206-0777 USA  Australia: 61 (2) 8850-3333 or 61 (3) 9329 0244  Beijing: 86 (10) 6512-3435  Brazil: 11 3759 7600  Canada: 1-800-363-5853  Europe: +31-(0) 40 2675 600  Hong Kong: 852 2721-3228  Japan: 03-6714-3117  Korea: 82 2 539-6311  Singapore: +65-6799-5566  Taiwan: (886) 2-227-83199  USA: 1-800-283-5853 Visit our website for a complete list of phone numbers. Register Your Product Registering your product with Fluke Networks gives you access to valuable information on product updates, troubleshooting tips, and other support services. If you purchased a Gold Support plan, registration also activates your plan. To register your product, use LinkWare PC software.

Technical Reference Handbook 3 Technical Reference Handbook The Versiv Technical Reference Handbook has more information about the tester. The Handbook is available on the Fluke Networks website. Additional Resources The Fluke Networks Knowledge Base answers common questions about Fluke Networks products and provides articles on cable testing techniques and technology. To access the Knowledge Base, log on to www.flukenetworks.com, then click SUPPORT > Knowledge Base. Supplements and Updated Manuals If necessary, Fluke Networks will put a supplement for this manual, or an updated manual, on the Fluke Networks website. To see if a supplement or updated manual is available, log on to www.flukenetworks.com, click SUPPORT > Manuals, then select a product. Kit Contents For a list of the contents of your Versiv kit, see the list that came in the product’s box or see the lists of models and accessories on the Fluke Networks website. If something is damaged or missing, contact the place of purchase immediately.

Users Manual 4 Certifications and Compliance  Conformite Europeene. Conforms to requirements of European Union directives. Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use.  Conforms to relevant North American standards.  Conforms to relevant Australian standards.  Conforms to relevant Russian standards. EMC IEC 61326-1 (Basic EM environment); CISPR 11 (Group 1, Class A) Group 1 equipment: group 1 has intentionally generated and/or use conductively coupled radio-frequency energy which is necessary for the internal functioning of the equipment itself. Class A equipment is equipment suitable for use in all establishments other than domestic and those directly connected to a low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.  47 CFR 15 subpart B, this product is considered an exempt device per clause 15.103 KCC-REM-FKN-012001001: EMC approval for Korea Class A Equipment (Industrial Broadcasting & Communication Equipment) This product meets requirements for industrial (Class A) electromagnetic wave equipment and the seller or user should take notice of it. This equipment is intended for use in business environments and is not to be used in homes. A 급 기기 ( 업무용 방송통신기자재 ) 이 기기는 업무용 (A 급 ) 전자파적합기기로서 판매자 또는 사용자는 이 점 을 주의하시기 바라며, 가정외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로합니다.

Safety Information 5 Safety Information Table 1 shows the international electrical symbols used on the tester or in this manual. : This key turns the tester on and off. For the Versiv Main Unit Warning To prevent possible fire, electric shock, or personal injury:  Read all safety information before you use the Product.  Carefully read all instructions.  Do not open the case. You cannot repair or replace parts in the case.  Do not modify the Product.  Use only replacement parts that are approved by Fluke Networks.  Do not touch voltages > 30 V AC rms, 42 V AC peak, or 60 V DC.  Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or in damp or wet environments. Table 1. International Electrical Symbols  Warning: Risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.  Warning or Caution: Risk of damage or destruction to equipment or software. See explanations in the manuals.  Warning: Class 1 (OUTPUT port) and Class 2 (VFL port) lasers. Risk of eye damage from hazardous radiation.  Do not put products containing circuit boards into the garbage. Dispose of circuit boards in accordance with local regulations.

Users Manual 6  Use this Product indoors only.  Use the Product only as specified, or the protection supplied by the Product can be compromised.  Do not use and disable the Product if it is damaged.  Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.  Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can cause burns or explode. If exposure to chemicals occurs, clean with water and get medical aid.  Remove the batteries if the Product is not used for an extended period of time, or if stored in temperatures above 50 °C. If the batteries are not removed, battery leakage can damage the Product.  The battery door must be closed and locked before you operate the Product.  Repair the Product before use if the battery leaks.  Recharge the batteries when the low battery indicator shows to prevent incorrect measurements.  Turn off the Product and disconnect all test leads, patch cords, and cables before you replace the battery.  Do not disassemble or crush battery cells and battery packs.  Do not put battery cells and battery packs near heat or fire. Do not put in sunlight.  Have an approved technician repair the Product.  Use only AC adapters approved by Fluke Networks for use with the Product to supply power to the Product and charge the battery.

Safety Information 7 Caution To prevent damage to the tester or cables under test and to prevent data loss:  Keep modules attached to the Versiv units to give protection to the module connectors.  Do not remove the USB flash drive while the LED on the drive flashes. Doing so can corrupt the data on the drive.  You can lose a USB flash drive, cause damage to it, or accidentally erase the contents of the drive. Thus, Fluke Networks recommends that you save no more than one day of test results on a flash drive. For DSX Modules Warning To prevent possible fire, electric shock, or personal injury:  Do not connect the tester to telephony inputs, systems, or equipment, including ISDN inputs. Doing so is a misapplication of this product, which can cause damage to the tester and make a possible shock hazard for the user.  Always turn on the tester before you connect it to a link. Doing so activates the tester’s input protection circuitry.  Do not operate the Product with covers removed or the case open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.  Remove the input signals before you clean the Product.  Do not put metal objects into connectors.

Users Manual 8 Caution To prevent damage to the tester or cables under test, to prevent data loss, and to make sure your test results are as accurate as possible:  Do not connect the tester to an active network. Doing so causes unreliable test results, can disrupt network operations, and can cause damage to the tester.  Connect to the adapters only plugs that are made for Ethernet applications, such as RJ45, ARJ45, and Cat 7 plugs. Other types of plugs, such as RJ11 (telephone) plugs, can cause permanent damage to the jacks.  To make sure your test results are as accurate as possible, do the reference procedure every 30 days. See “About Link Interface Adapters” on page 30.  Do not operate portable transmitting devices, such as walkie-talkies and cell phones, during a cable test. Doing so can cause errors in test results.  For permanent link adapters, do not twist, pull on, pinch, crush, or make kinks in the cables. See Figure 10 on page 31. For CertiFiber Pro OLTS Modules Warning: Class 1 and Class 2 Laser Products To prevent possible eye damage caused by hazardous radiation:  Do not look directly into optical connectors. Some optical equipment emits invisible radiation that can cause permanent damage to your eyes.  Keep the module’s OUTPUT ports covered with a dust cap or keep a test reference cord attached. The OUTPUT ports can emit radiation even when you do not do a test.

Safety Information 9  When you inspect fiber endfaces, use only magnification devices that have the correct filters.  Use the Product only as specified or hazardous laser radiation exposure can occur. Caution To prevent damage to the tester or cables under test and to prevent data loss:  Do not connect the tester to an active network. Doing so causes unreliable test results, can disrupt network operations, and can cause damage to the module’s receiver.  Use proper cleaning procedures to clean all fiber connectors before every use. Neglecting this step or using improper procedures can cause unreliable test results and may permanently damage the connectors. See Chapter 4.  Use a video probe to periodically inspect the module’s optical connectors for scratches and other damage.  To make sure your test results are as accurate as possible, do the reference procedure frequently. See “About the Reference for Fiber Tests” on page 103.  Use only high-quality test reference cords that comply with the standards. See “About Test Reference Cords and Mandrels” on page 105

Users Manual 10 For OptiFiber Pro OTDR Modules Warning: Class 1 and Class 2 Laser Products To prevent possible eye damage caused by hazardous radiation:  Do not look directly into optical connectors. Some optical equipment emits invisible radiation that can cause permanent damage to your eyes.  Do not do any tests that activate the outputs on the tester unless a fiber is attached to the output.  When you inspect fiber endfaces, use only magnification devices that have the correct filters.  Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures not stated herein can possibly result in hazardous radiation exposure. Caution To prevent damage to the tester or cables under test:  Do not connect the OTDR port to an optical source. Doing so can cause damage to the OTDR receiver.  Do not connect the tester to an active network. Doing so causes unreliable test results, can disrupt network operations, and can cause damage to the OTDR receiver.  Do not touch reflective surfaces (such as metal) to the end of a fiber cable connected to the OTDR when the OTDR is operating. An open fiber connector endface has about a 4% reflection. Holding a reflective surface near the connector endface can cause more than a 4% reflection, which can damage the photodetector in the OTDR.

AC Adapter and Battery 11  Use proper cleaning procedures to clean all fiber connectors before every use. Neglecting this step or using improper procedures can cause unreliable test results and may permanently damage the connectors. See Chapter 4.  Use a video probe to periodically inspect the OTDR connectors for scratches and other damage.  Read the instructions for splice machines before using the OTDR to monitor splicing procedures. The OTDR can interfere with the light injection detection techniques used by some splicers. AC Adapter and Battery You can use the AC adapter (model VERSIV-ACUN) or the lithium ion battery (model VERSIV-BATTERY) to supply power to the tester. To remove the battery, see “Remove the Battery” on page 239. Charge the Battery Before you use the battery for the first time, charge the battery for about 2 hours with the tester turned off. To charge the battery Connect the AC adapter to the 15V jack on the left side of the tester. The LED near the AC adapter connector is red when the battery charges, and green when the battery is fully charged. A fully-charged battery operates for approximately 8 hours of typical use. The battery takes approximately 4 hours to fully charge when the tester is turned off.

Users Manual 12 Notes You do not need to fully discharge the battery before you recharge it. The battery will not charge if its temperature is outside the range of 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C). The LED near the connection for the AC adapter is yellow if the battery will not charge. Check the Battery Status On a main tester The battery status icon is in the upper-left corner of the screen: Battery is full. Battery is approximately half full. If the AC adapter is not connected, the red bar shows that the battery is very low. Connect the AC adapter to charge the battery and make sure the tester continues to operate. The red bar also shows if the AC adapter is connected, but the battery is not installed. On a remote The LEDs show the battery status at the end of the power-up sequence, as shown in Figure 1.

AC Adapter and Battery 13 GPU102.EPS Figure 1. LEDs Show the Remote’s Battery Status To see more information about a remote’s battery status 1 Make the connections shown in Figure 2 and turn on both testers. 2 For CertiFiber Pro testers, select Smart Remote or Loopback mode. 3 Make sure the connection icon shows at the top of the screen ( ). 4 Tap TOOLS, then tap Battery Status. When the AC adapter is not connected, the screen shows the Time Remaining, which is the approximate battery life at the present rate of use. 84 % - 100 % 67 % - 83 % 51 % - 66 % 34 % - 50 % 18 % - 33 % 0 % - 17 %

Users Manual 14 Verify Operation The tester does a self test when you turn it on. If the tester shows an error or does not turn on, refer to “If the Tester Does Not Operate as Usual” on page 240. GPU148.EPS Figure 2. Connections to See the Status of a Remote’s Battery DSX CableAnalyzer modules with two channel adapters and a patch cord CertiFiber Pro modules and two fiber patch cords DSX CableAnalyzer modules with permanent link and channel adapters

How to Use the Touchscreen 15 How to Use the Touchscreen The Versiv main unit’s Taptive™ user interface lets you use a touchscreen to control the tester. You can operate the touchscreen with your fingertip or with a stylus that is made for projected capacitance touchscreens. Caution For correct operation and to prevent damage to the touchscreen:  Touch the screen only with your fingers or with a stylus that is made for projected capacitance touchscreens. Do not use too much force.  Do not touch the screen with sharp objects. Note The touchscreen will not respond if you tap it with your fingernail or an incorrect type of stylus or if you wear non-conductive gloves. To use the touchscreen  To select an item on the screen, tap the item lightly with your fingertip.  To scroll a screen, lightly touch the screen then move your fingertip in the direction you want the screen to move.  On screens that show a plot, trace, or FiberInspector image, you can drag some items, such as the measurement cursor on a plot or trace or the image on a FiberInspector screen. These screens also have a zoom function, as shown in Figure 3. To clean the touchscreen Turn off the tester, then use a soft, lint-free cloth that is moist with a mild detergent. Caution When you clean the touchscreen, do not let liquid get under the plastic around the touchscreen.

Users Manual 16 GPU45.EPS Figure 3. How to Zoom the Screen To quickly go back to 1:1 magnification, double-tap the screen. To zoom in, use the reverse- pinch gesture To zoom out, use the pinch gesture To move the image, drag it in any direction.

Change the Language 17 Change the Language On the home screen, tap the TOOLS icon, tap Language, then tap a language. Buttons to Do Tests and Save Results When a test is completed and more than one button shows at the bottom of the screen, the tester highlights one in yellow to recommend which one to tap. Figure 4 shows the buttons you will see. Note To change the Auto Save setting, tap the Next ID panel on the home screen. GPU40.EPS Figure 4. FIX LATER, TEST AGAIN, and TEST Buttons and the TEST Key A B C D F E G

Users Manual 18  SAVE (yellow),  TEST (gray): These buttons show if the test passed and Auto Save is off. When you tap SAVE, you can save the results with an ID that you make or select. When you tap TEST, you can select to save the results or do the test again and not save the results.  UNSAVED RESULT: This button shows if Auto Save is off and you go to the home screen when a test is completed. Tap this button to see the result.  FIX LATER: This button shows if the test failed or had a PASS* result and the result has not been saved.  TEST AGAIN: This button shows if the test failed or had a PASS* result. Tap this button to do the test again. If Auto Save is on, the tester saves subsequent results with the same ID. If the test fails again, you can tap FIX LATER to save the result if necessary. When you look at a saved result that failed, tap TEST AGAIN to do the test again for the same ID and with the same test settings as the saved result.  TEST (yellow): This button shows if the test passed and Auto Save is on. When Auto Save is on, the tester saves results with the next available ID when the test is completed. When you tap TEST, the tester does a test for the next available ID.  : The  key does the same function as the TEST button. When TEST AGAIN shows, you can press  to do a test on the next ID.

Overview of Memory Functions 19 Overview of Memory Functions These are the approximate numbers of tests you can save in a Versiv main tester:  DSX CableAnalyzer tests: 12,700 Cat 6A Autotest results, with plot data included.  CertiFiber Pro tests: Autotest results for 30,000 fibers.  OptiFiber Pro OTDR tests: 2000 OTDR tests on fiber links with an average length of 2 km, and up to 5000 tests for lengths less than 2 km. The number of test results you can save decreases if you save more tests in each record, or if you save tests that use more memory. For example, records that include OTDR tests and images from the video probe use more memory than records that include OTDR tests and FaultMap tests. The capacity available for test results depends on the space used by the software and custom test limits in the tester. To see the memory status On the home screen, tap the TOOLS icon, then tap Memory Status. To make more memory available, you can export results to a USB flash drive, then delete the results in the tester. See “Manage Results on a Flash Drive” on page 207.

Users Manual 20 Options for Cable IDs When you save the test results for a cable, you usually give the results the name that is the ID for the cable. There are several methods you can use to make IDs for test results:  You can use the CABLE ID SETUP screen to make a set of sequential IDs. The tester uses the IDs in sequence as the names for the results you save. When Auto Save is on, the tester automatically saves each result with the next available ID in the set. A cable ID set also lets you use IDs again so you can add different results to tests you saved before.  You can enter an ID each time you do a test. To do this, turn off the Auto Save function (see page 21). Each time a test is completed, tap SAVE (if the test passed) or FIX LATER (if the test failed), then enter an ID manually.  You can use LinkWare PC software to make a set of IDs, download the set to the tester, then import it into a project.  After you do a test, you can enter the ID for a test you saved before. This lets you replace results or add different results to a test you saved before.  If the test failed before, and you saved the results, you can select it on the RESULTS screen, then press TEST AGAIN to replace the results for that ID. Notes Cable IDs are case-sensitive. For example, the tester saves result with the names “A0” and “a0” in two different records. A cable ID can have a maximum of 60 characters. If you delete all the ID sets in a project, the tester makes a default set that starts with 001.

How to Install a Strap 21 To turn the Auto Save function on or off 1 On the home screen, tap the Next ID panel. 2 On the CHANGE ID screen, tap the On/Off control next to Auto Save. 3 Tap DONE. How to Install a Strap Two types of straps are available for the tester: a hand strap that helps you hold the tester, and an optional carrying strap that lets you carry and hang the tester. Figure 5 shows how to install a strap and how to use the hand strap. GPU43.EPS Figure 5. How to Install a Strap and Use the Hand Strap How to Remove or Install a Module Figure 6 shows how to remove and install the module.

Users Manual 22 Note It is not necessary to turn off the tester before you remove or install a module. GPU20.EPS Figure 6. How to Remove and Install a Module A B D D C C B A A Removal Installation Caution To prevent damage to the case, push the latches down () before you turn them ().

About LinkWare Applications 23 About LinkWare Applications LinkWare PC Cable Test Management Software The LinkWare PC Cable Test Management software lets you upload test records to a PC, organize and examine test results, print professional-quality test reports, and do software updates and other maintenance procedures on your tester. You can download LinkWare PC from the Fluke Networks website. The LinkWare Live Web Application The LinkWare Live web application lets you do these project management tasks from a desktop or mobile device:  Monitor the progress on projects.  Enter administrative information for projects, such as start and end dates, project IDs, and site addresses.  See summary and detailed views of test results.  Assign projects to operators in the field.  Transfer projects to LinkWare PC software. To get started with LinkWare Live, see Chapter 12. LinkWare Stats The LinkWare Stats Statistical Report software that is included with LinkWare PC software provides statistical analysis of cable test reports and generates browsable, graphical reports. For instructions about LinkWare PC and LinkWare Stats software, see the guides for getting started and the online help available under Help on the LinkWare PC and LinkWare Stats menus.

Cabling Warning Before you use the DSX CableAnalyzer, read the safety information that starts on page 5. Overview of Features The Fluke Networks DSX CableAnalyzer™ modules attach to Versiv™ main and remote units to make rugged, hand-held testers that let you certify, troubleshoot, and document twisted pair network cabling. The testers includes these features:  DSX-5000 modules certify twisted pair cabling to Class FA limits (1000 MHz) in less than 15 seconds.  Gives a PASS or FAIL result based on a test limit that you specify.  You can save approximately 12,700 Cat 6A Autotest results, with plot data, in the tester’s internal memory. You can save more results on a removable flash drive.  AxTalk software, which is available on the Fluke Networks website, lets you do tests for alien crosstalk.

Users Manual 26 Connectors, Keys, and LEDs GPU88.EPS Figure 7. Main Tester Connectors, Keys, and LEDs  Connector for a link interface adapter  RJ45 jack for communications between the main and remote testers when you do alien crosstalk measurements. See “About the AxTalk Analyzer Kit” on page 58.  LCD display with touchscreen

Connectors, Keys, and LEDs 27  : Starts a test. Turns on the tone generator if a remote tester is not connected to the main tester. To start a test, you can also tap TEST on the display.  : Power key  : Press  to go to the home screen.  Connector for the AC adapter. The LED is red when the battery charges, and green when the battery is fully charged. The LED is yellow if the battery will not charge. See “Charge the Battery” on page 11.  RJ45 connector: Lets you connect to a network for access to Fluke Networks cloud services.  Micro-AB USB port: This USB port lets you connect the tester to a PC so you can upload test results to the PC and install software updates in the tester.  Type A USB port: This USB host port lets you save test results on a USB flash drive, connect the FI-1000 video probe to the tester, and connect a Wi-Fi adapter for access to Fluke Networks cloud services.  Headset jack Note If you have two main testers, you can use one as a remote. To select the remote function, tap TOOLS > Main as Remote.

Users Manual 28 GPU42.EPS Figure 8. Remote Tester Connectors, Keys, and LEDs  Connector for a link interface adapter  RJ45 jack for communications between the main and remote testers when you do alien crosstalk measurements. See “About the AxTalk Analyzer Kit” on page 58.  PASS LED comes on when a test passes. TEST LED comes on during a test. FAIL LED comes on when a test fails.

Connectors, Keys, and LEDs 29 TALK LED comes on when the talk function is on (). The LED flashes until the main tester accepts the request to talk. TONE LED flashes and the tone generator comes on if you press  when a main tester is not connected to the remote. LOW BATTERY LED comes on when the battery is low. The LEDs also have these functions:  Battery gauge (see Figure 1 on page 13)  Volume indicator for the TALK function  Progress indicator for software updates  : Starts a test. Turns on the tone generator if a main tester is not connected to the remote.  : Power key  : Press  to use the headset to speak to the person at the other end of the link. Press again to adjust the volume. To turn off the talk function, hold down .  Connector for the AC adapter. The LED is red when the battery charges, and green when the battery is fully charged. The LED is yellow if the battery will not charge. See “Charge the Battery” on page 11.  Micro-AB USB port: This USB port lets you connect the tester to a PC so you can install software updates in the tester.  Headset jack

Users Manual 30 About Link Interface Adapters Link interface adapters let you connect the DSX CableAnalyzer to different types of twisted pair links. Figure 9 shows how to attach and remove adapters. Caution To prevent damage to the cables on the permanent link adapters and to make sure your test results are as accurate as possible, do not twist, pull on, pinch, crush, or make kinks in the cables. See Figure 10 on page 31. GPU109.EPS Figure 9. How to Attach and Remove Link Interface Adapters

About Link Interface Adapters 31 GPU108.EPS Figure 10. How to Prevent Damage to the Permanent Link Adapter Cables 5 in (13 cm) minimum

Users Manual 32 About the DSX-PLA001 Adapter Modules The DSX-PLA001 Universal Permanent Link Adapter has an interchangeable personality module. The module lets you connect the adapter to different styles of insulation displacement connectors (IDCs). Figure 11 shows how to remove and install a personality module. Caution To prevent latent or immediate damage caused by electrostatic discharge and to prevent damage to the DSP-PMxx personality module and the socket on the cable:  Before you touch a personality module or DSX-PLA001 permanent link adapter with no module attached, touch a grounded, conductive surface.  Always remove the adapter from the tester before you change the personality module.  Always keep a personality module attached to the adapter cable.  Tighten the screw only with your fingers. Do not tighten too much. Do not use tools to tighten the screw.  Do not touch the gold contacts on the socket or the module.  Always keep unused personality modules in their original, static-protection bags.

About the DSX-PLA001 Adapter Modules 33 GPU164.EPS Figure 11. How to Change the Personality Module on a DSX-PLA001 Adapter A B C D E UNIVERSAL PERMANENT LINK ADAPTER

Users Manual 34 The DSX CableAnalyzer Home Screen The home screen (Figure 12) shows important test settings. Before you do a test, make sure these settings are correct. GPU110.EPS Figure 12. The Home Screen for the DSX CableAnalyzer  PROJECT: The project contains the settings for a job and helps you monitor the status of a job. When you save test results, the tester puts them in the project. Tap the PROJECT panel to edit the project settings, select a different project, or make a new project. A E B F J I C K G H D L M

The DSX CableAnalyzer Home Screen 35  Shows a summary of the test results in the project: : The number of tests that passed. : The number of tests that failed. : The number of tests with an overall marginal result.  The test setup panel shows the settings the tester will use when you tap TEST or press . To change these settings, tap the panel. Note You can set up tests for any module that the tester can use, even when no module is attached.  Icons show the status of the Store Plot Data and AC Wire Map settings. See Table 2 on page 40.  Next ID: The Next ID panel shows the ID that the tester gives to the next test results you save. Tap Next ID to do these tasks:  Enter an ID, select a different ID in the ID set, select a different set of IDs, or make a new set. The tester adds the IDs and ID sets you make to the project that shows on the home screen.  Turn Auto Save on or off.  Operator: The name of the person who does the job. You can enter a maximum of 20 operator names.  TOOLS: The TOOLS menu lets you set the reference, see the status of the tester, and set user preferences such as the language and the display brightness.  RESULTS: Tap RESULTS to see and manage the results that are saved in the tester.  TEST: Tap TEST to do the test shown in the test setup panel.

Users Manual 36  The percentage of the project that is completed. The percentage is the number of IDs used for saved results divided by the total number of used and available IDs in the project. The number of IDs includes IDs for copper and fiber cable. % Tested does not show if your project contains only a Next ID list. See “About Next ID Sets” on page 215 for more information about the Next ID list.  The type of module attached to the main Versiv unit.  This icon shows when the tester’s link interface adapter is connected to the adapter on a Versiv remote and the remote is turned on.  This icon shows when the talk function is on. To use the talk function: 1 Connect the main and remote testers together through a link that has one or more good wire pairs. 2 Connect headsets to the headset jacks on the testers. 3 Press the button on one of the headset microphones or press  on the remote, then speak into the microphone. Make Sure Your Tester is Ready to Certify Cabling To make sure your tester meets its accuracy specifications, follow these guidelines:  Keep the tester’s software current. The latest software is available on the Fluke Networks website. See “Update the Software” on page 233.  Set the reference for the twisted pair adapters every 30 days. See page 37.

Set the Reference 37  Make sure that you select the correct cable type for the job, and that the NVP for the cable is correct. See Table 2 on page 39.  Make sure you select the correct test limit for the job. See Table 2 on page 39.  Make sure the cords and connectors for all test equipment and patch cords are in good condition.  Make sure the battery is fully charged.  Send the modules to a Fluke Networks service center every 12 months for factory calibration. Set the Reference The reference procedure for twisted pair cable sets the baseline for insertion loss, ACR-F, and DC resistance measurements. Set the reference at these times:  When you want to use the tester with a different module. The tester can save reference values for eight different pairs of modules.  When you attach Class F/FA link interface adapters, such as the optional DSX-PLA011 TERA™ adapters.  Every 30 days, at minimum. To ensure maximum accuracy of test results, set the reference daily. It is not necessary to set the reference when you change the link interface adapters. To set the reference 1 Turn on the tester and the remote a minimum of 1 minute before you set the reference. Note Set the reference only after the testers are at an ambient temperature between 50 °F and 104 °F (10 °C and 40 °C).

Users Manual 38 2 Connect the main and remote testers together as shown in Figure 13. 3 If you attached Class F/FA link interface adapters, make sure you select a Class F or FA test limit. See the documentation supplied with the adapters. 4 On the home screen, tap TOOLS, then tap Set Reference. 5 On the SET REFERENCE screen tap TEST. GPU89.EPS Figure 13. Reference Connections for Twisted Pair Cable Settings for Twisted Pair Tests Table 2 gives descriptions of the settings for twisted pair tests. To set up a project, which includes the settings in Table 2, cable IDs, and operator names, see Chapter 11. To set up a twisted pair test 1 On the home screen, tap the test setup panel. 2 On the CHANGE TEST screen, select a twisted pair test to change, then tap EDIT. Permanent link adapter Channel adapter

Settings for Twisted Pair Tests 39 Or to set up a new twisted pair test, tap NEW TEST. If no module is installed, the MODULE screen shows. Tap the correct copper module. 3 On the TEST SETUP screen, tap the panels to change settings for the test. See Table 2. 4 On the TEST SETUP screen, tap SAVE when your test setup is completed. 5 On the CHANGE TEST screen, make sure the button next to the test is selected, then tap USE SELECTED. Table 2. Settings for Twisted Pair Tests Setting Description Module Select DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer. Cable Type Select a cable type that is correct for the type you will test. To see a different group of cable types, tap MORE, then tap a group. To make a custom cable type, tap Custom in the Cable Groups list. NVP Nominal velocity of propagation. The tester uses the NVP and the propagation delay to calculate the length of the cable. The default value is defined by the selected cable type and is the typical NVP for that cable type. To enter a different value, tap the NVP panel, then tap or on the NVP screen to increase or decrease the value. To find the actual value for a cable, connect a known length of the cable to the tester, tap MEASURE on the NVP screen, then change the NVP until the measured length matches the known length. Use a cable at least 30 m (100 ft) long. When you increase the NVP value, the calculated length increases. -continued-

Users Manual 40 Shield Test This setting shows only when you select a shielded cable type. On: The wire map test includes a DC test for shield continuity and AC tests for shield quality. The wire map test fails if the shield is open or the AC test results are unsatisfactory. Off: The wire map shows the shield if the shield has continuity. The tester does not do AC tests for shield quality. The wire map test does not fail or show the shield if the shield is open. Test Limit Select the correct test limit for the job. To see a different group of limits, tap MORE, then tap the name of a group. Store Plot Data Off : The tester does not save plot data for frequency- domain tests or for the HDTDR/HDTDX analyzers. You can see the plots before you save the test and exit the results screen. The saved results show frequency-domain measurements in a table and do not include the HDTDR/ HDTDX plots. On : The tester saves plot data for all frequency- domain tests required by the selected test limit and for the HDTDR/HDTDX analyzers. HDTDR/HDTDX Fail/Pass* only: The tester shows HDTDR and HDTDX analyzer results only for Autotests with PASS*, FAIL*, or FAIL results. All Autotests: The tester shows HDTDR and HDTDX analyzer results for all Autotests. To get HDTDR/HDTDX analyzer results you can also tap TOOLS > Diagnostics. For more information about the HDTDR and HDTDX analyzers, see the Technical Reference Handbook. Table 2. Settings for Twisted Pair Tests (continued)

Settings for Twisted Pair Tests 41 Outlet Configuration The Outlet Configuration specifies which wire pairs are tested and which wire numbers the wire map shows for the pairs. See Figure 14. To see the wire map for a configuration, tap Outlet Configuration, tap the configuration name on the OUTLET CONFIG screen, then tap SAMPLE. To select a configuration, tap a name on the OUTLET CONFIG screen, then tap USE SELECTED. Note The OUTLET CONFIG screen shows only the configurations that are applicable to the selected Test Limit. To make a custom outlet configuration, tap CUSTOM on the OUTLET CONFIG screen, then tap MANAGE, then tap Create. AC Wire Map The AC Wire Map test lets you do tests on links connected through midspan PoE (Power over Ethernet) devices. See the Technical Reference Handbook. When the AC Wire Map test is on, this icon shows on the home screen: Note Always turn off the AC wire map test when you will not do tests through a PoE device. The AC wire map test increases the time for an Autotest. Table 2. Settings for Twisted Pair Tests (continued)

Users Manual 42 GPU85.EPS Figure 14. Outlet Configurations T568A Rollover CSU/DSU ATM/TP-PMD Straight ATM/TP-PMD Crossed Ethernet Two-Pair Crossed Ethernet Two-Pair Token Ring T568B USOC Single-Pair USOC Two-Pair Crossover 1000BASE-T Crossover 2 x Two-Pair Crossed One Pair (1,2) M12 Two-Pair Crossed M12 Two-Pair

How to Do an Autotest 43 How to Do an Autotest When you tap TEST on the main tester or press  on the main or remote tester, the testers do an Autotest. The Autotest includes all the tests necessary to certify that the cabling meets or exceeds the performance requirements specified in the selected test limit. Figure 15 shows the equipment for Autotests on twisted pair cable. Figure 15. Equipment for Autotests on Twisted Pair Cable GPU111.EPS  Main and remote Versiv units with modules installed  For tests on permanent links: two permanent link adapters  For tests on channels: two channel adapters  AC adapters with line cords (optional) A C B D

Users Manual 44 To do an Autotest on twisted pair cable 1 Attach permanent link or channel adapters to the main and remote testers. 2 Make sure that the home screen shows the correct settings for the job. To make sure that other settings are correct, tap the test setup panel, make sure the correct test is selected on the CHANGE TEST SCREEN, then tap EDIT to see more settings. Table 2 on page 39 describes the settings. 3 Connect the testers to the link as shown in Figure 16 or 17. 4 Tap TEST on the main tester or press  on the main or remote tester. If the tester at the other end of the cable is in sleep mode or is off, your tester’s tone generator turns on the other tester. If the two testers are not connected:  Your tester’s tone generator stays on. Then, you can use a tone probe if necessary to find the cable to connect to the other tester.  Or, tap MEASURE to do the tests that do not require a remote tester. Because the tester cannot complete all tests and some tests always fail with no remote connected, the result for an Autotest without a remote is always FAIL.

How to Do an Autotest 45 GPU97.EPS Figure 16. Permanent Link Connections End permanent link Remote with permanent link adapter Optional consolidation point Wall outlet Tester with permanent link adapter Start permanent link Patch panel Horizontal cabling

Users Manual 46 GPU96.EPS Figure 17. Channel Connections “Bad Patch Cord” Message To comply with standards for tests on channels, the tester removes the effects of the channel adapters and their connections from the test results. Before it removes these effects, the tester makes sure that the plugs on the patch cord do not have too much near-end crosstalk (NEXT). Too much NEXT is frequently caused by too much untwisted wire in the plug. If a plug is bad, the tester shows the message Bad patch cord at main or Bad patch cord at remote, and does not remove the effects of the channel adapters and their connections. The tester saves the message with the results. If you see one of these messages, replace the patch cord or install a new plug at the bad end. End channel Remote with channel adapter Optional consolidation point Wall outlet Tester with channel adapter Start channel Hub or switch Horizontal cabling Patch cord from hub or switch Patch cord from PC Patch panels

How to Certify Patch Cords 47 How to Certify Patch Cords To certify patch cords, you must use the DSX-PCxx Patch Cord Adapters and the correct patch cord test limit. You cannot use channel adapters and test limits to certify patch cords because channel tests do not measure the performance of the patch cord plugs. To purchase a DSX-PCxxS Patch Cord Adapter Set, contact an authorized Fluke Networks distributor. Twisted Pair Autotest Results The tests listed below apply to twisted pair cabling. Note Some tests are not included in some test limits.  Wire map  Resistance  Resistance unbalance  Length  Propagation delay  Delay skew  Insertion loss (attenuation)  Impedance  NEXT (near-end crosstalk)  PS NEXT (power-sum near-end crosstalk)  ACR-N (attenuation to crosstalk ratio at the near end)  PS ACR-N (power-sum attenuation to crosstalk ratio)  ACR-F (equal level far-end crosstalk)  PS ACR-F (power-sum equal level far-end crosstalk)  Return loss -continued-

Users Manual 48  TCL (transverse conversion loss)  CDNEXT (common-mode to differential mode near-end crosstalk)  CMRL (common-mode return loss)  ELTCTL (equal level transverse conversion transfer loss)  HDTDR and HDTDX analyzers (optional tests, not required by any test limit) Automatic Diagnostics If an Autotest on twisted pair cabling fails, the DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer automatically gives you information about faults. To see the information, tap the DIAGNOSTIC tab. Figure 18 shows examples of diagnostic information. To get only diagnostics results, select Diagnostics from the TOOLS menu. These results do not include a PASS/FAIL status. The diagnostic screens show connectors in grey when other faults possibly affect the results for the connector. For NEXT failures caused by multiple connectors, the diagnostic screen shows the worst connector in red. Future Versiv software releases may include additional diagnostics. The latest software is available at no charge on the Fluke Networks website. For more information on diagnostics, including video training modules, see the Knowledge Base on the Fluke Networks website.

Twisted Pair Autotest Results 49 GPU192.EPS Figure 18. Examples of Diagnostic Screens for Faults on Twisted Pair PASS*/FAIL* Results A result shows an asterisk when measurements are in the tester’s accuracy uncertainty range (Figure 19) and the asterisk is required by the selected test limit. These results are marginal.  A PASS* shows that the cable’s performance is satisfactory. If a cable must get a PASS result to agree with your requirements for quality, identify and correct the problems with the cable and do the Autotest again.  Usually, a FAIL* is not a satisfactory result. The tester shows a FAIL for the overall result. Identify and correct the problems with the cable and do the Autotest again.

Users Manual 50 GPU87.EPS Figure 19. PASS* and FAIL* Results WIRE MAP Tab The WIRE MAP tab shows the connections between the ends of the cable under test. The tester compares the connections to the selected Outlet Configuration to get a PASS or FAIL result. If the wire map test fails, you can continue or stop the Autotest. Or, you can tap SCAN ON to do the wire map test continuously while you look for the fault. To continue the Autotest after you correct the fault, tap SCAN OFF, then tap CONTINUE. If you leave then return to the WIRE MAP FAIL screen, the SCAN ON button goes away. To see the button again, tap TEST AGAIN. You can also select the continuous wire map test as a single test from the TOOLS menu. See “Continuous Tests” on page 58. Figure 20 shows an example of a wire map screen. For information on AC wire map screens, see the Technical Reference Handbook.  The name of the outlet configuration used for the test. The outlet configuration is a setting on the TEST SETUP screen.  The wire map of the cabling. The main tester is at the left side of the wire map.  Tap to see information about wire map faults. If shows, tap it to see a message about the results, such as Bad patch cord at remote. Tester’s accuracy uncertainty range PASS PASS* FAIL Limit FAIL* PASS*

Twisted Pair Autotest Results 51 GPU59.EPS Figure 20. WIRE MAP Tab  The overall result for the Autotest. If the result shows an asterisk, See “PASS*/FAIL* Results” on page 49.  The result for the wire map test: The wire map does not agree with the outlet configuration selected for the test. The wire map agrees with the outlet configuration selected for the test.  When more than one button shows at the bottom of the screen, the tester highlights one in yellow to recommend which one to tap. See “Buttons to Do Tests and Save Results” on page 17. A D E F B C

Users Manual 52 PERFORMANCE Tab The PERFORMANCE tab (Figure 21) shows the overall result for each test that is required by the selected test limit. GPU86.EPS Figure 21. PERFORMANCE Tab  The test limit and cable type used for the test. To see all the settings used for the test, tap the panel.  To see detailed results for a test, tap the panel.  The overall result for the Autotest. If the result shows an asterisk, See “PASS*/FAIL* Results” on page 49.  The overall result for the test: The results exceed the limit. B C D E A

Twisted Pair Autotest Results 53 The results are within the limit. The selected test limit does not have a limit for the test, or a dB rule applies. See the Technical Reference Handbook. The results are within the range of accuracy uncertainty for the tester. See “PASS*/FAIL* Results” on page 49. The measurement shown for frequency-domain results is the worst margin. (The insertion loss plot is different. See the Technical Reference Handbook.)  When more than one button shows at the bottom of the screen, the tester highlights one in yellow to recommend which one to tap. See “Buttons to Do Tests and Save Results” on page 17. Frequency-Domain Results Frequency-domain results are the measurements that change with frequency, such as insertion loss and crosstalk. How to Save Frequency-Domain Results as a Plot or a Table If Store Plot Data is on when you do a test, the saved results show as plots. If Store Plot Data is Off, the tester does not save plot data for frequency-domain tests or for the HDTDR/HDTDX analyzers. You can see the plots before you save the test and exit the results screen. Figures 22 and 23 show examples of the two types of screens. Also see “Store Plot Data” on page 40.

Users Manual 54 GPU104.EPS Figure 22. Tabular Results Screen for a Frequency-Domain Test  The location where the tester made the measurements. To switch between results for the main and remote, tap REMOTE or MAIN ().  The results are for the wire pair or pairs shown. To see the results for a different pair or pairs, tap a tab on the right side of the screen ().  WORST MARGIN is the measurement that is nearest to the limit line or exceeds the limit by the largest amount. WORST VALUE is the worst measurement. D B H G I C E F A

Twisted Pair Autotest Results 55  The measured value.  The limit specified by the selected test limit.  MARGIN is the difference between the measured value and the limit. The value is in a red box if the measurement exceeds the limit.  To switch between results for the main unit and the remote, tap REMOTE or MAIN.  To see the results for a different pair or pairs, tap a tab.  The result for the pair. If the result shows an asterisk, see “PASS*/FAIL* Results” on page 49.

Users Manual 56 GPU71.EPS Figure 23. Plot Screen for a Frequency-Domain Test  The location of the measurements. To switch between results for the main and remote, tap REMOTE or MAIN ().  Measured values for the wire pairs.  The limit line (in red) for the measurement. Note If the limit line is black, the tester does not evaluate the measurement at those frequencies because a dB rule applies. See the Technical Reference Handbook. B F J G K M A C D E H I L

Twisted Pair Autotest Results 57  The vertical scale is the measured value in decibels.  The horizontal scale is the frequency range in megahertz.  To see help for the screen, tap .  To switch between results for the main unit and the remote, tap REMOTE or MAIN.  The margin at the cursor’s location. The margin is the difference between the measured value and the limit. The margin is negative if the pair failed.  The measured value at the cursor’s location.  When you first look at the plot, the cursor is at the frequency of the worst margin. To move the cursor to the worst value, tap WORST VALUE. (The insertion loss plot is different. See the Technical Reference Handbook.)  To see the plots for pairs, tap or . To select pairs to show on the plot, touch or for one second to see the SELECT PAIRS window. Select the pairs you want to see, then tap OK.  When you first look at the plot, the cursor is at the frequency of the worst margin. To move the cursor to the worst value, tap WORST VALUE (). The box at the bottom of the cursor shows the frequency at the cursor’s position. To move the cursor to other points, touch and drag the yellow circle at the top of the cursor. To move the cursor in small increments, tap the yellow circle, then tap the arrow buttons that show on the plot ( or ).  The overall result for the test. If you look at pairs, the result is for those pairs. If the result shows an asterisk, see “PASS*/ FAIL* Results” on page 49. To zoom in and out, use the pinch, reverse-pinch, and double- tap gestures on the touchscreen. You can also use the zoom controls to change the magnification on the frequency and decibels scales independently. See Figure 3 on page 16.

Users Manual 58 DIAGNOSTIC Tab If the Autotest failed or had a marginal result, or if you selected All Autotests for the HDTDR/HDTDX setting on the TEST SETUP screen, the DIAGNOSTIC tab gives you access to the HDTDR and HDTDX analyzer plots. The plots help you locate the causes of NEXT and return loss failures. See the Technical Reference Handbook. Continuous Tests To do the wire map, length, or resistance test continuously, go to the home screen, tap TOOLS > Single Tests, then tap a test. The wire map test compares the results to the outlet configuration specified by the selected test limit and shows if the connections agree or if they do not. The length and resistance tests do not compare the results to a test limit. To save the result, tap SCAN OFF > SAVE. The saved test has an for the overall result. About the AxTalk Analyzer Kit The DSX-5000 kit includes the hardware and AxTalk Analyzer software you need to do tests for alien crosstalk on twisted pair cabling. Alien crosstalk is noise, or crosstalk, transmitted between adjacent cables in a bundle or patch panel. Alien crosstalk is a primary source of noise in cabling used for 10GBASE-T applications. For instructions on how to do alien crosstalk tests, install the AxTalk Analyzer software, which is available on the Fluke Networks website, then see the online help in the software.

The optional DSX-CHA003 coaxial adapters let you use the DSX CableAnalyzer to certify coaxial cabling for network and video applications. Set the Reference for Coaxial Tests To use DSX-CHA003 adapters, you must set the reference for coaxial tests. The reference procedure sets a baseline for insertion loss and resistance measurements. Set the reference at these times:  When you want to use the tester with a different module. The tester can save reference values for eight different pairs of modules.  Every 30 days, at minimum. To ensure maximum accuracy of test results, set the reference daily. Note It is not necessary to set the reference again if you use different coaxial adapters. To set the reference 1 Make the connections shown in Figure 24. 2 Turn on the tester and the remote a minimum of 1 minute before you set the reference. -continued-

Users Manual 60 Notes Set the reference only after the testers are at an ambient temperature between 10 °C and 40 °C (50 °F and 104 °F). The tester will not let you set the reference if the patch cord is longer than 30 cm (12 in). You can also set the reference with a 50 patch cord 3 On the home screen, select a coaxial cable test. 4 On the home screen, tap TOOLS, then tap Set Reference. 5 On the SET REFERENCE screen tap TEST. GPU179.EPS Figure 24. Reference Connections for Tests on Coaxial Cabling DSX-CHA003 COAX ADAPTER DSX-CHA003 COAX ADAPTER Coaxial adapter with F connector adapter 30 cm (12 in) 75  coaxial patch cord Coaxial adapter with F connector adapter

Settings for Coaxial Tests 61 Settings for Coaxial Tests Table 3 gives descriptions of the settings for coaxial tests. To set up a project, which includes the settings in Table 3, cable IDs, and operator names, see Chapter 11. To set up a coaxial test 1 On the home screen, tap the test setup panel. 2 On the CHANGE TEST screen, select a coaxial test to change, then tap EDIT. Or to set up a new coaxial test, tap NEW TEST. If no module is installed, the MODULE screen shows. Tap DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer. 3 On the TEST SETUP screen, tap the panels to change settings for the test. See Table 3. 4 On the TEST SETUP screen, tap SAVE when your test setup is completed. 5 On the CHANGE TEST screen, make sure the button next to the test is selected, then tap USE SELECTED.

Users Manual 62 Table 3. Settings for Coaxial Tests Setting Description Module Select DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer. Cable Type Select a cable type that is correct for the type you will test. To see a different group of cable types, tap MORE, then tap a group. To make a custom cable type, tap Custom in the Cable Groups list. NVP Nominal velocity of propagation. The tester uses the NVP and the propagation delay to calculate the length of the cable. The default value is defined by the selected cable type and is the typical NVP for that cable type. To enter a different value, tap the NVP panel, then tap or on the NVP screen to increase or decrease the value. To find the actual value for a cable, connect a known length of the cable to the tester, tap MEASURE on the NVP screen, then change the NVP until the measured length matches the known length. Use a cable at least 30 m (100 ft) long. When you increase the NVP value, the calculated length increases. Test Limit Select the correct test limit for the job. To see a different group of limits, tap MORE, then tap the name of a group. Store Plot Data Off : The tester does not save plot data for insertion loss or for the HDTDR analyzer. You can see the plots before you save the test and exit the results screen. The saved results show insertion loss measurements in a table and do not include the HDTDR plot. On : The tester saves plot data for the insertion loss test and for the HDTDR analyzer.

How to Do an Autotest 63 How to Do an Autotest Figure 25 shows the equipment for tests on coaxial cabling. Note You can do the HDTDR, length, and resistance tests without a remote tester. See “Tests Without a Remote” on page 68. 1 Attach coaxial adapters to the main and remote testers. 2 Make sure that the home screen shows the correct settings for the job. To make sure that other settings are correct, tap the test setup panel, make sure the correct test is selected on the CHANGE TEST screen, then tap EDIT to see more settings. Table 3 on page 62 describes the settings. 3 Connect the testers to the link as shown in Figure 26. Caution To make sure your results are reliable:  Disconnect all taps and devices from the cable.  Do not do tests through splitters (See “About Splitters” on page 67). 4 Tap TEST on the main tester or press  on the main or remote tester. If the tester at the other end of the cable is in sleep mode or is off, your tester’s tone generator turns on the other tester. If the two testers are not connected:  Your tester’s tone generator stays on so you can use a tone probe to find the cable to connect to the other tester.

Users Manual 64  Or, tap MEASURE to do the length and resistance tests, which do not require a remote tester. Because the tester cannot complete all tests, and the reflection at the end of the cable exceeds the 15% limit for the HDTDR test, the result for an Autotest without a remote is always FAIL. Figure 25. Equipment for Tests on Coaxial Cabling Note If you have two main testers, you can use one as a remote. To select the remote function, tap TOOLS > Main as Remote. GPU181.EPS  Main and remote Versiv units with DSX CableAnalyzer modules installed  Two DSX-CHA003 adapters  For tests on network cabling:  F-connector to BNC adapters and patch cords (typically 50 )  For tests on video cabling:  F-connector adapters and patch cords (typically 75 )  AC adapters with line cords (optional) A C B D E

How to Do an Autotest 65 GPU184.EPS Figure 26. Examples of Connections for Tests on Coaxial Cabling DSX-CHA003 COAX ADAPTER DSX-CHA003 COAX ADAPTER DSX-CHA003 COAX ADAPTER DSX-CHA003 COAX ADAPTER DSX-CHA003 COAX ADAPTER DSX-CHA003 COAX ADAPTER DSX-CHA003 COAX ADAPTER Disconnect all drop cables MoCA adapter MoCA adapter Router IP cameras Data network Surveillance network Cable TV Cable spools Coaxial segment Note: Do not do tests through splitters.

Users Manual 66 Coaxial Autotest Results Note Not all test limits include all the tests shown in Figure 27. GPU182.EPS Figure 27. Autotest Results for Coaxial Cabling  The test limit and cable type used for the test.  To see detailed results for a test, tap the panel.  The overall result for the Autotest. If the result shows an asterisk, See “PASS*/FAIL* Results” on page 49. A C E F B D

About Splitters 67  The DIAGNOSTIC tab shows fault information if the test failed, and the HDTDR analyzer button, which you can tap to see the HDTDR plot. The plot helps you find faults on the cable. The HDTDR plot for coaxial cable includes limit lines and a PASS/FAIL result.  The overall result for the test: The results exceed the limit. The results are within the limit. The selected test limit does not have a limit for the test. The results are within the range of accuracy uncertainty for the tester. See “PASS*/FAIL* Results” on page 49. The measurement shown for the insertion loss plot is the worst value if the test passed, or the worst margin if the test failed.  When more than one button shows at the bottom of the screen, the tester highlights one in yellow to recommend which one to tap. See “Buttons to Do Tests and Save Results” on page 17. To do the resistance test continuously, select the test from the TOOLS menu. This function helps you locate intermittent faults. About Splitters If you get these results, there might be a splitter on the cable:  The tester cannot find the remote.  The tester looses communication with the remote. The test might continue, then loose communication again as the splitter interferes with the communication signal.  The length test shows End not found.  The resistance test shows an open.  The HDTDR plot shows a reflection that has an unusual shape. Because splitters can cause unreliable test results, you should not do tests through them.

Users Manual 68 Tests Without a Remote You can do the length, resistance, and HDTDR tests without a remote tester. Table 4 describes the effects of a remote on tests. 1 Attach a coaxial adapters to the main tester. 2 Make sure that the home screen shows the correct settings for the job. To make sure that other settings are correct, tap the test setup panel, make sure the correct test is selected on the CHANGE TEST screen, then tap EDIT to see more settings. Table 3 on page 62 describes the settings. 3 Connect the tester as shown in Figure 28. 4 To do an Autotest: Tap TEST on the main tester or press  on the main or remote tester. When the MEASURE button shows, tap it to do the length and resistance tests, which do not require a remote tester. To do only the length or resistance test: On the home screen tap TOOLS > Single Tests, then tap a test. To do only the HDTDR test: On the home screen tap TOOLS > Diagnostics, then tap HDTDR. Note Because the tester cannot complete all tests, and the reflection at the end of the cable exceeds the 15% limit for the HDTDR test, the result for an Autotest without a remote is always FAIL.

Tests Without a Remote 69 Table 4. Remote Requirements for Coaxial Tests Test Remote Requirements* HDTDR analyzer Optional. Without a remote, the plot shows large reflections at the end of the cabling. Resistance A remote or a terminator is required for a loop resistance measurement. Length Not required. Because a coaxial cable terminator eliminates signal reflections, the tester cannot measure the length of terminated cabling. The tester shows End not found in this case. Impedance Optional. Without a remote or terminator, the tester cannot measure the impedance of cables longer than 984 ft (300 m). The tester shows Unknown in this case. Propagation delay Not required. Because a coaxial cable terminator eliminates signal reflections, the tester cannot measure the propagation delay of terminated cabling. In this case, the tester shows End not found. Insertion Loss Required. * If a remote is not required for a test, the test runs without activating the toner when no remote is detected.

Users Manual 70 GPU183.EPS Figure 28. Connections for Coaxial Tests Without a Remote DSX-CHA003 COAX ADAPTER DSX-CHA003 COAX ADAPTER For length measurements, disconnect terminators. See Table 4 on page 69.

Continuous Tests 71 Continuous Tests To do the length or resistance test continuously, go to the home screen, tap TOOLS > Single Tests, then tap a test. The length and resistance tests do not compare the results to a test limit. To save the result, tap SCAN OFF > SAVE. The saved test has an for the overall result.

Always Clean Endfaces Before Tests When a fiber optic link does not operate correctly, the cause is frequently a dirty endface in a connector. Figure 29 shows examples of dirty endfaces and an endface that has been correctly cleaned and polished. GPU36.EPS Figure 29. Examples of Clean and Dirty Fiber Endfaces Cleaned and polished correctly Wiped on a shirt Dirty connector on a patch cord Contamination that remains after alcohol dries

Users Manual 74 Always clean and inspect the endfaces in fiber connectors before you make connections. Fluke Networks recommends that you use a mechanical device, such as the Fluke Networks IBC OneClick Cleaner, to clean connectors on network equipment. If you do not have such a device, if the device does not clean the connector sufficiently, or when you clean connectors on test reference cords, use other optical-grade supplies such as wipes and solvent. Figure 30 shows the equipment you use to clean and inspect fiber endfaces. Warning To prevent possible eye damage caused by hazardous radiation:  Do not look directly into optical connectors. Some optical equipment emits invisible radiation that can cause permanent damage your eyes.  Before you clean an endface, turn off any optical sources (laser or LED) that are connected to the fiber.  When you inspect endfaces, use only magnification devices that have the correct filters. Caution To prevent damage to connectors and to keep contamination off of endfaces:  Always cover unused connectors and adapters with protective caps.  Always keep unused protective caps in a clean, sealed container to prevent contamination.

Always Clean Endfaces Before Tests 75 Figure 30. Equipment to Clean and Inspect Fiber Endfaces GPU49.EPS  Versiv main unit with CertiFiber Pro, OptiFiber Pro, or blank module installed  FI-1000 video probe with USB connector  Fiber cleaning supplies  AC adapter with line cord (optional) A D C B

Users Manual 76 How to Use a Fluke Networks IBC OneClick Cleaner Caution To prevent damage to the device and to connectors and to keep contamination off of endfaces, read all instructions and obey all safety precautions given in the instructions for the device you use to clean connectors. To clean the connectors on test reference cords, use wipes and solvent. The OneClick cleaner cleans the fiber core, but can leave contamination around the core. The contamination can move to the core when you make connections. See “To Clean Connector Ends” on page 79. 1 Use the video probe to inspect the connector. If it is dirty, continue to step 2. 2 To clean a bulkhead connector, remove the cap. To clean the connector on a fiber cable, remove only the tip of the cap. 3 If necessary for a bulkhead connector, extend the tip of the device. 4 Push the device straight into the connector until you hear a loud click. See Figure 31. Then remove the device. 5 Use the video probe to inspect the connector. If necessary, clean and inspect the connector again. If the mechanical device does not clean the connector sufficiently, use a swab and solvent to clean the connector.

How to Use a Fluke Networks IBC OneClick Cleaner 77 GPU16.EPS Figure 31. How to Use the IBC OneClick Cleaner CLICK! CLICK! CLICK!

Users Manual 78 How to Use Wipes, Swabs, and Solvent Caution To prevent damage to connectors and to keep contamination off of endfaces:  Always discard wipes or swabs after you use them.  Do not let solvent dry on an endface. Some solvents leave a residue after they dry.  If you must use alcohol as a solvent, make sure you use 99%-pure, anhydrous alcohol.  Put wipes on a soft surface, such as a stack of wipes, that will conform to the shape of the fiber endface.  When you rub fiber endfaces against a dry cleaning pad, always use short strokes (~1 cm or ~0.4 in). Long strokes against a dry pad can cause a build-up of static charge that can attract dust to the endface. To Clean Bulkhead Connectors 1 Use a video probe to inspect the connector. If it is dirty, continue to step 2. 2 Touch the tip of a fiber optic solvent pen or swab soaked in solvent to a lint-free dry wipe or fiber cleaning card. 3 Touch a new, dry swab to the solvent spot on the wipe or card. Push the swab into the connector, twist it around 3 to 5 times against the end-face, then remove and dispose of the swab. 4 Dry the connector with a dry swab by twisting it around in the connector 3 to 5 times. 5 Use a video probe to inspect the connector. If necessary, clean and inspect the connector again.

How to Use Wipes, Swabs, and Solvent 79 To Clean the Optical Connectors on the Modules To clean the optical connectors on the modules, first use the procedure given under “To Clean Bulkhead Connectors”. If a connector is very dirty or the procedure above does not make it clean, use this procedure: 1 Unscrew the adapter on the connector. 2 Clean the ferrule or photodiode lens with a dry, optical-grade wipe made for fiber optic connectors. 3 Use a video probe to inspect the connector. If necessary, clean and inspect the connector again. 4 If the connector stays dirty, use a wipe that is moist with optical-grade solvent to clean the endface. Dry the ferrule or lens with a dry wipe. To Clean Fiber Adapters At regular intervals, clean fiber adapters with a swab and fiber optic solvent. Dry with a dry swab. To Clean Connector Ends 1 Use a video probe to inspect the connector. If it is dirty, continue to step 2. 2 Touch the tip of a fiber optic solvent pen or swab soaked in solvent to a lint-free dry wipe or fiber cleaning card. 3 Rub the connector end-face across the solvent spot, then back and forth once across the dry area of the wipe or card. Typically, one or two short strokes (~1 cm or ~0.4 in) are sufficient to dry the endface. 4 Use a video probe to inspect the connector. If necessary, clean and inspect the connector again.

Users Manual 80 Notes For APC connectors, hold ferrule against the cleaning area at the same angle (typically 8°) as the ferrule endface. For some connector types, such as VF-45, it is necessary to use a different method to clean the endface.

The optional FI-1000 FiberInspector™ video probe connects to the type A USB port on the Versiv main unit to let you inspect the endfaces in fiber optic connectors. The probe lets you see dirt, scratches, and other defects that can cause unsatisfactory performance or failures in fiber optic networks. The FI-1000 probe is included with the FI-7000 kit. The probe is an optional accessory for the CertiFiber Pro and OptiFiber Pro testers.

Users Manual 82 Connectors, Keys, and LEDs GPU173.EPS Figure 32. Connectors, Keys, and LEDs  LCD display with touchscreen.  Blank module included with the FI-7000 kit. Keep the module installed to give protection to the module connectors.

Connectors, Keys, and LEDs 83 You can use the FiberInspector function with any module installed and with no module installed.  Micro-AB USB port: This USB port lets you connect the tester to a PC so you can upload test results to the PC and install software updates in the tester.  Type A USB port: This USB host port lets you connect the FI-7000 video probe to the tester, save test results on a USB flash drive, and connect a Wi-Fi adapter for access to Fluke Networks cloud services..  Headset jack.  : Starts a test. To start a test, you can also tap TEST on the display.  Power key.  : Press  to go to the home screen.  Connector for the ac adapter.  RJ45 connector: Lets you connect to a network for access to Fluke Networks cloud services.  Removable tip for different types of connectors.  Dial for focus adjustment. Note The button on the bottom of the FI-1000 probe has no function when you use the probe with a Versiv tester.

Users Manual 84 Settings for FiberInspector Tests Table 5 gives descriptions of the settings for FiberInspector tests. To set up a project, which includes the settings in Table 5, cable IDs, and operator names, see Chapter 11. To set up a FiberInspector test 1 On the home screen, tap the test setup panel. 2 On the CHANGE TEST screen, select a FiberInspector test, then tap EDIT. Or to set up a new FiberInspector test, tap NEW TEST. If no module is installed, the MODULE screen shows. Tap FiberInspector or FI-7000. 3 On the TEST SETUP screen, tap the panels to change settings for the test. See Table 5. 4 On the TEST SETUP screen, tap SAVE when your test setup is completed. 5 On the CHANGE TEST screen, make sure the button next to the test is selected, then tap USE SELECTED. Table 5. Settings for FiberInspector Tests Setting Description Module Select a CertiFiber Pro or OptiFiber Pro module or FI-7000. Test Type Select FiberInspector. Test Limit To give images a PASS or FAIL result manually, select Manual. Or, select a limit to compare scratches and defects to specific criteria for size and location. To see a different group of limits, tap MORE, then tap the name of a group. To make a custom limit, tap Custom in the Limit Groups list. See the Technical Reference Handbook.

How to Do the FiberInspector Test 85 How to Do the FiberInspector Test Figure 33 shows the equipment for a FiberInspector test. Figure 33. Equipment for the FiberInspector Test GPU174.EPS  Versiv main unit with CertiFiber Pro, OptiFiber Pro, or blank module installed  FI-1000 video probe with USB connector  Fiber cleaning supplies  AC adapter with line cord (optional) A D C B

Users Manual 86 To do the FiberInspector test Refer to Figures 34 and 35. 1 Connect the FI-1000 probe to the type A USB port on the side of the tester. 2 Install the correct tip on the probe. 3 Clean the connector that you will inspect. 4 Do the FiberInspector test: To do the FiberInspector test when it is in the project If the FiberInspector test does not already show on the home screen: a. On the home screen, tap the test setup panel. b. On the CHANGE TEST screen, tap the FiberInspector test, then tap USE SELECTED. c. Tap Test or press . To do the FiberInspector test when it is not in a project On the home screen, tap the TOOLS icon, then tap FiberInspector. 5 Insert the probe into the connector. 6 To adjust the focus, turn the dial on the probe clockwise or counterclockwise. Figure 36 shows an example of a FiberInspector image. 7 To save the image, tap SAVE. 8 On the SAVE RESULT screen, select End 1 or End 2, make sure the Cable ID and End name are correct, then tap SAVE. Saved FiberInspector results show these icons for End 1 and End 2: