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Cabling Certification Product Family

Technical Reference Handbook

Versiv Software Version 6.9

February 2018, Rev. 12, 4/2023

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Page 1 Versiv Series ™ Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Versiv Software Version 6.9 February 2018, Rev. 12, 4/2023 © 2018-2023 Fluke Corporation All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
Page 2 LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Each Fluke Networks product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service unless stated otherwise herein. The warranty period for the mainframe is one year and begins on the date of purchase.
Page 3 Contents Chapter 1 Get Acquainted Overview of Features ............1 Versiv 2 Compatibility .............2 Contact Fluke Networks ..........2 Register Your Product ............3 Additional Resources ............3 Supplements and Updated Manuals ......3 Symbols ................4 Safety Information ............5 For the Main Tester ..........5 For DSX Modules and Twisted Pair Adapters ..8 For CertiFiber Pro OLTS Modules ......9...
Page 4 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Language ..............32 Date and Time Settings and Formats ..... 32 Number Format ............33 Units for Length Measurements ......33 Power-Down and Backlight Timeout Periods ..33 Audible Tone ............34 Power Line Frequency ..........
Page 5 Contents Chapter 3 Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Overview of the DSX CableAnalyzer Modules ....71 DSX CableAnalyzer Connectors, Keys, and LEDs ...72 About Link Interface Adapters ........76 How to Prevent Damage to the Adapter Cables ................77 Adapters for DSX-8000 and DSX-5000 Modules ...78 The DSX CableAnalyzer Home Screen ......79 Make Sure Your Tester is Ready to Certify Twisted Pair Cabling ............82...
Page 6 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Return Loss ............... 121 Impedance ..............124 NEXT (Near-End Crosstalk) ........126 PS NEXT (Power Sum Near End Crosstalk) ....127 ACR-N (Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio at the Near End) ..............129 PS ACR-N (Power Sum Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio, Near End) ........
Page 7 Contents 15 dB Rule ............155 67 dB Rule for ACR-F and PS ACR-F ....156 70 dB Rule for ACR-F and PS ACR-F ....156 75 dB Rule for ACR-F and PS ACR-F ....156 How to Use the Tone Generator ........158 How to Use the Talk Function ........160 Long-Range Communication Mode (DSX-5000) ...161 About the AxTalk Analyzer Kit ........161 Chapter 4...
Page 8 HDTDR and HDTDX Plot ..........208 Chapter 7 Clean Fiber Endfaces Always Clean Endfaces Before Tests ......211 How to Use a Fluke Networks Quick Clean Cleaner ................214 How to Use Wipes, Swabs, and Solvent ......217 To Clean Bulkhead Connectors ....... 217 To Clean the Optical Connectors on the Modules ..............
Page 9 Contents Features of the Tester .............233 Home Screen for FiberInspector Pro Tests .....235 Set up a FiberInspector Test ...........239 Do a FiberInspector Test ..........241 Use the Probe When You Set a Reference ....244 View Endfaces ..............244 Image Tab ..............246 Defects Tab ...............249 Fiber Tests with Two Main Testers .........250 Chapter 9 Certify Fiber Cabling...
Page 10 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook About 1 Jumper Reference Connections ...... 278 Autotest in Smart Remote Mode ........280 Fiber Tests with Two Main Testers ......280 Autotest Results for Smart Remote Mode ..... 286 Fiber IDs for Saved Results in Smart Remote Mode ................
Page 11 Contents How to Remove and Install the Connector Adapters ................327 The Home Screen for OptiFiber Pro Modules ....328 Settings for OTDR Tests ..........331 OTDR Settings for Limits that Calculate a Loss Limit .................339 About Launch and Tail Cords .........340 How To Compensate for Launch and Tail Cords .................342 Methods of Launch Compensation ....342 How to Set Up the Launch Compensation...
Page 12 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook How to Use the Measurement Cursor on the OTDR Trace ............384 How to Quickly Try Different OTDR Settings ..387 How To Do Bi-directional Tests on Single Fibers ..389 How To Do Bi-directional Tests for All IDs in a Set ................
Page 13 Contents The Home Screen for OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Modules ................425 About PON OTDR Tests ..........428 Settings for HDR OTDR Tests ..........428 To set up an OTDR test ...........429 OTDR Settings for Limits that Calculate a Loss Limit .................439 About Launch and Tail Cords for OSP Links ....440 OTDR Port Connection Quality ........441 If the Gauge is Not in the Good Range ....441 Port Connection Quality for SmartLoop Tests ..442...
Page 14 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook The FaultMap Test ............485 How to Do the FaultMap Test ......... 486 FaultMap Screen ............489 The SmartLoop Test ............491 How To Do an Auto SmartLoop Test ...... 493 Set Up SmartLoop Launch Compensation ..
Page 15 Contents Chapter 14 The Visual Fault Locator Visual Fault Locator Applications ........519 How to Use the VFL ............520 Chapter 15 Diagnose Problems in Fiber Links Common Causes of Problems in Fiber Links ....523 Causes of Loss/Length Test Failures .......524 Causes of OTDR Test Failures .........526 Chapter 16 Manage Test Results View Saved Results ............531...
Page 16 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook To set up an OTDR test for the project .... 549 To see the CABLE ID SETUP screen ....550 To make a cable ID set for tests on twisted pair cabling .......... 551 To make a cable ID set for tests on fiber cabling ...............
Page 17 Contents If an ID Sequence is Invalid ........580 To Make ID Sets with International Characters ..581 About Next ID Sets ...........581 Import an ID Set into a Project ........582 Delete an Imported ID Set ........583 How to Manage Projects ..........583 View Results in a Project ..........583 Rename a Project .............584 Copy a Project to Make a New Project ....584...
Page 18 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Sign Your Tester Out of LinkWare Live ......597 Sign In to LinkWare Live from a Desktop or Mobile Device ..............597 Import Projects from LinkWare Live into LinkWare PC ..............597 For More Information on LinkWare Live ......
Page 19 Contents Use an Updated Main Tester to Update Other Testers ...............621 Use LinkWare Live to Update the Software ...623 Update the Software in a Module ......623 Extend the Life of the Battery ........624 Store the Tester ...............624 Remove the Battery ............625 Replace the Tip on a DSX-PLA004 Connector ....626 Traceable Calibration Period ..........627 If the Tester Does Not Operate as Usual .......628...
Page 20 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook DSX-5000 Module: Tests and Frequencies Supported ..............640 Twisted Pair Cabling ......... 640 Coaxial Cabling (optional DSX-CHA003 coaxial adapters required) ........ 640 DSX-5000 Standard Link Interface Adapters ..640 DSX-CHA004 Class E Channel Adapters ..
Page 21 Contents OptiFiber Pro DataCenter OTDR Specifications ..657 OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module Specifications ..658 OptiFiber Pro HDR DataCenter OTDR Specifications ............661 Visual Fault Locator ............661 FI-1000 Video Probe ............662 FI-3000/FI-3000-NW Video Probe ........662 Traceable Calibration Period ..........664 Internal Memory Capacity for Test Results ....665 USB Flash Drive ...............665 Serial Interfaces ...............665 RJ45 Connector on the Main Unit .........665...
Page 22 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Appendix B Reference Method Names Appendix C Reference Methods for Fiber Cabling Introduction ..............675 1 Jumper Reference ............676 2 Jumper Reference ............678 3 Jumper Reference ............680 Modified 1 Jumper Reference ........682...
Page 23 Chapter 1: Get Acquainted Overview of Features The Versiv ™ and Versiv 2 main and remote testers are rugged, hand-held instruments that you configure to certify, troubleshoot, and document copper and fiber optic cabling. The Versiv platform includes these features: Note Feature descriptions in the Versiv Series documentation apply to Versiv and Versiv 2 testers...
Page 24 Performance Test Remote or the OneTouch AT Network Assistant modules. Contact Fluke Networks  www.flukenetworks.com/support info@flukenetworks.com 1-800-283-5853, +1-425-446-5500 Fluke Networks 6920 Seaway Boulevard, MS 143F Everett WA 98203 USA Fluke Networks operates in more than 50 countries worldwide. For more contact information, go to our website.
Page 25 Chapter 1: Get Acquainted Register Your Product Register Your Product Registering your product with Fluke Networks gives you access to valuable information on product updates, troubleshooting tips, and other support services. If you purchased a Gold Support plan, registration also activates your plan.
Page 26 This Product contains a lithium-ion battery. Do not mix with the solid waste stream. Spent batteries should be disposed of by a  qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler per local regulations. Contact your authorized Fluke Service Center for recycling information. Complies with California Energy Commission (CEC) requirements ...
Page 27 • 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.
Page 28 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook • Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or in damp or wet environments. • Charge the battery indoors. • Use the Product only as specified, or the protection supplied by the Product can be compromised.
Page 29 Do not put in direct 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. WCaution...
Page 30 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook For DSX Modules and Twisted Pair Adapters XWWarning 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.
Page 31 Chapter 1: Get Acquainted Safety Information • 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.
Page 32 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook unreliable test results and may permanently damage the connectors. See Chapter 7. • Use a video probe to periodically inspect the module’s optical connectors for scratches and other damage. • Do not connect APC (angled physical contact) connectors to the output ports.
Page 33 Chapter 1: Get Acquainted Safety Information WCaution 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.
Page 34 Heavy use is defined as discharged to cutoff and recharged daily. To replace the battery, send the Product to an authorized Fluke Networks Service Center. • Have an approved technician repair the Product.
Page 35 Chapter 1: Get Acquainted Main Unit Connectors, Keys, and LEDs Main Unit Connectors, Keys, and LEDs See Figure 1 on page 14. For functions specific to modules, see these sections: “DSX CableAnalyzer Connectors, Keys, and LEDs” on page 72 • “CertiFiber Pro Connectors, Keys, and LEDs”...
Page 36 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU10.EPS Figure 1. Main Unit Connectors, Keys, and LEDs (Versiv 2 shown)
Page 37 USB flash drive and connect the video probe to the tester. On a Versiv main tester, this port lets you connect a Wi-Fi adapter for access to the Fluke Networks cloud service LinkWare Live. (Versiv 2 testers have an internal Wi-Fi radio.) Headset jack.
Page 38 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU147.EPS Figure 2. Remote Unit Connectors, Keys, and LEDs (Versiv 2 shown)
Page 39 Chapter 1: Get Acquainted Main Tester as a Remote PASS LED comes on when a test passes.  TEST LED flashes during a test. FAIL LED comes on when a test fails. TALK LED comes on when the talk function is on ( ).
Page 40 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Headset jack. See “How to Use the Talk Function” for the  DSX-CableAnalyzer on page 160 or for the CertiFiber Pro OLTS on page 314. AC Adapter and Battery You can use the ac adapter (model PWR-SPLY-30W) or the lithium ion battery (model VERSIV-BATTERY) to supply power to the tester.
Page 41 Chapter 1: Get Acquainted AC Adapter and Battery Table 2. Power Button’s LED Indications for Versiv 2 Testers Green, steady: The tester is on and the AC adapter is not connected, or the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.
Page 42 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Check the Battery Status On a main tester The battery status icon is in the upper-left corner of the screen: Battery is full. The LED stays red for a few minutes after the battery status icons show that the battery is fully charged.
Page 43 Chapter 1: Get Acquainted AC Adapter and Battery On a remote The LEDs show the battery status at the end of the power-up sequence, as shown in Figure 3. 84 % - 100 % 67 % - 83 % 51 % - 66 % 34 % - 50 % 18 % - 33 % 0 % - 17 %...
Page 44 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 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. DSX CableAnalyzer modules with permanent link and channel adapters DSX CableAnalyzer modules with two channel adapters...
Page 45 Chapter 1: Get Acquainted Verify Operation 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 628. How to Use the Touchscreen The main tester’s Taptive user interface lets you use a touchscreen to control the tester.
Page 46 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook On screens that show a plot, trace, or FiberInspector image, • use the pinch and reverse-pinch gestures to change the magnification on the screen. See Figure 5. When you zoom a trace or plot horizontal and vertical zoom controls show on the screen.
Page 47 Chapter 1: Get Acquainted How to Use the Touchscreen To move the image, drag it in To zoom in, use the reverse- any direction. pinch gesture or the horizontal and vertical zoom controls. To quickly go back to 1:1 To zoom out, use the pinch magnification, double-tap the gesture or the horizontal and screen.
Page 48 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook The HOME Screen The HOME screen (Figure 6) shows important test settings. Before you do a test, make sure these settings are correct. For a home screen with a DSX CableAnalyzer module installed, see Figure 26 on page 79.
Page 49 Chapter 1: Get Acquainted The HOME Screen Note You can set up tests for any module that the tester can use, even when no module is attached. GPU98.EPS Figure 6. The HOME Screen (DSX CableAnalyzer screen shown) For copper test setups, icons show the status of the Store Plot ...
Page 50 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Tap Next ID to do these tasks: Enter an ID, select a different ID in the ID set, select a • different set of IDs, or make a new set. The tester adds the IDs and ID sets you make to the project that shows on the home screen.
Page 51 Chapter 1: Get Acquainted The HOME Screen The percentage of the tests in the project that are completed.  The tester uses the number of available IDs and, for fiber tests, the tests you selected on the CABLE ID SETUP screen to calculate this percentage.
Page 52 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook How to Enter Text When you tap a panel to enter text, a keyboard shows on the bottom half of the display (Figure 7). To enter characters, tap the characters on the keyboard. •...
Page 53 Chapter 1: Get Acquainted How to Enter Text Standard characters Standard characters with symbols Accented characters GPU28.EPS Figure 7. Keyboards for Text Entry...
Page 54 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Set User Preferences User preferences are settings you usually change when you use the tester for the first time. Note You can use LinkWare PC software to make a file that contains settings for user preferences, then you can install the settings in one or more testers.
Page 55 Chapter 1: Get Acquainted Set User Preferences To set the date format, tap Date Format, then tap a • format for the day (DD), month (MM), and year (YYYY). To set the time format to 12-hour clock or a 24-hour clock, •...
Page 56 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Tap a time. To always keep the backlight or tester on, tap Disabled. To go back to the home screen, tap two times or press . The remote tester turns off after 60 minutes of inactivity. You cannot change this setting.
Page 57 If one of the types is not included with your tester, you can purchase it from an authorized Fluke Networks distributor. Figure 8 shows how to install a strap and how to use...
Page 58 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU43.EPS Figure 8. How to Install a Strap and Use the Hand Strap How to Remove or Install a Module Figure 9 shows how to remove and install the module. Note It is not necessary to turn off the tester before you remove or install a module.
Page 59 Chapter 1: Get Acquainted How to Remove or Install a Module Removal Installation WCaution To prevent damage to the case,  push the latches down (  before you turn them ( GPU20.EPS Figure 9. How to Remove and Install a Module...
Page 60 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 manage projects from a desktop or mobile device.
Page 61 Chapter 2: Get Started XWWarning Before you use the tester, read the safety information that starts on page 5. Tutorial: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling The tutorial in this section gives instructions on how to set up a test to certify twisted pair cabling, do the test, and save the results.
Page 62 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Step 1: See How Much Memory is Available On the home screen, tap the TOOLS icon, then tap Memory Status. The MEMORY STATUS screen shows these values: The percentage of memory available •...
Page 63 Chapter 2: Get Started Tutorial: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Cable Type: This is the type of cable you will test. The • CABLE TYPE screen shows the last 10 types of cable that were selected. Tap the correct cable type. If you do not see the correct cable type, tap MORE, tap the name of a cable group, then tap a cable in the group.
Page 64 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Outlet Configuration: This is the wire map for the cable. • The Test Limit you select determines which Outlet Configurations you can select on the OUTLET CONFIG screen. If the correct outlet configuration does not show, tap Outlet Configuration.
Page 65 Chapter 2: Get Started Tutorial: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Step 5: Look at the Results The tester shows the Autotest results in three formats (Figure 11): WIRE MAP: Shows the connections between the ends of the • cable. PERFORMANCE: Shows the overall result for each test. Use •...
Page 66 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU103.EPS Figure 11. Examples of Twisted Pair Autotest Results Screens...
Page 67 Chapter 2: Get Started Tutorial: Certify Fiber Optic Cabling Tutorial: Certify Fiber Optic Cabling The tutorial in this section gives instructions on how to set up a loss/length test in Smart Remote mode to certify fiber optic cabling, and save the results. Figure 12 shows the minimum equipment necessary for this tutorial.
Page 68 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook   Main and remote testers with Duplex fiber link or segment CertiFiber Pro modules installed  Fiber cleaning supplies  For multimode fiber: two EF-TRC  FI-1000 or FI-3000 video probe test reference cords with USB connector ...
Page 69 Chapter 2: Get Started Tutorial: Certify Fiber Optic Cabling Step 2: Set Up a Loss/Length Test Attach CertiFiber Pro modules to the main tester and the remote. On the home screen, tap the test setup panel. On the CHANGE TEST screen, tap NEW TEST. On the TEST SETUP screen, tap each setting to make these selections: Module: This is the module you will use for the test.
Page 70 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Test Limit: The test limit specifies the limits for • measurements so that the tester can give a PASS or FAIL result to the test. The TEST LIMIT screen shows the last 10 limits that were selected.
Page 71 Chapter 2: Get Started Tutorial: Certify Fiber Optic Cabling Step 4: Set the Reference The reference procedure for fiber cable sets a baseline power level for loss measurements. It is important to set the reference frequently for loss/length tests. Turn on the tester and remote and let them sit for a minimum of 5 minutes.
Page 72 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook WCaution Do not disconnect the outputs ) after you set the reference. When you use the EF-TRCs, DO NOT use other mandrels. Test reference cord Fiber link Test reference cord Reference TRC Verification Fiber Link Test *Use the EF-TRCs only with multimode modules.
Page 73 Chapter 2: Get Started Tutorial: Certify Fiber Optic Cabling Step 5: Measure the Loss of the Test Reference Cords You Will Add WCaution If you disconnected a test reference cord from the output of the tester or remote, you must set the reference again to make sure your measurements are reliable.
Page 74 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Make the connections to do the test on the fiber link, as shown on the screen and in Figure 13 above Fiber Link Test, then tap DONE. Tap TEST on the main tester or press  on the main or remote tester.
Page 75 Chapter 2: Get Started Tutorial: Certify Fiber Optic Cabling GPU144.EPS Figure 14. Examples of Fiber Autotest Results Screens Step 8: Save the Results Tap SAVE (if the result was PASS) or FIX LATER (if the result was FAIL). On the SAVE RESULT screen, tap the Cable ID box, use the keyboard to enter an ID for the results, then tap DONE.
Page 76 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Tutorial: Do a Bi-directional SmartLoop Test The tutorial in this section gives instructions on how to set up for a bi-directional SmartLoop test, set up the launch compensation function, make connections, do a test, and save the results. When you do a bi-directional SmartLoop test, one OTDR test at one end of the link gives you bi-directional results for both fibers.
Page 77 Chapter 2: Get Started Tutorial: Do a Bi-directional SmartLoop Test Step 1: See How Much Memory is Available On the home screen, tap the TOOLS icon, then tap Memory Status. The MEMORY STATUS screen shows these values: The percentage of memory available •...
Page 78 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Test Type: Make sure the Test Type is SmartLoop OTDR • (Auto). Bi-directional: Tap the On/Off control to make it show • Wavelengths: You can do tests at one or all of the •...
Page 79 Chapter 2: Get Started Tutorial: Do a Bi-directional SmartLoop Test Step 3: Turn Off the Auto Save Function For this tutorial, you will manually save the test results. On the home screen, tap the Next Fiber A ID/Next Fiber B ID panel.
Page 80 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Loopback cord OTDR port protector Adapters patch cord (30 cm, 12 in) Tail cord Main tester with Launch cord OptiFiber Pro module GPU170.EPS Figure 16. SmartLoop Launch Compensation Connections...
Page 81 Chapter 2: Get Started Tutorial: Do a Bi-directional SmartLoop Test GPU199.EPS Figure 17. SET LAUNCH COMP Screen for the SmartLoop Test The distances shown are relative to the end of the launch cord,  which is at 0.00 m. The loopback cord is 105.07 m long, so the tail cord starts at ...
Page 82 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook  If you set up the launch compensation when connected to a link, you can tap the Launch and Tail buttons if necessary to select the correct locations for the ends of the launch and tail cords.
Page 83 Chapter 2: Get Started Tutorial: Do a Bi-directional SmartLoop Test Loopback cord Loopback cord (Tail Cord for (Tail Cord for Fiber B and Fiber A and Launch Cord for Launch Cord for Fiber A) Fiber B) OTDR Port event End event End event OTDR Port event for Fiber B...
Page 84 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Step 7: Look at the Results The tester shows the SmartLoop results in three formats (Figure 19): EventMap: Shows a diagram of the events on the fiber, the • fiber length, and the overall loss of the fiber. Use this screen to quickly locate connectors and faults on the fiber.
Page 85 Chapter 2: Get Started Buttons to Do Tests and Save Results GPU26.EPS Figure 19. Examples of the EventMap, TABLE, and TRACE Screens Step 8: Save the Results Tap SAVE (or FIX LATER if the test failed). The SAVE RESULTS screen shows the IDs you entered. You can change the IDs if necessary.
Page 86 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU40.EPS Figure 20. FIX LATER, TEST AGAIN, and TEST Buttons and the TEST Key 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.
Page 87 Chapter 2: Get Started Options for Cable IDs 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. Note The color of the FIX LATER and TEST AGAIN buttons (yellow or gray) depends on which button you tapped the last time you did a test that failed.
Page 88 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 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 •...
Page 89 Chapter 2: Get Started Options for Cable IDs If you enter an ID when you save a test, and the ID is not in the sequence of the set, the tester uses that ID, then goes back to the next ID in the set. Auto Save Function The Auto Save function automatically saves results after each test.
Page 90 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook When you make an ID set, you enter the first and last IDs in the set. The tester increments the characters that are different in the first and last IDs. For example, the first and last IDs “TELECOM- A1”...
Page 91 Chapter 2: Get Started About Projects Under Select Media, tap Copper or Fiber to specify the type of tests that will use the IDs. For IDs for fiber tests: Under Fiber, select the tests that are necessary for the project. These selections let you use the % Tested value on the home screen to monitor the progress of the project.
Page 92 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook...
Page 93 (1000 MHz) in less than 15 seconds. Gives a PASS or FAIL result based on a test limit that you • specify. AxTalk software, which is available on the Fluke Networks • website, lets you do tests for alien crosstalk.
Page 94 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook DSX CableAnalyzer Connectors, Keys, and LEDs DSX-8000 GPU88.EPS Figure 21. Main DSX Tester Connectors, Keys, and LEDs (Versiv 2 shown)
Page 95 USB flash drive and connect the video probe to the tester. On a Versiv main tester, this port lets you connect a Wi-Fi adapter for access to Fluke Networks cloud services. (Versiv 2 testers have an internal Wi-Fi radio.) Headset jack.
Page 96 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Note If you have two main testers, you can use one as a remote. To select the remote function, tap TOOLS > Main as Remote. DSX-8000 GPU42.EPS Figure 22. Remote DSX Tester Connectors, Keys, and LEDs (Versiv 2 shown)
Page 97 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling DSX CableAnalyzer Connectors, Keys, and LEDs Connector for a link interface adapter   DSX-8000 modules have a recess for the tabs on Cat 8/Class I/II adapters. You cannot attach Cat 8/Class I/II adapters to DSX-5000 modules.
Page 98 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Connector for the AC adapter. Versiv: The LED is red when the  battery charges, and green when the battery is fully charged. The LED is yellow if the battery will not charge. See “Charge the Battery”...
Page 99 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling About Link Interface Adapters How to Prevent Damage to the Adapter Cables WCaution 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.
Page 100 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Adapters for DSX-8000 and DSX-5000 Modules You can use adapters for test limits up to Cat 7 /Class F coaxial adapters with DSX-8000 and DSX-5000 modules. Be sure to select a test limit that is appropriate for the adapter. Cat 8/Class I and Class II adapters, such as the DSX-PLA804 and DSX-PLA-8-TERA, have tabs that lets you attach them only to DSX-8000 modules (see Figure 25).
Page 101 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling The DSX CableAnalyzer Home Screen The DSX CableAnalyzer Home Screen The home screen (Figure 26) shows important test settings. Before you do a test, make sure these settings are correct. MN O GPU110.EPS Figure 26. The Home Screen for DSX CableAnalyzer...
Page 102 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook PROJECT: The project contains the settings for a job and helps  you monitor the status of a job. When you save test results, the tester puts them in the project. Tap the PROJECT panel to edit the project settings, select a different project, or make a new project.
Page 103 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling The DSX CableAnalyzer Home Screen Operator: The name of the person who does the job. You can  enter a maximum of 20 operator names. For each operator you can also enter the email address that the operator will use as an ID to sign in to LinkWare Live.
Page 104 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.
Page 105 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Set the Reference Set the Reference The reference procedure for twisted pair cable sets the baseline for insertion loss, ACR-F, and DC resistance measurements. Set the reference at these times: When you want to use the tester with a different module. The •...
Page 106 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Permanent link Channel adapter adapter For DSX-8000 modules, use Cat 8/Class I/II adapters Reference artifact DSX-8000: DSX-CALIBRATION 2G DSX-5000: DSX-CALIBRATION GPU89.EPS Figure 27. Reference Connections for Twisted Pair Cable Settings for Twisted Pair Tests Table 3 gives descriptions of the settings for twisted pair tests.
Page 107 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Settings for Twisted Pair Tests On the TEST SETUP screen, tap the panels to change settings for the test. See Table 3. On the TEST SETUP screen, tap SAVE when your test setup is completed.
Page 108 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 3. Settings for Twisted Pair Tests (continued) 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.
Page 109 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Settings for Twisted Pair Tests Table 3. Settings for Twisted Pair Tests (continued) 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.
Page 110 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 3. Settings for Twisted Pair Tests (continued) AC Wire Map The AC Wire Map test lets you do tests on links connected through midspan PoE (Power over Ethernet) devices. See Chapter 4.
Page 111 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Settings for Twisted Pair Tests Crossover T568A T568B Rollover 1000BASE-T Crossover 2 x Two-Pair Crossed Ethernet Token Ring Ethernet Two-Pair Two-Pair Crossed CSU/DSU USOC Two-Pair USOC Single-Pair ATM/TP-PMD ATM/TP-PMD One Pair (1,2) Straight Crossed GPU85.EPS Figure 28.
Page 112 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook M12-D Two-Pair M12-D Two-Pair Crossed ™ M12 X-Code ix Industrial Ethernet GPU238.EPS Figure 29. Outlet Configurations - Industrial Ethernet How to Do an Autotest When you tap TEST on the main tester or press  on the main or remote tester, the testers do an Autotest.
Page 113 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling How to Do an Autotest GPU111.EPS   Main and remote testers with For tests on channels: two DSX CableAnalyzer modules channel adapters installed  AC adapters (optional)  For tests on permanent links: two permanent link adapters (PRO model or optional) Figure 30.
Page 114 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook To do an Autotest on twisted pair cable Attach permanent link or channel adapters to the main and remote testers. Make sure that the home screen shows the correct settings for the job.
Page 115 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling How to Do an Autotest Horizontal cabling Optional consolidation point Patch panel Wall outlet Start permanent permanent link link Tester with Remote with permanent link permanent link adapter adapter GPU97.EPS Figure 31. Permanent Link Connections for Links Up to Cat F...
Page 116 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Horizontal cabling Hub or switch Optional consolidation point Patch cord Wall from hub outlet or switch Patch Patch cord panels from PC Start channel channel Tester with Remote with channel adapter channel adapter GPU96.EPS Figure 32.
Page 117 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling How to Do an Autotest Horizontal cabling (24 m maximum) Start permanent permanent link link Tester with DSX-8000 Remote with DSX-8000 module and Cat 8/Class I module and Cat 8/Class or Class II permanent I or Class II permanent link adapter link adapter...
Page 118 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.
Page 119 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling How to Certify Modular Plug Terminated Links How to Certify Modular Plug Terminated Links Modular plug terminated links (MPTL) are terminated with an RJ45 connector instead of a jack. These links are used where it is best to connect the horizontal cabling directly to the far-end device.
Page 120 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Horizontal cabling Horizontal cabling Optional consolidation point Start Horizontal cabling permanent terminated with RJ45 plug link End permanent link DSX-PC6 CAT 6 PATCH CORD ADAPTER Tester with permanent Remote with link adapter appropriate DSX patch cord adapter* * Use the DSX patch cord adapter that matches...
Page 121 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results Twisted Pair Autotest Results The tests listed below apply to twisted pair cabling. Note Some tests are not included in some test limits. Wire map • Resistance • Resistance unbalance in a pair (in limits with (+PoE) and •...
Page 122 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Automatic Diagnostics If an Autotest on twisted pair cabling fails, the DSX CableAnalyzer automatically gives you information about faults. To see the information, tap the FAULT INFO tab. Figure 36 shows examples of fault information.
Page 123 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results PASS*/FAIL* Results A result shows an asterisk when measurements are in the tester’s accuracy uncertainty range (Figure 37) and the asterisk is required by the selected test limit. These results are marginal. A PASS* shows that the cable’s performance is •...
Page 124 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 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.
Page 125 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results GPU59.EPS Figure 38. WIRE MAP Tab...
Page 126 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family 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 ...
Page 127 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results GPU60.PNG GPU61.PNG Open Open Shield Wire 4 is open 36 m from the tester The shield is open 3.6 m from the and 14 m from the remote. tester. The wire map always shows the shield if you select a shielded cable type (such as S/FTP) on the TEST SETUP screen and you turn on...
Page 128 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU63.PNG GPU62.PNG Short Split pair Wires 1 and 2 are shorted 5.2 m from A wire in the 3,6 pair is crossed with the remote. a wire in the 4,5 pair. To see the location of the split pair, continue Note the test, then look at the HDTDX...
Page 129 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results GPU65.PNG GPU64.PNG Reversed pair Crossed pairs Wires 1 and 2 are crossed. Pairs 1,2 and 3,6 are crossed. Figure 41. Wire Map Examples: Reversed Pair and Crossed Pairs PERFORMANCE Tab The PERFORMANCE tab (Figure 42) shows the overall result for each test that is required by the selected test limit.
Page 130 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU86T.EPS Figure 42. PERFORMANCE Tab 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, or a dB rule applies.
Page 131 If the length of the shortest pair does not exceed the limit by 10 %, then the length test passes even if other pairs exceed the limit. This is the 10 % rule for length, as given in the ANSI/TIA-1152 standard. See the Fluke Networks Knowledge base for details.
Page 132 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook A 2 % to 5 % difference in measured lengths of wire pairs in a cable is normal for these reasons: Signals travel at slightly different speeds in each wire pair, but •...
Page 133 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results GPU68.EPS Figure 43. Twisted Pair Length Results Note You can also measure length continuously. See “Continuous Tests” on page 114.
Page 134 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook PROPAGATION DELAY: The time taken for a test pulse to get  to the end of a wire pair. DELAY SKEW: The differences in propagation delays between  the shortest delay and the delays of the other wire pairs. The shortest delay shows as “0”...
Page 135 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Twisted Pair Autotest Results Note You can also measure resistance continuously. See “Continuous Tests” on page 114. GPU69.EPS Figure 44. Twisted Pair Resistance Results...
Page 136 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook VALUE is the DC loop resistance for each pair.  LIMIT shows only if the selected test limit includes a limit for  the loop resistance test. The overall result for the loop resistance test. Some test limits ...
Page 137 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Frequency-Domain Results Frequency-Domain Results Frequency-domain results are the measurements that change with frequency, such as insertion loss and crosstalk. Figure 45 shows an example of results from a frequency-domain test. 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.
Page 138 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU71.EPS Figure 45. Plot Screen for a Frequency-Domain Test Notes If the limit line is black, the tester does not evaluate the measurement at those frequencies because a dB rule applies. See “About dB Rules” on page 153.
Page 139 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Frequency-Domain Results 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.
Page 140 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 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 101. To zoom in and out, use the pinch, reverse-pinch, and double- tap gestures on the touchscreen.
Page 141 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Frequency-Domain Results 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 ( ...
Page 142 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Insertion Loss Insertion loss is the loss of signal strength over the cabling, as shown in Figure 47. Insertion loss is caused by the DC resistance of the copper wire and connecting hardware, the impedance of the twisted pairs, and by leakage of electrical energy through the cable’s insulation.
Page 143 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Frequency-Domain Results GPU70.PNG Figure 48. Twisted Pair Insertion Loss Plot Return Loss Return loss is the difference (in dB) between the power of a transmitted signal and the power of the signals reflected back. The signal reflections are caused by variations in the cable’s impedance.
Page 144 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook A return loss plot indicates how well a cable’s impedance matches its rated impedance over a range of frequencies. Figure 50 shows the return loss plot. The tester puts the cursor at the worst margin.
Page 145 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Frequency-Domain Results GPU77.PNG Figure 50. Return Loss Plot...
Page 146 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Impedance Notes Most test limits do not require the impedance measurement. For these limits, the tester does not make the measurement or it shows an for the result For cables shorter than approximately 13 ft (4 m), the tester shows Cable too short for the impedance measurement.
Page 147 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Frequency-Domain Results GPU158.PNG Figure 51. Twisted Pair Impedance Results...
Page 148 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook NEXT (Near-End Crosstalk) NEXT results show the crosstalk attenuation between wire pairs. NEXT is the difference in amplitude (in dB) between a transmitted signal and the crosstalk received on other wire pairs at the same end of the cabling.
Page 149 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Frequency-Domain Results GPU71.PNG Figure 53. NEXT Plot PS NEXT (Power Sum Near End Crosstalk) PS NEXT results show how much each wire pair is affected by the combined crosstalk from the other pairs. PS NEXT is the difference (in dB) between the test signal and the crosstalk from the other pairs received at the same end of the cabling.
Page 150 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Note If the PS NEXT result is an an , the 4 dB rule applies. See “About dB Rules” on page 153. GPU105.PNG Figure 54. PS NEXT Plot...
Page 151 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Frequency-Domain Results ACR-N (Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio at the Near End) ACR-N is like a signal-to-noise ratio. ACR-N values indicate how the amplitude of signals received from a far-end transmitter compares to the amplitude of crosstalk produced by near-end transmissions, as shown in Figure 55.
Page 152 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU73.PNG Figure 56. ACR-N Plot...
Page 153 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Frequency-Domain Results PS ACR-N (Power Sum Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio, Near End) PS ACR-N values show how the amplitude of signals received from a far-end transmitter compares to the combined amplitudes of crosstalk produced by near-end transmissions on the other wire pairs.
Page 154 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU106.PNG Figure 57. PS ACR-N Plot...
Page 155 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Frequency-Domain Results ACR-F (Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio, Far End) While NEXT is measured at the same end as the signal source, FEXT (far-end crosstalk) is measured at the far end. Because all far-end crosstalk signals travel the same distance, they experience the same amount of attenuation, as shown in Figure 58.
Page 156 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Because all far-end crosstalk signals travel the same distance, they tend to add up in phase. Therefore, high ACR-F is critical when two or more wire-pairs carry signals in the same direction. 1000BASE-T carries bi-directional signals on all four wire pairs, so ACR-F is a critical parameter for 1000BASE-T certification.
Page 157 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Frequency-Domain Results GPU75.PNG Figure 59. ACR-F Plot...
Page 158 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook PS ACR-F PS ACR-F results show how much the far end of each wire pair is affected by the combined far-end crosstalk from the other pairs. PS ACR-F is the difference (in dB) between the test signal and the crosstalk from the other pairs received at the far end of the cabling.
Page 159 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Frequency-Domain Results Balance Measurements Balance measurements show you how well the impedance and resistance of the wires in a pair match each other. Balanced wire pairs are used with differential mode signaling to make a transmission system that is less susceptible to electrical noise and emits less noise itself.
Page 160 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Conversely, an unbalanced pair radiates unwanted electromagnetic radiation. This occurs because the opposing, differential signals are not equal, so the they are partially converted to common mode. Common-mode power on a wire pair produces more radiation than the same amount of power in differential mode because the common-mode radiation from the wires does not cancel when the wires are close together.
Page 161 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Frequency-Domain Results Balance Measurements Available The tester has test limits with these balance measurements: In limits with (+PoE) and others: Resistance unbalance • In limits with (+All): • Resistance unbalance • CMRL (Common-Mode Return Loss) •...
Page 162 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Note All balance measurements together (+All) add ~7.6 seconds to the Autotest time. Resistance Unbalance Resistance unbalance is important in PoE (power over Ethernet) systems, which supply DC power over twisted pair cabling. When required by the selected test limit, the tester shows two types of resistance unbalance: resistance unbalance within pairs (PAIR UBL in the results) and resistance unbalance between pairs...
Page 163 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Frequency-Domain Results If the DC resistance of the wires is not the same, the DC voltage on each wire is not the same. This causes a voltage across the wires, which causes an offset, or bias, current in the transformer at the far end.
Page 164 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Maximum flux density Balanced pair range in the transformer’s core Equal currents in the wires supply device Unbalanced pair Signal droop due to unchanging flux in the transformer’s core Unequal currents in the wires during saturation supply...
Page 165 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Frequency-Domain Results GPU195.EPS Figure 63. Resistance Unbalance within Pairs The VALUE is the difference in the resistances of the two wires  in the pair. The tester uses the measured resistances of the two wires and the maximum unbalanced percentage specified by the selected test limit to calculate the LIMIT for each pair.
Page 166 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Resistance Unbalance Between Pairs (P2P UBL) The IEEE 802.3bt standard gives limits for resistance unbalance between pairs. These limits are used for Type 3 and 4 PoE systems, which deliver power over 4 wire pairs. In 4-pair systems, resistance unbalance between pairs reduces the current in one pair, and increases the current in another.
Page 167 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Frequency-Domain Results GPU196.EPS Figure 64. Resistance Unbalance Between Pairs The VALUE is the difference in the resistances of the pairs. The  resistance of each pair is the parallel resistance of the wires in the pair.
Page 168 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook CMRL (Common-Mode Return Loss) Common-mode return loss is the difference (in dB) between the power of a common-mode signal applied to a wire pair and the power of the common-mode signal reflected back on the same pair.
Page 169 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Frequency-Domain Results GPU92.PNG Figure 65. CMRL Plot...
Page 170 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook CDNEXT (Common-Mode to Differential-Mode Near-End Crosstalk) CDNEXT is the difference in amplitude (in dB) between a common-mode voltage applied to a pair and the differential- mode voltage measured on other pairs at the same end of the cabling.
Page 171 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Frequency-Domain Results Newer Connectors Reduce Mode Conversion Newer Cat 6A connector designs compensate for the inherent unbalance of RJ45 connectors, and have much lower mode conversion than older designs. Links constructed with these connectors have better EMI rejection and also tend to have better alien crosstalk performance.
Page 172 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU91.PNG Figure 67. CDNEXT Plot TCL (Transverse Conversion Loss) Transverse conversion loss is the ratio (in dB) of a common-mode voltage measured on a wire pair relative to a differential-mode voltage applied to the same end of the pair. The TCL value shows you how well the impedances of the pair’s conductors are balanced.
Page 173 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling Frequency-Domain Results TCL and the related measurement of ELTCTL are important for evaluating the performance of links installed in industrial premises because of the high level of EMI caused by industrial equipment, and the problems that EMI causes in networking equipment.
Page 174 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook ELTCTL (Equal Level Transverse Conversion Transfer Loss) Because of insertion loss, end-to-end mode conversion is less on longer cables than on shorter cables of the same type. Subtracting the effects of insertion loss normalizes the results for length and produces ELTCTL values, which are not dependent on length.
Page 175 The next sections summarize the dB rules. Tables 4 and 5 show the dB rules that apply to each test and the test limits that use the rules. For more information, see the Knowledge Base on the Fluke Networks website.
Page 176 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Below this frequency, insertion loss is less than 3.0 dB. Below this frequency, the limit line for return loss is black because RL is not evaluated against the limit. When the plot shows all pairs, the limit line is red where any pair was evaluated.
Page 177 NEXT. If the standard and relaxed limits both apply to a plot, the plot shows both limit lines. See the Knowledge Base on the Fluke Networks website for details. 15 dB Rule This rule applies to these ISO test limits: ISO11801 PL Class I •...
Page 178 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 67 dB Rule for ACR-F and PS ACR-F At frequencies where FEXT or PS FEXT is better than 67 dB, ACR-F or PS ACR-F are not evaluated against a limit. See Tables 4 and 5 for applicable limits.
Page 179 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling About dB Rules Table 4. dB Rules for TIA Test Limits Cat 5e/6/6A Cat 5e/6/6A Cat 8 Cat 8 Measurement Permanent Channel Permanent Channel Link Link Return Loss 3 dB 3 dB 3 dB 3 dB ACR-F 67 dB...
Page 180 How to Use the Tone Generator The tone generator on the main and remote lets you use a tone ™ probe, such as the Fluke Networks IntelliTone probe, to locate cables or jacks. The tone probe converts the tone generator’s signal to audible tones.
Page 181 Chapter 3: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling How to Use the Tone Generator Tone probe Main or remote tester To turn on the tone generator, press or tap  TOOLS > Tone Generator. GPU163.EPS Figure 71. How to Use the Tone Generator...
Page 182 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook How to Use the Talk Function If you have two testers and two DSX CableAnalyzer modules, you can use the talk function to talk to the person at the other end of a twisted pair link.
Page 183 The AxTalk Analyzer kit is available as an option for the DSX-5000. 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.
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Page 185 Chapter 4: Test Twisted Pair Through a PoE Device (DSX-5000) The AC wire map test lets you see the wire maps of links connected through midspan PoE (Power over Ethernet) devices. Midspan PoE devices block the DC signals the tester uses to do the wire map test.
Page 186 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook When to Keep the AC Wire Map Test Off Turn off the AC wire map test when you do not do tests • through PoE devices. The test can increase the time taken for an Autotest.
Page 187 Chapter 4: Test Twisted Pair Through a PoE Device (DSX-5000) How to Do an Autotest Through a PoE Device Notes When you turn on the AC wire map test: • The Autotest takes more time. • The tester does not do some tests, such the resistance test and the shield test.
Page 188 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Horizontal cabling Optional Patch consolidation panels point Patch cord Wall from hub Midspan outlet or switch device Patch cord from PC Hub or switch Start channel channel Tester with Remote with channel adapter channel adapter GPU95.EPS...
Page 189 Chapter 4: Test Twisted Pair Through a PoE Device (DSX-5000) AC Wire Map Results Note To isolate faults when the tester shows limited wire map information, turn off the AC wire map test, then do tests on the cabling after the PoE device.
Page 190 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU153.PNG GPU152.PNG Crossed pairs Multiple faults Pairs 1,2 and 3,6 are crossed. This cable has a short between wires 6 and 7 and an open on pin 2. For some combinations of faults, the tester cannot show the wire map because the AC electrical characteristics of some faults...
Page 191 Chapter 5: Certify Coaxial Cabling The optional DSX-CHA003 coaxial adapters let you use the DSX CableAnalyzer to certify coaxial cabling for network and video applications. Set the Reference for Coaxial Tests To use DSX-CHA003 adapters, you must set the reference for coaxial tests.
Page 192 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Notes Set the reference only after the testers are at an ambient temperature between 10 °C and 40 °C (50 °F and 104 °F). The tester will not let you set the reference if the patch cord is longer than 30 cm (12 in).
Page 193 Chapter 5: Certify Coaxial Cabling Settings for Coaxial Tests Settings for Coaxial Tests Table 6 gives descriptions of the settings for coaxial tests. To set up a project, which includes the settings in Table 6, cable IDs, and operator names, see Chapter 17. To set up a coaxial test On the home screen, tap the test setup panel.
Page 194 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 6. Settings for Coaxial Tests Setting Description Module Select DSX-8000 CableAnalyzer or DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer. Cable Type Select a cable type that is correct for the type you will test. To see a different group of cable types, tap MORE, then tap a group.
Page 195 Chapter 5: Certify Coaxial Cabling How to Do an Autotest How to Do an Autotest Figure 77 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”...
Page 196 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 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.
Page 197 Chapter 5: Certify Coaxial Cabling How to Do an Autotest Data network Disconnect all drop cables DSX-CHA003 DSX-CHA003 COAX ADAPTER COAX ADAPTER IP cameras Surveillance network Router Coaxial segment MoCA MoCA DSX-CHA003 DSX-CHA003 COAX ADAPTER COAX ADAPTER adapter adapter Cable TV Note: Do not do tests through splitters.
Page 198 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Coaxial Autotest Results Note Not all test limits include all the tests shown in Figure 79. GPU182.EPS Figure 79. Autotest Results for Coaxial Cabling...
Page 199 Chapter 5: Certify Coaxial Cabling Coaxial Autotest Results The test limit and cable type used for the test.  To see detailed results for a test, tap the panel.  The overall result for the Autotest. If the result shows an ...
Page 200 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Length and Propagation Delay The length measurement shows the length of the center conductor in the cabling. Differences between measured and actual lengths can be caused by variations in the cable’s NVP value. NVP values can vary among cable types, lots, and manufacturers.
Page 201 Chapter 5: Certify Coaxial Cabling Coaxial Autotest Results Resistance The resistance measurement is the DC loop resistance of the center conductor and the shield. The remote puts a short between the conductor and the shield to make the loop. Most coaxial standards do not have a limit for resistance. The tester shows an when there is no limit.
Page 202 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Impedance Note The minimum cable length for an impedance measurement is 13 ft (4 m). For impedance measurements on shorter cables, the tester shows Cable too short, and an for the impedance and overall test results.
Page 203 Chapter 5: Certify Coaxial Cabling Coaxial Autotest Results GPU187.PNG Figure 82. Coaxial Impedance Results...
Page 204 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Insertion Loss Insertion loss is the loss of signal strength over the cabling. Insertion loss is caused by the DC resistance of the copper wire and connecting hardware, the impedance of the conductor, and by leakage of electrical energy through the cable’s insulation.
Page 205 Chapter 5: Certify Coaxial Cabling About Splitters GPU188.PNG Figure 83. Coaxial Insertion Loss Results About Splitters If you get these results, there might be a splitter on the cable: The tester cannot find the remote. • The tester looses communication with the remote. The test •...
Page 206 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Tests Without a Remote You can do the length, resistance, and HDTDR tests without a remote tester. Table 7 describes the effects of a remote on tests. Attach a coaxial adapter to the main tester. Make sure that the home screen shows the correct settings for the job.
Page 207 Chapter 5: Certify Coaxial Cabling Tests Without a Remote Table 7. Remote Requirements for Coaxial Tests Test Remote Requirements* HDTDR Optional. Without a remote, the plot shows large analyzer reflections at the end of the cabling. Resistance A remote or a terminator is required for a loop resistance measurement.
Page 208 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook DSX-CHA003 COAX ADAPTER For length measurements, disconnect terminators. See Table 7 on page 185. DSX-CHA003 COAX ADAPTER GPU183.EPS Figure 84. Connections for Coaxial Tests Without a Remote...
Page 209 Chapter 5: Certify Coaxial Cabling Continuous Tests 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.
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Page 211 Chapter 6: Diagnose Copper Test Failures Fault Information If an Autotest on twisted pair cabling fails, the DSX CableAnalyzer automatically gives you information about faults. The information includes wire maps, HDTDR and HDTDX analyzer plots, and fault information. To see the information, tap the FAULT INFO tab after an Autotest.
Page 212 For NEXT failures caused by multiple connectors, the screen shows the worst connector in red. Future software releases may give additional information about faults. The latest software is available at no charge on the Fluke Networks website. For more information on cable faults, including video training...
Page 213 Chapter 6: Diagnose Copper Test Failures Causes of Twisted Pair Test Failures When the FAULT INFO Tab Does Not Show To provide fault information, the tester needs TDR, crosstalk, and other results to do frequency and time domain analysis. For the settings and cables listed below, the FAULT INFO tab does not show because the tester cannot get the measurements it needs: The HDTDR/HDTDX setting on the TEST SETUP screen is set to...
Page 214 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 8. Causes of Twisted Pair Test Failures (continued) Split pair, reversed pair, or crossed wires • Wires connected to wrong pins at connector or punchdown block Note The HDTDX analyzer can help you locate split pairs. See page 198.
Page 215 If the length of the shortest pair does not exceed the limit by 10 %, then the length test passes even if other pairs exceed the limit. This is the 10 % rule for length, as given in the ANSI/TIA standard. See the Fluke Networks Knowledge base for details.
Page 216 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 8. Causes of Twisted Pair Test Failures (continued) Insertion loss gives a FAIL, FAIL*, or PASS* result • Link is too long (may need to remove coiled service loops) • Poor quality patch cord •...
Page 217 Chapter 6: Diagnose Copper Test Failures Causes of Twisted Pair Test Failures Table 8. Causes of Twisted Pair Test Failures (continued) Return loss gives a FAIL, FAIL*, or PASS* result (continued) • Mismatches in cable construction (such as cable from different manufacturers) •...
Page 218 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 8. Causes of Twisted Pair Test Failures (continued) TCL or ELTCTL gives a FAIL, FAIL*, or PASS* result • Unequal untwisting of pairs at a connector • Poorly designed connectors •...
Page 219 Chapter 6: Diagnose Copper Test Failures Causes of Coaxial Test Failures Table 9. Causes of Coaxial Test Failures (continued) Length gives an End Not Found result • A terminator is connected to the far end of the cable • The cable is connected to a splitter Propagation delay gives a FAIL result Link is too long (may need to remove coiled service loops) Insertion loss gives a FAIL, FAIL*, or PASS* result...
Page 220 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook The HDTDR Analyzer While return loss test results shows return loss relative to ™ frequency, the HDTDR (High-Definition Time Domain Reflectometry) analyzer shows return loss relative to its distance from the tester. The HDTDR plot shows the locations and amplitudes of return loss signals to help you find the causes of return loss failures.
Page 221 Chapter 6: Diagnose Copper Test Failures The HDTDR Analyzer The vertical scale shows the percentage of the signal reflected  back to the main tester. The amplitudes of signals on the plot show how much the impedance of the cabling changes. ...
Page 222 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook To measure distance, tap the yellow circle so that MARK shows, drag the cursor to the start of the measurement, tap MARK, then drag the cursor to the end of the measurement. See “How to Use the Measurement Cursor on the HDTDR and HDTDX Plot”...
Page 223 Chapter 6: Diagnose Copper Test Failures The HDTDR Analyzer Open on pair 4,5 at approximately 24.3 m. A positive reflection  is an increase in impedance. Short on pair 1,2 at approximately 13.4 m. A negative  reflection is a decrease in impedance. Bad patch cord approximately 18.3 m from the main tester.
Page 224 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU189.EPS Figure 88. HDTDR Plot for Coaxial Cable  The vertical scale shows the percentage of the signal reflected back to the main tester. The amplitudes of signals on the plot show how much the impedance of the cabling changes.
Page 225 Chapter 6: Diagnose Copper Test Failures The HDTDR Analyzer The horizontal scale shows the distance along the cabling.   to see help for this screen. The Value is the percentage of the signal reflected at the  cursor’s location. The tester adjusts the values for insertion loss so that they show the amplitudes of the signals at the sources of the reflections.
Page 226 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook The HDTDX Analyzer While NEXT test results shows crosstalk signals relative to ™ frequency, the HDTDX (High-Definition Time Domain Crosstalk) analyzer shows crosstalk signals relative to their distance from the tester. The HDTDX plot shows the locations and amplitudes of crosstalk signals to help you find the causes of NEXT and ACR-F failures.
Page 227 Chapter 6: Diagnose Copper Test Failures The HDTDX Analyzer GPU114.EPS Figure 89. HDTDX Plot  The vertical scale shows the amplitudes of the crosstalk signals. The numbers on the scale are for reference only and do not have units. The values on the scale are related to the limits for NEXT in the selected test limit.
Page 228 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook The horizontal scale shows the distance along the cabling.   to see help for this screen. The Value is the value of the crosstalk at the cursor’s position.  If the plot shows all cable pairs, the value shown is the largest of all the pairs.
Page 229 Chapter 6: Diagnose Copper Test Failures The HDTDX Analyzer   Cat 5e test on Cat 5 cable Section of poor- quality cable   Poor-quality terminations Split pair GPU99.EPS Figure 90. Typical Faults Shown on HDTDX Plots...
Page 230 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook How to Use the Measurement Cursor on the HDTDR and HDTDX Plot You can use the cursor on the HDTDR and HDTDX plots to measure the distance to a source of high return loss or crosstalk from any point on the plot.
Page 231 Chapter 6: Diagnose Copper Test Failures How to Use the Measurement Cursor on the HDTDR and HDTDX Plot GPU113.EPS Figure 91. How to Use the Measurement Cursor on the HDTDR or HDTDX Plot  To specify the start of a measurement, tap the yellow circle ...
Page 232 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook The measured value of crosstalk or return loss at the cursor’s  location. The distance between the start and end of the green  measurement bar. The green measurement bar goes from the start point to the ...
Page 233 Chapter 7: Clean Fiber Endfaces Always Clean Endfaces Before Tests When a fiber optic link does not operate correctly, the cause is frequently a dirty endface in a connector. Figure 92 shows examples of dirty endfaces and an endface that has been correctly cleaned and polished.
Page 234 Always clean and inspect the endfaces in fiber connectors before you make connections. Fluke Networks recommends that you use a mechanical device, such as the Fluke Networks Quick Clean Cleaner, to clean connectors on network equipment. If you do not...
Page 235 Chapter 7: Clean Fiber Endfaces Always Clean Endfaces Before Tests GPU49.EPS   Main tester with CertiFiber Pro, Fiber cleaning supplies OptiFiber Pro, or blank module  AC adapter (optional) installed  FI-1000 or FI-3000 video probe with USB connector Figure 93.
Page 236 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook How to Use a Fluke Networks Quick Clean Cleaner WCaution To prevent damage to the device and to connectors and to keep contamination off of endfaces, read all instructions and obey all safety precautions given in the instructions for the device you use to clean connectors.
Page 237 Chapter 7: Clean Fiber Endfaces How to Use a Fluke Networks Quick Clean Cleaner Use the video probe to inspect the connector. If necessary, clean and inspect the connector again. If the cleaner does not clean the connector sufficiently: Put a dot of solvent on the cleaner’s cloth, then clean the •...
Page 238 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Remove and secure the guide cap. CLICK! CLICK! Push straight into the connector. CLICK! Open the guide cap. CLICK! CLICK! Push straight into the plug. GPU16.EPS Figure 95. How to Use the MPO Quick Clean Cleaner...
Page 239 Chapter 7: Clean Fiber Endfaces How to Use Wipes, Swabs, and Solvent How to Use Wipes, Swabs, and Solvent WCaution To prevent damage to connectors and to keep contamination off of endfaces: • Always discard wipes or swabs after you use them. •...
Page 240 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook To Clean the Optical Connectors on the Modules To clean the optical connectors on the modules, first use the procedure given under “To Clean Bulkhead Connectors”. If a connector is very dirty or the procedure above does not make it clean, use this procedure: Unscrew the adapter on the connector.
Page 241 Chapter 7: Clean Fiber Endfaces How to Use Wipes, Swabs, and Solvent To Clean Connector Ends Use a video probe to inspect the connector. If it is dirty, continue to step 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.
Page 242 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook...
Page 243 Chapter 8: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests The optional FI-1000 FiberInspector video probe (the Probe) is a hand-held video probe used with a Versiv Series Tester (the tester) to let you inspect the endfaces in single fiber optic connectors. The optional FI-3000 and FI-3000-NW FiberInspector Pro video probes (the Probe) are hand-held video probes used with a Versiv Series Tester (the tester) to inspect fiber optic endfaces on MPO or single fiber connectors.
Page 244 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Features of the FI-1000 Figure 96 shows the features of the FI-1000. Figure 96. Features of the FI-1000  Removable tip for different types of connectors. Focus adjustment dial.  Function button: ...
Page 245 Chapter 8: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests Features of the FI-3000 Features of the FI-3000 Figure 97 shows the features of the FI-3000. Figure 97. Features of the FI-3000 Dust cap.  PortBright ™ LED.  Removable tip for different types of connectors. ...
Page 246 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Status LEDs:  Two short blinks periodically: The Probe is on but not connected to a tester. One short blink periodically: The Probe is connected Blue to the mobile device, but the app is not active. Solid: The Probe is connected to a tester and the tester is on.
Page 247 Chapter 8: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests Charge the FI-3000 Battery USB type C port.  Use with the USB cord to connect the Probe to the tester. Use with the USB cord or an approved AC adapter to charge the Probe. Use an AC adapter to charge the battery faster than with the USB cord connected to a PC or laptop.
Page 248 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook The battery status LED shows red while the battery charges. The LED shows green to indicate the battery is fully-charged. The LED alternates between red and green to indicate that the battery will not charge.
Page 249 Chapter 8: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests FI-1000 Probe Setup Note Features and instructions that refer to the key position of a tip do not apply to the FI-1000 probe and only apply to MPO tests with the FI-3000 probe. FI-1000 Probe Setup Attach the appropriate tip or adapter to the Probe.
Page 250 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook ® Figure 100. MPO/MTP Inspection Tip FI-3000 Probe Setup Attach the appropriate tip to the Probe. To attach the single fiber adapter and single fiber tip to the Probe: Align the slot in the single fiber adapter with the alignment pin on the end of the Probe.
Page 251 Chapter 8: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests FI-3000 Probe Setup Figure 101. Single Fiber Tip Attachment MPO Tip Attachment Attach the tip to the Probe with the key in the desired position. To learn more about key position, see “MPO Key Position”. To attach a tip: Align the slot in the tip with the alignment pin on the end of the Probe.
Page 252 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Figure 102. MPO Tip Attachment MPO Key Position The tip has an MPO key that you can put on either the left or right side of the Probe. This lets you rotate the Probe when a cabinet door or other object prevents movement of the Probe.
Page 253 Chapter 8: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests FI-3000 Probe Setup Set the Key Position on the tester to make the fiber numbers on the image of the endface on the display agree with the fiber locations of the connector. This is called fiber number agreement. See “Set up a FiberInspector Test”.
Page 254 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Figure 104. Key Left Position with Opposed Key Adapter...
Page 255 Chapter 8: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests Features of the Tester Features of the Tester Figure 105. Tester Features (Versiv 2 shown) LCD display with touchscreen.   Blank module included with the FI2-7300 or FI2-7300-NW kit. Keep the module installed to give protection to the module connectors.
Page 256 The LED is yellow if the battery will not charge. See “Charge the Battery” on page 18. RJ45 connector: Lets you connect to a network for access to Fluke  Networks cloud services.
Page 257 Chapter 8: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests Home Screen for FiberInspector Pro Tests Home Screen for FiberInspector Pro Tests 0% Tested Figure 106. Home Screen for FiberInspector Pro Tests...
Page 258 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook PROJECT: The project contains the settings for a job and helps  you monitor the status of a job. When you save test results, the tester puts them in the project. Tap the PROJECT panel to edit the project settings, select a different project, or make a new project.
Page 259 Chapter 8: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests Home Screen for FiberInspector Pro Tests Tap Next ID to do these tasks: Enter an ID, select a different ID in the ID set, select a • different set of IDs, or make a new set. The tester adds the IDs and ID sets you make to the project that shows on the home screen.
Page 260 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook RESULTS: Tap RESULTS to see and manage the results that are  saved in the tester. SYNC: Tap SYNC to upload results to LinkWare Live. See  Chapter 18. TEST: Tap TEST to do the test shown in the test setup panel. ...
Page 261 Chapter 8: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests Set up a FiberInspector Test Set up a FiberInspector Test To set up a FiberInspector test on the tester: On the home screen, tap the test setup panel. The CHANGE TEST screen shows on the display. To set up a new FiberInspector test, tap NEW TEST.
Page 262 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 10. Settings for FI-3000 FiberInspector Pro Tests Setting Description Module If necessary, select FiberInspector Pro. Test Type Select FiberInspector. Test Limit is the default test limit and does not Document Only compare the results to standards or indicate pass or fail.
Page 263 Chapter 8: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests Do a FiberInspector Test Table 10. Settings for FI-3000 FiberInspector Pro Tests (continued) Setting Description End Type Select the end type with the correct number of fibers. Then, tap DONE The end types show white dots for active fibers and gray dots for unused fibers.
Page 264 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook To do the FiberInspector test: Connect the FI-1000 probe to the type A USB port on the side of the tester. Connect the type C end of the USB cord to the FI-3000 and the type A end of the USB cord to the tester.
Page 265 Chapter 8: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests Do a FiberInspector Test Tap TEST on the tester to view a live image of the endface on the display. For FI-1000 tests: To adjust the focus, turn the dial on the probe clockwise or counterclockwise.
Page 266 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Use the Probe When You Set a Reference You can use the Probe to inspect connectors when you set the reference for loss/length tests. If reference values are unacceptable, press the button on the probe to go to the FiberInspector screen.
Page 267 Chapter 8: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests View Endfaces Figure 108. Image Analysis Screens (MPO shown)
Page 268 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Image Tab On the IMAGE tab, you can use the round, horizontal, and vertical scales to measure the size of the fiber core and cladding. You can also measure the size of particles, scratches, and other defects on the endface.
Page 269 Chapter 8: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests View Endfaces Rings: On single fiber endfaces, the rings identify the core, cladding, adhesive, and contact zones. Figure 109 shows the zones on a single fiber endface. On MPO endfaces, the rings identify the core and cladding zones. Core zone Cladding zone Adhesive zone...
Page 270 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook The Adhesive zone is the ring of epoxy or glue that attaches • the cladding to the ferrule. This is the zone between the two green rings on the FiberInspector image. The middle of this area has a diameter of 125 μm, which is the diameter of the ferrule.
Page 271 Chapter 8: FiberInspector™ Pro Tests View Endfaces Defects Tab tab shows the number and size of the DEFECTS Scratches Defects such as a particle of dirt, a chip, or a pit located in each zone. Figure 110. Defects Tab (Single Fiber shown)
Page 272 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Zone A shows defects located in the core.  The measurement rings show after you tap ANALYZE. The sizes of the rings are specified by the limit. To specify different sizes, make a custom endface limit.
Page 273 Before you use the tester, read the safety information that starts on page 5. Overview of the CertiFiber Pro Optical Loss Test Set Modules ® The Fluke Networks CertiFiber Pro Optical Loss Test Set (OLTS) ™ modules attach to Versiv and Versiv 2 main and remote testers to make rugged, hand-held testers that let you certify, troubleshoot, and document optical fiber cabling installations.
Page 274 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook CertiFiber Pro Connectors, Keys, and LEDs SC-UPC SC-UPC SC-UPC GPU123.EPS Figure 111. Main CertiFiber Pro Tester Connectors, Keys, and LEDs (Versiv 2 with CFP-QUAD module shown)
Page 275 Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling CertiFiber Pro Connectors, Keys, and LEDs LCD display with touchscreen   single-mode output port with removable connector adapter and dust cap. This port transmits optical signals for loss and length measurements. The LED below the output port is red when the port transmits 1310 nm and green for 1550 nm.
Page 276 USB flash drive and connect the video probe to the tester. On a Versiv main tester, this port lets you connect a Wi- Fi adapter for access to Fluke Networks cloud services. (Versiv 2 testers have an internal Wi-Fi radio.) ...
Page 277 Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling CertiFiber Pro Connectors, Keys, and LEDs PASS LED comes on when a test passes.  TEST LED flashes during a test and when you manually turn on one of the output ports (  FAIL LED comes on when a test fails. TALK LED comes on when the talk function is on.
Page 278 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook SC-UPC SC-UPC SC-UPC GPU136.EPS Figure 112. Remote CertiFiber Pro Tester Connectors, Keys, and LEDs (Versiv 2 with CFP-QUAD module shown)
Page 279 Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling CertiFiber Pro Connectors, Keys, and LEDs single-mode output port with removable connector adapter  and dust cap. This port transmits optical signals for loss and length measurements. The LED below the output port is red when the port transmits 1310 nm and green for 1550 nm.
Page 280 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook : Starts a test.   : 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 .
Page 281 Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling How to Remove and Install the Connector Adapters WCaution Turn only the collar on the adapter. Do not use tools to remove or install the adapters. WCaution Do not touch the photodiode lens. Slot Put the key into the slot before you turn the collar on the adapter.
Page 282 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook The Home Screen for CertiFiber Pro Modules The home screen (Figure 114) shows important test settings. Before you do a test, make sure these settings are correct. GPU117.EPS Figure 114. The Home Screen for CertiFiber Pro Modules...
Page 283 Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling The Home Screen for CertiFiber Pro Modules PROJECT: The project contains the settings for a job and helps  you monitor the status of a job. When you save test results, the tester puts them in the project. Tap the PROJECT panel to edit the project settings, select a different project, or make a new project.
Page 284 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook TOOLS: The TOOLS menu lets you set the reference for fiber  tests, see the status of the tester, and set user preferences such as the language and the display brightness. ...
Page 285 See Table 11 on page 272. Make sure the battery is fully charged. • Send the modules to a Fluke Networks service center every 12 • months for factory calibration.
Page 286 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook About the Reference for Fiber Tests The reference procedure for fiber cable sets a baseline power level for loss measurements. If the power level that enters the fiber from the source changes, the reference and your loss measurements will be incorrect.
Page 287 Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling Requirements for Reliable Fiber Test Results When the tester tells you that the reference is out of date. • When a loss measurement is negative. This occurs when there • was a problem when you set the reference. For example, an endface was dirty or the testers were cold.
Page 288 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook How to See the Reference Values After you set the reference, tap View Reference on the SET • REFERENCE screen. After you do an Autotest, tap the result window for a fiber, •...
Page 289 • Use the EF-TRC cords only with the CertiFiber Pro modules or with sources approved by Fluke Networks for use with the cords. If a source does not have the correct LED and internal fibers, the EF-TRC cords will not make launch conditions that agree with encircled flux standards.
Page 290 Standard mandrels make measurements of multimode power loss more reliable than if you use no mandrels, but the measurements do not comply with the standards for encircled flux. Fluke Networks recommends that you always use only the EF-TRCs with the CertiFiber Pro multimode modules so that your measurements...
Page 291 Requirements for Reliable Fiber Test Results If you must do tests in Far End Source mode with a different multimode source, and the source is not approved by Fluke Networks for use with the TRCs, use standard mandrels. Make sure you use the size of mandrel that is correct for 50 μm or 62.5 μm fiber, and read all instructions for the source and...
Page 292 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook WCaution Connect only UPC connectors to the tester’s output ports. See “About APC Connectors” on page 269. Reference TRC Verification Fiber Link Test GPU166.EPS Figure 116. TRCs Necessary for Links with APC Connectors...
Page 293 Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling Settings for Loss/Length Tests on Fiber Settings for Loss/Length Tests on Fiber Table 11 gives descriptions of the settings for loss/length tests on fiber. To set up a project, which includes the settings in Table 11, cable IDs, and operator names, see Chapter 17.
Page 294 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook The tester shows the calculated limit on the detailed results screen for the test. To see the loss budget calculated for the adapters, splices, and fiber, upload the test record to LinkWare PC, then click Show Limit Budget Calculations on the Detail Results tab for the record.
Page 295 Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling Loss/Length Settings for Limits that Calculate a Loss Limit Table 11. Settings for Fiber Tests (continued) Fiber Type Set- IOR: The tester uses the index of refraction to calculate the optical length of the fiber. Each fiber type includes tings the value specified by the manufacturer.
Page 296 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 11. Settings for Fiber Tests (continued) Reference WCaution Method Most cable manufacturers will give you a (continued) warranty on a fiber installation only if you use the 1 Jumper reference method when you certify the installation.
Page 297 Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling Loss/Length Settings for Limits that Calculate a Loss Limit Table 11. Settings for Fiber Tests (continued) No. of Connec- Note tors/Splices The CertiFiber Pro automatically adjusts the (continued) number of connections for the Reference Method you use. This is different from the DTX CableAnalyzer, where you do not include the reference connections in the number of connectors.
Page 298 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU140.EPS Figure 117. Screen to Set the Number of Connectors, Splices, and Jumpers Total Connections: Enter the total number of connections that  are in each path of the link. Do not adjust the number for the Reference Method you use.
Page 299 Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling Loss/Length Settings for Limits that Calculate a Loss Limit Enter the number of splices that are in each path of  Splices the link. Enter the number of jumpers you will use  Jumper Reference in each fiber path when you set the reference.
Page 300 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook About 1 Jumper Reference Connections The reference and test connections shown in this manual give 1 jumper results. 1 jumper results include the loss of the fiber plus the loss of the connections at both ends of the link. This is the best method for tests on premises fiber installations.
Page 301 Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling About 1 Jumper Reference Connections Connector or connection = 1 connector pair Connector Splice Connectors included in the test results for the 1 Jumper Connector reference method Connector Reference Test connections connections Total Connections: 3 Jumpers: 1 (do not adjust for the reference method)
Page 302 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Autotest in Smart Remote Mode Use Smart Remote mode to do tests on dual-fiber cabling. In this mode, the tester measures loss and length on two fibers at two wavelengths. If you turn on the Bi-Directional function and swap the fibers halfway through the test, the tester makes measurements in both directions.
Page 303 Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling Autotest in Smart Remote Mode GPU128.EPS   Main and remote testers with Fiber cleaning supplies CertiFiber Pro modules installed  FI-1000 or FI-3000 video probe  For multimode fiber: two EF-TRC with USB connector test reference cords ...
Page 304 To only set the reference, and not measure the loss of your test reference cords, tap SKIP WIZARD on the SET REFERENCE screen. Fluke Networks recommends that you measure the loss of your test reference cords each time you set the reference.
Page 305 Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling Autotest in Smart Remote Mode WCaution Do not disconnect the outputs ) after you set the reference. When you use the EF-TRCs, DO NOT use other mandrels. Test reference cord Fiber link Test reference cord Reference TRC Verification Fiber Link Test...
Page 306 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Step 2: Measure the Loss of the Test Reference Cords You Will Add WCaution If you disconnected a test reference cord from the output of the tester or remote, you must set the reference again to make sure your measurements are reliable.
Page 307 Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling Autotest in Smart Remote Mode Step 3: Do an Autotest in Smart Remote Mode WCaution If you disconnected a test reference cord from the output of the tester or remote, you must set the reference again to make sure your measurements are reliable.
Page 308 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook If Bi-directional is On: Halfway through the test, the tester tells you to switch the input and output fibers. See “Bi- directional Tests” on page 311. Save the result: If Auto Save is on, the tester uses the next two IDs to •...
Page 309 Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling Autotest in Smart Remote Mode GPU118.EPS Figure 121. Result for Smart Remote Mode (Unsaved Bi-directional Results Shown)  The overall result for the Autotest. The fiber IDs and the loss and length measurements for the ...
Page 310 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook The settings the tester used for the test.   The dashed lines are around the connectors and fiber that are included in the loss and length results. Gray connectors and fibers are not included because you used them to set the reference.
Page 311 Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling Autotest in Smart Remote Mode GPU146.EPS Figure 122. Detailed Result for Smart Remote Mode (Unsaved Bi-directional Results Shown) The fiber that gave the results. INPUT and OUTPUT refer to the  connector on the main tester where the fiber was connected at the end of the test.
Page 312 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook MARGIN: The difference between the limit and the measured  loss for each wavelength the tester used. Margin is negative if the loss exceeds the limit.  to see help for this screen. If the results include warnings, tap to see the warnings.
Page 313 Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling Autotest in Smart Remote Mode Fiber IDs for Saved Results in Smart Remote Mode If Auto Save is On and the test passed, the tester saves two records, one for each fiber. The records have the next two IDs in the ID list or sequence.
Page 314 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU161.EPS Figure 123. CHANGE ID Screen for Smart Remote Mode Input Fiber ID and Output Fiber ID show the IDs for the fibers  connected to the testers INPUT and OUTPUT ports at the end of the test.
Page 315 Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling Autotest in Smart Remote Mode Uni-Directional Results Unsaved Saved uni-directional Saved uni-directional uni-directional result result for the input result for the output fiber fiber Bi-directional Results Unsaved Saved bi-directional result Saved bi-directional bi-directional result. for the output fiber. result for the input fiber Fiber 01-B-B-00 was...
Page 316 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Autotest in Loopback Mode Use Loopback mode to do tests on spools of cable and segments of uninstalled cable. In this mode, the tester measures loss and length at two wavelengths. If you turn on the Bi-directional function and swap the fibers halfway through the test, the tester makes measurements in both directions.
Page 317 To only set the reference, and not measure the loss of your test reference cord, tap SKIP WIZARD on the SET REFERENCE screen. Fluke Networks recommends that you measure the loss of your test reference cord each time you set the reference.
Page 318 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook WCaution Do not disconnect the output ( after you set the reference. Fiber When you use the EF-TRCs, DO NOT use other mandrels. Test reference cord Reference TRC Verification Fiber Test *Use the EF-TRCs only with multimode modules.
Page 319 Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling Autotest in Loopback Mode Tap SET REFERENCE. If reference values are unacceptable, you can use the FiberInspector probe to inspect connectors. To turn on the probe, press the button on the probe. To go back to the reference screen, tap 1-10 If you did not use the connection wizard, go to step 3.
Page 320 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Step 3: Do an Autotest in Loopback Mode WCaution If you disconnected the test reference cord from the output of the tester, you must set the reference again to make sure your measurements are reliable. On the SET REFERENCE screen, when the set reference or TRC verification procedure is completed, tap NEXT to see how to connect to the fiber under test.
Page 321 Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling Autotest in Loopback Mode Autotest Results for Loopback Mode Figure 127 shows an example of Autotest results for Loopback mode. The overall result for the Autotest.   The loss and length measurements for the fiber: The result exceeds the limit.
Page 322 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU119.EPS Figure 127. Result for Loopback Mode Connector icons show the number you entered for the TOTAL  CONNECTIONS setting on the No. of Connectors/Splices screen (Figure 117 on page 276). For Figure 127, the TOTAL CONNECTIONS setting is 3.
Page 323 For Far End Source mode, use the EF-TRC cords only with the CertiFiber Pro modules or with sources approved by Fluke Networks for use with the cords. If a source does not have the correct LED and internal fibers, the EF-TRC cords will not make launch conditions that comply with encircled flux standards.
Page 324 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU130.EPS   Main and remote testers with Fiber cleaning supplies CertiFiber Pro modules installed  FI-1000 or FI-3000 video probe  For multimode fiber: one EF-TRC with USB connector test reference cord ...
Page 325 To only set the reference, and not measure the loss of your test reference cord, tap SKIP WIZARD on the SET REFERENCE screen. Fluke Networks recommends that you measure the loss of your test reference cord each time you set the reference.
Page 326 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook WCaution Do not disconnect the output ( after you set the reference. When you use the EF-TRCs, DO NOT use other mandrels. EF-TRC* EF-TRC* EF-TRC* Fiber Test reference cord Reference TRC Verification Fiber Test *Use the EF-TRCs only with multimode modules.
Page 327 Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling Autotest in Far End Source Mode Notes The SET REFERENCE screen shows reference connections for the selected reference method. Figure 129 shows connections for the 1 Jumper reference. When you set the reference, keep the fiber as straight as possible.
Page 328 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Hold down the button for 3 seconds to turn on the multimode source. CFP-QUAD modules: To turn on the single-mode source, press the button again. GPU198.EPS Figure 130. How to Turn on the Remote’s Optical Source Step 2: Measure the Loss of the Test Reference Cord You Will Add WCaution...
Page 329 Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling Autotest in Far End Source Mode Tap TRC VERIFICATION. The tester measures and saves the loss of the test reference cord you added. The ID for this result starts with “TRC”, shows the date and time of the test, and has an for the test result.
Page 330 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook If the CHECK FIBER CONNECTIONS screen shows an open fiber: Make sure that all connections are good and no fibers • have damage. Use the VFL to make sure the fiber under test has continuity.
Page 331 Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling Autotest in Far End Source Mode GPU120.EPS Figure 131. Result for Far End Source Mode The overall result for the Autotest.  The loss and length measurements for the fiber:  The result exceeds the limit. The result is within the limit.
Page 332 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Note The Autotest in Far End Source mode does not show a PASS/FAIL result, limit, or margin if the selected test limit uses fiber length to calculate loss. An example of such a limit is the General Fiber Optic limit.
Page 333 Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling Bi-directional Tests Bi-directional Tests Do bi-directional tests when they are required by the manufacturer or by your customer. The tester can automatically do bi-directional tests in Smart Remote and Loopback modes. To get bi-directional results in Far End Source mode, do a test from each end of the fiber.
Page 334 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Do an Autotest. Halfway through the test, the tester tells you to switch the input and output fibers. Connect to the link as shown on the right side of Figure 132. WCaution Switch the connections at both ends of the patch panel or fiber under test, not at the tester's and...
Page 335 Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling Bi-directional Tests Swap connections at the patch panel Fiber Fiber link link Fiber with the Input Fiber ID Swap connections at the patch panel First half of Autotest Second half of Autotest GPU227.EPS Figure 132. Connections for a Bi-directional Test in Smart Remote Mode (1 Jumper Reference, Multimode Fiber)
Page 336 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook How to Use the Talk Function If you have two testers and two CertiFiber Pro OLTS modules, you can use the talk function to talk to the person at the other end of a duplex fiber link.
Page 337 Chapter 10: The Power Meter and Light Source You can use the CertiFiber Pro main tester to monitor and save measurements of optical power and loss, and you can use the main or remote tester and as an optical power source. You can use the main tester’s power or loss meter and its light source at the same time.
Page 338 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU137.EPS   Main tester with CertiFiber Pro FI-1000 or FI-3000 video probe module installed with USB connector   One test reference cord AC adapter (optional)  Fiber cleaning supplies Figure 133.
Page 339 Chapter 10: The Power Meter and Light Source How to Monitor Power and Loss Optical network Power at the interface card or end of a link optical power source Power from an optical source GPU138.EPS Figure 134. Connections to Monitor Power and Loss To monitor loss On the POWER METER / LIGHT SOURCE screen, tap REF to use the present power level as a reference.
Page 340 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Power measurements Loss measurements GPU126.EPS Figure 135. Power Meter Measurements and Controls...
Page 341 Chapter 10: The Power Meter and Light Source How to Control the Light Source The meters show the power levels received on the input port.   This control shows when the meters measure absolute power. Tap the control to see the power measurement in dBm (decibels per milliwatt), mW (milliwatts), µW (microwatts), or nW (nanowatts).
Page 342 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Use the Display to Control the Main Tester’s Light Source Clean and inspect all connectors you will use. Connect the tester’s output port to the power meter. If your tester has a CertiFiber Pro Quad module installed, make sure you connect the fiber to the correct output port.
Page 343 Chapter 10: The Power Meter and Light Source How to Control the Light Source GPU127.EPS Figure 136. Light Source Controls for the Main Tester...
Page 344 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Use the buttons to control the output port when you use the  main tester as a light source: Auto: In this mode, the output port transmits both • wavelengths. The signal includes identifiers that tell a CertiFiber Pro or SimpliFiber Pro power meter when to measure power at each wavelength.
Page 345 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module Overview of the OTDR Module X*WWarning Before you use the OTDR module, read the safety information that starts on page 5. The OptiFiber ® Pro OTDR modules are Optical Time Domain Reflectometers that locate, identify, and measure reflective and loss events in multimode and single-mode fibers.
Page 346 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook DataCenter OTDR ™ test gives optimal performance when you • do tests on fiber installations that have short links, many connections, and possibly large reflections. ™ FaultMap test lets you make maps of your cable plant, see •...
Page 347 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module OptiFiber Pro Connectors, Keys, and LEDs SC-UPC SC-UPC GPU06.EPS Figure 137. Main Versiv Tester with OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module (Versiv 2 with OptiFiber Pro Quad module shown)
Page 348 The LED is yellow if the battery will not charge. See “Charge the Battery” on page 18. RJ45 connector: Lets you connect to a network for access to Fluke  Networks cloud services.
Page 349 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module How to Remove and Install the Connector Adapters How to Remove and Install the Connector Adapters You can change the connector adapters on the OTDR ports of the modules to connect to SC, ST, LC, and FC fiber connectors. You can remove the adapter also to clean the fiber endface in the port.
Page 350 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook The Home Screen for OptiFiber Pro Modules The home screen (Figure 139) shows important test settings. Before you do a test, make sure these settings are correct. GPU02.EPS Figure 139. The HOME Screen for OptiFiber Pro Modules...
Page 351 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module The Home Screen for OptiFiber Pro Modules PROJECT: The project contains the settings for a job and helps  you monitor the status of a job. When you save test results, the tester puts them in the project. Tap the PROJECT panel to edit the project settings, select a different project, or make a new project.
Page 352 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook TOOLS: The TOOLS menu lets you set up the compensation  function for the launch/tail cords, use tools such as the real-time trace and the FiberInspector test, see the status of the tester, and set user preferences such as the language and the display brightness.
Page 353 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module Settings for OTDR Tests Settings for OTDR Tests Table 12 gives descriptions of the settings for OTDR tests. The Manual settings in Table 12 apply to these tests: • Manual OTDR • SmartLoop OTDR (Manual) To set up a project, which includes the settings in Table 12, cable IDs, and operator names, see Chapter 17.
Page 354 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 12. Settings for OTDR Tests Module Select the OptiFiber Pro module you will use. To select a different module, tap the Module panel on the TEST SETUP screen, then tap a module. Test Type When you turn on the tester, the Test Type shows the test that was last selected.
Page 355 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module Settings for OTDR Tests Table 12. Settings for OTDR Tests (continued) Test Type FaultMap: The FaultMap test can show connections that do (continued) not show on the OTDR EventMap and connections that are poor because they have high reflectance.
Page 356 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 12. Settings for OTDR Tests (continued) Manual Set- Adjust the pulse width to a wider setting to see farther tings: down the fiber or to a narrower setting for better resolution.
Page 357 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module Settings for OTDR Tests Table 12. Settings for OTDR Tests (continued) Manual Set- Best Resolution: The tester adjusts the test settings to keep tings: dead zones to a minimum. This setting lets you see more events in and around reflective events.
Page 358 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 12. Settings for OTDR Tests (continued) Manual Set- Lets you set the threshold (in decibels) for loss (non- tings: reflective) events. Events at or above the threshold are included in the event table. The range for this setting is Loss Threshold 0.01 dB to 1.50 dB inclusive.
Page 359 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module Settings for OTDR Tests Table 12. Settings for OTDR Tests (continued) Bi-directional This setting shows only if you select SmartLoop OTDR (Auto) or SmartLoop OTDR (Manual) for the Test Type. Off: The tester does the SmartLoop test in only one direction.
Page 360 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 12. Settings for OTDR Tests (continued) Fiber Type Select a fiber type that is correct for the type you will test. To see a different group of fiber types, tap MORE, then tap a group.
Page 361 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module OTDR Settings for Limits that Calculate a Loss Limit Table 12. Settings for OTDR Tests (continued) Test Limit Select the correct test limit for the job. Generic limits, such as General Fiber Optic and Document Only, let you do tests when no industry-standard limit is applicable and you do not want to make a custom limit.
Page 362 OTDR. Without a launch fiber, those events can be hidden by the large reflection caused by the OTDR’s port. Fluke Networks recommends that you use launch and tail cords. You should also use the launch/tail cord compensation function to remove the lengths and attenuation of these fibers from the OTDR measurements.
Page 363 Launch and tail cords with different types of connectors are available from Fluke Networks. The style of the case for your launch/tail cords can be different from the cords shown in this manual.
Page 364 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook How To Compensate for Launch and Tail Cords The launch compensation function lets you specify the lengths of the launch and tail cords. The OTDR can then remove the losses, lengths, and attenuation coefficients of the launch and tail cords from overall OTDR results.
Page 365 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module About Launch and Tail Cords How to Set Up the Launch Compensation Function Select launch and tail cords that have the same type of fiber as the fiber you will test. On the home screen, tap the test setup panel. On the CHANGE TEST screen, select an OTDR test to change, then tap EDIT.
Page 366 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Figure 157 shows an example of an OTDR trace with launch and tail markers enabled. Note If you change the launch or tail cord, do the compensation procedure again. Main tester with Launch cord OTDR module GPU29.EPS...
Page 367 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module About Launch and Tail Cords Tail cord Adapter Launch cord Main tester with OTDR module GPU27.EPS Figure 141. Connections for Launch + Tail Compensation...
Page 368 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Tail cord Fiber link Launch cord Main tester with OTDR module GPU04.EPS Figure 142. Connections for Launch + Fiber + Tail Compensation...
Page 369 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module About Launch and Tail Cords GPU23.EPS Figure 143. SET LAUNCH COMP Screen The distance to the event.   The type of event. The tester looks for Launch and Tail events approximately 100 m to 1 km from the fiber ends for multimode fiber, and approximately 130 m to 3 km from the fiber ends for single-mode fiber.
Page 370 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Select one event in the Launch column and one event in the Tail  column to be the launch and tail events. : When the tester finds other events, it shows gray buttons for events that you cannot select as a launch or tail event.
Page 371 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module About Launch and Tail Cords Tap Launch Cord, use the keyboard to enter the length of the launch cord, then tap DONE. Note You cannot enter a length less than 120.0 m (393.7 ft) for a single-mode launch cord or 90 m (295 ft) for a multimode launch cord.
Page 372 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook If launch compensation is on, and the tester does not find a launch event when you do an OTDR test (within about 4 meters of the expected location; within 0.5 meters if using manual entry), the tester adds one at the location specified in the launch compensation settings.
Page 373 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module About Launch and Tail Cords How to Prevent Damage to the Launch Cord Connectors When you do not use a launch cord, keep the connectors attached to the case or inside the case. See Figure 144. Cords in a zippered case WCaution...
Page 374 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook How to Hang the Launch Cords The optional TPAK magnet and strap let you hang the launch cords from metal surfaces (Figure 145). GPU191.EPS Figure 145. How to Use the Optional TPAK Magnetic Hanger OTDR Port Connection Quality When you do an OTDR test, the test shows the quality of the OTDR port connection (Figure 146).
Page 375 If an endface on the tester shows damage, contact Fluke Networks for service information. If the gauge stays outside the Good range, remove the •...
Page 376 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook “STOP” Button for Manual Tests When a trace shows on the PROGRESS screen for a manual OTDR test with multiple wavelengths, you can tap the STOP button to stop the OTDR test at the current wavelength and start the test at the next wavelength.
Page 377 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module How to Do an OTDR Test How to Do an OTDR Test Figure 147 shows the equipment for OTDR tests. Make sure that the home screen shows the correct settings for the job. Set up the launch compensation function.
Page 378 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Fiber link Launch cord Main tester with OTDR module GPU03.EPS Figure 148. OTDR Connected with a Launch Cord...
Page 379 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module How to Do an OTDR Test Tail cord Fiber link Launch cord Main tester with OTDR module GPU04.EPS Figure 149. OTDR Connected with Launch and Tail Cords...
Page 380 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Spool of fiber Mechanical splice Main tester with OTDR module GPU05.EPS Figure 150. OTDR Connected to a Spool of Fiber...
Page 381 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module OTDR Results OTDR Results Notes The tester shows measurements with “>” or “<“ when the actual value is possibly more or less than the value shown. For example, this can occur for hidden events or for measurements that are out of the range of the tester.
Page 382 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU11EPS Figure 151. EventMap Example 1 A reflective event:  : A reflective event, which is usually a connector. Measurements for the event are all within the test limits. : One or more measurements for the event exceeds the limit. This event could also be a Ghost Source.
Page 383 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module OTDR Results : Launch and tail cords and their connectors show in gray. The  map shows these if Launch Compensation is on and the cords are connected. : The arrow icon shows when there are more events that do not show on the screen.
Page 384 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook To see information for another event, tap another icon on the map. Note Events before the launch cord connector and after the tail cord connector do not have a pass or fail status.
Page 385 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module OTDR Results GPU22.EPS Figure 152. EventMap Example 2 Length of the tail cord (top) and launch cord (bottom).  A non-reflective loss event:  : An APC connector or a splice. Measurements for the event are all within the test limits.
Page 386 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook : A bend with loss that exceeds a macrobend threshold. If Macrobend Detection is Off, the EventMap shows the blue circle shown above. Macrobend detection is available only for single-mode fibers. : The event is hidden by a previous event.
Page 387 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module OTDR Results GPU12.EPS Figure 153. Event Table...
Page 388 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook To see details for an event, tap the event in the table. Scroll the  table if necessary to see all the events. (ft) or (m): The distance to the event •...
Page 389 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module OTDR Results The icons show the overall status of the event at all wavelengths.  This can be different from the event status shown on the OTDR plot, which is the status for each wavelength. : The measurement is within the limit.
Page 390 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 14. Event Types in the Event Table Event Description Reflection Reflections are caused by a connector, a tight bend, a mechanical splice, or a crack in the A pulse of light reflected fiber.
Page 391 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module OTDR Results Table 14. Event Types in the Event Table (continued) Loss Caused by a splice, bend, or a low-reflectance An event where the level connection, such as an angled physical contact of reflected light suddenly (APC) connection.
Page 392 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 14. Event Types in the Event Table (continued) The End event always shows N/A for loss because backscatter measurements are not The end of the fiber or a available on both sides of the event. loss greater than the end threshold.
Page 393 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module OTDR Results Table 14. Event Types in the Event Table (continued) Ghost Caused by a dirty or unseated connector, highly-reflective connector, a connector with (Also known as an “echo”.) an incorrect polish, a sharp bend, or a crack in The event is a copy of a fiber.
Page 394 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 14. Event Types in the Event Table (continued) Gainer Caused by a splice or connection between two fibers that have different backscatter An apparent gain in the coefficients, numerical apertures, core strength of the returned diameters, or mode field diameters.
Page 395 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module OTDR Results Table 14. Event Types in the Event Table (continued) No Fiber No fiber is connected to the OTDR port, the fiber is broken or cracked near the port, the The tester does not see a port has very high loss, or the fiber is too fiber connected to the short.
Page 396 Manual OTDR and the pulse width was too the fiber. narrow. No Signal There is a problem with the module. If this event continues to occur, contact Fluke The tester did not receive any reflected light from Networks for assistance. the fiber or from the OTDR port connector.
Page 397 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module OTDR Results F G H GPU19.EPS Figure 154. OVERALL FIBER RESULT Screen...
Page 398 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Fiber Length: The length of the fiber.  Overall Loss: The loss of the connectors and the fiber in the link. Test Limit: The test limit the OTDR used for the test. The wavelengths the tester used for the test.
Page 399 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module OTDR Results ORL values are in units of positive decibels. A larger ORL value shows that less light is reflected back to the source. For example, a link with an ORL of 45 dB reflects less light back to the source than a link with an ORL of 30 dB.
Page 400 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook The type of event (see Table 14) and the distance from the  tester to the event. The wavelengths the tester used for the test. Possibly, some  events show only at one wavelength. The loss of the event for the wavelength the tester used.
Page 401 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module OTDR Results REFLECTANCE: Reflectance is the return loss for one event. It is  the ratio of the light reflected at one point on the fiber to the light that gets to that point from the source. Reflectance values are in units of negative decibels.
Page 402 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU226.EPS Figure 156. EVENT DETAILS Screen for a Bend...
Page 403 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module OTDR Results The difference between the loss measurements for the longer  and shorter wavelengths. The value for the longer wavelength is red if it exceeds the threshold for the difference in loss between the two measurements.
Page 404 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook OTDR Trace To see the OTDR trace, tap TRACE on the OTDR results screen. Figure 157 shows an example of an OTDR trace. The decibel scale shows the level of backscatter. The tester sets ...
Page 405 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module OTDR Results GPU14.EPS Figure 157. OTDR Trace to move the cursor to another event.  The wavelength the tester used for the test. If the tester used  more than one wavelength, tap to see the other wavelength.
Page 406 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Markers for the end of the launch cord and the beginning of the  tail cord are orange, dashed lines. PASS: All measurements were within the limits.  FAIL: One or more measurements exceeded its limit. To zoom in and out, use the pinch, reverse-pinch, and double- tap gestures on the touchscreen.
Page 407 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module OTDR Results These indicators show on the screen: ΔdB = : The difference in the power levels (in decibels) • between the start and end of the green measurement bar. Δm or Δft = : The distance between the start and end of •...
Page 408 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook To specify the start of a measurement, tap the yellow circle  ), then tap MARK.  To see the MARK and UNMARK buttons, tap the yellow circle.  To move the cursor in small increments, tap or press and hold ...
Page 409 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module OTDR Results How to Quickly Try Different OTDR Settings After an OTDR test, you can quickly change some OTDR settings when you want to try different settings on the same fiber. After you do a test, tap SETUP on the TRACE screen, then select settings on the MANUAL OTDR screen (Figure 159).
Page 410 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Tap the settings you want. You can scroll some columns to see  more settings. Table 12 on page 332 gives descriptions of the settings.  Select the wavelengths to use for the test. Tap CURRENT to see the settings the tester used for the last test.
Page 411 How To Do Bi-directional Tests on Single Fibers Notes For bi-directional tests on links with two fibers, Fluke Networks recommends that you use the SmartLoop feature. See “Bi-directional SmartLoop Tests” on page 404. If a span is defined when you do a bi-directional...
Page 412 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Clean and inspect the connector for End 2 of the link, then connect the tester to End 2. Press , then tap the Next ID panel. Tap the End 1/End 2 control at the top of the screen to make it show End 2, then tap DONE.
Page 413 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module How To Do Bi-directional Tests on Single Fibers Connect the tester to End 1 of the link, then tap TEST or press . Clean and inspect the connector for End 1 of the link that has the next ID in the set.
Page 414 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Real Time Trace The real time trace lets you see changes in the OTDR trace as they occur. In this mode, the tester updates the OTDR trace several times each second. This mode helps you do tasks such as these: Find intermittent problems, such as those that occur only •...
Page 415 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module Real Time Trace FIXED LENGTH: The tester does not change any parameters • for measurements, even if the trace changes. (The tester possibly adjusts the resolution and range at the beginning of the test for a faster test.) This mode helps you stay zoomed-in on an event when the fiber changes.
Page 416 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook To exit the test, tap STOP ( ) then tap EXIT.  • To save the current results, tap STOP ( ) then tap SAVE.  • Notes The results for the real time trace show only the OTDR trace at one wavelength.
Page 417 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module Real Time Trace How to Quickly Try Different OTDR Settings in Real Time Trace Mode During a Real Time Trace test, you can quickly change some OTDR settings when you want to try different settings on the same fiber.
Page 418 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Tap the settings you want. You can scroll some columns to see  more settings. Table 12 on page 332 gives descriptions of the settings.  Select the wavelengths to use for the test. The SAVE SETUP button lets you save your settings: ...
Page 419 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module The SmartLoop Test The SmartLoop Test The SmartLoop test lets you connect the far ends of the two fibers in a link and do one OTDR test to get separate results for each fiber.
Page 420 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU169.EPS   Main tester with OTDR module Two adapters installed  FI-1000 or FI-3000 video  Three launch cords for launch, tail, and probe with USB connector loopback connections (match the fiber ...
Page 421 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module The SmartLoop Test How To Do an Auto SmartLoop Test Set Up SmartLoop Launch Compensation On the home screen, tap the test setup panel. On the CHANGE TEST screen, tap the button next to the Auto SmartLoop test, then tap USE SELECTED.
Page 422 Tail cord Main tester with Launch cord OTDR module *Optional for tests in one direction. Recommended for bi-directional tests to protect the OTDR port from wear. These cords are available from Fluke Networks. GPU170.EPS Figure 163. SmartLoop Launch Compensation Connections...
Page 423 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module The SmartLoop Test Do the SmartLoop Test Make the connections shown in Figure 164. On the home screen, make sure the IDs for the fibers are correct. The tester uses the Fiber A ID for the fiber connected to the launch cord.
Page 424 (30 cm, 12 in) Launch cord Tail cord *Optional for tests in one direction. Recommended for bi-directional tests to protect the OTDR port from wear. These cords are available from Fluke Networks. GPU171.EPS Figure 164. SmartLoop Test Connections...
Page 425 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module The SmartLoop Test SmartLoop Results The tester shows the SmartLoop results on two sets of EventMap, TABLE, and TRACE screens, one for each fiber in the link. See Figure 165. GPU172.EPS Figure 165. EventMap from a SmartLoop Test...
Page 426 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook The purple fiber is the loopback cord.  Note In saved SmartLoop results, the loopback cord is gray. The fiber between the launch cord and the loopback cord is the  fiber on one side of the link.
Page 427 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module Bi-directional SmartLoop Tests For splices, which have very little loss, the difference in the backscatter of the two fibers can cause an apparent gain in power across the splice in one direction. On multimode fibers, the loss of a splice can be different for the two directions, even if the backscatter of the fibers before and after the splice are the same.
Page 428 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook How to Do a Bi-directional SmartLoop Test Set Up SmartLoop Launch Compensation On the home screen, tap the test setup panel, make sure the correct SmartLoop test is selected on the CHANGE TEST screen, then tap EDIT.
Page 429 (30 cm, 12 in) patch cord to connect the OTDR to the launch and tail cords for bi-directional SmartLoop tests.These cords are available from Fluke Networks. To minimize the effect of the port protector patch cord on results, do not use a cord longer than 50 cm (20 in).
Page 430 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Halfway through the test, the tester tells you to connect the tail cord to the OTDR port. Make the connections for End 2 as shown in Figure 166, then tap DONE. The tester automatically calculates bi-directional averages of loss measurements.
Page 431 Launch Launch cord cord cord cord Connections for End Connections for End *Recommended for bi-directional tests to protect the OTDR port from wear. These cords are available from Fluke Networks. GPU176.EPS Figure 166. SmartLoop Test Connections for a Bi-Directional Test...
Page 432 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Averaged Bi-directional Results Note Unless otherwise noted, this section applies to bi-directional results from SmartLoop tests and bi- directional OTDR tests on single fibers. Figure 167 shows an EventMap with averaged results from a bi- directional SmartLoop test.
Page 433 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module Bi-directional SmartLoop Tests The Port Connection Quality in the averaged results is the • rating from End 1. The tester does not calculate averaged results in some • situations, for example if a launch, tail, or loopback cord was not detected during a SmartLoop test, or if the distance to the end was not the same in both directions.
Page 434 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Tap this button to see the results for the other fiber (A or B).  Touch for 3 seconds to see a summary of the results from ends 1 and 2 on fibers A and B. To see the EventMap for a result in the list, tap the result.
Page 435 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module The FaultMap Test The FaultMap Test The FaultMap test helps you record the connections in a fiber link and identify bad connections. It can show short patch cords and find connections that have high reflectance. The FaultMap test gives you these results: Shows a map of the connectors in the link that possibly do not •...
Page 436 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook How to Do the FaultMap Test Notes The FaultMap test does not use the launch compensation settings. The FaultMap test uses the wavelength that gives the best results. Figure 168 shows the equipment for the FaultMap test. Clean and inspect the connectors on the launch and tail cords or patch cords and the link to be tested.
Page 437 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module The FaultMap Test GPU39.EPS   Main tester with OTDR module FI-1000 or FI-3000 video probe installed with USB connector   Launch and tail cords or patch Fiber cleaning supplies cords (match the fiber to be ...
Page 438 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Tail cord or patch cord (optional) Launch cord or patch cord (optional) Main tester with OTDR module GPU41.EPS Figure 169. FaultMap Test Connections...
Page 439 Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module The FaultMap Test FaultMap Screen GPU15T.EPS Figure 170. FaultMap Screen Note The FaultMap test does not use the launch compensation settings. The results show the launch and tail cords and their connectors in the same colors as other cords and connectors.
Page 440 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook The ID for the results. If Auto Save is off, Result not saved  shows. : An event that has a reflectance smaller than -35 dB.  The length of the fiber segment between two events. ...
Page 441 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module Overview of the HDR OTDR Module X*WWarning Before you use the OTDR module, read the safety information that starts on page 5. The OptiFiber ® Pro HDR (High Dynamic Range) Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) module attaches to a Versiv and Versiv ™...
Page 442 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Span function lets you limit OTDR results to a section of fiber • that you define. See Chapter 13. SmartLoop ™ test: One test gives you OTDR results for both • fibers in a link.
Page 443 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module OptiFiber Pro HDR Connectors, Keys, and LEDs SC-APC GPU209.EPS Figure 171. Main Versiv Unit with OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module (Versiv 2 with OFP-200-S1625 module shown)
Page 444 USB flash drive and connect the video probe to the tester. On a Versiv main tester, this port lets you connect a Wi-Fi adapter for access to Fluke Networks cloud services. (Versiv 2 testers have an internal Wi-Fi radio.) Headset jack.
Page 445 The LED is yellow if the battery will not charge. See “Charge the Battery” on page 18.  RJ45 connector: Lets you connect to a network for access to Fluke Networks cloud services. Decal with laser ...
Page 446 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook WCaution Turn only the collar on the adapter. Do not use tools to remove or install the adapters. Slot Put the key into the slot before you turn the collar on the adapter. Keep extra adapters in the containers provided.
Page 447 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module The Home Screen for OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Modules The Home Screen for OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Modules GPU206.EPS Figure 173. The HOME Screen for OptiFiber Pro HDR Modules...
Page 448 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook PROJECT: The project contains the settings for a job and helps  you monitor the status of a job. When you save test results, the tester puts them in the project. Tap the PROJECT panel to edit the project settings, select a different project, or make a new project.
Page 449 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module The Home Screen for OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Modules TOOLS: The TOOLS menu lets you set up the compensation  function for the launch/tail cords, use tools such as the real-time trace and the FiberInspector test, see the status of the tester, and set user preferences such as the language and the display brightness.
Page 450 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook About PON OTDR Tests The HDR OTDR’s Auto PON OTDR and Manual PON OTDR tests have the same settings and results as its Auto OTDR and Manual OTDR tests, with an additional feature: The PON OTDR tests can identify splitters.
Page 451 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module To set up an OTDR test To set up an OTDR test On the home screen, tap the test setup panel. On the CHANGE TEST screen, tap an OTDR test to change, then tap EDIT.
Page 452 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 15. Settings for HDR OTDR Tests Module Select the OptiFiber Pro module you will use. To select a different module, tap the Module panel on the TEST SETUP screen, then tap a module. Test Type When you turn on the tester, the Test Type shows the test that was last selected.
Page 453 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module To set up an OTDR test Table 15. Settings for HDR OTDR Tests (continued) Test Type Auto OTDR: This is the same as the Auto PON OTDR test, except that the tester does not identify splitters. If the link (continued) has splitters, the tester identifies them as large loss events.
Page 454 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 15. Settings for HDR OTDR Tests (continued) Test Type FiberInspector: The FiberInspector test lets you use an optional FI-1000 FiberInspector or FI-3000/FI-3000-NW (continued) FiberInspector Pro video probe to inspect the endfaces in fiber optic connectors.
Page 455 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module To set up an OTDR test Table 15. Settings for HDR OTDR Tests (continued) Manual Set- Adjust the pulse width to a wider setting to see farther tings: down the fiber or to a narrower setting for better resolution.
Page 456 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 15. Settings for HDR OTDR Tests (continued) Best Resolution: The tester adjusts the test settings to keep Manual dead zones to a minimum. This setting lets you see more Settings: events in and around reflective events.
Page 457 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module To set up an OTDR test Table 15. Settings for HDR OTDR Tests (continued) Manual Set- Lets you set the threshold (in decibels) for loss (non- tings: reflective) events. Events at or above the threshold are included in the event table.
Page 458 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 15. Settings for HDR OTDR Tests (continued) Manual Set- Enter the threshold for the difference in an event’s loss tings: between the two wavelengths shown. To identify a loss event as a bend, the tester compares the Macrobend event’s loss at two wavelengths, such as 1310 nm and Setup...
Page 459 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module To set up an OTDR test Table 15. Settings for HDR OTDR Tests (continued) Launch Com- Tap the control to turn the launch compensation function pensation on or off. See “About Launch and Tail Cords for OSP Links” on page 439.
Page 460 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 15. Settings for HDR OTDR Tests (continued) Fiber Type Set- IOR: The tester uses the index of refraction to calculate the tings optical length of the fiber. Optical length usually differs slightly from the length of the fiber jackets in a link.
Page 461 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module OTDR Settings for Limits that Calculate a Loss Limit OTDR Settings for Limits that Calculate a Loss Limit Some test limits do not specify a limit for overall loss. They specify maximum values of loss per kilometer of fiber and for the connectors and splices in the link.
Page 462 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook About Launch and Tail Cords for OSP Links Launch and tail cords are often not necessary for OTDR tests on outside plant installations. This is because most of the insertion loss and return loss of long links is caused by the fiber. The connectors on the ends of a long link add very little to the total losses, so it is often not necessary to use launch and tail cords to include the losses of those connectors in the results.
Page 463 If an endface on the tester shows damage, contact Fluke Networks for service information. If the gauge stays outside the Good range, remove the •...
Page 464 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook A poor connection also decreases the strength of the signal from the OTDR. The weaker signal causes more noise on the trace, which can cause the OTDR to miss events. It also decreases the dynamic range.
Page 465 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module OTDR Port Connection Quality * Shows during Manual OTDR tests. GPU228.EPS Figure 174. The OTDR Port Connection Quality Gauge and Progress Screen...
Page 466 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook How to Do an HDR OTDR Test Figure 175 shows the equipment for HDR OTDR tests. Make sure that the home screen shows the correct settings for the job. Set up the launch compensation function if necessary. See “About Launch and Tail Cords for OSP Links”...
Page 467 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module How to Do an HDR OTDR Test GPU211.EPS   Main tester with HDR OTDR module FI-1000 or FI-3000 video installed probe with USB connector  Launch and tail cords. (optional for PON ...
Page 468 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Optical Line Terminal at Central Office Splitter Connector from ONT (Optical Network Terminal) Patch cord Main tester with HDR OTDR module GPU213.EPS Figure 176. Typical Connections to an Out-of-Service PON Link...
Page 469 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module How to Do an HDR OTDR Test Optical Line Terminal at Central Office Tail cord Splitter Connector from ONT (Optical Network Terminal) Main tester with Launch cord HDR OTDR module GPU214.EPS Figure 177. HDR OTDR Connected with Launch and Tail Cords...
Page 470 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Patch cord Optical Line Terminal at Central Office Connector from Optical Line Terminal Splitter GPU234.EPS Figure 178. Typical Connections to Characterize As-Built PON Links...
Page 471 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module HDR OTDR Results HDR OTDR Results Notes The tester shows measurements with “>” or “<“ when the actual value is possibly more or less than the value shown. For example, this can occur for hidden events or for measurements that are out of the range of the tester.
Page 472 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU208.EPS Figure 179. EventMap for an HDR OTDR Test Result...
Page 473 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module HDR OTDR Results The ID for the results. If Auto Save is off, Result not saved  shows. The end of the fiber.  : Launch and tail cords (when used) and their connectors show in gray.
Page 474 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook If Macrobend Detection is Off, this could be a bend. If the event is a bend, and Macrobend Detection is On, the EventMap shows the bend icon. : One or more measurements for the event exceeds the limit. : A bend with loss that exceeds a macrobend threshold.
Page 475 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module HDR OTDR Results 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 63. ...
Page 476 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Overall Loss: The loss of the cabling. This does not include the  OTDR connection and the loss of the last event. If Launch Compensation is on, the overall loss includes the launch and tail connectors, but not the launch and tail fibers.
Page 477 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module HDR OTDR Results GPU222.EPS Figure 180. Event Table from an HDR OTDR Test...
Page 478 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook To see details for an event, tap the event in the table. Scroll the  table if necessary to see all the events. (ft) or (m): The distance to the event •...
Page 479 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module HDR OTDR Results The icons show the overall status of the event at all wavelengths.  This can be different from the event status shown on the OTDR plot, which is the status for each wavelength. : The measurement is within the limit.
Page 480 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 17. Event Types in the Event Table (continued) OTDR Port This event is the OTDR port on the tester. The OTDR Port event always shows N/A for loss because The connector on the OTDR.
Page 481 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module HDR OTDR Results Table 17. Event Types in the Event Table (continued) Loss Caused by a splice, bend, splitter, or a low-reflectance connection, such as an angled physical contact (APC) An event where the connection.
Page 482 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 17. Event Types in the Event Table (continued) Splitter The number on the icon shows the split ratio. A passive splitter in The tester identifies splitters when you do an Auto a PON link.
Page 483 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module HDR OTDR Results Table 17. Event Types in the Event Table (continued) Hidden The tester detected the event, but does not have The event is in the enough information to measure its loss separately attenuation dead from the previous event.
Page 484 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 17. Event Types in the Event Table (continued) Ghost Source Caused by a dirty or unseated connector, a connector with solvent on its endface, a highly-reflective A reflective event that causes an connector, a connector with the wrong polish, a ghost.
Page 485 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module HDR OTDR Results Table 17. Event Types in the Event Table (continued) Gainer If you do the OTDR test from the other end, the (continued) gainer event will show a loss. If you save the result with the same ID as the result from the other An apparent gain direction, the tester automatically calculates bi-...
Page 486 No Signal There is a problem with the module. If this event continues to occur, contact Fluke Networks for The tester did not receive any assistance. reflected light from the fiber or from the OTDR port connector.
Page 487 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module HDR OTDR Results OVERALL FIBER RESULTS Screens The OVERALL FIBER RESULT screen shows more information about the link. To see this screen, tap OVERALL on the TABLE screen. GPU224.EPS Figure 181. HDR OTDR OVERALL FIBER RESULT Screen...
Page 488 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Fiber Length: The length of the fiber.  Overall Loss: The loss of the connectors and the fiber in the link. Test Limit: The test limit the OTDR used for the test. The wavelengths the tester used for the test.
Page 489 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module HDR OTDR Results OPTICAL RETURN LOSS: This tab shows the ORL for the link.  Optical return loss is the ratio of the light from the source to the light that the link reflects back to the source. The reflected light is the total light reflected by the fiber and components in the link.
Page 490 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook EVENT DETAILS Screen The EVENT DETAILS screen shows more information about events. To see this screen, tap the information window for an event in the EventMap or in the event table. GPU225.EPS Figure 182.
Page 491 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module HDR OTDR Results The type of event (see Table 17) and the distance from the  tester to the event. The wavelengths the tester used for the test. Possibly, some  events show only at one wavelength. The loss of the event for the wavelength the tester used.
Page 492 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Reflectances that exceed the measurement range of the tester show a ">" (greater than) symbol. If any reflection shows ">", ORL shows "<" (less than). Reflectances from hidden events can possibly show “<" because the tester cannot measure the backscatter before the event.
Page 493 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module HDR OTDR Results When the cursor is on an event, this area shows the event type.  See Table 17 on page 457. The text is green if the event passed, red if the event failed, or black is there is no limit for measurements.
Page 494 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook to move the cursor to another event.  The wavelength the tester used for the test. If the tester used  more than one wavelength, tap to see the other wavelength. Possibly, some events show only at one wavelength. You can also tap to see the trace overlay screen.
Page 495 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module How to Quickly Change OTDR Settings After a Test GPU221.EPS Figure 184. Manual PON OTDR Screen for Quick Changes After a Test Tap the settings you want. You can scroll some columns to see ...
Page 496 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Note The SAVE SETUP button does not show if the  wavelengths on the screen ( ) are not available in the active test setup. For example, the button does not show if the OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR is module installed, but the active test setup is for an OptiFiber Pro module.
Page 497 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module How to Quickly Change OTDR Settings After a Test To use the measurement cursor See Figure 185. Tap the yellow circle at the top of the cursor (  ) so that MARK shows.
Page 498 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU18.EPS Figure 185. How to Use the Measurement Cursor on the ODTR Trace To specify the start of a measurement, tap the yellow circle  ), then tap MARK.  To see the MARK and UNMARK buttons, tap the yellow circle. ...
Page 499 How To Do Bi-Directional Tests on Single Fibers Note For bi-directional tests on links with two fibers, Fluke Networks recommends that you use the SmartLoop feature. See “Bi-Directional SmartLoop Tests” on page 498. On the home screen, tap the Next ID panel.
Page 500 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Clean and inspect all connectors, then connect the tester to End 1 of the link. Tap TEST or press , then save the result. Clean and inspect the connector for End 2 of the link, then connect the tester to End 2.
Page 501 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module How to Quickly Change OTDR Settings After a Test Tap DONE on the CHANGE ID screen. Clean and inspect the connector for End 1 of the link that has the first ID in the set. Connect the tester to End 1 of the link, then tap TEST or press .
Page 502 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Real Time Trace The real time trace lets you see changes in the HDR OTDR trace as they occur. In this mode, the tester updates the OTDR trace several times each second. This mode helps you do tasks such as these: Find intermittent problems, such as those that occur only •...
Page 503 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module Real Time Trace FIXED LENGTH: The tester does not change any parameters • for measurements, even if the trace changes. (The tester possibly adjusts the resolution and range at the beginning of the test for a faster test.) This mode helps you stay zoomed-in on an event when the fiber changes.
Page 504 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Notes The results for the real time trace show only the OTDR trace at one wavelength. The real time trace result does not include a PASS/ FAIL status. The real time trace does not show the markers for the launch and tail cords.
Page 505 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module Real Time Trace How to Quickly Try Different HDR OTDR Settings in Real Time Trace Mode After a HDR OTDR test, you can quickly change some OTDR settings when you want to try different settings on the same fiber.
Page 506 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Tap the settings you want. You can scroll some columns to see  more settings. Table 15 on page 430 gives descriptions of the settings.  Select the wavelengths to use for the test. The SAVE SETUP button lets you save your settings: ...
Page 507 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module The FaultMap Test The FaultMap Test The FaultMap test helps you record the connections in a fiber link and identify bad connections. It can show short patch cords and find connections that have high reflectance. The FaultMap test gives you these results: Shows a map of the connectors in the link that possibly do not •...
Page 508 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook How to Do the FaultMap Test Notes The FaultMap test does not use the launch compensation settings. The FaultMap test uses the wavelength that gives the best results. Figure 188 shows the equipment for the FaultMap test. Clean and inspect the connectors on the launch and tail cords or patch cords and the link to be tested.
Page 509 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module The FaultMap Test GPU212.EPS   Main tester with HDR OTDR module FI-1000 or FI-3000 video installed probe with USB connector  Launch and tail cords or patch cords  Fiber cleaning supplies ...
Page 510 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Tail cord or patch cord (optional) Launch cord or patch cord (optional) Main tester with HDR OTDR module GPU215.EPS Figure 189. FaultMap Test Connections...
Page 511 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module The FaultMap Test FaultMap Screen GPU15T.EPS Figure 190. FaultMap Screen Note The FaultMap test does not use the launch compensation settings. The results show the launch and tail cords and their connectors in the same colors as other cords and connectors.
Page 512 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook The ID for the results. If Auto Save is off, Result not saved  shows. : An event that has a reflectance smaller than -35 dB.  The length of the fiber segment between two events. ...
Page 513 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module The SmartLoop Test The SmartLoop Test The SmartLoop test lets you connect the far ends of the two fibers in a link and do one OTDR test to get separate results for each fiber.
Page 514 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU218.EPS   Main tester with HDR OTDR module Two adapters installed  FI-1000 or FI-3000 video  Three launch cords for launch, tail, and probe with USB loopback connections. Match the fiber to connector be tested.
Page 515 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module The SmartLoop Test How To Do an Auto SmartLoop Test Set Up SmartLoop Launch Compensation On the home screen, tap the test setup panel. On the CHANGE TEST screen, tap the button next to the Auto SmartLoop test, then tap USE SELECTED.
Page 516 Tail cord Launch cord Main tester with HDR OTDR module *Optional for tests in one direction. Recommended for bi-directional tests to protect the OTDR port from wear. These cords are available from Fluke Networks. GPU216.EPS Figure 192. SmartLoop Launch Compensation Connections...
Page 517 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module The SmartLoop Test Do the SmartLoop Test Make the connections shown in Figure 193. On the home screen, make sure the IDs for the fibers are correct. The tester uses the Fiber A ID for the fiber connected to the launch cord.
Page 518 (30 cm, 12 in) Tail cord Launch cord *Optional for tests in one direction. Recommended for bi-directional tests to protect the OTDR port from wear. These cords are available from Fluke Networks. GPU217.EPS Figure 193. SmartLoop Test Connections...
Page 519 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module The SmartLoop Test SmartLoop Results The tester shows the SmartLoop results on two sets of EventMap, TABLE, and TRACE screens, one for each fiber in the link. See Figure 194. GPU172.EPS Figure 194. EventMap from a SmartLoop Test...
Page 520 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook The purple fiber is the loopback cord.  Note In saved SmartLoop results, the loopback cord is gray. The fiber between the launch cord and the loopback cord is the  fiber on one side of the link.
Page 521 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module Bi-Directional SmartLoop Tests For splices, which have very little loss, the difference in the backscatter of the two fibers can cause an apparent gain in power across the splice in one direction. For these and other reasons, bi- directional averages of connector and splice loss in both directions are more accurate than measurements from one direction.
Page 522 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook How to Do a Bi-Directional SmartLoop Test Set Up SmartLoop Launch Compensation On the home screen, tap the test setup panel, make sure the correct SmartLoop test is selected on the CHANGE TEST screen, then tap EDIT.
Page 523 OTDR port protector (30 cm, 12 in) patch cord to connect the OTDR to the launch and tail cords for bi-directional SmartLoop tests. These cords are available from Fluke Networks. To minimize the effect of the port protector patch cord on results, do not use a cord longer than 50 cm (20 in).
Page 524 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Halfway through the test, the tester tells you to connect the tail cord to the OTDR port. Make the connections for End 2 as shown in Figure 195, then tap DONE. The tester automatically calculates bi-directional averages of loss measurements.
Page 525 Connections for Connections for End 1 End 2 *Recommended for bi-directional tests to protect the OTDR port from wear. These cords are available from Fluke Networks. GPU219.EPS Figure 195. SmartLoop Test Connections for a Bi-Directional Test...
Page 526 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Averaged Bi-Directional Results Note Unless otherwise noted, this section applies to bi-directional results from SmartLoop tests and bi- directional OTDR tests on single fibers. Figure 196 shows an EventMap with averaged results from a bi- directional SmartLoop test.
Page 527 Chapter 12: The OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module Bi-Directional SmartLoop Tests The Port Connection Quality in the averaged results is the • rating from End 1. The tester does not calculate averaged results in some • situations, for example if a launch, tail, or loopback cord was not detected or if the distance to the end was not the same in both directions.
Page 528 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Tap this button to see the results for the other fiber (A or B).  Touch for 3 seconds to see a summary of the results from ends 1 and 2 on fibers A and B. To see the EventMap for a result in the list, tap the result.
Page 529 Chapter 13: OTDR Span and Event Editing Functions Overview of Features The span and event editing functions are available in the OptiFiber Pro and OptiFiber Pro HDR modules: The event editing function lets you edit loss events. • The span function lets you limit OTDR results to a section of •...
Page 530 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook PASS/FAIL Result for Edited Events When you change a loss event’s type, the tester changes the loss limit for the event and recalculates the event’s results and the overall results. The recalculations can possibly change the PASS/ FAIL results.
Page 531 Chapter 13: OTDR Span and Event Editing Functions How to Edit a Loss Event GPU237.EPS Figure 197. How to Edit a Loss Event...
Page 532 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Editing Events in Bi-directional Results When you edit an event in a bi-directional result, the tester copies your change to the result you got from the other end and to the averaged result.
Page 533 Chapter 13: OTDR Span and Event Editing Functions How to Use the Span Function How to Use the Span Function The Span function on the TOOLS menu lets you get test results from a section of fiber that you define. For example, if one segment had a break and was spliced, you can do an OTDR test on the entire link, but make the test record show results for only the spliced segment.
Page 534 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook How to Do a Test with Your Span Settings Turn off Launch Compensation: a. On the home screen, tap the test setup panel. b. On the CHANGE TEST screen, tap EDIT. On the TEST SETUP screen, set Launch Compensation to Off.
Page 535 Chapter 13: OTDR Span and Event Editing Functions How to Use the Span Function GPU233.EPS Figure 198. EventMap for a Span...
Page 536 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook The black section is the span defined by the Span Start and  Span Stop locations. The span area shown is not to scale. The distances show the lengths of segments between events, as on an EventMap with no span defined.
Page 537 Chapter 13: OTDR Span and Event Editing Functions How to Use the Span Function Events in the span have PASS/FAIL results.   Events outside of the span do not have PASS/FAIL results. The tester shows an for these events. ...
Page 538 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Orange, dashed lines show at the Span Start and Span Stop  locations. The trace is zoomed so that the span section fills the screen. The launch compensation markers never show with the Span Start and Span Stop markers because you must turn off launch compensation to use the span function.
Page 539 Chapter 13: OTDR Span and Event Editing Functions How to Use the Span Function How to Remove the Span Definition Tap Tools, Span, then tap Delete. How to Remove the Span Definition from a Test Result Import the result into LinkWare PC. Double-click on the result, then click Full Size Trace Viewer.
Page 540 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook...
Page 541 Chapter 14: The Visual Fault Locator Visual Fault Locator Applications The CertiFiber Pro ™ OLTS modules and the OptiFiber ® Pro OTDR modules include a visual fault locator that sends a red light down the fiber. The red light shows at the end of the fiber and at breaks, cracks, and sharp bends along the fiber.
Page 542 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook How to Use the VFL Figure 202 shows the equipment for tests with the visual fault locator. GPU204.EPS   Main or remote tester with FI-1000 or FI-3000 video probe CertiFiber Pro or OptiFiber Pro with USB connector module installed ...
Page 543 Chapter 14: The Visual Fault Locator How to Use the VFL To use the visual fault locator Note You can connect the visual fault locator to connectors that have 2.5 mm ferrules (SC, ST, or FC). To connect to other ferrule sizes, use a test reference cord with the correct connector at one end and a SC, ST, or FC connector at the tester end.
Page 544 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Verify continuity and identify fibers VFL connector VFL button Find microbends and broken fibers Find connectors that have broken fibers inside 1 Press the VFL button: VFL is on (CW, continuous wave). Find splices that have 2 Press again: VFL flashes broken fibers inside...
Page 545 Chapter 15: Diagnose Problems in Fiber Links Common Causes of Problems in Fiber Links Most problems in fiber links are caused by dirty, scratched, or damaged connectors, as shown in Table 18. The table shows results of a survey of 89 contractors and private network owners.
Page 546 • One or more connectors is dirty, damaged, misaligned, or loose. The VFL can help you see some types of damage in connectors (Chapter 14). An ® OTDR, such as the Fluke Networks OptiFiber Pro OTDR, can help you locate other types of faults (Chapter 11).
Page 547 • One or more connectors is dirty, damaged, misaligned, or loose. The VFL can help you see some types of damage in connectors (Chapter 14). An ® OTDR, such as the Fluke Networks OptiFiber Pro OTDR, can help you locate other types of faults (Chapter 11).
Page 548 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Causes of OTDR Test Failures Table 20. Causes of OTDR Test Failures A reflective event fails • The event is a dirty or damaged connector. Clean and inspect the endfaces, then do the test again. •...
Page 549 Chapter 15: Diagnose Problems in Fiber Links Causes of OTDR Test Failures Table 20. Causes of OTDR Test Failures (continued) Fiber length fails or the length is incorrect • The fiber is broken or there is an open connection where the trace shows the fiber end.
Page 550 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 20. Causes of OTDR Test Failures (continued) The trace shows a large reflective event with high loss (top) or excessive tailing (bottom). The tester can possibly show it as the End event, though it occurs before the end of the link.
Page 551 Chapter 15: Diagnose Problems in Fiber Links Causes of OTDR Test Failures Table 20. Causes of OTDR Test Failures (continued) The trace shows a small reflective event with high loss. Can possibly show as an end event though it occurs before the end of the link. Can be caused by very sharp bend, a crack, or a mechanical splice with high loss.
Page 552 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 20. Causes of OTDR Test Failures (continued) Top figure: Ghost after the end of the link These are not listed in the event table and usually do not indicate a fault in the link. Bottom figure: Ghost in the middle of the link Ghosts that occur in the middle of the link are listed in the event table, along with the source of the...
Page 553 Chapter 16: Manage Test Results View Saved Results You can view the results in a project, or see a summary of the results in all projects. On the home screen, tap the RESULTS icon. The RESULTS screen shows the results in the active project. See Figure 204. To view results saved on a USB flash drive, connect the drive, then tap RESULTS, TRANSFER, USB Flash Drive, Import.
Page 554 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU24.EPS Figure 204. RESULTS Screen...
Page 555 Chapter 16: Manage Test Results View Saved Results The name of the active project.   : The number of results that passed. This includes individual results for each ID and tests that have an result. : The number of results that failed. This includes individual results for each ID.
Page 556 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook TRANSFER lets you export or import results to or from a flash  drive, and delete results on the flash drive. The TRANSFER function also lets you sync project setups and results with LinkWare Live.
Page 557 When you sort by date, the latest result is at the top of the list.  These icons show when you connect the tester to a network to use Fluke Networks cloud services: The tester is connected to a wireless network. The tester is connected to a wired network. See Chapter 18.
Page 558 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook To add results from a different test On the home screen, tap the test setup panel. On the CHANGE TEST screen, tap a test, then tap USE SELECTED. If the ID set has a Last ID, the home screen shows the first •...
Page 559 Chapter 16: Manage Test Results Delete, Rename, and Move Results Do the test, tap FIX LATER (if the test failed) or SAVE (if the test passed), then enter the ID of the saved result. The tester asks you if you want to overwrite the results. Tap Yes.
Page 560 You can lose a USB flash drive, cause damage to it, or accidentally erase the contents of the drive. Thus, Fluke Networks recommends that you save no more than one day of test results on a flash drive or that you upload results to LinkWare Live.
Page 561 Chapter 16: Manage Test Results Upload Results to a PC Connect a USB flash drive to the type A USB port. The tester makes a bell sound when it detects the drive. On the home screen, tap the RESULTS icon, then tap TRANSFER.
Page 562 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook To upload results to a PC from the tester or a flash drive, use LinkWare PC software. Install the latest version of LinkWare PC software on the PC. Turn on the tester and start LinkWare PC on the PC. Use the USB cable supplied to connect the Micro USB port on the tester to a type A USB port on the PC.
Page 563 Chapter 16: Manage Test Results Memory Capacity Memory Capacity These are the approximate numbers of tests you can save in a main tester: The capacity available for test results depends on the space used by the software and custom test limits in the tester. 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.
Page 564 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook About LinkWare Live The LinkWare Live web application lets you manage your results and projects from a desktop or mobile device, locate your testers in the field, and more. To get started with LinkWare Live, see Chapter 18 or go to go to www.linkwarelive.com/signin.
Page 565 Chapter 17: Use Projects Why Use Projects? The tester’s ProjX ™ management system lets you set up projects that help you monitor the status of a job and make sure that your work agrees with the requirements of the job. You can use a project to do these tasks: Specify the tests that are necessary for a job.
Page 566 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Tutorial: Make a New Project To start a new project, tap the PROJECT panel on the home screen. Figure 206 shows the PROJECT screen and describes the items you enter to make a project. The tester can have up to 100 projects.
Page 567 Chapter 17: Use Projects Tutorial: Make a New Project The name of the project. See also item   Projects you download from LinkWare Live include the organization name. They can also include subproject names. On the tester’s PROJECT screen, these names show in this format: Organization Name>>Project Name>>Subproject Name.
Page 568 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Cable ID Sets: The sets of IDs the tester can use for the names  of test results. Each ID set is for either copper or fiber cable. To add a set of IDs to the project, tap NEW ID SET. See “How to Make ID Sets”...
Page 569 Chapter 17: Use Projects Tutorial: Make a New Project To delete the test setup or ID set, tap . To copy the test  setup or ID set so you can edit it to make a new one, tap Notes If you delete an imported ID set from a project, the ID set is still available in the tester.
Page 570 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Step 2: Specify an Operator The operator is the person who will use the project to do a job. On the PROJECT screen, tap the Operator panel, then select or add an operator: To select a different operator, tap a name in the •...
Page 571 Chapter 17: Use Projects Tutorial: Make a New Project On the TEST SETUP screen, select and change the test settings as necessary for a test on twisted pair cable. For information about twisted pair test settings, see “Settings for Twisted Pair Tests”...
Page 572 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook On the TEST SETUP screen, make sure the Test Type shows Auto OTDR. If it does not, tap Test Type, then tap Auto OTDR. On the TEST SETUP screen, select and change the test settings as necessary for the Auto OTDR test.
Page 573 Chapter 17: Use Projects Tutorial: Make a New Project For this tutorial, your project will include ID sets for 12 twisted pair cables and 10 fiber optic cables (5 duplex fiber links). It is not necessary to attach a copper or fiber module before you set up an ID set for that module.
Page 574 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook To make a cable ID set for tests on fiber cabling On PROJECT screen, tap NEW ID SET. For this tutorial, you will make an ID set that has 10 IDs for 5 duplex fiber links: a.
Page 575 Chapter 17: Use Projects Tutorial: Make a New Project GPU90.EPS Figure 207. CHANGE CABLE IDs Screen The screen shows the ID sets, copper or fiber, for the type of  test setup that shows on the home screen. The ID set “001” is the default set the tester makes if no other ...
Page 576 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU56.EPS Figure 208. CABLE ID SETUP Screen (after you enter the first and last IDs) First ID and Last ID: The first and last IDs in a set of sequential  IDs.
Page 577 Chapter 17: Use Projects Tutorial: Make a New Project Select Media: Select the type of module, Copper or Fiber, that  you will use when you use this ID set. For Fiber, also select one or more fiber tests. Notes You can use an ID set only for results from the media type you selected under Select Media.
Page 578 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Note When you select a test in the Fiber section, be sure to add that test to the project. See “Set up Tests for the Project” on page 548. GPU01.EPS Figure 209. CHANGE ID Screen for Tests on Copper and Single Fibers Note The CHANGE ID screen for Smart Remote Mode shows the Input Fiber ID and Output Fiber ID.
Page 579 Chapter 17: Use Projects Tutorial: Make a New Project Auto Save: When a test is completed, the tester automatically  saves the results with the next ID from the ID set. If the test failed, you can do the test again for the same ID, or go to the next cable.
Page 580 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook This list shows IDs that do not have results. For fiber IDs, the  list shows the IDs that do not have results for the test shown and the End selected. On the home screen, the tester shows 100% Tested when this list shows no IDs for all test types specified in the project.
Page 581 Chapter 17: Use Projects Tutorial: Make a New Project Step 5: Give Names to the Ends of the Fiber for OTDR Tests Names let you identify the location of the fiber ends when you do tests with an OTDR module. For example, End 1 is in the telecommunications closet and End 2 is in a work area.
Page 582 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Tutorial: How to Use a Project for Tests with a CableAnalyzer Module This tutorial assumes that you completed the tutorial “Make a New Project” on page 544. Figure 212 shows the minimum equipment necessary for this tutorial.
Page 583 Chapter 17: Use Projects Tutorial: How to Use a Project for Tests with a CableAnalyzer Module If the active ID set was not made for copper media, the tester shows a warning. When you tap OK, the tester shows the CHANGE CABLE IDs screen.
Page 584 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Note Test limits are not applicable to the FaultMap test. Test limits and fiber types are not applicable to the FiberInspector test. To do the selected test, tap USE SELECTED, then tap TEST or ...
Page 585 Chapter 17: Use Projects Tutorial: How to Use a Project for Tests with OptiFiber Pro and CertiFiber Pro Tutorial: How to Use a Project for Tests with OptiFiber Pro and CertiFiber Pro Modules This tutorial assumes that you completed the tutorial “Make a New Project”...
Page 586 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Fiber 1A Fiber 1A Fiber 1B Fiber 1B End 1 End 2 GPU159.EPS   Main tester with OptiFiber FI-1000 or FI-3000 video probe and Pro module installed fiber cleaning supplies ...
Page 587 Chapter 17: Use Projects Tutorial: How to Use a Project for Tests with OptiFiber Pro and CertiFiber Pro Fiber 1A Fiber 1A Fiber 1B Fiber 1B End 1 End 2 GPU160.EPS   Main and remote testers with FI-1000 or FI-3000 video probe CertiFiber Pro modules installed and fiber cleaning supplies ...
Page 588 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Step 1: Select a Project If the correct project name does not show on the home screen, tap the PROJECT panel, tap CHANGE PROJECT, tap the name of a project, then tap DONE. Step 2: Select an OTDR Test On the home screen, tap the test type panel, on the CHANGE TEST screen (Figure 211), tap the Auto OTDR test you made, then...
Page 589 Chapter 17: Use Projects Tutorial: How to Use a Project for Tests with OptiFiber Pro and CertiFiber Pro Tap TEST or press . When the test is completed and if it passed, the tester automatically saves the results for End 1 in ID 1A.
Page 590 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Step 6: Add Results from a Loss/Length Test Select the loss/length test to do next on fibers 1A and 1B. On the home screen, tap the test setup panel. On the CHANGE TEST screen (Figure 211), tap the Smart Remote test, then tap USE SELECTED.
Page 591 Chapter 17: Use Projects Tutorial: How to Use a Project for Tests with OptiFiber Pro and CertiFiber Pro GPU162.EPS Figure 214. Copper, OTDR, and Loss/Length Saved in a Project  Total number of tests saved in the project. IDs1B and 1A each contain results from a loss/length test and ...
Page 592 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Step 7: Monitor the Status of Your Project The home screen shows % Tested, which is the percentage completed of the total number of tests you must do for the project. In this tutorial you set up IDs for 42 tests total (see page 581), and have completed these tests: One Autotest on twisted pair for ID B-00...
Page 593 Chapter 17: Use Projects How to Change Settings as You Use a Project How to Change Settings as You Use a Project Change the ID Sometimes you must use an ID that is not the next ID in the set, an ID that is not in the ID set, or an ID you used before.
Page 594 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook To use an ID you used before If the test failed before: Turn on Auto Save. Select the saved result on the RESULTS screen. Tap TEST AGAIN or press . See “How to Make ID Sets” on page 578.
Page 595 Chapter 17: Use Projects How to Change Settings as You Use a Project Tap YES in the dialog box, then tap DONE. Do a test. The tester saves the results with the ID you entered. It saves subsequent results with the IDs from the new set. To use IDs from the set you used before, go to the CHANGE ID screen, tap CHANGE CABLE IDs, tap the ID set, then tap USE SELECTED.
Page 596 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook To change the ID when the set has only a next ID You can change the ID on the CHANGE ID screen before you do the test. Or, you can turn off Auto Save, then enter an ID on the SAVE RESULT screen after you do the test.
Page 597 Chapter 17: Use Projects How to Change Settings as You Use a Project To include a fiber test in the % Tested value If you add an OptiFiber Pro OTDR, CertiFiber Pro loss length, FiberInspector, or FaultMap test to a project, but do not select the test on the CABLE ID SETUP, EDIT CABLE IDs, or IMPORTED IDs screen, the results you save for the test do not affect the % Tested value.To include a test in the % Tested value...
Page 598 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook GPU210.EPS Figure 215. The CHANGE PROJECT Screen These projects are only on the tester. They have not been  synced to LinkWare Live. The % exported value shows the percentage of the results that has been exported to a USB flash drive.
Page 599 Chapter 17: Use Projects How to Change Settings as You Use a Project These projects have been synced to the LinkWare Live  organization shown (“QuickCable” in this example). The % exported value shows the percentage of the results that has been exported to LinkWare Live.
Page 600 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook How to Make ID Sets There are three methods you can use to make ID sets: Make sets of sequential IDs on the tester. • Make sets of sequential IDs in LinkWare PC or LinkWare Live •...
Page 601 Chapter 17: Use Projects How to Make ID Sets These IDs make this set of eight IDs: ROOM 17 FIBER 1A ROOM 17 FIBER 1B ROOM 17 FIBER 2A ROOM 17 FIBER 2B ROOM 18 FIBER 1A ROOM 18 FIBER 1B ROOM 18 FIBER 2A ROOM 18 FIBER 2B Each project can have up to 5000 IDs.
Page 602 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook To use the IDs for fiber tests, tap Fiber under Select Media, then select the necessary tests. To see the ID set, tap REVIEW. On the CABLE ID REVIEW screen or the CABLE ID SETUP screen, tap Save.
Page 603 Chapter 17: Use Projects How to Make ID Sets To Make ID Sets with International Characters To make ID sets with international characters, use the ID list utility in LinkWare Live to create the list, export the list to the tester, then import the list into a project on the tester.
Page 604 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook If your project has only a Next ID set, the tester cannot calculate the percentage of the project that is completed, so the % Tested value does not show on the home screen. If your project has both a Next ID set and sets with first and last IDs, the % Tested value includes tests you saved with Next ID.
Page 605 Chapter 17: Use Projects How to Manage Projects Under Select Media, tap Copper or Fiber to specify the type of tests that will use the IDs. For IDs for fiber tests: Under Fiber, select the tests that are necessary for the project. These selections let you use the % Tested value on the home screen to monitor the progress of the project.
Page 606 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Rename a Project On the home screen, tap the PROJECT panel, tap MANAGE, then tap Rename. Use the keyboard to edit the name, then tap DONE. Note You cannot rename the DEFAULT project. Copy a Project to Make a New Project You can copy any project for any module and change the settings to make a new project for any module.
Page 607 • You can lose a USB flash drive, cause damage to it, or accidentally erase the contents of the drive. Thus, Fluke Networks recommends that you save no more than one day of test results on a flash drive. Note The tester reads only USB drives that use the FAT format.
Page 608 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Export: On the EXPORT PROJECTS screen, select the • projects you want to export to the flash drive, then tap EXPORT. Import: On the IMPORT PROJECTS screen select the • projects you want to import from the flash drive, then tap IMPORT.
Page 609 If you do not have a LinkWare Live account, click New user? Sign up Now!. Enter the information for your account, then click CREATE ACCOUNT. Fluke Networks sends you an email with a LinkWare Live activation code. Open the email, copy the activation code, click the LinkWare Live activation link in the email, paste the activation code into the box in the activation window, then click ACTIVATE.
Page 610 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook How to See the Tester’s MAC Address Some networks require users to register their device’s MAC address before they can connect to the network. There are two MAC addresses: one for the wired port and one for the Wi-Fi port.
Page 611 USB Wi-Fi adapter. Fluke Networks recommends these adapters: TP-LINK TL-WN725N, versions 1 and 2 (recommended) • NETGEAR WNA1000M • Other adapters may be suitable. For the latest list of qualified adapters, see this topic in the Fluke Networks Knowledge Base: www.bit.ly/1ACJeFO...
Page 612 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook To use a Wi-Fi network For a Versiv tester that uses an external Wi-Fi adapter, connect the adapter to the tester’s USB port. On the home screen, make sure the Operator name is correct. The tester uses the email address associated with the operator name as the ID when you sign in to LinkWare Live.
Page 613 ™ Chapter 18: Sync Projects with LinkWare Live Use LinkWare Live Through a Wi-Fi Network If you use other people’s LinkWare Live accounts, the ORGANIZATION screen shows. Tap the organization you want to use. On the SYNC PROJECTS screen (Figure 216), select the projects you want to sync, then tap SYNC.
Page 614 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook These projects are only on the tester. They have not been  synced to LinkWare Live. By default, the active project is selected to sync. These projects and subprojects are in the LinkWare Live ...
Page 615 ™ Chapter 18: Sync Projects with LinkWare Live When You Cannot Sync a Deleted Project When You Cannot Sync a Deleted Project When you delete a project in LinkWare Live, it goes into the recycle bin. If you synced the project before it was deleted, then try to sync it again, the tester shows a message to tell you that you cannot sync a deleted project.
Page 616 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Change the Network Settings It is not usually necessary to change the wired or Wi-Fi network settings before you try to make a connection. But for example if you must use static addressing, you can get to the settings on the NETWORK screen.
Page 617 ™ Chapter 18: Sync Projects with LinkWare Live Change the Network Settings How to Add a Wi-Fi Access Point If an access point has a hidden SSID, you can add the SSID to the list of access points. On the home screen, tap TOOLS, then tap Network, then tap the Wi-Fi panel.
Page 618 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 21. Settings for the Wi-Fi Connection Setting Description Address Most networks use DHCP. DHCP ad- SSID: The tester does a scan for wireless networks and shows a dress set- list of available networks. Select the correct SSID. tings To connect to a hidden network, tap ADD SSID.
Page 619 Sign in to LinkWare Live, then use the LinkWare PC dialog boxes to select and import projects. For More Information on LinkWare Live For more information on LinkWare Live, see the LinkWare Live product page on the Fluke Networks website.
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Page 621 Chapter 19: Custom Media and Test Limits Make a Custom Copper Cable Type If a twisted pair or coaxial cable installation has a cable type that is not in the list of types in the tester, you can make a custom cable type for the job.
Page 622 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook On the NEW CUSTOM CABLE screen, tap Enter New Cable Name, use the keyboard to enter a name, then tap DONE. On the NEW CUSTOM CABLE screen, tap the panel under Use default values from:, then select a cable type to use for default values for your custom cable.
Page 623 Chapter 19: Custom Media and Test Limits Change the NVP Set the NVP to a Specified Value Use this procedure to set the NVP to a specified value, such as the value specified by the manufacturer. The NVP value applies to the selected cable type.
Page 624 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Under the Cable Type, tap NVP. Attach a channel adapter to the tester. Connect a known length of twisted pair cable to the tester. The cable must be a minimum of 30 m (100 ft) long. Tap MEASURE.
Page 625 Chapter 19: Custom Media and Test Limits Make a Custom Fiber Type Note When you disable pairs, the overall test result can be PASS when some enabled pairs do not comply with the selected test limit. For example, if you disable pair 4,5, the NEXT test results will not show how crosstalk from the other pairs would affect pair 4,5.
Page 626 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook To make a custom fiber type On the home screen, tap the test setup panel. On the CHANGE TEST screen, tap an OLTS or OTDR fiber test, then tap EDIT. Note You must select a test before you make a custom fiber type, but you can use the fiber type in any test that supports the category of the fiber.
Page 627 Chapter 19: Custom Media and Test Limits Make a Custom Fiber Type Table 22. Settings for Custom Fiber Types Setting Description Name Enter a name for the custom fiber type. Category The category specifies the level of performance of the fiber, such as the fiber’s attenuation and bandwidth.
Page 628 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook About the Index of Refraction The index of refraction is the ratio of the speed of light in a vacuum to the speed of light in a fiber. The tester uses the index of refraction to calculate fiber length.
Page 629 Chapter 19: Custom Media and Test Limits Make a Custom Fiber Test Limit Make a Custom Fiber Test Limit Custom limits let you enter minimum and maximum values for tests you do with CertiFiber Pro OLTS and OptiFiber Pro OTDR modules and FiberInspector probes.
Page 630 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Select or enter settings as necessary for the limit. See Table 23 for OLTS settings, Table 24 for OTDR settings, and Table 25 for FiberInspector tests. When you have entered all necessary limits, tap SAVE on the NEW CUSTOM LIMIT screen.
Page 631 Chapter 19: Custom Media and Test Limits Make a Custom Fiber Test Limit Table 23. Custom Test Limit Settings for Loss/Length Tests (continued) Setting Description For a fixed loss budget, enter maximum values of Wavelength specific settings Overall Loss for a link for each applicable wavelength.
Page 632 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 24. Custom Test Limit Settings for OTDR Tests Setting Description Enter maximum and minimum* values as necessary Event Settings: for the loss of one connector. Connector Loss Enter maximum and minimum* values as necessary Event Settings: for the loss of one splice.
Page 633 Chapter 19: Custom Media and Test Limits Make a Custom Fiber Test Limit Table 25. Custom Test Limit Settings for FiberInspector Tests Description Setting These panels show the widths of the zones on the endface. Zones The ranges for the widths See Figure 217. A: Core: The core typically has a diameter of 50 μm or 62.5 μm for multimode fiber or 9 μm for single-mode fiber.
Page 634 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Core zone Cladding zone Adhesive zone Contact zone GPU177.EPS Figure 217. Zones on a Fiber Endface Select a Custom Fiber Type or a Custom Limit On the home screen, tap the test setup panel. On the CHANGE TEST screen, tap the test, then tap EDIT.
Page 635 Chapter 19: Custom Media and Test Limits Make a Custom Fiber Test Limit Edit an Existing Custom Fiber Type or Test Limit On the home screen, tap the test setup panel. On the CHANGE TEST screen, tap the test, then tap EDIT. On the TEST SETUP screen, tap Fiber Type or Test Limit, tap MORE, tap Custom, then tap MANAGE.
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Page 637 • Use only service centers that are approved by Fluke Networks. WCaution If you replace electrical parts yourself, the tester will possibly not have the correct calibration and can give incorrect test results.
Page 638 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Clean the Tester To clean the touchscreen, turn off the tester, then use a soft, lint- free cloth that is moist with water or water and a mild detergent. To clean the case, use a soft cloth that is moist with water or water and a mild detergent.
Page 639 Chapter 20: Maintenance See Information About the Tester See Information About the Tester To see information about your tester and attached modules and adapters On the home screen, tap the TOOLS icon, then tap Version Information. See Figure 218. To see information about a remote tester Use DSX or CertiFiber Pro modules and patch cords to connect the main and remote testers together (see Figure 4 on page 22), then tap REMOTE on the Version Information screen.
Page 640 The Calibration Date is the date when the module was calibrated at a Fluke Networks factory or service center. If the module was used for the first time within 6 months after it was calibrated during manufacturing, Calibration Start Date shows.
Page 641 New software gives you access to new features and the latest test limits and cable types. Software updates are available on the Fluke Networks website. You can use a PC to install a software update, or connect an updated main tester to a remote or to another main tester to update those testers.
Page 642 Connect the Micro USB port on the tester to a USB port on the PC. See Figure 219. LinkWare PC automatically tells you if new software for the tester is available on the Fluke Networks website, and lets you install the software. Note Older versions of LinkWare PC do not start the update procedure automatically.
Page 643 Chapter 20: Maintenance Update the Software adapter Type A USB port Micro-AB USB port GPU46.EPS Figure 219. How to Connect the Tester to a PC Use an Updated Main Tester to Update Other Testers Turn on both testers and connect the AC adapters to both testers.
Page 644 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook adapters Remote Updated main tester Type A Micro USB USB port port adapters Main tester Updated main tester Micro USB Type A port USB port GPU116.EPS Figure 220. How to Connect Testers Together to Update the Software...
Page 645 Chapter 20: Maintenance Update the Software Use LinkWare Live to Update the Software For a wired network: Use an appropriate cable to connect the tester’s RJ45 Ethernet port to a network port. For a Wi-Fi network: For a Versiv tester that uses an external Wi-Fi adapter, connect the Wi-Fi adapter to the tester’s USB port.
Page 646 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Extend the Life of the Battery XWWarning To prevent possible fire, electric shock, or personal injury, read the warnings about the rechargeable battery under “Safety Information” on page “Safety Information” on page 5. Do not frequently let the battery discharge completely.
Page 647 Chapter 20: Maintenance Remove the Battery Remove the Battery Figure 221 shows how to remove the battery. Notes If you remove the battery and do not connect the ac adapter, the clock keeps the current date and time for a minimum of 4 hours. The screw does not come out of the battery door.
Page 648 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Replace the Tip on a DSX-PLA004 Connector Over time, the gold plating on the DSX-PLA004 adapter’s RJ45 connector’s contacts becomes worn. This can cause test result margins to shrink. Damage to the contacts can also cause problems with tests.
Page 649 Traceable Calibration Period To make sure that the modules operate within the published specifications for accuracy, have them calibrated at an Authorized Fluke Networks Service Center every 12 months. To get information on factory calibration, contact an authorized Fluke Networks Service Center.
Page 650 If the condition continues, contact Fluke Networks for assistance, or search the Fluke Networks Knowledge Base for a solution. If you contact Fluke Networks, have available the serial number, software and hardware versions, and calibration date for the tester, if possible.
Page 651 • The fiber endface in the OTDR connector is possibly dirty or damaged. Clean the connector and inspect the endface with a video probe. If an endface is damaged, contact Fluke Networks for service information. • Remove the fiber adapter from the module and inspect the adapter for damage.
Page 652 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Options and Accessories For a complete list of options and accessories go to the Fluke Networks website at www.flukenetworks.com. To order options and accessories, contact an authorized Fluke Networks distributor.
Page 653 Chapter 21: Specifications Notes Specifications can change without notice. For the latest specifications, go to the Fluke Networks website. Specifications apply at 23 C (73 F), unless otherwise noted. Environmental and Regulatory Specifications 1, 2, 3 With DSX CableAnalyzer modules: Operating temperature 32 °F to 113 °F (0...
Page 654 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Safety CSA 22.2 No. 61010, IEC 61010-1 3rd Edition Versiv and Versiv 2 main and remote units: CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A Group 1: Equipment has intentionally generated and/or uses conductively-coupled radio frequency energy that is necessary for the internal function of the equipment itself.
Page 655 Specifications for tests on twisted pair cabling Ω apply to 100 cable. For information on measurement performance for cable with a different impedance, contact Fluke Networks. DSX-8000 Times for a Full, 2-Way Autotest Category Autotest Time Cat 6A/Class E 8 seconds ISO 11801 PL Class E (includes TCL) <...
Page 656 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook DSX-8000 Module: Tests and Frequencies Supported Twisted Pair Cabling TIA Cat 3, 4, 5, 5e, 6, 6A, 8 certification per TIA 568.2-D • ISO/IEC Class C and D, E, E , F, F ,Class I/II certification per •...
Page 657 Chapter 21: Specifications DSX-8000 CableAnalyzer Module Specifications DSX-8000 Measurement Accuracy For Category 8/Class I/II tests, the DSX-8000 CableAnalyzer modules are compliant with Level 2G requirements of TIA 1152A. For Class I/II tests, the DSX-8000 CableAnalyzer modules are compliant with Level G requirements of IEC 61935-1. For Category 6A/Class E tests, the DSX Series CableAnalyzer modules are compliant with Level IIIe requirements of TIA 1152...
Page 658 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook DSX-8000 Level 2G Accuracy Performance Parameters per IEC Guidelines (continued) Field Tester with Field Tester with Baseline Field Level 2G Parameter Level 2G Channel Tester Permanent Link Adapter Adapter Frequency 1 to 31.25 MHz: 150 kHz range and res- 31.25 to 100 MHz: 250 kHz olution...
Page 659 Chapter 21: Specifications DSX-8000 CableAnalyzer Module Specifications DSX-8000 Level 2G Accuracy Performance Parameters per IEC Guidelines (continued) Field Tester with Field Tester with Baseline Field Level 2G Parameter Level 2G Channel Tester Permanent Link Adapter Adapter Residual NEXT 1 to 2000 MHz: 1 to 2000 MHz: 1 to 500 MHz: 90 –...
Page 660 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook DSX-8000 Level 2G Accuracy Performance Parameters per IEC Guidelines (continued) Field Tester with Field Tester with Baseline Field Level 2G Parameter Level 2G Channel Tester Permanent Link Adapter Adapter Source Match 1 to 1000 MHz: 20 dB 1000 to 2000 MHz: 35 - 15log(f/100)
Page 661 Specifications for tests on twisted pair cabling Ω apply to 100 cable. For information on measurement performance for cable with a different impedance, contact Fluke Networks. DSX-5000 Times for a Full, 2-Way Autotest Category 1,2,3,6 Autotest Time Cat 5e or 6/Class D or E <...
Page 662 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook DSX-5000 Module: Tests and Frequencies Supported Twisted Pair Cabling TIA Cat 3, 4, 5, 5e, 6, 6A certification per TIA 568.2-D • ISO/IEC Class C and D, E, E , F, F certification per ISO/IEC •...
Page 663 Chapter 21: Specifications DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer Module Specifications DSX-5000 Long-Range Communication Mode DSX-5000 modules have a long-range communication mode that the module activates automatically when the cable is significantly longer than 100 m. See “Long-Range Communication Mode (DSX-5000)” on page 161. DSX-5000 Measurement Accuracy For Class F tests, the DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer modules are...
Page 664 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook The next table shows the accuracy performance parameters for the DSX-5000 modules. DSX-5000 Level V Accuracy Performance Parameters per IEC Guidelines Field Tester with Field Tester with Baseline Field Level V Parameter Level V Channel Tester...
Page 665 Chapter 21: Specifications DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer Module Specifications DSX-5000 Level V Accuracy Performance Parameters per IEC Guidelines (continued) Field Tester with Field Tester with Baseline Field Level V Parameter Level V Channel Tester Permanent Link Adapter Adapter Source/load 1 to 300 MHz: 1 to 300 MHz: 18 –...
Page 666 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook DSX-5000 Level V Accuracy Performance Parameters per IEC Guidelines (continued) Field Tester with Field Tester with Baseline Field Level V Parameter Level V Channel Tester Permanent Link Adapter Adapter Common 40 - 20 log(f/100) 37 - 20 log(f/100) Mode Rejection (measured to 60 dB...
Page 667 Chapter 21: Specifications DSX Series Module Specifications DSX Series Module Specifications DSX Series Adapter and Module Compatibility For the latest list of adapters, see the Fluke Networks website. Module Compatibility Adapter Application DSX-8000 DSX-5000 • DSX-PLA804 Cat 8/Class I Permanent Links •...
Page 668 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Module Compatibility Adapter Application DSX-8000 DSX-5000 • • DSX-CHA-5-IX ix Industrial Channels • • DSX-PC5e Cat 5e patch cords • • DSX-PC6 Cat 6 patch cords • • DSX-PC6A Cat 6A patch cords * DSX-CHA012 adapters have the connector on the front of the case.
Page 669 Chapter 21: Specifications DSX Series Module Specifications Propagation Delay Twisted pair cabling Without Remote or in DSX-5000 Parameter Long Communication Mode With Remote 4000 ns 750 ns Range 1 ns 1 ns Resolution ± (2 ns + 2 %); 0 ns to 750 ns ±...
Page 670 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook DC Resistance Unbalance Parameter Twisted Pair Cabling 0.005 Ω Resolution ± (0.025 + 0.3% of loop resistance) Accuracy for unbalance within a pair ±(0.025 + 0.3% of mean loop resistance for the Accuracy for unbalance two pairs) between pairs...
Page 671 Tone Generator Generates tones that can be detected by a tone probe, such as a ™ Fluke Networks IntelliTone probe. The tones are on all pairs. The tone generator does not generate the IntelliTone signal. The tone generator also turns on an inactive main or remote DSX CableAnalyzer connected to the other end of the cable.
Page 672 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook DSX-CHA003 Coaxial Adapter Male F-connector. BNC adapter allows Connector connection to coaxial network cabling Coaxial video and network cabling Cable types tested Range: 490 ft (150 m) Length Resolution: 0.1 m or 1 ft Accuracy: 0 m to 150 m (0 ft to 492 ft): ±(0.3 m + 2 %) Range: 750 ns...
Page 673 Chapter 21: Specifications CertiFiber Pro OLTS Module Specifications CertiFiber Pro OLTS Module Specifications CertiFiber Pro Power Meter Specifications Input connector Interchangeable connector adapter (LC standard) Detector type InGaAs 850 nm, 1310 nm, 1550 nm Wavelengths 850 nm: +10 dBm to -65 dBm Power measurement All other wavelengths: +10 dBm to -70 dBm range...
Page 674 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook CertiFiber Pro OLTS Loss/Length Specifications CertiFiber Pro CertiFiber Pro Specification Multimode Modules single-mode Modules Testing speeds Smart Remote mode (2 wavelengths, one direction): < 3 s (excluding refer- encing times) Far End Source mode (2 wavelengths, one direction): ≤...
Page 675 Chapter 21: Specifications CertiFiber Pro OLTS Module Specifications CertiFiber Pro OLTS Loss/Length Specifications (cont.) CertiFiber Pro CertiFiber Pro Multimode single-mode Specification Modules Modules Wavelengths 850 nm, 1300 nm, 1310 nm, 1550 nm 850 nm: +10 dBm to -65 dBm Power measurement range All other wavelengths: +10 dBm to -70 dBm dB, dBm: 0.01 Display Resolution...
Page 676 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module Specifications Multimode single-mode SC standard SC standard OTDR Port Cleanable and Cleanable and interchangeable interchangeable UPC polish UPC polish 850 nm ±10 nm 1310 nm ±25 nm Wavelengths 1300 nm +35 / -15 nm 1550 nm ±30 nm...
Page 677 Chapter 21: Specifications OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module Specifications OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module Specifications (cont.) Multimode single-mode 3, 6, 7 850 nm: 28 dB typical 1310 nm: 32 dB typical Dynamic Range 1300 nm: 30 dB typical 1550 nm: 30 dB typical 40 km 130 km Maximum Distance...
Page 678 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module Specifications (cont.) Multimode single-mode 13, 14 ±0.03 dB/dB typical ±0.03 dB/dB typical Linearity maximum maximum 850 nm: -14 dB to -57 dB 1310 nm: -14 dB to -65 dB Reflectance 5, 6 typical...
Page 679 Chapter 21: Specifications OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module Specifications OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module Specifications (cont.) Multimode single-mode Test times per wavelength 5 seconds (typical) 10 seconds (typical) Auto 2 seconds (typical) 5 seconds (typical) Quick Test 2 to 180 seconds 5 to 180 seconds Best Resolution 2 seconds typical 10 seconds typical...
Page 680 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module Specifications Specifications apply at 1310 nm unless otherwise specified. SC standard OTDR Port Cleanable and interchangeable APC polish 1310 nm ±25 nm Wavelengths 1490 nm, 1550 nm, 1625 nm ±20 nm Fabry-Perot laser diode Emitter Type <12 nm...
Page 681 Chapter 21: Specifications OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module Specifications OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module Specifications (cont.) 1310 nm: 100 km Maximum Distance to 6, 7, 8 1490 nm: 135 km Event 1550 nm: 160 km 1625 nm: 135 km 1310 nm: 120 km Maximum Distance to 6, 7, 9 1490 nm: 170 km...
Page 682 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR Module Specifications (cont.) ±2 dB typical maximum Reflectance Accura- 3 cm to 2 m Sample Resolution Up to 129,000 Sampling Points 5, 10, 30, 50, 100, 300, 500, 1000, 3000, 5000, 10000, Pulse Widths (nomi- 20000 ns nal)
Page 683 Chapter 21: Specifications Visual Fault Locator OptiFiber Pro HDR DataCenter OTDR Specifications 3 ns to 30 ns Pulse Widths (nomi- nal) 5 km (16,404 ft) Maximum Range Automatically set to Best Resolution Averaging Time 1310 nm and 1550 nm: Target Test Times 20 seconds 1310 nm and 1550 nm: Maximum Test...
Page 684 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook FI-1000 Video Probe 2 M pixels Resolution Blue LED Light source USB type A plug Connection to OptiFiber Pro tester Power supplied by the main unit Power source Horizontal: 425 μm Field-of-view (FOV) Vertical: 320 μm <0.5 μm...
Page 685 Chapter 21: Specifications FI-3000/FI-3000-NW Video Probe Temperature -10 °C to 45 °C Operating (14 °F to 113 °F) -10 °C to 60 °C Storage (14 °F to 140 °F) 0 °C to 40 °C Charging (32 °F to 104 °F) Relative Humidity 0 % to 95 % (32 °F to 95 °F, 0 °C to 35 °C) RH non- Operating...
Page 686 Radio Frequency Data for Class A in the list of manuals. Traceable Calibration Period To make sure that the modules operate within the published specifications for accuracy, have them calibrated at a Fluke Networks authorized service center every 12 months.
Page 687 USB interface with a Micro USB port: Lets you connect to a PC • to upload test results and update the tester’s software. RJ45 Connector on the Main Unit Lets you connect to a network for access to Fluke Networks cloud services such as LinkWare ™ Live.
Page 688 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Headset Jack Connects to a stereo headset, 32 Ω, with microphone, 22 Ω, and 3.5 mm plug. See Figure 223. Display 5.7 in LCD display with a projected capacitance touchscreen. 3.5 mm Switch Microphone GPU194.EPS...
Page 689 TP-LINK TL-WN725N, Versions 1 and 2 (recommended) • NETGEAR WNA1000M • Other adapters may be suitable. For the latest list of qualified adapters, see this topic in the Fluke Networks Knowledge Base: www.bit.ly/1ACJeFO Versiv 2 Wireless Radio Frequency ranges 2.4 GHz band...
Page 690 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook For more information, go to www.flukenetworks.com/support/ manuals, select the product name, then find “Radio Frequency Data for Class A” in the list of manuals. Weights 2 lb 4.5 oz (1.03 kg) Main tester 1 lb 11.5 oz (780 g) Remote tester...
Page 691 Appendix A: Tests on Long Fiber Links with the OptiFiber Pro OTDR The OptiFiber Pro OTDR can do tests on multimode links up to 35 km and on single-mode links up to 130 km at 1550 nm. This appendix gives information on how to set up the tester and select launch cords to do OTDR tests on links longer than approximately 27 km.
Page 692 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Use a Launch Cord of the Correct Length To do an OTDR test on a long fiber, the tester uses wider pulse widths to increase dynamic range. Wider pulse widths make wider dead zones, which can hide the first connector and the fiber at the near end of the link.
Page 693 Note For more information and updates on how to do tests on long links, see the Fluke Networks Knowledge Base. For Tests on OSP Links For tests on long, single-mode outside plant links, use the OptiFiber Pro HDR OTDR module.
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Page 695 Appendix B: Reference Method Names Industry standards use different names for the three reference methods. Tables 28 and 29 show the names used in this manual and by four common standards. Table 28. Reference Method Names for TIA Standards Link End Method Connections Name in...
Page 696 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Table 29. Reference Method Names for IEC Standards Link End Method Connections Name in Included in Loss This IEC 61280-4-1 IEC 61280-4-2 Results Manual (multimode) (single-mode) 2 connections 1 Jumper One-Cord One-Cord Reference Reference...
Page 697 Appendix C: Reference Methods for Fiber Cabling Introduction Notes The following discussion uses the 1, 2, and 3 jumper terminology for the names of the three common test methods. See Appendix B for a cross- reference of the method names in various standards.
Page 698 Note Other methods are available for getting jumper results when you do not have the correct connector adapters for the tester. See “Modified 1 Jumper Reference” on page 682. For additional methods, see the Fluke Networks Knowledge Base.
Page 699 Appendix C: Reference Methods for Fiber Cabling Additional test reference cord Use 2 test reference cords Additional test reference cord Reference Fiber Link Test GPU154.EPS Figure C-1. 1 Jumper Reference and Test Connections (single-mode shown)
Page 700 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 2 Jumper Reference For a 2 jumper reference, you use 2 test reference cords in each fiber path when you set the reference, as shown in Figure C-2. The test connections add one connection, plus the fiber in the link, to each path.
Page 701 Appendix C: Reference Methods for Fiber Cabling Use 4 test reference cords Reference Fiber Link Test GPU155.EPS Figure C-2. 2 Jumper Reference and Test Connections (single-mode shown)
Page 702 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook 3 Jumper Reference For a 3 jumper reference, you use 3 test reference cords in each fiber path when you set the reference, as shown in Figure C-3. The test connections add only the fiber in link to each path. Loss results for 3 jumper reference method therefore include only the fiber in the link.
Page 703 Appendix C: Reference Methods for Fiber Cabling Use 6 test reference cords Reference Fiber Link Test GPU156.EPS Figure C-3. 3 Jumper Reference and Test Connections (single-mode shown)
Page 704 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook Modified 1 Jumper Reference This section shows modified reference and test connections that give 1 jumper results. Use these connections if you need 1 jumper results, but do not have the correct connector adapters to connect the CertiFiber Pro modules’...
Page 705 Appendix C: Reference Methods for Fiber Cabling WCaution Do not disconnect the outputs ) after you set the reference. Mandrel* Short MT-RJ (no pins) to MT-RJ (pinned) test reference cord (0.3 m or less. Mandrel* Reference Fiber Link Test *Use mandrels only with multimode modules. GPU139.EPS Figure C-4.
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Page 707 Index Symbols –7– * in results, 101 70 dB rule, 156 % Tested, 262 –A– copper tests, 81 AC wire map OTDR tests, 330, 427 setting, 88, 163 +All in test limits, 139 test, 163 < > (in OTDR results), 359, 379, 381, 449, 470 accessories, 630 ACR.
Page 708 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook test reference cords, 269 far end source mode, 308 asset management feature, 593 loopback mode, 299 asterisk in results, 101 smart remote mode, 286 attenuation coefficient twisted pair, 99 OTDR custom limit, 609 smart remote mode, 280 OTDR result, 378, 469 twisted pair, 90...
Page 709 Index check fiber connections patch cord test, 87 far end source mode, 308 results, 410, 504 loopback mode, 298 SmartLoop test, 404, 498 smart remote mode, 285 SmartLoop test setting, 337, 436 cleaning why do bi-directional OTDR tests, case, 616 404, 498 fiber connectors, 211 Quick Clean cleaner, 214...
Page 710 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook –D– APC.See APC connectors. DataCenter OTDR test, 332, 431 bad connector on HDTDX plot, date, 32 dB rules, 153 CertiFiber Pro module, 253 decimal separator, 33 DSX CableAnalyzer module, 73 default project, 69 loss/length custom limit, 608 defects (FiberInspector setting), 611 OptiFiber Pro module, 324, 422...
Page 711 Index results, 152 fiber type encircled flux, 267 custom settings, 605 end 1/end 2 invalid, 629 change the number, 557 loss/length setting, 272 enter names, 557 OTDR setting, 338, 437 far end source mode, 307 FiberInspector test merge far end source mode custom limit, 611 results, 308 fix later, 64...
Page 712 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook hidden end event, 370, 460 twisted pair, 120 home screen IP address, 617 CertiFiber Pro, 260 –J– DSX CableAnalyzer, 79 jumper setting, 273 no module attached, 26 OptiFiber Pro, 328 –K– keyboard, 30 –I–...
Page 713 Index used to calculate a loss limit, bi-directional tests, 311 339, 439 causes of test failures, 524 single test, 114 custom limit, 608 twisted pair far end source mode, 301 causes of failures, 193 loopback mode, 294 results, 109 reference, 264 link interface adapters settings, 271 about, 76...
Page 714 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook coaxial settings, 172 no fiber event, 373, 463 DSX, 73 no signal event, 374, 464 install or remove, 36 number format, 33 loss/length settings, 272 number of connectors/splices OptiFiber Pro, 324, 421 loss/length setting, 274, 275 OTDR settings, 332 OTDR setting, 340, 439...
Page 715 Index overall loss, 362, 412, 454, 506 OTDR loss/length custom limit, 609 auto, 332, 430, 431 OTDR custom limit, 609 bi-directional –P– averaged results, 410, 504 P2P UBL, 140 SmartLoop test, 404, 498 PAIR UBL, 140 test on single fibers, 389, 477 parts, 630 causes of test failures, 526 PASS*, 101...
Page 716 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook test limit, 139 quickly try different settings, 392, 395, 480 port connection quality, 352, 441 receive event, 368, 458 power meter, 315 reference power-down timer, 33 far end source mode, 303 project good values, 265 copy to another tester, 586...
Page 717 Index twisted pair, 112 loss/length, 271 twisted pair OTDR, 331, 428 continuous test, 114 twisted pair, 84 resistance unbalance, 140 user preferences, 32 between pairs, 144 shield test, 86 in a pair, 140 short results ac wire map, 167 add to a saved result, 535 causes, 191 delete, rename, move, 537 HDTDR plot, 201...
Page 718 Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family Technical Reference Handbook DSX-8000 module, 632 coaxial, 172 DSX-CHA003 coaxial adapter, 650 twisted pair, 86 environmental and regulatory, sync projects screen, 594 system log, 628 FI-1000 video probe, 662 –T– headset jack, 666 memory, 665 tailing OptiFiber Pro module, 654, 658 example, 528...
Page 719 Index PON OTDR setting, 431 use the VFL, 521 time, 32 –W– tone generator, 158 warnings total connections setting, 274 in loss/length test results, 290 touchscreen in OTDR test results, 376, 466 cleaning, 24 maintenance, 615 use the touchscreen, 23 wavelengths, 337, 437 TRC length, 275 weak signal event, 374, 464...
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