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Multi LAN 350 MI 2016 User Manual

1. 70 5 13 13 COM port 70 5 14 HELP function 71 6 LAN Link Software package 72 6 1 Creating test reports 73 6 1 1 Defining original location Names 73 6 1 2 Adding operator test site header and comments 73 6 1 3 Selecting complexity of Test Reports 73 6 1 4 Viewing Plots 73 6 1 5 Saving Autotest Result or Plots for Documentation Purposes 74 6 2 Printing out a test report or plot 75 7 INDEX eent 76 MI 2016 Multi LAN 350 Multi LAN 350 1 Multi LAN 350 Multi LAN 350 is a portable cable tester for complete testing and verification of LAN cabling up to 350MHz dB POWER SUM NEXT ESC SAVE HELP 0 0MH50 100 150 200 250 300 35 17 70MHz 70 6dB Margin 20 7dB LIGHT ON OFF NEXT PAIR Main features Complete function set needed for verification of LAN cabling including Cat 6 Class E installat
2. 26 A CS aa a 26 0 3 1 Wire Map gt 2 9 3 2 PSNEXT Remote PSNEXT 29 5 3 3 NEXT Remote NEXT 31 5 3 4 ELFEXT Remote EIEEAT En 32 5 3 5 PSELFEXT Remote PSELFEXT 34 9 3 6 RETURN LOSS Remote RETURN LOSS 35 0 3 ARHENUANONA gt gt 3 9 3 8 PSACR Remote PSACR 38 9 3 9 ACR Remote ACR 40 5 3 10 Length nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn n 41 9 3 11 Delay Skew 42 5 3 12 Propagation Delay 42 da al HE IS e Le 43 9 3 14 DC Resistance gt 44 D A Scope fUNCtIONS nnn n 44 5 4 1 Background of TDR and T Dnext 44 0 4 2 Scope Test Procedure EE 46 9 9 Autotest copper Cables nnn nn nnn nnn nnn nnn E 47 5 5 1 Complete Near End Far End Autotest 48 9 5 2 Selecting the Autotest ype
3. 0 35dB PASS B 1300nm 0 86dB PASS 50m 2 1 Limitf850nm 2 00dB Limit 1300nm 2 00dB start S EI Em_2016_muttican E slike es LanLink350 NY 13 43 Example of Autotest result window optical fiber cable 6 2 Printing out a test report or plot After the test report is edited locations renamed comments added test site data etc it can be printed out A confirmation print out preview always appears S aT Stop Ve Inbox Microsoft OU l company 1 office 1 computer 1 standard TIA Cat Charnel cable UTP 100 Ohm date 31 12 2038 time 11 37 HEADROOM 9 9dB WIRE MAP PSNEXT NEXT PSELF EXT ELFEXT RETURN LOSS ATTENUATION DELAY SKEW PROPAGATION DELAY office 1 computer 2 standard TIA Cat Charmel cable UTP 100 Ohm date 31 12 2038 time 11 37 HEADROOM 9 9dB WIRE MAP PSNEXT NEXT PSELF EXT ELFEXT RETURN LOSS ATTENUATION standard TIA Cat Charmel cable UTP 100 Ohm date 31 12 2038 time 11 37 HEADROOM 9 9dB WIRE MAP PSNEXT NEXT PSELF EXT RILRRXT kumenti Microsof n Results ATTENUATION PASS PSACR PASS ACR PASS LENGTH PASS DELAY SKEW PASS PROPAGATION DELAY 4 company 1 office 1 fax 1 Standard TIA Cat Charmel cable UTP 100 Ohm date 31 12 2038 time 11 37 HEADROOM 9 9dB WIRE MAP PSNEXT NEXT PSELF EXT ELF EXT RETURN LOSS ATTENUATION PSACR ACR LENGTH DELAY SKEW
4. EC REtUrN to previous page in menu HELD ON Line information and warnings ON OFF ee 10 turn on or off the instrument Auto off after 10 minutes TAIk nn Talk amp Trace interface for talking over cable LIGHT o TWO level LCD backlight normal bright OFF backlight automatically turns OFF after 30s if no keys used LIGHT right arrow Increase display contrast LIGHT left arrow Decrease display contrast ARROW kevs Move cursor and select parameters ENTER EE Starts test procedures confirmation of selected items eT AT Eo Memorizing Autotest results cc Graphic display with backlight 320x240 dots CHARGER INPUT To connect the charger power supply 2 2 1 2 Connector panel 1 Baseline interface connector 2 Audio jack Microphone input 3 Audio jack Phone output 4 RS232 connector 5 USB connector 11 Multi LAN 350 General information 2 2 1 3 Bottom DISCONNECT ALL TEST LEADS AND SWITCH OFF THE INSTRUMENT R G THIS ACCUMULATOR HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY 4x1 2V NiCd NiMH IEC LR14 RECHARGEABLE VOR OFFNEN DES AKKUMULATORS ALLE ZULEITUNGEN VOM GERAT ENTFERNEN UND DAS GERAT AUSSCHALTEN GEFAHRLICHE SPANNUNG STROMVERSORGUNG 4x1 2V NiCd NiMH IEC LR14 AUFLADBAR Bottom View Layout 1 Nylon strap allows the instrument to be slung round the neck 2 Plastic cover fixes nylon strap to the instrument There is a screw under this cover which needs to be
5. Channel GENERIC UTP 1000 SELECT Cable NVP screen 5 7 4 Autotest sequence configuration In this screen the tests attributed to the selected test standard are displayed Whichever measurement can be set On or Off manually For each selected standard the tests that have limits applied for the selected cable standard are set On by default 96 Multi LAN 350 Operation ESC returns to the Test Standard screen New settings are not considered ENTER the set configuration is stored The instrument returns to Test Standard screen Up Down select measurement Left Right set measurement On Yes or Off No AUTOTEST TESTS POWER SUM NEXT REMOTE POWER SUM NEXT NEXT REMOTE NEXT POWER SUM ELFEXT REMOTE POWER SUM ELFEXT ELFEXT REMOTE ELFEXT RETURN LOSS Autotest sequence screen Note All three screens must be confirmed with ENTER to accept the new setup The user can recall the default settings in the Settings menu or by setting the Autotest sequence according to data in Appendix 2 the tests with limits applied are set On other Off 5 8 Setting optical fiber cable standard Refer to chapter 5 13 10 for how to select fiber cables measuring mode Test standard fiber cable type an other fiber link parameters can be set in the Test Standard Menu Pass Fail limits are calculated on basis of selected standard and entered cable data The limits and parameters are then used in the Autotest function In Appendix
6. occupated the user will be asked for confirmation ESC cancel the saving procedure After the saving procedure the previous menu is displayed Note The Autotest results are stored ina FLASH memory that doesn t need any battery backup The data will not be lost even if the batteries are removed from the instrument 5 11 3 Downloading data results to PC Refer to chapters 5 13 13 and 1 5 12 Remote unit MultiLAN 350 RU operation The Remote unit is used to correctly terminate the far cable end during different measurements It executes commands received from the Main unit instrument Seven LEDs indicate the current unit status The meaning of keys and LEDs are described in chapter 2 2 2 Testing mode While executing measurement commands from the Main Unit the TESTING LEDs are lighting Switching the unit On Off 64 Multi LAN 350 Operation After powering up the Power LEDs is lit on When the Remote Unit is connected with the main unit it now follows the commands from the Main Unit lf there is no command from the Main Unit for more than 10 minutes the Remote Unit automatically switches off The unit must be powered On again Talk amp Trace mode A lit on TALK LED and a 1sec been indicate that both units are connected This allows the operator on the remote side to recognize side that the remote unit was found and is prepared for measuring or that the operator on the main wants to establish a voice connection Main unit
7. 300 350 5 3 10 Length The length test measures the length of each cable pair The cable length is determined from the time it takes for a pulse to travel along the cable To get the right result the pulse propagation speed has to be known The NVP factors can be set nominal velocity propagation factor given by percents of light speed for cables in the Cable Type Menu Since they aren t exactly defined from the manufacturer variations can occur through ageing different materials temperature number of twists etc the length results are only indicative The problem intensifies at longer lengths Better results can be obtained with the Scope functions Test procedure Make sure that the Remote unit is connected on the other end of the cable Select and start the Length test After connecting with the Remote unit and completion of the test the lengths Pass Fail information and the applied limit are shown on the display The following actions can now be performed ESC key return to Single Test main screen TEST repeat the test 41 Multi LAN 350 Operation LENGTH NO REMOTE L54 41 0m eL 12 42 2m L36 41 3m L7a 41 fm LIMIT L lt 100 0m Length result screen Note If no remote is detected the instrument continues testing after 1s In this case the operator must ensure that the cable end is opened or shorted 5 3 11 Delay Skew Delay skew is the difference in propagation delays between test pulses through diff
8. 308 26 32 808 249 90MHz 12 345 78 52 908 240 90MHz 12 608 PSELFEXT worst case result screen Note The PSELFEXT measurement can t be performed without the remote unit PSELFEXT PLOT screen After entering this screen individual or all PSELFEXT frequency plots together with the test standard limit curve are shown on the display Margin and result at the cursor position are displayed under the graph The following actions can now be performed ESC key return to PSELFEXT result screen NEXT PAIR view next plot Left Right key move cursor left and right to view margin and result at selected frequency Up Down key move cursor up and down along the amplitude axis POWER SUM ELFEXT 0MH50 100 150 200 250 300 350 15 90MHz 77 808 Margin 41 6dB PSELFEXT plot screen 5 3 6 RETURN LOSS Remote RETURN LOSS Return loss is the ratio between transmitted and reflected signals at the transmission end High return loss rates are often caused by local impedance mismatching and decrease the signal strength on the receiver end The main result is given in dB as the worst case margin to the test standard limit 35 Multi LAN 350 Operation Test procedure Make sure that the Remote unit is connected on the far end of the cable Select and run the Return Loss test After the Remote unit is connected and the tests are completed all four Return Loss results and an overall Pass Fail decision are shown on the display The
9. 63 Contrast 10 Date amp Time 60 Delay skew 40 Display setting contrast 10 ELFEXT 31 FEXT Front panel main unit remote unit G Help Headphones using Impedance 41 Installing LANlink on CD Installation structure editor saving renaming Initial settings J K LANlink 350 Length length single test length in Scope test Locator locators Manufacturer Margin Memory SIZe clear recalling default settings list App 2 manual setting 45 O Permanent Link Plots plots on LCD plots on LANlink Power on off Printing a test report a plot Print preview Propagation delay PSACR PSNEXT 76 Index Return loss Remote tests Remote ACR Remote ELFEX Remote NEXT Remote PSACR Remote PSNEXT Remote unit description operating Reports low medium full detail test reports Resistance Q Saving Autotest results 55 saving Installation structure 64 Saving plots Scope functions Settings TDR Tdnext Technical specific 15 App 1 Troubleshooting wire map time domain Talking Tracing Test standard list Time amp Date U USB V Warnings Wire map 25 Wire map without using 27
10. PROPAGATION DELAY company 1 office 1 printer 1 standard TIA Care Charmel cable UTP 100 Ohm date 31 12 2038 time 11 37 HEADROOM 9 9dB WIRE MAP RETURN LOSS ATTENUATION PSACR ACR LENGTH DELAY SKEW PROPAGATION DELAY company 1 office 1 printer Z standard TIA Care Charmel cable UTP 100 Ohm date 31 12 2038 time 11 37 HE8 TD np 9 AAR Test Site company 1 WIRE MAP PSNEXT NEXT PSELFEXT ELF EXT RETURN LOSS ATTENUATION DELAY SKEW PROPAGATION DELAY company 1 office Z computer 1 standard TIA Cat6 Charmel cable UTP 100 Ohm date 31 12 2038 time 11 37 HEADROOM 9 246 WIRE MAP PSNEXT NEXT PSELFEXT ELF EXT RETURN LOSS ATTENUATION DELAY SKEW PROPAGATION DELAY company 1 office Z computer 2 standard TIA Cat Channel cable UTP 100 Ohm date 31 12 2038 time 11 37 HEADROOM 9 945 WIRE MAP PSNEXT NEXT PSELFEXT ELF EXT RETURN LOSS ATTENUATION DELAY SKEW PROPAGATION DELAY Test Report print preview 19 Multi LAN 350 7 Index Accessories standard Optional Attenuation calibration ACR Asterix in test results Autotest sequence results test report type saving recalling Backlight Basic Link Battery replacement warnings 7 operating time 19 test 60 Cable problems troubleshooting 43 Cable type Calibration Channel Communication with PC 62 downloading results
11. PSFEXT Power Sum Far End Crosstalk defines crosstalk caused by the coupling of signals into a cable pair from other pairs The receiver of crosstalk signals is on one cable side and the transmitters on the other cable side on another pair The main result is given in dB as ate worst case margin to the test standard limit PSELFEXT Power Sum Equivalent Level Far End Crosstalk is calculated from PSFEXT and the attenuation on the receiver pair High PSELFEXTs cause typical crosstalk problems data corruption retransmittions etc The main result is given in dB as the worst case margin to the test standard limit Test procedure Make sure that the Remote unit is connected on the far end of the cable Select and run the PSELFEXT test After the Remote unit is connected and the test Is completed all nine ELFEXT results and an overall Pass Fail decision are shown on the display The following actions can now be performed ESC key return to Single Test main screen TEST repeat the test PLOT select PSELFEXT Plot screen WORST select worst case result screen MARGINS select margin result screen POWER SUM ELFEXT Pairs Status Margin Freg Limit 54 PASS 13 4dB ei 20MHz 12 PASS 14 Ad ei 05mHz 36 PASS 17 3dB ei 05hiHz 76 PASS A d ei 05MHz PLOT WORST PSELFEXT margin result screen 34 Multi LAN 350 Operation POWER SUM ELFEXT Pairs Worst case Freg Limit 54 37 308 2s015mMHz 12 68 12 5A SdB 249 60MHz 12
12. capacity decrease over time All charging batteries lose some of their capacity when repeatedly charged discharged The actual decrease of capacity versus number of charging cycles depends on battery type and Is provided in the technical specification from battery manufacturer Information on batteries Only rechargeable NiMH batteries size C can be used The operating hours are given for a nominal capacity of 3500 mAh Do not use standard batteries 2 1 3 Power supply considerations When using the original power supply adapter charger A1135 the instrument is fully operational immediately after switching it on The batteries are charged at the same time nominal charging time is 16 hours The batteries are charged whenever the power supply charger is connected to the instrument Inbuilt protection circuits control the charging procedure and assure maximal battery lifetime Multi LAN 350 General information 2 1 4 Factory Calibration Self Calibration Factory Calibration lt is essential that all measuring instruments are regularly calibrated For occasional daily use we recommend an annual factory calibration to be carried out When the instrument is used continuously every day we recommend a factory calibration every sixth months Contact the manufacturer or your local distributor for further information Self Calibration with the Attenuation calibration module The test calibration serves to perform a fast check up of the
13. following actions can now be performed Make sure that the Remote unit is connected on the far end of the cable ESC key return to Single Test main screen TEST repeat the test PLOT select Return Loss PLOT screen WORST select worst case result screen MARGINS select margin result screen RETURN LOSS Pairs Status Margin J Freq T Limit 54 PASS 22 0dB e somHz 19 008 e 12 PASS 17 5dB ei 05mHz 19 008 36 PASS 214 3dB e EMU 19 008 78 PASS 24 0dB ei 2cti 19 008 Return Loss margin result screen 23 7dB 2247 05MHz 36 5dB en 05MHz 36 9dB 2244 EMU 36 30B 2243 0OMHz Return Loss worst case screen Note The Return Loss measurement can t be performed without the remote unit Return Loss PLOT screen After entering this screen individual or all Return Loss frequency plots together with the test standard limit curve are shown on the display Margin and result at the cursor position are displayed under the graph The following actions can now be performed ESC key return to Return Loss result screen NEXT PAIR view next plot Left Right key move cursor left and right to view margin and result at selected frequency Up Down key move cursor up and down along the amplitude axis 36 Multi LAN 350 Operation RETURN LOSS cod dll Muia 0MH50 100 4150 200 250 300 350 94 05MHz 59 7dB Margin 47 4dB Return Loss plot screen 5 3 7 Attenuation Attenuation is the measured loss of signal strengt
14. from the instrument evaluation and printout of different Test Reports redefining original names of tested items downloading and viewing results graphs saving of results for later purposes This chapter provides some basic information about LANlink Refer to LANlink Help menu for more information Supported OS for running this application are Windows 9x NT 2000 XP The opening screen is the starting point for all actions It provides access to all functions by clicking on toolbar buttons or of selecting pull down menus File In this menu files can be opened previewed and printed saved exported to other programmes etc Instrument This menu enables receiving stored data from the instrument and viewing factory set instrument data Configuration In this menu the communication port and language are set Printout heading In this menu individual data operator name test site and comments can be entered Help This menu contains a detailed explanation of this software package After connecting the Multi LAN 350 to a PC Plots or stored Autotest Results can be downloaded Receive Results command Receive Results RESULTS MT results POWER SUM NEXT NEST POWER SUM ELFEST ELFEAT RETURN LOSS ATTENUATION Receive Autotest Results POWER SUM ACR 7 St x Cancel Receive results window 72 Multi LAN 350 LAN Link Software package 6 1 Creating test reports When Receive Measurements in Receive Results window is sele
15. instrument and remote unit hardware If using an other remote unit as delivered it is obligatory to perform it The calibration can be performed with the Attenuation calibration module ACM 350 When the instrument is used continuously every day we recommend to perform self calibration at at least once per month The user should run it at least one per month Note The main and remote unit should be switched on at least 1 minute before performing the self calibration The self calibration should be performed at room temperature 2 1 5 Service For repairs under or out of warranty time please contact your distributor for further information Name and address of manufacturer METREL d d Ljubljanska cesta 77 SI 1354 Horjul Tel 386 1 75 58 200 fax 386 1 75 49 226 386 1 75 49 206 http www metrel si E mail metrel metrel si Multi LAN 350 General information 2 2 Description 2 2 1 Instrument MultiLAN 350 2 2 1 1 Front panel FUNCTION SWITCH KEYPAD dB POWER SUM NEXT 400 ESC 80 60 SAVE HELP MH50 100 150 200 250 300 350 17 70MHz 70 6dB Margin 20 7dB ON OFF NEXT PAIR LCD Front panel layout Function switch selects one of eight fuctional operating menus such as time RS232 settings etc test procedures reflectometer sockets with locators REMOTE the instrument is used as a Remote unit far end measurements are enabled Multi LAN 350 General information Front panel keypad
16. is set in Talk amp Trace mode or Use headphones to communicate After the Main unit has been disconnected from the Talk amp Trace mode the TALK LED is switched off Low battery indication A flashing LOW BAT LED indicates that the battery voltage is too low for proper operation The power supply battery must be recharged 5 13 Settings Different actions can be taken from this menu selecting the user language performing a calibration recalling memory results clearing individual Autotests clearing the complete memory content checking the batterie power setting the date time setting the backlight mode setting the default initial instrument setting setting the noise filter factory settings setting the com port Different actions can be acessed by selecting them with Up Down and ENTER SETTINGS SN SELECT LANGERE RECALL MEMORY CLEAR AUTOTEST CLEAR MEMORY BATTERY TEST SET DATETIME BACKLIGHT INITIAL SETTINGS COM PORT USE Settings main screen 65 Multi LAN 350 Operation 5 13 1 Language selection The instrument supports different languages depending on FW version Setting a new language Up Down select new language OK leave menu selected language adopted ESC leave menu without changes 5 13 2Calibration To ensure maximum accuracy of test results the instrument is capable in addition with the Attenuation Calibration Module of autocalibration To get the best resul
17. m 4 of reading Propagation velocity rate 0 50c 0 99c considers set value in STANDARD main menu Additional error sources that must be considered Uncertainity of NVP nominal propagation speed Pulse attenuation and widening at high frequencies effects the accuracy at long distances over 100 m 3 4 2 Propagation Dela ins 3 of reading 3 4 3 Delay skew Range Accuracy 0 500ns 10dig zJ Nm 3 4 4 Characteristic Impedance Range 35 180 Q 10 10 3 dig The test can be run only on cables longer then 5 m 3 4 5 DC Resistance 0 0 199 9 Q 10 5 dig 16 Multi LAN 350 Specifications 3 4 6 Attenuation 1 MHz 250 MHz 1 MHz better than calculated accuracy model TIA EIA 568 B 2 Perm Link Channel lt 1 3dB 1 4dB at 100 MHz lt AR A AAA 2 5 dB al 250 MHz Amplitude Range Amplitude Range Range 0 60 dB 0 1 as E n up to 3 dB over category 6 limit 3 4 7 NEXT Remote NEXT 1 MHz 350 MHz 0 15 MHz better than calculated accuracy model TIA EIA 568 B 2 Perm Link Channel lt 2 0dB 29dB at 100 MHz lt D eee 4 20B at250 MHz Measuring Range Range 0 0 90 0 dB 0 1 ege and Sa a up to 3 dB over category 6 limit 65 dB max 3 4 8 PSNEXT Remote PSNEXT 1 MHz 350 MHz 0 15 MHz better than calculated accuracy model TIA EIA 568 B 2 Perm Link Channel lt 2 2dB 3 3dB at100 MHz lt _ S 4 30B al 250 MHz Measuring Range
18. place both instruments as shown in figure below AUTOTEST TIA Cat6 Channel FTP SoTP 1000 TALK aie GI Multi LAN 350 Placing Optical power meter for optimum data transfer There is a confirmation long short beep if the data was received successfully In case that the data transfer failed there is a warning long beep The send result and wavelength are displayed in the received result field together with the PASS FAIL decisition The following actions can be performed now Up Down Left Right select the appropriate measurement inverted field Enter move the result to the selected location After the result was moved the receiving result windows is emptied lf an occupated location is selected the result will be overwritten 53 Multi LAN 350 Operation OPTICAL FIBRE TEST TI4568B Horizontal Multimode 50um Length 50m Adapters 2 Splices 1 1 2108 PASS G lpm FAR NEAR SaUn 1300nm Limit 2 0008 Limit 2 O0dB Data in received result field By repeating the steps above locations 1 to 8 can be filled with measurement results The following actions can be performed with the entered results OPTICAL FIBRE TEST TIA568B Horizontal Multimode 50um Length 50m adapters 2 Splices 1 PAR MEAR PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS SaUn 1300nm Limit 2 00dB Limit 2 00d8 Data prepared in preset locations Up Down Left Right select a result inverted TEST clears the selected result SAVE saves th
19. selected with the rotary switch the Test Standard main screen is displayed In the upper rows the actual set test standard cable type and NVP are displayed The following actions can be performed now Up Down select a new test standard Enter enter the Cable Type menu TEST STANDARD UTP 1000 TIA Cat6 Permanent Link TIA Cat5e Channel T A Cate Permanent Link T A Cat5 Channel TIA Cat Basic Link TIA Cat3 Channel Test Standard main screen 5 7 2 Cable type selection Different cable types associated with the selected test standard can be set in this screen In the upper rows the actual test standard cable type and NVP are displayed The following actions can be performed 55 Multi LAN 350 Operation ESC key return to the Test Standard screen New settings are not considered Up Down select the cable type Enter Enter the NVP setup menu CABLE TYPE lA Cat6 Channel Cable Type screen 5 7 3 Setting cable NVP Cable NVP can be set in this screen lt is recommended to use this option if the exact cable NVP is known In the upper rows the actual test standard cable tyoe and NVP are displayed The following actions can be performed ESC key return to the Cable type screen New settings are not considered Up Down select the NVP value Default NVP value for the selected cable type is offered as the initial value Enter Enter the Autotest Tests menu CABLE TYPE GENERIC UTP 1000 NVP 0 69 TIA Cat6
20. unscrewed when opening the instrument for service and calibration purposes Screw unscrew to remove carrying strip or to open the instrument Information label Battery compartment cover Retaining screw unsrew to replace batteries Rubber foot NO O1 E O 2 2 2 Remote unit MultiLAN 350 RU Power Low Bot Charging S O ON OFF Front panel keypad ON OF Fore sieis To turn the instrument on or off Auto off after 10 minutes 12 Multi LAN 350 General information Meaning of LEDs TESTING On testing in progress TALK conaran On talk amp trace mode POWER 0065 On Power on LOW BA T Empty battery S Autotest passed FAIL Autotest failed 2 2 2 1 Remote unit connector panel 1 Baseline interface connector 2 Audio jack Microphone input 3 Audio jack Phone output 4 RS232 connector 1 High performance CAT6 RJ45 plug 2 Baseline interface plug 13 Multi LAN 350 General information 2 2 4 Channel Link adapter 1 High Quality CAT6 RJ45 jack 2 Baseline interface plug 2 2 5 ATTENUATION Calibration module 1 IR receiver 2 Baseline interface plug Multi LAN 350 3 Specifications 3 1 Standard set Ordering code MI 2016 ST Instrument MultiLAN 350 Remote unit MultiLAN 350 RU Permanent Link Adapter 2 pcs Channel Link Adapter 2 pcs Carrying bag 2 pcs LANlink PC Software RS 232 cable USB cable Us
21. within the given limits Test procedure Make sure that the Remote unit is connected on the far end of the unit under test Select and start the Resistance test After the Remote unit is connected and the test Is completed the results Pass Fail information if a limit is applied and the limit are shown on the display The following actions can now be performed ESC key return to Single Test main screen TEST repeat the test RESISTANCE eR54 0 00 Ri2 0 00 R36 0 00 R78 0 00 DC resistance result screen Note If no remote is detected within 1s the instrument continues with testing In this case the operator must ensure correct termination shorts at the cable end 5 4 Scope functions 5 4 1 Background of TDR and TDnext The Scope functions are powerful tools for troubleshooting and analysing cable problems They are based on the time domain representation of events on a line After transmission a pulse travels down the line cable and reflects back at the places where anomalies occur Anomalies can be caused by impedance mismatching damaged cable incorrect termination or simply by an open or shorted cable end On the base of the shape of the reflected signal the anomaly reason can be found lf the pulse propagation speed is known the fault place can be easily located from the time it takes the reflected pulse to return back to the transmitting end Two basic functions can be selected in SCOPE menu TDR and TDnex
22. 00 115200 baud 9 pin D connector Auto Off time 10 min Cable wiring standard 1568B Pair 1 wire 5 blue white wire 4 blue Pair 2 wire 1 orange white wire 2 orange Pair 3 wire 3 green white wire 6 green Pair 4 wire 7 orown white wire 8 brown 20 Multi LAN 350 Operation 5 Multi LAN 350 Operation 5 1 Test connections 5 1 1 Permanent link connection Permanent Link connection is used when the fixed installed section of cabling is tested On figure below the network connection for a permanent link test can be seen It consists of one connection at the patch panel a horizontal cable segment up to 90m long a consolidation point optional connection at the telecommunications outlet The important feature is that in the Permanent link the test equipment cables don t influence the result FLOOR DISTRIBUTION WORK AREA Main unit Remote l lo zz N m T lt OO L 1 Equipment patch cord 2 Telecommunication outlet 3 Consolidation point 4 Horizontal cable 5 Horizontal cross connect Maximal test connection for a Permanent Link 21 Multi LAN 350 Operation 5 1 2 Channel connection The Channel connection is used when performance of the complete cabling including equipment patch cables is tested On the figure below the maximum network connection can be seen It consists of Equipment patch cable to the horizontal cross connection point horizontal cross con
23. 18 508 en Mt 59 008 PSACR margin results screen 58 7dB 2244 OM 62 7dB 24915MHz 59 4dB 2244 95mHz 59 808 2244 95mHz PSACR worst case results screen Note The PSACR measurement can t be performed without the remote unit PSACR PLOT screen After entering this screen individual or all PACR frequency plots together with test standard limit curve are shown on the display Margin and result at the cursor position are displayed under the graph The following actions can now be performed ESC key return to PSACR result screen NEXT PAIR view next plot Left Right key move cursor left and right to view margin and result at selected frequency Up Down key move cursor up and down along the amplitude axis POWER SUM ACR OMHSO 100 150 200 250 300 350 9 25MHz 75 1dB Margin 26 6dB PSACR plot screen 39 Multi LAN 350 Operation 5 3 9 ACR Remote ACR ACR Attenuation to crosstalk ratio is a comparison of the attenuated regular signal and disturbing crosstalk signals on the receiver side High ACR values indicate a high performance connection where the crosstalk levels are small in comparison with attenuation ACR is computed from Attenuation and NEXT ACR f NEXT f Attenuation f The ACR results consider Attenuation and NEXT It is taken in account that at shorter cables the NEXT could be higher without degradation of the link performance Therefore ACR is very suitable for the estimation whether the
24. 3 a table with preprogrammed test standards and cable types with associated test and parameter settings can be found 5 8 1 Optical fiber test standard selection After Standard Menu is selected with the rotary switch the Test Standard main screen is displayed In the upper rows the actual set test standard cable type no of adapters no of splices and length are displayed The following actions can be performed now Up Down select a new test standard Enter enters the Cable Type menu 57 Multi LAN 350 Operation TEST STANDARD IS TIA563B Horizontal Multimode 50um Length 50m Adapters 2 Splices 1 TIASGEB tad 15011801 Link 15011801 Channel EN50173 Link EN50173 Channel Optical fiber test standard main screen 5 8 2 Cable type selection Different cable types associated with the selected test standard and other fiber link parameters can be set in this screen In the upper rows the actual set fiber link parameters are displayed The following actions can be performed now ESC key returns to the Test Standard screen New settings are discarded Up Down select the cable type and fiber link data Left Right select the data Enter set configuration is stored The instrument returns to Test Standard main screen While changing data the limits for both wavelenghts are on line calculated and displayed in the lower part of the display CABLE TYPE TI4568B Horizontal Multimode 50um Length 50m Adapters 2 Spli TIA568B H
25. 4 Clear Autotest In this menu individual Autotests can be deleted Left Right select the CABLE OBJECT or FLOOR number the actual item is underlined number is flashing Up Down switch between CABLE OBJECT or FLOOR ESC return to previous screen CLEAR MEMORY delete Autotest results CLEAR AUTOTEST 04 Jan 2003 MEMORY LEFT 99 9 Clear Autotest screen CLEAR AUTOTEST 5 13 5 Clear Memory The complete memory content can be cleared In this menu The content is cleared when pressing CLEAR The memory content will not be erased when leaving the menu with ESC 5 13 6 Battery Test In this menu the battery power indication together with the battery voltage is shown Note The displayed battery power indicator is valid only for original NIMH batteries in good condition Otherwise the indication can be wrong since the charge voltage ratio depends on the battery type and condition 6 Multi LAN 350 Operation lf the supply voltage drops below 6 5V the instrument switches itself off to prevent uncontrolled behaviour because of too low supply 5 13 7 Set Date Time Date and time are attached to the saved results in the memory Setting procedure After entering this menu the selected item flashes The following actions can now be performed Left Right keys select next or previous item Up Down keys select date month year hour minute OK confirm the set date time ESC leave menu without any changes 5 13 8 Backlight
26. 49 0 00 TESTING proce quie E 90 5 6 Autotest fiber Optic RENE EEE ERE 91 5 6 1 Types of testing configurations 202 22 nnn nnn nnn 51 9 6 2 Testing Procedure En 52 5 7 Setting copper cable standard 95 9 1 Test standard selection n n nnn nn nn nnn nnn nnn 95 0 7 2 Cable type selection een 55 5 7 3 Setting cable NVP 56 5 4 Autotest sequence configuration gt 96 5 8 Setting optical fiber cable standard 9 5 8 1 Optical fiber test standard selection 9 5 8 2 Cable type selection gt gt gt gt nnn ncn 98 9 9 Talk amp trace interface En 99 5 9 1 Establishing a voice communication 99 9 9 2 Breaking off the connection 99 R Keele 59 9 9 4 Remote 60 A EEN 61 9 11 Memorizing results 61 5 11 1 Saving the latest PLOTS 62 5 11 2 Saving Complete Autotest Near End Autotest Remote Autotest results 62 5 11 3 Downl
27. After the Talk command the instrument will try to connect itself with the Remote unit Until the Remote unit is found Searching for Remote warning is flashing on the Remote Finder screen When the Remote unit is found and succesfully connected the Talking screen appears and the communication can begin At the same time the Talk LED on the remote unit lights up lf the communication between both units is broken e g when changing to another plug in a patch panel the main unit returns to Remote Finder screen Searching for Remote so the communication can proceed immediately after the remote unit is reconnected 5 9 2 Breaking off the connection The connection can be concluded at any time from the Main unit by pressing TALK key again or ESC key The instrument returns to the state before the connection 5 9 3 Locating cables The procedure described in 8 1 and 8 2 can be used when locating cables in patch cables computer rooms etc This can be done without using headphones The Remote Finder sign The Talking sign Note At least one cable pair must be connected correctly to ensure proper operation 99 Multi LAN 350 Operation 5 9 4 Remote In this position the MultiLAN350 behaves as a Remote Unit lt terminates the far cable end in accordance with commands from the Main unit on the near end The main advantage in comparison with the Remote Unit MultiLAN 350 RU is the fact that Remote measurements can be perfo
28. Autotest data will stay in the memory Stored plots will be deleted 5 13 12 Factory settings The factory settings menu is password protected and not accessible to the user 5 13 13 COM port In this menu communication port can be selected After entering this menu the following actions can be taken Up Down keys switch between desired communication ports SET leave menu and confirm the selected port ESC leave menu without changes If it is possible use of USB communication is recommended because it is quicker than RS232 communication USB port is not supported under Windows 95 95 OSR2 NT 4 0 70 Multi LAN 350 Operation 5 14 HELP function The HELP function can be accessed anytime by pressing the HELP key Up Down select item of interest ENTER Up Down more HELP ESC exit Help Menu Correct Cable wiring Permanent Link Channel Connection Common error sources Calibration rosada Comment on results Initial Help screen Cable wiring standard TIAS68B Pair 1 wire blue white wire blue Pair 2 wire orange white wire orange Pair 3 wire green white wire green Pair 4 wire brown white wire brown Cable wiring standard TIAS68A Pair 1 wire 5 blue white wire 4 blue Help screen example 71 Multi LAN 350 LAN Link Software package 6 LAN Link Software package The Multi LAN 350 is supplied with a powerful suite of Windows software that can be used for o downloading and viewing memorized Autotest results
29. ER SUM NEXT REMOTE POWER SUM ELFEXT ELFEXT REMOTE ELFEXT RETURN LOSS Complete Autotest overall result screen 90 Multi LAN 350 Operation 5 6 Autotest fiber optic The autotest feature performs a complete optical cable verification The results from the compatible Optical measuring instrument are received via the IR port and further analysed with MultiLAN350 In the SETTING CABLE TYPE menu the fiber measuring mode can be set Test standard cable type and parameters are set in the Test Standard Menu chapter 5 8 The received results are compared against the given or calculated limits MultiLAN350 provides the limits on base of selected test standard length and link parameters can be sorted in a clear and simple way as proposed for MM LAN fiber installations can be stored in a way which enables creation of detailed verification reports 5 6 1 Types of testing configurations Up to 8 measurements can be performed and stored as one fiber optic link autotest The 8 measurements test corresponds with the demands for a complete verification of a typical duplex fiber optic link In general the 8 measurement test provides the most exhaustive information about the shape of the fiber optic cable link both cables of the duplex link both wavelengths near and far end test Simpler testing is also possible individual tests one way testing testing at one wavelength For instance one side testing at both wavelen
30. ESC SAVE HELP ON OFF Multi LAN 350 MI 2016 Version re rale 2 Code No 20 750 745 e gt METREL Distributor Producer METREL dd Ljubljanska cesta 77 SI 1354 Horjul Tel 386 1 75 58 200 Fax 386 1 75 49 226 E mail metrel metrel si http www metrel si 2003 2005 Metrel No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilised in any form or by any means without permission in writing from METREL MI 2016 Multi LAN 350 Table of contents 1 Mun LAN 350 e e 6 2 General information rece reer rere ereer eee peer peep ereenn neee neee 7 2 1 Salely ana operational TH e nee 7 etilo ee 7 5 2 Sel 7 2 1 9 POWEPr SUDPIY CONSIGEFAllONS Eeer EEEesbEecEees 8 2 1 4 Factory Calibration Self Calibration 9 PERM PS MR Le 9 2 2 EE HEEN 10 2 2 1 Instrument MultiLAN 350 En 10 Seeche 10 222 HEH pael eeneg 11 Seet BOOM senen 12 2 22 Remote UNtMUULAN 390 RU eee EEE 12 2 2 2 1 Remote Uniticonnector panek serrat ee 13 2 2 3 Permanent Link adapter En 13 2 2 4 Gnannel EINK adapte anar a dee eeckEEg 14 2 2 5 ATTENUATION Calibration module 14 2 2 6 IR adapter for testing fiber cables 0 REEE EE 14 3 Specifications a enn 15 3 1 Standard set Ordering code MI 2016 ST 15 3 2 Professional set Ordering code MI 2016 P
31. EXT PLOT screen After entering this screen individual or all NEXT frequency plots together with test standard limit curve are shown on the display Margin and NEXT at the cursor position are displayed under the graph The following actions can now be performed ESC key return to NEXT result screen NEXT PAIR view next plot Left Right key move cursor left and right to view margin and result at selected frequency Up Down key move cursor up and down along the amplitude axis OMHSO 100 4150 200 250 300 350 78 45MHz 36 7dB Margin 5 0dB NEXT plot screen 9 3 4 ELFEXT Remote ELFEXT FEXT Far End Crosstalk defines crosstalk caused by the coupling of a signal from a pair transmitted on one cable side into an adjacent pair with the receiver on the other side ELFEXT Equivalent Level Far End Crosstalk is calculated from FEXT and the attenuation on the receiver pair The main result is given as the worst case margin in dB to the test standard limit High ELFEXT causes typical crosstalk problems data corruption retransmittions etc 32 Multi LAN 350 Operation Test procedure Make sure that the Remote unit is connected on the far end of the cable Select and run the ELFEXT test After the main unit is connected with the Remote unit and the test is completed all twelve ELFEXT results and an overall Pass Fail decision are shown on the display The following actions can now be performed ESC return to Single Test mai
32. P ScTP 1000 Multi LAN 350 All Remote tests can be performed After completion of a remote test the measured results are transfered via the measured cable pair to the main unit and displayed The Multi LAN 350 connected to the far cable end must be set in position REMOTE and powered on A complete cable test can be performed without interchanging the measuring instruments Each instrument s memory location has two separate segments for the Near End and Far End tests When storing complete Autotest data the results are stored simultaneously in both segments 48 Multi LAN 350 Operation Complete cable test when using the Remote unit MultiLAN 350 RU on the far end When working with the Remote unit MultiLAN 350 RU a complete Autotest consists of two steps 1 Near End Autotest Multi LAN 350 lt is not neccessary to execute both steps one after another The second test can be made and stored later Each instrument s memory location has two separate segments for the Near End and Far End tests The results from a Near End and a Far End tests that are stored in the same memory location are unified and considered as a complete Autotest 5 5 2 Selecting the Autotest Type After the Autotest function is selected with the rotary switch the main Autotest menu is displayed The selected Test Standard and Cable Type are shown in the upper part of the display AUTOTEST TIA Cat Channel FTP ScTP 1000 Autotest Main menu screen w
33. Range 0 0 90 0 dB 0 1 ege EE up to 3 dB over category 6 limit 62 dB max 3 4 9 ELFEXT Remote ELFEXT 1 MHz 350 MHz 0 15 MHz better than calculated accuracy model TIA EIA 568 B 2 Perm Link Channel e 2 1dB 3 2dB at100 MHz lt SS 7 dB 4 dB at 250 MHz Measuring Range Range 0 0 90 0 dB O Am A up to 3 dB over category 6 limit 65 dB max 17 Multi LAN 350 Specifications 3 4 10 PSELFEXT 1 MHz 350 MHz 0 15 MHz better than calculated accuracy model TIA EIA 568 B 2 Perm Link Channel lt 2 1dB 3 6 qB at 100 MHz lt A A AA 7 dB 48dB al 250 MHz Measuring Range 0 0 70 0 dB 0 1 ege nes up to 3 dB over category 6 limit 62 dB max 3 4 11 Return Loss Remote Return Loss Frequency Range Resolution Accurac 1 MHz 350 MHz 0 15 MHz better than calculated accuracy model TIA EIA 568 B 2 Perm Link Channel lt 3 5dB 2 8dB at100 MHz lt A 4 80dB al 250 MHz Measuring Range 0 0 40 0 dB 0 1 ag 3 Mr over test limit 23 dB max 3 4 12ACR Remote ACR ACR is computed from NEXT and Attenuation results ACR f NEXT f Attenuation f The accuracy is calculated from the NEXT and Attenuation accuracies 3 4 13PSACR Remote PSACR PSACR is computed from PSNEXT and Attenuation results PSACR f PSNEXT f Attenuation f The accuracy is calculated from the NEXT and Attenuation accuracies 3 4 14TDR Time Domain Reflectometer Distance
34. Range Pulse mat Distance Accuracy length ns m at NVP 0 69 c 0 10 50 100 m 1 ns 0 1m 3 5 dig net 2 ns 0 2m eier 0 400 m 4 ns 0 4m 5 Amplitude Range Accuracy not defined Selectable propagation velocity rate 0 50c 0 99c 18 Multi LAN 350 Specifications Note Additional error sources that affect the distance measurements Uncertainy of NVP nominal propagation speed Attenuation at high frequencies dramatically influences the accuracy at long distances over 200m Accuracy of distance is defined only on cable opens or shorts Percentage of amplitude is scaled to nominal pulse amplitude into 1000 100 3 4 15 Time Domain Crosstalk length 0 200 m 20 ns 0 2 m 5 Amplitude Range not defined Selectable propagation velocity rate 0 50c 0 99c Note Additional error sources that affect the distance measurements Uncertainty of NVP nominal propagation speed Attenuation at high frequencies influences the accuracy at longer distances Percentage amplitude is scaled to nominal pulse amplitude into 100 Q 100 Note All specifications for tests apply to cable with characteristic impedance of 100 Q and at the temperature of 25 C In case the instrument is moistened it must be dried at least 2 hours before use Accuracy is defined in the frequency range given from 1 MHz 250 MHz Because of simplicity the accuracy of Attenuation NEXT ELFEXT and Return Loss accuracy is g
35. S 15 3 3 Optional EE EE 15 eck Jeune Eeer 16 SAT LM ls load 16 942 aeres 16 O A e eS 16 SAA Gnaractelistic REESEN 16 SA EE 16 9 46 TTT 17 3 4 7 NEXT Remote NEX Therece nn nn nn nn nnn nnn nnn nn ncn ccna 17 3 4 8 PSNEXT Remote PSNEXT en 17 3 4 9 ELFEXT Remote ELFEXT gt 17 SAO PSE XT sees ae E 18 3 4 11 Return Loss Remote Return Loss 18 SAN AGH STS A Gin Ee 18 34 13 PONG Remote PONG aho taser eee ece RRA 18 3 4 14 TDR Time Domain Reflectometer 18 2419 TIME Domal Crosstalk ss AA 19 4 General specifications mncacacaca nn 20 c General RE E 20 5 Multi LAN 350 Operation mn mmcc nn 21 Del TeESLCONNGCIONS sm ar 21 5 1 1 Permanent link connection gt gt 21 9 122 Ghannel CORNECHON sn A 22 Dele Basic EE HEES 23 Gl Optical nber CONE clon REEE EEE 23 92 GEELEN 23 MI 2016 Multi LAN 350 Table of contents 5 2 1 Summary results Copper cableS 23 5 2 2 PASS FAIL decistions 24 5 2 3 Detailed measuring results information on plots and cursors 26 5 2 4 Summary result Optical fiber
36. VP Setting the NVP factor After the instrument is reinitialized the NVP of the cable selected in the Cable Type Menu is used as the default value Later the manually set NVP in this menu is used Scope Result Screens In TDR Result screen a TDR graph amplitude distance for the selected pair is shown on the display Amplitude and distance at the cursor position are displayed under the graph Amplitude is shown as a percentage of nominal pulse amplitude amplitude in a 1000 test cable The following actions can now be performed ESC key return to Scope Main screen NEXT PAIRS view next adjacent pairs graph Left Right key move cursor left and right to view amplitude at selected distance STOP during continuity mode stop the test In TDnext Result screen a TDnext graph amplitude distance for the selected pair is shown on the display Amplitude and distance at the cursor position are shown under the graph Amplitude is shown as a percentage of nominal pulse amplitude amplitude ina 1000 test cable Following actions can now be performed ESC key return to Scope Main screen NEXT PAIRS view next adjacent pairs graph Left Right key move cursor left and right to view crosstalk amplitude at selected distance STOP during continuity mode stop the test 5 5 Autotest copper cables Autotest is the fastest and easiest way to test and certify LAN installations By one press of a button preprogrammed sequence runs All tests
37. can be run This is especially helpful if we suspect faults in the tested wiring The Main Single Test Screen is shown below The selected Test Standard and Cable Type are shown in the upper display part Individual measurements can be selected by using Up or Down key and started with ENTER The limits defined for the selected Cable Type and Test Standard are used for Pass Fail decisions 26 Multi LAN 350 Operation SINGLE TEST UTP 1000 WIRE MAP POWER SUM NEXT REMOTE POWER SUM NEXT NEXT REMOTE NEXT POWER SUM ELFEXT REMOTE POWER SUM ELFEXT ELFEXT REMOTE ELFEXT Main Single Test Screen 5 3 1 Wire map Wire Map test verifies the pin to pin wiring and shield continuity Shield wiring is not considered in pass fail decision if UTP cable is selected in Cable Type Menu Test procedure Make sure that the Remote unit is connected on the other side of the cable Select and start the Wire Map test After the main unit is connected with the Remote unit and the test is finished the result is shown on the display together with an overall Pass Fail decision Following actions can now be performed ESC key return to Single Test main screen TEST repeat the test REPEAT the Wire Map test is performed continuously This enables the operator to find faults like bad contacts or broken wires The test can be stopped by using STOP key The following table presents different correct and incorrect wirings Anyl connection fault ca
38. crosstalks are critical or not Test procedure Make sure that the Remote unit is connected on the far end of the cable select and start the ACR test After connecting with the Remote unit and completing the test all six ACR results together with an overall Pass Fail decision are shown on the display The following actions can now be performed ESC key return to Single Test main screen TEST repeat the test PLOT select ACR Plot screen Pairs Status Margin Freq f Limit 1254 PASS 16 20 B 22 10mHz 62 008 36 54 PASS 12 7dB en 20mHz 62 008 76 54 PASS 23 1dB amp 345MWHz 60 308 03012 PASS 11 008 i pocht 62 008 78 12 PASS 17 4dB od 50mHz 58 008 78 36 PASS 18 108 3 90MHz PLOT WORST ACR margin result screen Pairs forst case Freq Limit 65 6d0B 2237 EMU 61 4dB 744 g5MHz Gi Bd 744 OM 68 208 744 OM 64 9dB 749 1 SMHz 64 2dB 749 30MHz ACR worst case result screen 40 Multi LAN 350 Operation ACR PLOT screen After entering this screen individual or all ACR frequency plots together with test standard limit curve are shown on the display Margin and result at the cursor position are displayed under the graph The following actions can now be performed ESC key return to ACH result screen NEXT PAIR view next plot Left Right key move cursor left and right to view margin and result at selected frequency Up Down key move cursor up and down along the amplitude axis 0 0MH50 100 150 200 250
39. cted the LANlink Result Screen appears The following actions can now be taken 6 1 1 Defining original location names After opening a file the memory structure with stored data is displayed on the left side of the screen named Installation Structure Editor The results that are received from the instrument are defined with numbers only After clicking on an object floor or cable number it can be changed to any alphanumeric name The new name is stored by pressing Enter 6 1 2 Adding operator test site header and comments When selecting the Operator T est site menu the operator can create his own Test Report Header and Footer BMP logo can be added When selecting Comments menu any text can be added to the Test Report Header 6 1 3 Selecting complexity of Test Reports lf large installations are tested the Test Reports with complete measuring results becomes very complex and difficult to examine Therefore the operator can choose between three detail levels and also print them out Full Detail Report Full Detail Report provides the most complete information about the performed measurements including Pass Fail decisitions for performed measurements overall headroom results or margins for individual pairs Medium Detail Report In the Medium Detail Report Pass Fail decisition for performed measurements and the overall headroom for individual cables are displayed Low Detail Report In Low Detail Report result column th
40. d result values at cursor position value are shown under the graphs If no limits are applied then only the actual test result is shown The cursor can be moved with Left Right keys Initially the cursor points to the frequency where the worst margin or result occures Horizontal cursor moves along amplitude scale The horizontal cursor is useful wnen comparing measurement results against a predetermined amplitude result The cursor can be moved with Up Down keys Note on saving detailed test results Only summary results are saved when memorizing an Autotest The plots are temporarily stored in a reservised part of the memory and can be downloaded to a PC untill data from a new Autotest or Single Test overrun them 5 2 4 Summary result Optical fiber OPTICAL INSERTION LOSS The actual measured value is displayed as a result Individual PASS FAIL Each of the eight results is equipped with a Pass Fail judgement that applies to the limit defined in selected test standard The worst result is considered in the Headroom result Overall PASS FAIL and Headroom in Autotest Overall Pass Fail result and Headroom are shown on the display Headroom is shown as the margin to the applied limit of the worst individual result Headroom can be used as a measure of the installation condition when doing periodic inspections Example Worst result 7 190dB Limit 5 23dB Headroom 1 96dB 5 3 Single test In Single Test Menu individual tests
41. e overall Pass Fail decisition and headroom for individual cables are displayed Low Detail Report enables you to make a clear and simple Test Report providing essential information 6 1 4 Viewing Plots NEXT ELFEXT PSNEXT PSELFEXT Attenuation Return Loss ACR PSACR TDR and TDnext plots that are selected in Receive Results window can be viewed and modified for printing in this window On the right side pairs adjacent pairs and limits can be switched on or off The plots contain additional information about Test Standard and Cable Type date amp time of measurement etc From this screen the plots can be saved or printed out 73 Multi LAN 350 LAN Link Software package SCOPE H Stop NEXT 12 54 TIA Cats Channel UTP 100 Ohm LG 36 54 dB Z 78 54 100 12 54 36 54 Y 36 12 78 54 7 36 12 78 19 Y 78 26 78 36 Y Limit UE O ENN EEN e ADAN E KO POS T 1 ee CRA AO ARAU KEEN Limit ips 5 A A cow 0 150 200 250 300 350 MHz 7 a Start f Inbox Microsoft Out er Lan6Link f taj Dokument Microsof Typical Plot window 6 1 5 Saving Autotest Result or Plots for Documentation Purposes Complete Autotest results together with the installation structure and plots can be saved for documentation purposes gt LAN LINK NONAME LAN File Instrument Configuration Printout heading Help EE kH company 1 Detail Report S ES office 1 FULL MEDIUM Low c
42. e results refer to chapter 5 11 for more information Note Typical causes for a failed tranfer can be distance between Optical power meter and MultiLAN350 too long wrong placing of IR ports of Optical instrument and MultiLAN350 obstacles between both IR ports wrong results are sent from the optical instrument wrong measurement wrong wavelength etc 04 Multi LAN 350 Operation 5 7 Setting copper cable standard Refer to chapter 5 13 10 on how to select copper cable measuring mode The test standard cable type and Autotest sequence can be set in the Test Standard Menu There are preprogrammed test parameters for each selected standard or cable type and Pass Fail limits The preprogrammed limits and parameters are used in Autotest and Single test functions In the Autotest tests menu the default test sequence can be altered manually by switching On and Off each test For each selected standard the tests with limits applied are set On by default Tests that have no associated limit in the selected cable standard are switched Off by default In Appendix 2 a table with preprogrammed test standards and cable types with associated preprogrammed test and parameter settings can be found For frequency dependent limits only data at some typical frequencies are given for the reason of simplicity However the complete limit curves are preprogrammed in the instrument 5 7 1 Test standard selection After the Standard Menu is
43. ed with a bullet in front of the result Overall PASS FAIL in Single Test Each Single Test is equipped with an overall Pass Fail judgement the marked result is considered for it Overall PASS FAIL and Headroom in Autotest At the end of Autotest an overall Pass Fail if all tests passed result and Headroom are shown on the display Headroom is the worst case margin in the NEXT test that can be used as a measure of the installation s condition when doing periodic inspections PASS FAIL marked with an asterisk When the measured results are close to the given test limit the accuracy of the instrument could lead to an irregular Pass Fail judgment Such Pass Fail warnings are marked with an asterisk In general it is recommended to treat such test results as failed 24 Multi LAN 350 amplitude amplitude amplitude instrument unaccuracy frequency instrument __ Unaccuracy frequenc instrument unaccuracy frequency instrument _ Unaccuracy ra frequency 25 Operation Result PASS Result PASS Result FAIL Result FAIL Multi LAN 350 Operation 5 2 3 Detailed measuring results information on plots and cursors Plots The resultant plots contain the measured results over the complete frequency range and the test limit curves if applied in the selected test standard Plots can be shown individually or all at once for each test Vertical cursor moves along frequency The margin an
44. eneral information As a result the instrument operation time can be significantly reduced at the initial charging discharging cycles Therefore it is recommended To completely charge the batteries at least 14h with in built charger To completely discharge the batteries can be performed with normal working with the instrument Repeating the charge discharge cycle for at least two times four cycles are recommended When using external intelligent battery chargers one complete discharging charging cycle is performed automatically After performing this procedure a normal battery capacity is restored The operation time of the instrument now meets the data in the technical specifications Notes The charger in the instrument is a pack cell charger This means that the batteries are connected in series during the charging so all batteries must be in similar shape similarly charged same type and age Even one deteriorated battery or just of an another type can cause an improper charging of the entire battery pack heating of the battery pack significantly decreased operation time If no improvement is achieved after performing several charging discharging cycles the shape of individual batteries should be determined by comparing battery voltages checking them in a cell charger etc It is very likely that only some of the batteries are deterirated The effects described above should not be mixed with normal battery
45. er Manual Locator set 1 4 Attenuation Calibration module Power supply adapter Headphones set 2 pcs NiMH battery pack 12 pcs 3 2 Professional set Ordering code MI 2016 PS Instrument MultiLAN 350 2 pcs Permanent Link Adapter 2 pcs Channel Link Adapter 2 pcs Carrying bag 2 pcs LANlink PC Software RS 232 cable USB cable User Manual Locator set 1 4 Attenuation Calibration module Power supply adapter 2 pcs Headphones set 2 pcs NiMH battery pack 12 pcs 3 3 Optional accessories Ordering code Power supply adapter A 1135 NiMH battery pack S 2019 Locator set II 5 416 A 1043 Locator set lll 17 28 A 1044 MultiLAN350 Field Calibration set S 2018 Battery cell charger with 6 NiMH A1148 batteries 15 Specifications Multi LAN 350 Specifications 3 4 Technical specifications Performance of reference plane of the baseline interface conforms to TIA EIA 568 B 2 1 2002 requirements Annex B table B 1 view Appendix A Performance of reference plane of the permanent link adapter conforms to TIA EIA 568 B 2 1 2002 requirements Annex B table B 2 view Appendix A Performance of reference plane of the channel adapter conforms to TIA EIA 568 B 2 1 2002 requirements Annex B table B 3 view Appendix A Summary reporting results conforms to TIA EIA 568 B 2 1 2002 requirements Annex B table 1 1 view chapter 5 2 3 4 1 Length 0 0 99 9 m 3 of reading 5dig 100 300
46. erent cable pairs The shortest delay is referenced to Ons High delay skews can cause trouble especially when fast multipair data protocols are used Test procedure Make sure that the Remote unit is connected on the far end of the unit under test Select and start the Delay skew test After the Remote unit is connected and the test is completed the results Pass Fail information and the applied limit are shown on the display The following actions can now be performed ESC key return to Single Test main screen TEST repeat the test DELAY SKEW NO REMOTE D54 3ns D12 2ns D36 2ns Dap Ons Delay skew screen Note If no remote is detected the instrument continues testing after 1s In this case the operator must ensure that the cable end is opened or shorted 5 3 12 Propagation Delay Propagation delay is the time it takes a test pulse to travel the length of each cable pair Test procedure Make sure that the Remote unit is connected on the far end of the unit under test 42 Multi LAN 350 Operation Select and run Propagation delay test After the Remote unit is connected and the test is completed the results Pass Fail information and limit are shown on the display The following actions can now be performed ESC key return to Single Test main screen TEST repeat the test PROPAGATION DELAY Dad lt 198ns PASS D12 204ns PASS D36 200ns PASS D78 20 41ns PASS Propagation delay result scree
47. ghts is also often used tests 1 2 5 6 51 Multi LAN 350 Operation In the table below the 8 measurement test organization is shown Measurement Cable Wavelength Device on Device on the far the near side side 850nm optical optical source power meter 850nm optical optical source power meter 850nm optical optical power meter Source 850nm optical optical power meter Source optical optical source power meter 1300nm optical optical source power meter 1300nm optical optical power meter Source SSC SSC R TR 1300nm optical optical power meter source 5 6 2 Testing procedure Make sure that the FIBER OPTICAL cable type is set and the IR adapter is inserted in the instrument Set AUTOTEST with rotary switch Check if Cable standard Cable type No of adapters No of splices and length are set correctly The Test standard and belonging parameters can be changed in the TEST STANDARD menu Refer to chapters 5 8 for more information 92 Multi LAN 350 Operation OPTICAL FIBRE TEST TI45686 Horizontal Multimode 50um Length 50m Adapters 2 Splices 1 SaUn 1300mm Limit 2 0008 Limit 2 00dB Initial Optical fiber test screen Perform Fiber optic attenuation test with Optical measuring instrument After completing the test send the results to MultiLAN350 via IR communication port Refer to Optical measuring instrument User Manual for more information To assure a succesfull data transfer
48. h in a pair from one cable end to the other lt increases with frequency and cable length so it has to be measured over the complete frequency range Attenuation is one of the main cable parameters that dramatically influences the maximum bit rate of data stream allowed The main result is given as the worst case value in dB Test procedure Make sure that the Remote unit is connected on the other end of the cable Select and start the Attenuation test After the Remote unit is connected and the test is completed all four attenuation results and an overall Pass Fail decision are shown on the display The following actions can now be performed ESC key return to Single Test main screen TEST repeat the test PLOT select Attenuation Plot screen WORST Select worst case result screen ATTENUATION Pairs Status Worst case Freq Limit 54 PASS 34 0dB 2247 65MHz 35 809 e 12 PASS 33 50B 24930MHz 35 908 36 PASS 34 5dB 2243 70mHz 35 906 75 PASS 29 5dB 2240 60MHz 35 206 PLOT Attenuation worst case result screen Note The Attenuation measurement can t be performed without the remote unit Attenuation PLOT screen After entering this screen individual or all Attenuation frequency plots together with the test standard limit curve are shown on the display Margin and result at the cursor position are displayed under the graph 3 Multi LAN 350 Operation The following actions can now be performed ESC key return
49. he instrument to public telephone network Never connect the test equipment to an active network Service is allowed to be carried out only by an authorised person Use only standard or optional test accessories supplied by your distributor Use only connector types equivalent to those built in the instrument to avoid damage to the instrument components 2 1 2 Batteries Replacement Note Insert cells correctly otherwise the instrument will not operate and the batteries could be discharged lf the instrument is not to be used for a long period of time remove all batteries from the battery compartment Warnings When battery cells have to be replaced before opening battery cover disconnect any measuring accessory connected to the instrument and turn power off on the instrument Use only power supply charger delivered from manufacturer or distributor of the test equipment to avoid possible fire or electric shock The real time clock setup will be lost if the batteries are removed for more than 15 minutes Stored measurement graphs will be lost immediately after the batteries are removed Precautions on charging of new batteries or batteries unused for a longer period Unpredictable chemical processes can occur during charging of new batteries or batteries that were unused for a longer period of time more than 3 months NIMH and NiCd batteries are affected to a various degree sometimes called as memory effect Multi LAN 350 G
50. hen working with the MultiLAN350 Remote unit The apropriate type can be confirmed with Up Down and started with the ENTER key TEST NEAR perform near end tests TEST FAR perform far end tests TEST NEAR 49 Multi LAN 350 Operation AUTOTEST TIA Cat Channel FIP ScTP 1000 Autotest Main menu screen when working with another MultiLAN350 All selected tests will be performed 5 5 3 Testing procedure Make sure that the Remote unit is connected at the far cable end and that the right Autotest parameters test standard cable type Autotest type are set Press ENTER to start Autotest When both units are connected all selected tests will be performed in succession Appropriate information and warnings about the currently running tests are shown on the display Refer to chapters 5 8 and 5 11 for information about working with the instrument on the remote cable side At the end of Autotest the overall Pass Fail decision and Headroom information are shown on the display Headroom is the worst case margin that can be used as a measure of the installation s condition when doing periodic inspections view chapter 5 2 2 The following actions can now be performed TEST repeat the Autotest ESC return to previous screen Up Down select a result VIEW the selected measurement result is shown in full details The result screens are the same as In Single Test Menu SAVE saves the Autotest AUTOTEST UTP 1001 t POW
51. ions Powerful troubleshooting tools such as high resolution TDR and TDCrosstalk Supports UTP STP ScTP and FIP cables Permanent and Channel link testing Supports fiber optic cable testing in combination with compatible Optical testing instrumentation eg Optical Power Meter PM420 2 way Autotest function for fast and reliable testing Talk amp Trace interface provides full duplex communication and is also intended for locating cables Locators for locating cables Main test standards and cable types copper and fiber are preprogrammed Large memory capacity for storing measured data Powerful Windows software for data analysis and Test report evaluation Graphical representation of results on instrument s display and PC Simple firmware upgrading This manual provides information for connection operation test procedures and maintainance of the Multi LAN 350 The manual is divided into five sections each covering a particular aspect of the operation Multi LAN 350 General information 2 General information 2 1 Safety and operational precautions 2 1 1 Warnings To ensure a high level of operator s safety while carrying out various measurements and tests using the Multi LAN 350 and MultiLAN350 RU as well as ensuring that the test equipment remains undamaged it is necessary to consider the following general warnings A The test equipment is intended for to be used safety extra low voltage environment only Do not connect t
52. iven only at 100 MHz and 250 MHz Contact the manufacturer for more detailed information 19 Multi LAN 350 General specifications 4 General specifications 4 1 General Data Instrument MultiLAN 350 Autotest time 55 sec standard CAT6 test Display LCD Graphic type 320 x 240 dots EL backlight Memory 500 Autotests typical Copper and or fiber Operating temperature range 5 C 40 C intrinsic accuracy is specified at 25 C Storage temperature range 0 C 70 C Relative humidity 85 up to 40 C declining to 70 up at 45 C non condensing Pollution degree 2 Protection degree IP40 Power supply main unit 6 x 1 5 NiMH type C rechargeable batteries Charger External supply input 12 V 15 V Charging time 12 hours Typical battery life 8 hours Memory backup unlimited Communication RS232 serial interface for connection to a PC selectable 2400 115200 baud 9 pin D connector USB connection to a PC Auto Off time 10 min Remote Unit MultiLAN 350 RU Operating temperature range 5 C 40 C Storage temperature range 0 C 70 C Relative humidity 85 up to 40 C declining to 70 at 45 C non condensing Pollution degree 2 Protection degree IP40 Power supply 6x1 5 LR14 alcaline or rechargeable batteries Charger External supply input 12V 15V Charging time 12 hours Typical battery life alkaline batteries 15 hours Communication RS232 serial interface for connection to a PC selectable 24
53. lected mode ESC leave menu without changes The filters are activated only if the noise level is high enough to degrade the accuracy of MultiLAN 350 NOISE is reported Pairs Status Margin Freq Limit 12 54 PASS 0 6098 a 00MHz 36 54 FAIL lt 3 70B 41 5MHz 73 54 PASS 2 30 B 23 90MHz 36 12 FAIL 6 2dB oa AM 73 12 PAS5 O 5dB ei AM 78 26 FAIL 10 8dB s 35MHz Example of NEXT result screen with noise reported Note The measurement results are likely to be be impaired in presence of noise If the results are still impaired despite the noise filter is switched on the noise source must be found and switched off 5 13 10 Cable Type In this menu it can be switched between two instrument operation modes measuring fiber optic cables measuring copper cables Auto selection Recommended setup sets optical fiber mode if IR adapter is connected to the instrument Left Right keys switch between available modes leave menu and confirm the selected mode ESC leave menu without changes oF 4 15 TR ABLE TYPE selecting between COPPER or OPTICAL FIBRE cables CABLE TYPE COPPER Typical Cable type screen 69 Multi LAN 350 Operation 5 13 11 Initial settings In this menu the following parameters and settings can be set to initial factory values Test standard Cable type Autotest tests Contrast Backlight mode Language TDR and TDNext settings will be set to default Stored
54. mode After entering this menu the following actions can be performed Left Right keys switch between available modes leave menu and confirm the selected mode ESC leave menu without changes Two backlight modes are available AutoOff mode the backlight is automatically switched off after 20 seconds Normal mode no Autooff In order to save battery power it is recommended to use the Autooff mode 5 13 9 Noise Filter Excessive noise degrades the measuring performance Presence of noise often results in permanent FAILs mostly on NEXT and ELFEXT too low HEADROOM is reported spikes in result plots Typical noise sources are active electrical equipment near the tested LAN wiring live network traffic in adjacent cables and connectors other HF signal sources near the tested LAN wiring cable TV xDSL To improve the results the following actions can be taken Use one of the two built in filters Determine the noise sources and switch them off The instrument checks for excessive noise before each test Two filters are available No filters are switched off Low the noise is reduced by averaging the results autotest last 3 times longer High the noise is reduced by averaging the results autotest last 5 times longer 68 Multi LAN 350 Operation After entering this menu the following actions can be performed Left Right keys switch between available noise filters leave menu and confirm the se
55. n Note If no remote is detected the instrument continues testing 1s after start button is pressed In this case the operator must ensure that the cable end is open 5 3 13 Impedance Impedance is a characteristic of the cable In general the characteristic impedances in high frequency systems must be matched to ensure a regular data flow Every change in impedance along the link will cause a reflection and decrease the signal strength on the receiver end A change in impedance can occur if using unproper cables cable components or the cable is damaged Test procedure Make sure that the Remote unit is connected on the far end of the unit under test Select and run Impedance test After the Remote unit is connected and the test is completed the results Pass Fail information if a limit is applied and the limit are shown on the display Following actions can now be performed ESC key return to Single Test main screen TEST repeat the test IMPEDANCE 54 101 40 12 101 00 Z36 99 40 e778 101 70 Impedance result screen 43 Multi LAN 350 Operation Note The instrument continues testing if no remote is detected within 1s In this case the operator must ensure a proper cable termination The test can be run only on cables longer then 5m A warning will be displayed in this case 5 3 14 DC Resistance DC resistance test verifies that the loop resistances sum of resistances of both wires in individual pairs are
56. n be found with Multi LAN 350 If a fault is found a FAIL warning appears on the screen Display example Correct Wires and shield are wiring connected properly WIRE MAP Wire 1 and shield are open 21 Multi LAN 350 Wire 1 and 2 are shorted Reversed Wires 3 and 6 are reversed pair Crossed Wire 2 in channel 2 is crossed wires with wire 5 in channel 1 Split pairs Split pair occurs if a wire from one pair is mistakenly twisted with a wire from an other pair If the crosstalk between two pairs is extraordinarily high the instrument warns that the split pairs could be the reason Note Multi LAN 291 Operation WIRE MAP WIRE MAP 1 5 5P LITE 0 51 2 5 5 P LITE D Y _2 3 5 SP LITE D 903 45 5P LITE D E 5 56 SP LITE D 05 6 5 SP LITE D t 7 9 SP LITE D 84 8 SSP LITE D 08 Split pairs cannot be found with simple continuity checks They are detected with a simplified NEXT measurement The reason for high crosstalk is not necessarily a split pair unsuitable and careless assembled connectors or cable faults can also cause a 28 Multi LAN 350 Operation split pair warning The real error source can be easily defined with the TDCross function The point of error can be easily found by using the TDR function At least one pair must be connected properly to assure correct operation of the instrument Wire Map test without using the Remote u
57. n screen TEST repeat the test PLOT select ELFEXT Plot screen WORST select worst case result screen MARGINS select margin result screen Up Down view other pairs ELFEXT Pairs Worst case Freq J Limit 38 2dB emp 50mHz 16 808 37 2dB 2249 oni 15 308 42 82dB 2158 55mHz 15 308 38 4dB 2205 20mHz 17 008 37 0dB 2249 oni 15 308 42 3dB 22215MHz 16 308 38 108 246 oni 15 408 ELFEXT margin result screen ELFEXT Pairs Status Margin Freq Limit T 36 12 PASS 0 608 a 05mHz 78 12 PASS O 8dB a 20mHz 54 36 PASS 8 3dB ei somyz 12 36 PASS 0 7dB ei 20mHz 78 36 FAIL 1 0dB ei 05mHz 54 78 PASS 45dB ei osmyz fei2 7s FAIL 4 5d0B e Owi ELFEXT worst case result screen Note The ELFEXT measurement can t be performed without the remote unit ELFEXT PLOT screen After entering this screen individual or all ELFEXT frequency plots together with the test standard limit curve are shown on the display Margin and result at the cursor position are displayed under the graph The following actions can now be performed ESC key return to ELFEXT result screen NEXT PAIR view next plot Left Right key move cursor left and right to view margin and result at selected frequency Up Down key move cursor up and down along the amplitude axis 33 Multi LAN 350 Operation ELFEXT 0 0MH50 100 150 200 250 300 350 1 00MHz 61 4dB Margin 1 5dB ELFEXT plot screen 5 3 5 PSELFEXT Remote PSELFEXT
58. nd location the data that are already Autotest stored A Far End test can be stored The user will be asked for confirmation YES Saving Autotest results for optical fiber cables An Autotest can be composed from one to eight tests Refer to chapter 5 6 for more information about Autotest types MEMORY 20 Jan 2004 MEMORY LEFT 99 7 An empty memory location A complete fiber optic Autotest can be stored MEMORY 20 Jan 2004 MEMORY LEFT 99 7 MEMORY MEMORY 20 Jan 2004 20 Jan 2004 MEMORY LEFT 99 7 MEMORY LEFT 99 7 OBJECT 001 FLOOR 001 OBJECT 001 OBJECT 001 FLOOR ARE FLOOR 001 L 01 01 1960 01 38 SAVE TO MEMORY 01 01 1960 01 24 SAVE TO MEMORY 63 Multi LAN 350 Operation Memory screen location An occupated memory lt is possible to overwrite with already stored tests location the data that are already stored The user will be asked for confirmation YES Saving procedure general After performing an Complete Autotest Near End Autotest Remote Autotest Fiber optic Autotest press SAVE key The MEMORY menu is displayed The following actions can now be performed Left Right change the CABLE OBJECT or FLOOR number the actual item is underlined number is flashing If a result under the selected location already exists a warning is displayed eee ony switch between CABLE OBJECT or FLOOR SAVE save the Autotest result in the selected location If the location is
59. nection a horizontal cable segment up to 90m long up to 10m of equipment patch cables with transition connector and outlet connector In the Channel test the network equipment patch cables influence the result therefore the test limits are looser than for the Permanent link configuration FLOOR DISTRIBUTION WORK AREA Main unit Remote l 1o ZZ N m T lt OO m 1 Equipment patch cord 2 Telecommunication outlet 3 Consolidation point 4 Horizontal cable 5 Horizontal cross connect 6 Network equipment patch cable Maximal test connection for a Channel test 22 Multi LAN 350 Operation 5 1 3 Basic link connection Similar to Permanent Link the Basic Link connection is used when the fixed installed section of cabling is tested When measuring basic link use reference test equipment patch cables together with the channel adapter This connection is no longer recognized in latest versions standards and can be replaced with a newer permanent link 5 1 4 Optical fiber connection Refer to with MultiLAN350 compatible Optical power meter User Manual to learn more about test connections and setups for testing fiber optic cables The results from the optical power meter can then be sent to MultiLAN350 that offers comparison of results against limits in common LAN cable standards storing measuring results into MultiLAN350 memory base creating Test Reports with LANlink 5 2 Presen
60. needed for the verification of the selected cable installation system are performed A complete cable test that conforms to CAT6 regulations is finished in less than 60 seconds The preprogrammed test procedure depends on the selected Autotest type In the SETTING CABLE TYPE menu copper or fiber optic measuring mode can be set Test standard Cable type and Test sequence are set in the Test Standard Menu chapter 5 6 47 Multi LAN 350 Operation 5 5 1 Complete Near End Far End Autotest Three types of Autotest configurations are available Autotest Type Included tests Device on the remote side Complete Autotest Performs ALL selected measurements Instrument MultiLAN can be set in Settings menu 350 Near End Autotest Performs all selected measurements except Remote NEXT Remote PSNEXT Remote unit MultiLAN Remote ACR 350 RU Remote PSACR Remote Return Loss Far End Autotest Performs the following measurements if selected Remote NEXT Remote PSNEXT Remote ACR Remote PSACR Remote Return Loss For a complete cable test NEXT PSNEXT ACR PSACR and Return Loss measurements must be performed on both near and far end cable sides During Remote tests the device on the far cable end acts as the main unit performs the measurements while the device on the near cable side acts as the Remote unit terminates the cable Complete cable test when using another Multi LAN 350 on the far end AUTOTEST 1A Cat6 Channel
61. nit lf the Remote unit is not detected on the far cable end within 1 second the instrument proceeds with the test NO REMOTE is displayed The following can be found Far cable end open Far cable end terminated broken wire before the cable end broken wire short between two wires short to shield short between two wires short to shield crossed wire split pair split pair crossed wire cable length This feature is very helpful when performing fast checks when installing the wiring since most frequent faults can be detected by only one user without the remote unit on the far cable end 5 3 2 PSNEXT Remote PSNEXT PSNEXT Power Sum Near End Crosstalk defines the coupling on one cable pair from all other pairs The PSNEXT is calculated from individual NEXT results and represents the expected worst case coupling Similar to NEXT the coupled signal from other pairs can cause data corruption retransmittions and other problems This is especially critical in multipair data protocols The main result is given as the worst case margin in dB to the test standard limit Test procedure Make sure that the Remote unit is connected on the far end of the cable Select and run the PSNEXT test After the main unit is connected with the Remote unit and the test is finished the worst PSNEXT results are shown on the display The following actions can now be performed ESC key return to Single Test main screen TEST repeat the
62. nly pairs 2 and 4 wires 1 2 7 8 are connected When using Locators 13 to 28 all pairs have to be connected 5 11 Memorizing results MultiLAN 350 is capable of storing up to 500 Autotest reports that can be viewed analysed and printed out with LANlink PC SW The reports contain all essential data needed for a complete cable verification Test standard cable type test limits worst case results and margins overall headroom etc are included Refer to section IV for more information about the Test Report The latest plot results are automatically stored in a reserved memory place and can be downloaded to PC until a new measurement is done 61 Multi LAN 350 Operation 5 11 1 Saving the latest PLOTS The plots of the latest NEXT and Remote NEXT PSNEXT and Remote PSNEXT ELFEXT and Remote ELFEXT Attenuation Return Loss and Remote Return Loss ACR and Remote ACR PSACR and Remote PSACR TDR TDnext Tests are automatically stored in a reserved memory place reserved by default and can be downloaded to a PC and analysed with LANIink Each of the plots will stay in memory untill a new measurement will be performed Note The plot data will be lost when the batterie is empty the batteries are removed when changing the batteries Refer to Section IV for further information about downloading documentation and analysis of plots 5 11 2 Saving Complete Autotest Near End Autotest Remote Aut
63. oading data results to PC 64 5 12 Remote unit MultiLAN 350 RU operation 64 5 13 Settings 65 5 13 1 Language selection 66 MI 2016 Multi LAN 350 Table of contents 5 13 2 Calibration 66 5 13 3 Recall Autotest 66 5 13 4 Clear Autotest 67 5 13 5 Clear Memory 67 5 13 6 Battery Test 67 5 13 7 Set Date Time 68 5 13 8 Backlight mode 68 5 13 9 Noise Filter 68 5 13 10 Cable Type 69 5 13 11 Initial settings 70 5 13 12 Factory settings
64. omputer 1 A computer 2 In Results computer 3 O fax lfcompany 1 prnter1 lea c 2 computer 3 printer standard TIA Cat6 Channel B office 2 cable UTP 100 Ohm computer 1 date 31 12 2038 computer 2 time 11 37 computer 3 HEADROOM 9 9dB 004 e 005 WIRE MAP PASS i Sabie Fas Ga Teal A S ip 12 SS PRS PSNEXT PASS margin limit worst case limit 54 15 2dB A210 90MHz 31 5dB 46 3dB 233 10MHz 30 7dB PASS 12 15 7dB 245 55MHz 30 3dB 46 1dB 245 55MHz 30 3dB PASS 36 11 5dB 248 55MHz 30 2dB 41 7dB M248 55MHz 30 2dB PASS 78 12 8dB 228 00MHz 30 9dB 43 7dB A228 00MHz 30 9dB PASS NEXT PASS margin limit worst case limit 12 54 17 9dB 2 70MHz 65 0dB 54 9dB 249 60MHz 33 1dB PASS 36 54 13 3dB 209 85MHz 34 4dB 47 6dB 233 10MHz 33 6dB PASS 78 54 16 5dB 1 05MHz 65 0dB 51 9dB 236 70MHz 33 5dB PASS 36 12 13 1dB f196 20MHz 34 9dB 46 5dB M244 05MHz 33 3dB PASS 78 12 14 9dB B1 05MHz 65 0dB 58 1dB M239 25MHz 33 4dB PASS 78 36 9 9d0B 228 00MHz 33 8dB 43 7dB 228 00MHz 33 8dB PASS PSELFEXT PASS margin limit worst case limit 54 17 6dB 3 30MHz 49 9dB 31 0dB 248 10MHz 12 4dB PASS 12 19 7dB 41 05MHz 59 9dB 38 3dB 237 15MHz 12 7dB PASS 36 17 1dB 042 55MHz 52 1dB 29 5dB 249 00MHz 12 3dB PASS 78 19 5dB 41 05MHz 59 9dB 32 9dB 249 00MHz 12 3dB PASS ELFEXT PASS margin limit worst case limit 12 54 19 8dB 1 0SMHz 62 8dB 40 0dB 240 00MHz 15 6dB PASS 36 54 15 6dB 3 30MHz 52 9dB 31 9dB 248 10MHz 15 3dB PASS 78 54 23 5dB 3 30MH
65. orizontal Splices 250nm Limit 2 00dB 120 0n nms Limit 2 00dB Cable Type screen Parameters in Scope Menu Cable type fiber optic cable optic channel types regarding to set test standard Length length of the link Adapters no of adapters connectors in the link Splices no of adapters connectors in the link 08 Multi LAN 350 Operation Warning The fiber cable attenuation PASS FAIL limit depends on the cable length for some standards If entering a length lower than the actual this could lead to wrong interpretation of results PASS instead of FAIL could be reported Therefore the correct length should be entered If in doubt it is recommended to enter a value that is certainly not too low 5 9 Talk trace interface The in built Talk amp Trace interface enables full duplex voice communication over the measured copper cable The communication works perfectly regardless of the cable length and attenuation The same hardware can be used for locating cables When the remote unit is found a connection Deep is heard on both units No headphones are used when using this function 5 9 1 Establishing a voice communication Both operators must put on the headphones before talking Both jacks mic and phone must be plugged in all the units The instrument can be set in Talk amp Trace mode simply by pressing the Talk key regardless of the function which is currently set except in positions Remote and Locator
66. otest results In the MEMORY menu the MultiLAN 350 memory structure is displayed The structure is divided into three numbered levels that define a location The level names used are OBJECT FLOOR and CABLE Each location has assigned all three level attributes to enable the operator to store the results as logical manner as possible All objects floor and cable numbers can be set between 000 and 200 In the upper right corner of the screen the remaining memory place in percents is displayed When saving new Autotest result the CABLE number is automatically increased OBJECT and FLOOR remains the same as previous and offered for confirmation CABLE is flashing In each location one Complete Autotest can be stored Saving Autotest results for copper cables A Complete Autotest can be composed from one Near End Autotest and one Far End Autotest to allow complete cable verification when working with the Remote Unit MultiLAN350 RU Refer to chapter 5 5 2 for more information about Autotest types 62 Multi LAN 350 Operation MEMORY OBJECT 001 FLOOR 001 An empty memory location A complete Autotest Near End or Far End test can be stored MEMORY MEMORY 01 Jan 2002 01 Jan 2002 sd 01 Jan 2002 MEMORY LEFT 99 6 MEMORY LEFT 99 5 MEMORY LEFT 99 5 OBJECT 001 OBJECT 001 OBJECT 001 FLOOR 001 FLOOR saa FLOOR 001 Memory screen location with An occupated memory lt is possible to overwrite an already stored NearE
67. ransmitter side This signal added to the signals transmitted from the other cable can cause data corruption retransmittions and other problems The most common causes for NEXT problems are poor twisting on connector points non matched connection components split pairs etc The main result is given as the worst case margin in dB to the test standard limit Test procedure Make sure that the Remote unit is connected on the far end of the cable Select and run the NEXT test After the main unit is connected with the Remote unit and the test is finished the NEXT results are shown on the display The following actions can now be performed ESC key return to Single Test main screen TEST repeat the test PLOT select NEXT Plot screen WORST select worst case result screen MARGINS select margin result screen Pairs Status Margin Freg Limit 1254 PASS 4 7dB ep 75mHz 36 54 PASS 2 508 e OM 78 54 PASS 7 908 5 10MHz 36 12 PASS 2 708 3 00MHz 78 12 PASS 2 608 en 05mHz 679 26 PASS 31 008 22 55mHz NEXT margin result screen 31 Multi LAN 350 Operation Pairs Worst case Freq Limit 54 9dB 726 och 33 506 BA Bd 2237 00MHz 33 506 57 1dB 232 35MHz 33 706 BA GdB 2240 45MHz 33 406 52 8dB edd 35MHz 33 308 6 50B 23340MHz 33 606 NEXT worst case result screen Note if no remote is detected then the instrument continues testing after 1s In this case the operator must ensure a proper termination N
68. rmed This saves a lot of time since the operator does not need to interchange the measuring tools on both cable sides to make a complete cable test Remote screens REMOTE UNIT Remote main screen A A EE gt ee ee Remote screen during operation Commands from the main unit are executed p ARA r tE fan P UTE gt AAA Remote screen in Talk mode Both units are in talk mode This allows the operator on the remote side to recognize that the operator on the main side wants to establish a voice connection Main unit is set in Talk amp Trace mode or that the remote unit is found Use headphones if communicating E Dt CU eegene lt Deeg o GEELEN Note When the rotary switch is in REMOTE position TALK key has no function 60 Multi LAN 350 Operation 5 10 Locator This function is a powertul tool for finding the correct cable connector in wiring closets patch panels etc In this mode the instrument decodes which locator is connected to the far cable end Test procedure Connect the coded the code is printed on the locator RJ45 locators in cable end sockets Select Locator menu and connect the instrument onto the near cable end e g in a patch panel On the display the code of the locator on the far cable end is shown Locator test Note Locators 1 to 6 can be also used on links where only pairs 1 and 3 wires 3 5 4 6 are connected Locators 7 to 12 can be also used on links where o
69. t 44 Multi LAN 350 Operation In general TDR test helps to determine whether there are impedance anomalies on the tested pair or cable lt is also possible to locate and determine the type of anomaly TDnext is used to crosstalk problems Some typical TDR and TDnext pictures together with comments are collected in the following table TDR Display Open cable The pulse is reflected back at cable break the anomaly point If the incorrect instrument s output impedance termination etc isn t matched to the cable s at short then more than one reflection distance can be seen Lao gt Locole Note Cable length and cable quality can be checked in this way Open cable The pulse is reflected back at cable break the anomaly point Through incorrect increasing attenuation termination especially at high frequencies at long the pulse s width is extended distance and amplitude reduced Zanom gt Zeabl Note Cable length and cable quality can be checked in this n 30 60 90 way 101 6m 0 3 Shorted cable The pulse is completely incorrect reflected back and inverted at termination at the anomaly point middle distance Note Cable length and cable Doped este quality can be checked in this way Problem atthe A part of the pulse is reflected near connection back at the very beginning point The problem on the picture was caused by a badly assembled 1m patch cable Proper The pulse travels over the termina
70. tation of results 5 2 1 Summary results Copper cables NEXT PSNEXT ELFEXT RETURN LOSS ATTENUATION ACR PSACR Presentation as worst margin values with respect to the applied test limit The result is presented as the worst case margin to the given limit together with the associated frequency limit and pair The worst pair pair combination is marked with a point Specialities The worst case margin is not reported for attenuation The return loss margin is not relevant where attenuation is below 3 dB Presentation as worst result value The result is presented as the worst measurement value which may not necessarily come closest to the applied test limit In Autotest the associated frequency limit and pair are stored Speciality The return loss result is not relevant where attenuation is below 3 dB 23 Multi LAN 350 Operation amplitude lowest margin A worst result Example for worst frequency result and margin Wire Map All connections including shield if present are shown Length Cable length and test limit are shown Propagation Delay Delay Skew Resistance Impedance Results and test limit if applied are shown 5 2 2 PASS FAIL decistions Individual PASS FAIL Each result is equipped with a Pass Fail judgement that applies to a limit limit curve or connectivity defined in the selected test standard The worst result from all pairs or pair combinations worst margin or worst result is mark
71. test PLOT select PSNEXT Plot screens WORST select worst case result screen MARGINS select margin result screen 29 Multi LAN 350 Operation POWER SUM NEXT Pairs Status Margin Freg T Limit s4 PASS 3 0dB ei 05MHz 12 PASS 3 108 amp 225MHz 3 PASS 3 7dB ei 05MHz 72 PASS 1 708 22 40mHz PSNEXT margin result screen 53 5dB 247 95MHz 51 4dB 2245 EMU 55dB 215 55MHz 50 9dB 2245 EMU PSNEXT worst case result screen Note if no remote is detected then the instrument continues testing after 1s In this case the operator must ensure a proper termination PSNEXT PLOT screen After entering this screen individual or all PSNEX plots together with test standard limit curve are shown on the display Margin and result at the cursor position are displayed under the graph The following actions can now be performed ESC key return to PSNEXT result screen NEXT PAIR view next plot Left Right key move cursor left and right to view margin and result at selected frequency Up Down key move cursor up and down along the amplitude axis 30 Multi LAN 350 Operation POWER SUM NEXT OMHSO 100 4150 200 250 300 350 17 70MHz 70 6dB Margin 20 7dB PSNEXT plot screen 5 3 3 NEXT Remote NEXT NEXT near end crosstalk defines the coupling between adjacent pairs High level signals transmitted in one pair on a cable end can induce a substantial disturbance signal in the neighbouring pairs on the same t
72. tion no cable without any reflections If anomalies in the cable is correctly 45 Multi LAN 350 Operation terminated at the end no reflections will occur 8 Om 0 150 0m 0 3 High crosstalk A high coupling signal due to a problem crosstalk problem occures on the adjacent pair unmatched connectivity components Split pair A very high coupling signal in the adjacent pair Split pairs in patch cable have caused this problem 5 4 2 Scope Test procedure Scope Main Screen In Scope Main Screen the user can choose between TDR or TDnext Left Right keys Under the selected function the associated parameters are shown the selected item is underlined which can be accessed with Up Down keys and set with Left Right keys Testing can always be started with ENTER In TDR all 4 pairs are tested In TDnext all six crosstalks combinations are tested range 150m mode cont NVP 0 69 Scope main screen TDR and TDnext 46 Multi LAN 350 Operation Parameters in Scope Menu Range setting the expected length range of interest The instrument will automatically adjust the optimal pulse length for the given range A properly set range enables the operator to view the reflections in full detail Mode Single mode is usually used one measurement is performed In continuous mode the measurement is repeated until the STOP key is pressed This can be useful when searching for a bad contact cable damage etc N
73. to Attenuation result screen NEXT PAIR view next plot Left Right key move cursor left and right to view margin and result at selected frequency Up Down key move cursor up and down along the amplitude axis ATTENUATION 0 OMHz 50 100 150 200 250 1 00MHz 1 7dB Margin 1 3dB Attenuation plot screen 5 3 8 PSACR Remote PSACR PSACR Attenuation to crosstalk ratio is a comparison of the attenuated regular signal and disturbing crosstalk signals from other pairs on the receiver side PSACR is computed from Attenuation and PSNEXT PSACR f PSNEXT f Attenuation f PSACR results consider Attenuation and PSNEXT It is taken in account that at shorter cables the PSNEXT could be higher without degradation of the link performance Therefore it is very suitable for the estimation whether the crosstalks are critical or not Test procedure Make sure that the Remote unit is connected on the far end of the cable Select and start the PSACR test After the Remote unit is connected the test is completed all four PSACR results together with an overall Pass Fail decision are shown on the display The following actions can now be performed ESC key return to Single Test main screen TEST repeat the test PLOT select PSACR Plot screen 38 Multi LAN 350 Operation POWER SUM ACR Pairs Status Margin Freg Limit 54 PASS 14 0dB e 20mHz 59 008 e 12 PASS 13 0dB en 65WHz 59 008 36 PASS 13 6dB en 50WHz 59 008 73 PASS
74. ts it is recommended that the autocalibration should be performed at least once per month once per week if frequently used at room temperature 20 25 C Calibration procedure Use the Attenuation Calibration module to connect the main unit with the remote unit Press ENTER to perform the calibration A confirmation is displayed if the procedure is completed succesfully Refer to chapter 2 1 4 for more information about calibration of the instrument Important warning Whenever the Remote unit is changed a new calibration MUST be performed 5 13 3 Recall Autotest In this menu stored Autotest results can be recalled The following actions can be taken after entering this menu Left Right select the CABLE OBJECT or FLOOR number the actual item is underlined number is flashing Up Down Switch between CABLE OBJECT and FLOOR ESC return to previous screen RECALL AUTOTEST The Overall Autotest result screen is recalled refer to chapter 5 5 3 Check if any data are stored under the set location some of the fields under the location must be grey scaled lf the fields are blank there are no data to recall 66 Multi LAN 350 Operation RECALL MEMORY RECALL TEST 04 Jan 2003 z 20 Jan 2004 MEMORY LEFT 99 9 MEMORY LEFT 99 7 OBJECT 001 OBJECT 001 FLOOR 002 FLOOR 001 01 24 RECALL MEMORY RECALL TEST Examples of Recall memory screens Note Plots aren t stored and therefore can t be recalled 5 13
75. z 52 9dB 42 0dB 249 00MHz 15 3dB PASS 54 12 20 0dB 1 0SMHz 62 8dB 40 2dB 246 60MHz 15 4dB PASS 36 12 19 5dB 1 Z0MHz 61 7dB 42 4dB 236 70MHz 15 7dB PASS 78 12 30 4dB 1 05MHz 62 8dB 54 2dB 188 S5SMHz 17 7dB PASS 54 36 15 0dB 1 80MHz 58 2dB 30 7dB 249 00MHz 15 3dB PASS 12 36 21 7dB 1 0SMHz 62 8dB 45 1dB 237 00MHz 15 7dB PASS 78 36 20 1dB 2 8SMHz 54 2dB 35 8dB 249 90MHz 15 3dB PASS 54 78 24 7dB 1 80MHz 58 2dB 42 1dB 249 60MHz 15 3dB PASS 12 78 36 8dB 17 SSMHz 38 4dB 56 0dB 234 15MHz 15 8dB PASS 36 78 16 9dB G 1 05MHz 62 8dB 33 4dB 249 00MHz 15 3dB PASS RETURN LOSS PASS margin limit worst cese limit 54 6 6dB 237 15MHz 8 2dB 13 3dB 248 85MHz 8 0dB PASS v E 13 Start f Inbox Microsoft Out gt Lan Link Dokument Microsof Example of Autotest result window cupper cable 74 Multi LAN 350 LAN Link Software package gt LAN LINK 350 NONAME LAN File Instrument Configuration Printout heading Help IRN s l Z METREL MEDIUM LOW Detail Report ES FLOOR1 PDep 9 FULL Cablel e Cable2 Results e Cable3 Cable4 ii METREL FLOOR1 PDep e Cable2_1 Cablez 4 e Cable2_2 standard TIASESE Horizontal e Cable2_3 cable Multimode 50um e date 01 01 1960 time 01 09 HEADROOM 0 29dB PASS A 850nm 0 79dB PASS A 850nm 1 21dB PASS A 1300nm 1 42dB PASS A 1300nm 1 71dB PASS E 850nm 1 03dB PASS iB 850nm 0 06dB PASS B 1300nm

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