Page 4 - que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2 OMNISCANNER NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referen...
Page 5 - NOM STATEMENT
3 NOM STATEMENT 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,poniendo particular aten...
Page 6 - OMNISCANNER; TRADEMARKS
4 OMNISCANNER TRADEMARKS The trademarks mentioned in this manual are the sole property of their owners.
Page 7 - CONTENTS
5 CONTENTS CONTENTS 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1.1 The Digital Solution for Fiber and Copper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.2 The Graphical User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 8 - OIMNISCANNER
6 OIMNISCANNER 3.5 Project Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433.6 Running an Autotest for Fiber Optic Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 3.6.1 Preparing an Autotest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453.6.2 ...
Page 11 - LEDs to indicate overall test results and status.
9 CHAPTER 1: Introduction 1. Introduction 1.1 The Digital Solution for Fiber and Copper OMNIScanner is the most advanced hand-held certification and diagnostic tool forthe verification of copper links. The Category 7, 6, 5E (Enhanced), 5 and ISO ClassF, E, D, and C tester has an extended frequency r...
Page 12 - easily uploaded to the PC with Scanlink software.; Scanlink Tools Software; Scanner Display
10 OMNISCANNER compared against the selected LAN standard for instant PASS/FAIL analysis.OMNIFiber measures loss at 850 and 1300 nm over multimode fiber and at 1310nm over single-mode fiber. Up to 1000 Autotests can be saved to nonvolatile memory. Saved results can be easily uploaded to the PC with ...
Page 13 - OMNIScanner’s Keypad; When turned on, OMNIScanner will display the project screen.; CHAPTER 1: Introduction
11 1.7 OMNIScanner’s Keypad ON/OFF When turned on, OMNIScanner will display the project screen. Backlight Press the Backlight key to toggle the backlight between its two levels of brightness.Press and hold the Backlight key to display the Contrast screen. Use the up-arrowand down-arrow keys on the k...
Page 16 - LED Color; When turned on, OMNIRemote will blink the LEDs.
14 OMNISCANNER 1.8 OMNIRemote’s LED Indicators LED Color Description PASS Green Overall Autotest Result is PASS. Status Green OMNIRemote is ready for (flashing) testing. Green OMNIRemote is active. (consistent) FAIL Red Overall Autotest Result is FAIL Circuit Orange Hazard condition is detected; Gua...
Page 18 - or; NOTE
16 OMNISCANNER OMNIScanner2 displays test results for both ends of the link. Press or to toggle the display between Scanner and Remote test results. NOTE R e f e r t o t h e g r a p h i c s i n C h a p t e r 2 , G e t t i n g S t a r t e d : T y p i c a l T e s tC o n f i g u r a t i o n s , f o r i...
Page 19 - OMNIFiber’s LED Indicators; LED; Attaching the OMNIScanner Fiber Adapters; To attach a fiber adapter to OMNIScanner, proceed as follows:
17 1.12 OMNIFiber’s LED Indicators LED Color Description 850 nm Green OMNIFiber is transmitting at 850 nm 850 nm Green OMNIFiber is (flashing) transmitting modulated light at 850 nm 850 nm Orange Part 1 of Two Way Test completed, switch fibers 1300/ Green OMNIFiber is 1310 nm transmitting at 1300/ 1...
Page 22 - Press ENTER or ESC to accept the value and terminate edit mode.; edited. The entire field will be highlighted in black.
20 OMNISCANNER 4. Press ENTER or ESC to accept the value and terminate edit mode. 1.14.3 E DITING A LPHANUMERIC F IELDS To start the editing procedure for fields that contain alphabetic and numericcharacters, use the alphanumeric keypad. 1. Use the up-arrow or down-arrow key to move the cursor to th...
Page 23 - Technical Support; Product Versions
21 4. Use the up-arrow or down-arrow key to move to the appropriate character, or simply press 8 on your keypad repeatedly until the appropriate letter ornumber appears in the highlighted field. Press the key to toggle between uppercase and lowercase letters. 5. Press the right-arrow to close the dr...
Page 24 - Select; Remote Info; to open the; REMOTE INFO; screen, which contains the
22 OMNISCANNER Select Remote Info to open the REMOTE INFO screen, which contains the date the reference was last set, the hardware and software information, the serialnumber, the battery indicator, and the factory calibration data. The serial number can also be found on the back of each unit. To dis...
Page 25 - CHAPTER 2: Getting Started: Twisted Pair Networks; Networks; Charging OMNIScanner’s Battery; Appendix B, Batteries; for more information; OMNIScanner’s Project Screen; Press
23 CHAPTER 2: Getting Started: Twisted Pair Networks 2. Getting Started: Twisted Pair Networks 2.1 Charging OMNIScanner’s Battery To operate the OMNIScanner and OMNIRemote with battery power, the batterymust first be charged. Until the charging cycle is complete, the units can run withthe AC adapter...
Page 26 - Preparation
24 OMNISCANNER Press (Diagnostics) to view and manage stored test results. Press (Results) to view and manage stored test results. 2.3 Certification of Network Installations OMNIScanner is designed to efficiently certify cabling installations through itsAutotest feature. Test results, test specifica...
Page 28 - gauge will indicate the progress.; Project Selection; for further; Project
26 OMNISCANNER 1. To set the reference, connect OMNIScanner and OMNIRemote using the test cable and adapter supplied with the scanner (as shown). 2. Turn OMNIScanner on. 3. Press (Setup). 4. Select Set Reference. 5. On finding OMNIRemote, the scanner reports: Acquiring Reference Data. A gauge will i...
Page 29 - Autotest
27 CHAPTER 2: Getting Started: Twisted Pair Networks 3. Use the up-arrow or down-arrow to highlight Autotest and press ENTER. 4. Select the appropriate Autotest from the pop-up list and press ENTER. 5. Use the up-arrow or down-arrow to highlight Cable and press ENTER. 6. Select the cable type to be ...
Page 30 - The; Adapter field; will automatically change to reflect the adapter that is; Chapter 3; Running an Autotest for Twisted Pair Cabling; testing and connect OMNIRemote to the far end.
28 OMNISCANNER The Adapter field will automatically change to reflect the adapter that is currently attached. OMNIScanner auto-senses the adapter. If the adapter ischanged, OMNIScanner will automatically adjust the content in the fields Autotest:and Cable: to reflect the new setup. Every Project has...
Page 32 - To assign a unique name to the Autotest, enter a Circuit ID into the; Circuit; field. Circuit IDs can be set up to automatically increment. (See; Chapter; and press ENTER to initiate the editing mode. (See
30 OMNISCANNER 3. To assign a unique name to the Autotest, enter a Circuit ID into the Circuit ID: field. Circuit IDs can be set up to automatically increment. (See Chapter 3, Setup: Editing a Circuit ID , for further information.) If an incremental Circuit ID was created in the PROJECT Setup screen...
Page 33 - Options
31 CHAPTER 2: Getting Started: Twisted Pair Networks and select or unselect the graphs to be saved. (See Section 3.7, Autotest Options for more information. Press (Save) to save the new settings and return to the SAVE AUTOTEST screen. 7. The SAVE AUTOTEST screen‘s save function key indicates the sel...
Page 34 - To view stored test results at a later time, press the; test result screens and their results.; Chapter 4, Measurements
32 OMNISCANNER 2.6.2 V IEWING T WISTED P AIR A UTOTEST R ESULTS This viewing option is only available immediately after the Autotest was performed. To view stored test results at a later time, press the (Results) function key located in the Project screen. (See Chapter 6, Results , for more informat...
Page 38 - The RETURN LOSS and NEXT Graph screens have; Chapter 5, TDRL and TDNXT; for detailed information.; Typical Test Configurations for Twisted Pair Cabling; and OMNIRemote to the Modular 8 jacks.
36 OMNISCANNER The RETURN LOSS and NEXT Graph screens have (Diagnostic) function keys to help you with the interpretation of failed test results. (See Chapter 5, TDRL and TDNXT for detailed information. 2.7 Typical Test Configurations for Twisted Pair Cabling 2.7.1 B ASIC L INK The graphic shows the...
Page 39 - The Punch Down Block Adapter kits 110 A Link Adapter and 110 B Link
37 CHAPTER 2: Getting Started: Twisted Pair Networks The Punch Down Block Adapter kits 110 A Link Adapter and 110 B Link Adapter are available (as optional accessories) to interface the OMNIScanner andOMNIRemote with IDC (110) punch-down blocks. Use the 110 A or B Link Adapter to attach OMNIScanner ...
Page 40 - from the measurements.
38 OMNISCANNER NOTE Best results for Category 6 channel tests will be obtained when usingOMNIScanner software version 4.0 or higher. 2.7.4 P ERMANENT L INK For Permanent Link Autotests, connect the supplied Link adapters in the samemanner as the Basic Link. During permanent link Autotests, the effec...
Page 41 - CHAPTER 3: Getting Started: Fiber Optic Networks; Charging OMNIScanner’s Battery
39 CHAPTER 3: Getting Started: Fiber Optic Networks 3. Getting Started: Fiber Optic Networks 3.1 Charging OMNIScanner’s Battery In order to operate the OMNIScanner and OMNIRemote with battery power, thebattery must first be charged. Until the charging cycle is complete, the units canrun with the AC ...
Page 42 - standards, to allow easy and fast operation.; Prior to initial certification, perform the following:; Perform the following for each installed fiber to be tested:
40 OMNISCANNER 3.3 Certification of Fiber Installations OMNIScanner and OMNIFiber are designed to efficiently certify fiber opticcabling installations through the Autotest feature. Test results, test specifications,and cable types are organized into Projects. The Project, its test specifications and...
Page 43 - Setting the Reference for Fiber Optic Cabling
41 CHAPTER 3: Getting Started: Fiber Optic Networks 6. Attach OMNIFiber Remote to the corresponding patch panel or outlet at the other end of the cable link. 7. Run Autotest. 8. Save test results. C OMPLETION At the end of the day or shift, the test results are uploaded using Scanlink Toolssoftware....
Page 45 - Press ESC to return to the SETUP screen.; Project Selection; and sorting of Autotests stored in the scanner.
43 CHAPTER 3: Getting Started: Fiber Optic Networks 4. Once the reference value has been set, OMNIScanner will display the FIBER INFO screen. 5. Press ESC to return to the SETUP screen. NOTE If the test configuration changes, a new reference value needs to beestablished. 3.5 Project Selection A proj...
Page 46 - OMNIScanner auto-senses the adapter. If the adapter is changed,
44 OMNISCANNER 3. Use the up-arrow or down-arrow to highlight Autotest: and press ENTER. 4. Select the appropriate Autotest from the pop-up list and press ENTER. 5. Use the up-arrow or down-arrow to highlight Cable: and press ENTER. 6. Select the cable type to be tested from the pop-up list and pres...
Page 49 - were attached to the middle launch cable.; OMNIF; To run a Loopback Autotest, proceed as follows:; black; launch cable, which is attached to the TX port of
47 CHAPTER 3: Getting Started: Fiber Optic Networks 1. Do not disconnect the launch cables that are attached to the OMNIFiber adapters. 2. Remove the middle launch cable and the connector adapters (sleeves) that were attached to the middle launch cable. 3. Connect the OMNIFiber Main to one end of th...
Page 50 - Do not disconnect the coupler from the; launch cable (it is circled in the; white; launch cable from the RX port of the OMNIFiber; Running a Fiber Autotest; Fixed Connection; Cable under Test
48 OMNISCANNER 2. Do not disconnect the coupler from the black launch cable (it is circled in the graphic). 3. Disconnect the white launch cable from the RX port of the OMNIFiber adapter and the connector adapter (sleeve). Leave the two white connectorsdangling. 4. Attach the cable to be tested to t...
Page 51 - If you are running a Fiber Test Options for further information.); disconnect the Launch Cables from the OMNIFiber adapters!
49 CHAPTER 3: Getting Started: Fiber Optic Networks 2. To change the number of Splices, use the down-arrow to highlight the field and press ENTER. Use the up-arrow or down-arrow key to adjust the numberof splices in your link. To determine the total number of splices, simply countall of the splices ...
Page 53 - The Autotest Results screen displays the
51 CHAPTER 3: Getting Started: Fiber Optic Networks NOTE V a l u e s m e a s u r e d w i t h O M N I F i b e r w i l l b e c o m p a r e d a g a i n s t t h epreprogrammed PASS/FAIL limits. OMNIScanner will report independentPASS/FAIL indication for both fibers. The Autotest Results screen displays ...
Page 54 - From the Project screen, press the
52 OMNISCANNER 4. Setup 4.1 Configuring OMNIScanner OMNIScanner’s easy-to-use setup feature allows you to define, edit and presetmany items. They are conveniently organized and can easily be accessed bypressing the assigned number on your alphanumeric keypad, or by highlightingthe item and then pres...
Page 55 - Info screen will be displayed.; Press ESC to return to the Setup screen.
53 4.2 Set Reference Connect OMNIScanner and OMNIRemote through their test connector portsusing the test cable and the MOD 8 adapter. Select Set Reference to display theSET REFERENCE screen. OMNIScanner will immediately start to communicatewith OMNIRemote. While the reference data is being establish...
Page 56 - See
54 OMNISCANNER S ET R EFERENCE WITH THE OMNIF IBER A DAPTERS NOTE The fiber reference expires each day at midnight. It must be set eachcalendar day that OMNIFiber adapters are used. The reference valueshould also be set every time a fiber is removed from either OMNIFiberTX port. A reference value mu...
Page 59 - For
57 V IEWING D ETAILS FOR C OPPER AND F IBER A UTOTESTS For twisted-pair cabling, the Autotest Detail screen consists of four pages. Use the and function keys to browse through the pages. The screen titles show the standard being used to set the limits (for example, Cat 6 Link). The first page displa...
Page 60 - The third page lists limits for ELFEXT, ACR, and Power Sum NEXT
58 OMNISCANNER The third page lists limits for ELFEXT, ACR, and Power Sum NEXT measurements. The fourth page shows limits for Power Sum ELFEXT and Power Sum ACR. This screen also informs you whether or not OMNIRemote is required to performthe selected Autotest. Tests that are performed during an Aut...
Page 63 - Default cables cannot be removed.; Default cables cannot be edited.
61 CHAPTER 4: Setup Use the or to highlight the desired cable. Copper cables are marked with a twisted pair icon. Multimode fiber cables are marked with a multimode fiber icon. Single-mode fiberoptic cables are marked with a single-mode fiber icon. Coaxial cables are marked with the COAX icon. Press...
Page 64 - A new or edited cable will be saved in the Custom Cables folder.
62 OMNISCANNER With a twisted pair or a coaxial cable highlighted, press (Edit) to edit an existing custom cable. Cable Name, NVP, or Impedance can bechanged. NOTE Default cables cannot be edited. With a twisted pair or coax cable highlighted, press (New) to create a new cable based on the NVP and I...
Page 65 - The known cable must have a length of at least 50 feet or 15 meters.; Default fibers cannot be edited.
63 CHAPTER 4: Setup To determine the NVP of a cable with a known length, press (Measure) to capture the length of the cable using the displayed NVP. Use the down-arrow tohighlight the NVP field and press ENTER. Use the up-arrow or down-arrow key toincrease or decrease the value by 1% (percent) and a...
Page 67 - Circuit ID
65 Press (Set Default) to select it as the Project to be used and to return to the Setup screen. Press (Delete) to permanently remove a project. NOTE Default projects cannot be deleted. Only projects without storedAutotests can be deleted. Press (Edit) to edit an existing project name and its Circui...
Page 69 - Last Circuit ID; To quickly edit the Last Circuit ID, press
67 Enter MT-F12 (MICROTEST-Floor 12) -PP02 (Patch Panel 02) -P48 (Position 48) in the Last Circuit ID field. Press ENTER to terminate the edit mode. The Circuit IDs will increment from right to left. The positions will change first from 01 to 48. Next the Patch Panels will increase from 01 to 02. La...
Page 70 - not; Autotest Run Options
68 OMNISCANNER 4.6 Configurations Select Configurations to display the CONFIGURATIONS screen. It contains a listof all configurations which are currently stored on the MultiMedia Card that canbe read by OMNIScanner2. (See Chapter 11, MultiMedia Card for moreinformation about the MMC). The predefined...
Page 71 - Autotest Save Options
69 Use the down-arrow to highlight the other checkbox. Press if you want OMNIScanner to automatically move to the failed test result. The Jump to Fail box will be checked . Use the down-arrow to advance to the Report: field and press ENTER. Select Margin if you want OMNIScanner to report the result,...
Page 72 - Saving graphs reduces the number of Autotests that can be stored.
70 OMNISCANNER OMNIScanner2 only: Press ENTER to change the Destination: from MMC (MultiMediaCard™) to Internal . Use the up-arrow and down-arrow keys to highlight the desired destination and press ENTER to select it as the defaultdestination. Select MMC if you want to collect test results on the Mu...
Page 75 - displayed at the bottom of the screen.; Fiber Adapter Information; Select Fiber Info to display the FIBER INFO screen.
73 CHAPTER 4: Setup The Battery status is represented as a gauge. Factory calibration* data is displayed at the bottom of the screen. You may need to provide Serial Number and Factory Calibration data when having repairs or refurbishments done, or when calling for Technical Support. *NOTE OMNIScanne...
Page 76 - Format MMC
74 OMNISCANNER The currently used reference method(s) are displayed on the bottom of the screen. Press ESC to return to the SETUP screen. 4.13 Format MMC OMNIScanner2 only: When using the MultiMediaCard for the first time, it may require formatting. Insert the MMC into OMNIScanner2’s MMC slot. Selec...
Page 77 - CHAPTER 5: Measurements; Performing Individual Measurements with OMNIScanner
75 CHAPTER 5: Measurements 5. Measurements NOTE The list of tests in the Measurement screen changes depending on theadapter that is currently attached to OMNIScanner. 5.1 Performing Individual Measurements with OMNIScanner OMNIScanner allows you to perform tests on twisted pair, fiber optic, and coa...
Page 78 - With the coax adapter attached, press the; General Information
76 OMNISCANNER Highlight the test you want to perform using the up-arrow or down-arrow key on your keypad and press ENTER, or direct-dial a test by pressing its affiliated numberon the OMNIScanner keypad. 5.1.3 M EASURING C OAXIAL C ABLING With the coax adapter attached, press the (Measurements) fun...
Page 80 - Use the cursor to display values for the desired frequency.; Twisted Pair Measurements with OMNIScanner; where the
78 OMNISCANNER Use the cursor to display values for the desired frequency. 5.3 Twisted Pair Measurements with OMNIScanner 5.3.1 W IREMAP The Wiremap function tests twisted-pair cabling for proper wiring. Your cablingconfiguration is checked for shield continuity, opens, shorts, crossed pairs, splitp...
Page 82 - Chapter 4: Setup User
80 OMNISCANNER propagates down the cable (NVP), OMNIScanner then calculates the length of thecable. Skew is the difference between the delay on the longest and shortest wirepairs. The Length/Delay screen shows the test result information for all pairs. The Limit is displayed at the top of the screen...
Page 84 - Chapter 6, Diagnostics
82 OMNISCANNER Press (Pairs) to view the NEXT graphs for other pair combinations. Press (Diagnostics) to display the TDNXT screen, where cabling and/or connection faults can be identified. (See Chapter 6, Diagnostics , for further information. Press ESC to exit the NEXT screen. 5.3.4 A TTENUATION Th...
Page 85 - Press ESC to exit the ATTENUATION screen.; pairs is shown at the top of the screen.
83 CHAPTER 5: Measurements Press ESC to exit the ATTENUATION screen. NOTE Attenuation always reports the worst dB value regardless of the Report:setting in the RUN OPTIONS screen. 5.3.5 R ETURN L OSS The Return Loss function measures the uniformity of a cable’s impedance.OMNIScanner injects a signal...
Page 89 - NEXT
87 CHAPTER 5: Measurements Press (Pairs) to view Attenuation/NEXT graphs for other pair combinations. Press ESC to exit the ACR screen. 5.3.8 R ESISTANCE Resistance is measured in a loop through each pair in the cable. In a twisted-paircable, Resistance is measured by using OMNIRemote to short the f...
Page 90 - ELFEXT
88 OMNISCANNER The pairs are displayed in the column on the left side, followed by the PS NEXT in decibels (dB), the margin/limit, and the frequency. The result for each pair istagged with a PASS or FAIL indicator. Press or to toggle between the PS NEXT results for OMNIScanner and OMNIRemote. Press ...
Page 91 - ACR
89 CHAPTER 5: Measurements The pairs are displayed in the column on the left side, followed by the PSEFLEXT in decibels (dB), the margin/limit, and the frequency. The result foreach pair is tagged with a PASS or FAIL indicator. Press or to toggle between the PS ELFEXT results for OMNIScanner and OMN...
Page 93 - Connect the cable to be tested to OMNIScanner.
91 CHAPTER 5: Measurements 1. Connect the cable to be tested to OMNIScanner. 2. Insert the RJ-45 Office Locator adapters into wall outlets in the offices you wish to identify. You can connect any or all of the twelve Office Locatorsbefore beginning your test. 3. At the patch panel, run the Office Lo...
Page 94 - Press ESC to exit the OFFICE LOCATOR screen.; Fiber Optic Measurements with OMNIFiber; Propagation Delay cannot be measured on a single-mode fiber this
92 OMNISCANNER Press ESC to exit the OFFICE LOCATOR screen. 5.4 Fiber Optic Measurements with OMNIFiber 5.4.1 L ENGTH /D ELAY The Length/Delay function measures a fiber’s length and propagation delay.Length measurements are derived from the propagation delay results using theGRI (Graded Refractive I...
Page 95 - Press ESC to exit the LENGTH/DELAY screen.
93 CHAPTER 5: Measurements The LENGTH/DELAY screen displays the GRI @ 1300 nm (nanometers). The length limit and the actual derived length are displayed in meters or feet. The delay is displayed in nanoseconds (nS). Press ESC to exit the LENGTH/DELAY screen. 5.4.2 L OSS The Loss function measures th...
Page 97 - Coaxial Measurements with OMNIScanner; The Coax Tests screen displays the measured Length, Impedance, and
95 CHAPTER 5: Measurements When OMNIFiber is attached to OMNIRemote, the remote unit can be used as a light source. With the OMNIFiber adapter attached, press the lambda key toactivate the light source and provide continuous or modulated light at 850 or1300/1310 nm. The green LED of the appropriate ...
Page 98 - The Termination function displays whether a cable is open
96 OMNISCANNER Each Cable or transmission line is designed to have specific impedance, which allows proper matching to the currents of the transmitter and receiver.OMNIScanner measures the characteristic impedance of the coax cable in ohms. The Termination function displays whether a cable is open o...
Page 99 - OMNIScanner’s Diagnostic Functions; Press the; CHAPTER 6: Diagnostics
97 6. Diagnostics 6.1 OMNIScanner’s Diagnostic Functions OMNIScanner has several advanced diagnostic test functions to help you with theidentification of network cabling faults. Diagnostics allows you to locate opens,breaks, and short circuits as well as NEXT and Return Loss cabling faults quicklyan...
Page 100 - Correct connectivity:
98 OMNISCANNER The OMNIRemote icon on the right side indicates the wiring at the OMNIRemote end of the cable link. Correct connectivity: The measured lengths of pairs 1-2, 3-6, 4-5, and 7-8 are shown on the left side ofthe Wiremap. If the selected cable is shielded or screened, shield continuity wil...
Page 103 - TDNXT
101 the NEXT at the connection point, which is typically located at the end of the testcable at 2 meters (7 ft). The measurement unit for the horizontal graph can bedisplayed in meters (m) or feet (ft). (See Chapter 3, Setup for further information about units.) Initially, the cursor is located at t...
Page 106 - The following table summarizes the typical diagnosis process.
104 OMNISCANNER The following table summarizes the typical diagnosis process. NEXT TDNXT exceeds Conclusion S-Band limits PASS N/A NEXT at link is good FAIL YES Connection fails. Replace or reterminate. Plug and/or jack can be at fault. FAIL NO Cable is not within specifications 6.4 TDRL Return Loss...
Page 108 - Press ESC to exit the TDRL screen.; TDRL; If failures occur at both ends of the link, use
106 OMNISCANNER The example shows a Time Domain Return Loss that exceeds the S-Bands. The worst Return Loss is displayed at 7.0 ft, the connection. The conclusion is that thereflection at the connection is the cause of the failure. This could be due to aconnector problem or excessively untwisted pai...
Page 110 - Return Loss
108 OMNISCANNER Press to open the TDRL screen to further review and diagnose the graph. The Return Loss response from the connector located at 2 m is well within the S-Bands and performs significantly better than the requirements. The Return Lossin the cable is the source of the failure even though ...
Page 113 - Viewing Autotest Results
111 7.2 Viewing Autotest Results The Project Name screen shows a Circuit ID and a PASS/FAIL icon for each savedAutotest. The following PASS/FAIL icons can be displayed. Passed twisted pair Autotest. Failed twisted pair Autotest. Passed twisted pair Autotest with graphs. Failed twisted pair Autotest ...
Page 114 - for detailed information about each; I f t h e; Press ESC to return to the PROJECT NAME screen.
112 OMNISCANNER NOTE The list of Autotests varies depending on the kind of Autotest that wasperformed. (See Chapter 5, Measurements, for detailed information about each measurement screen.) Use the up-arrow and down-arrow keys on your keypad to highlight a test. Press ENTER to open the test result s...
Page 115 - Chapter 8, Fiberoptic Reference; Results Stored on a MultiMedia Card
113 F OR F IBEROPTIC C ABLING : The Autotest Results screen will be displayed. The name of the Autotest, the cablethat was used to run the test, and the overall test result ( PASS or FAIL) for both fibers are shown. , , or (Loopback) is displayed to inform you what method was used to set the referen...
Page 116 - Viewing is accomplished as described above.
114 OMNISCANNER Viewing is accomplished as described above. When a MultiMedia Card is inserted, OMNIScanner2 will allow you to copy results to the portable card. To copy the test results(s) contained in one project to the MMC, highlight the appropriate Project folder in the RESULTS screen and then p...
Page 117 - Fiber Optic Reference; Establishing the Reference; CHAPTER 8: OMNIFiber Reference
115 8. Fiber Optic Reference 8.1 Establishing the Reference Different methods can be used when making a reference measurement withOMNIFiber. The reference measurement to use depends on how the standarddefines the link, and how the end equipment is interconnected. There are threebasic link definition...
Page 118 - disturbed after the reference value is established; This method is used when the link includes:
116 OMNISCANNER The fiber cables included with your OMNIFiber kit are duplex launch cables with ST-style connectors. One fiber has white connector boots and the other fiberhas black boots. 8.3 The Reference Methods OMNIFiber has ST-style connector port adapters. The following diagrams showhow to est...
Page 120 - Use a connector adapter to mate the two black fiber connectors.
118 OMNISCANNER NOTE This method is called “Method A” in TIA-526-14A and “Method A.2” inTIA-526-7. 1. Connect a launch cable to the fiber adapter that is attached to OMNIScanner. The black fiber attaches to the TX (transmitter) port and the white fiber tothe RX (receiver) port. 2. Connect a launch c...
Page 121 - Use a connector adapter to mate the connections on the other end.
119 1. Connect the first launch cable to the fiber adapter that is attached to OMNIScanner. The black fiber attaches to the TX (transmitter) port and thewhite fiber to the RX (receiver) port. 2. Connect the second launch cable to the fiber adapter that is attached to OMNIRemote. The black fiber atta...
Page 123 - Uploading and Printing; Scanlink is designed to upload data measured with OMNIScanner,; CHAPTER 9: Uploading and Printing
121 9. Uploading and Printing 9.1 Scanlink Tools Scanlink Tools consist of three parts: the ScanLink program, the OMNIScannerConfiguration program, and the OMNIScanner Remote Control program. Scanlink is designed to upload data measured with OMNIScanner, PentaScanner or CertiFiber. Collected data ca...
Page 124 - Updating Scanner Software; Downloading Software from the WWW; Select the file you need by clicking it, and save it to a disk.; Updating OMNIScanner Software and OMNIRemote Software; Plug the AC adapter into the OMNIScanner.
122 OMNISCANNER 10. Updating Scanner Software 10.1 Downloading Software from the WWW Software updates can be easily downloaded from the Black Box World-Wide Website. If you are connected to the Internet, you can access our web site by enteringhttp://www.blackbox.com in the URL address field. 1. Sele...
Page 125 - or Com 2; CHAPTER 10: Updating Scanner Software
123 6. To verify the software update, press and hold the Backlight key (located right above the ESC key). The software version number will be displayed. 7. To verify the update, press OMNIScanner’s (Setup) function key, and then select the option Remote Info. The new software version will bedisplaye...
Page 126 - Chapter 9; for further information about
124 OMNISCANNER 11. Multi Media Card The MultiMediaCard is the world’s smallest solid state storage device. It weighs lessthan two grams and is the size of a postage stamp (32 mm high by 24 mm wide and1.4 mm thick). The card is available in 8 MB, 16 MB, and 32 MB capacities. The MMC can store OMNISc...
Page 127 - MultiMediaCard Maintenance; card can be formatted in about 2 minutes.; The MMC Structure; The file structure on the MMC is Windows; CHAPTER 11: MultiMediaCard
125 11.2 MultiMediaCard Maintenance Mult Media Flash memory cards can store data just like a PC stores data on thehard disk. Saved files are broken into segments and stored in any free segment ofthe Multi Media Flash memory card. Prior it the initial use, the MMC may requireformatting. Use the OMNIS...
Page 128 - Universal Serial Bus Port; parallel port connectors and combinations.; Of course the USB works with Scanlink Upload Utility, OMNIScanner; Installing the USB Driver; To install the USB driver on your PC proceed as follows:; Make sure that you are running Windows; Connect the PC with OMNIScanner2 via the high-speed USB cable.
126 OMNISCANNER 12. Universal Serial Bus Port USB allows you to instantly connect OMNIScanner2 to your computer runningWindows ® 98 (2nd Edition) or Windows ® 2000. A standardized plug and port replaces all the different kinds of serial and parallel port connectors and combinations. When using a USB...
Page 129 - CHAPTER 12: Universal Serial Bus Port
127 3. Turn OMNIScanner2 on. 4. Insert the OMNIScanner Companion CD which contains the USB driver software. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver. First, the install wizard will find the new device: Microtest OMNIScanner2. Click Next > to continue. Then, it will search fo...
Page 130 - appear in your PC’s driver list.
128 OMNISCANNER Next, Windows will detect the location of the file OMNIScanner2 USB. Click Next > to install the driver file. Once windows has finished installing the driver, OMNIScanner2 USB will appear in your PC’s driver list. Windows 98: When connecting OMNIScanner2 to a different USB port, t...
Page 133 - Remote Controlling OMNIScanner2; Connect OMNIScanner2 and OMNIRemote via the link to be tested.
131 The new Configuration is now implemented, and OMNIScanner2 displays theProject screen. (Consult the OMNIScanner Configuration on-line help forfurther information.) 12.4 Remote Controlling OMNIScanner2 1. To remote control OMNIScanner2, first turn your PC on. 2. Connect OMNIScanner2 and OMNIRemot...
Page 134 - Appendix A: Technical; A.1 Physical Characteristics; OMNIScanner2
132 OMNISCANNER Appendix A: Technical Specifications Specifications apply to both OMNIScanner2 and OMNIRemote unless otherwisenoted. A.1 Physical Characteristics OMNIScanner2 Size —8.75"H x 4.50"W x 2.12"D (22.25 cm x 11.4 cm x 5.4 cm) Weight —2.2 lb. (1 kg) OMNIRemote Size —8.75"H x...
Page 135 - APPENDIX A: Technical Specifications; OMNIFiber LED Displays
133 APPENDIX A: Technical Specifications • Status Indicator (GREEN) for OMNIRemote status, various blink rates • Fail Indicator (RED) for test results • Circuit Guard (ORANGE) for high-voltage input-protection warning • Charge (RED) for OMNIRemote low-battery status • Charge (GREEN) while OMNIRemote...
Page 136 - and shielded modular jack and plug interfaces; Connector; —None; Length; —8 bits; Handshaking; A.7 Universal Serial Bus; retry; A.8 MultiMediaCard Interface
134 OMNISCANNER A.5 Measurement Port (Test Interface) • Ultra-low Crosstalk test interface that supports testing of all four pairs • 160-pin test interface connector, which exceeds 10,000 mating cycles • Variety of test cables and adapter modules support testing of BNC, 110 block, and shielded modul...
Page 137 - • Extended performance range Cabling (CAT 6 and CAT 7)
135 APPENDIX A: Technical Specifications A.9 Memory • Control: Flash Memory allows electronic upgrading of both OMNIScanner and OMNIRemote programs. • Test Storage: Up to 1000 complete Autotest results can be stored in permanent flash memory. They are not subject to loss due to power or battery fail...
Page 138 - • Wire Map; A.12 OMNIFiber Test Functions
136 OMNISCANNER A.11 OMNIScanner Test Functions • Wire Map • NEXT (Near-End Crosstalk) • Return Loss • Attenuation • ELFEXT (Equal Level FEXT) • ACR (Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio) • Bandwidth • Length/Delay • Resistance • Power Sum, NEXT, ACR, and ELFEXT • Coax Tests: Length, Delay, Impedance, Res...
Page 139 - Instrument Parameter
137 Instrument Parameter @100 MHz @200 MHz @300 MHz Residual NEXT >105 dB >105 dB >100 dB Noise Floor >100 dB 100 dB >95 dB Detector Accuracy 0.2 dB 0.2 dB 0.2 dB Output Signal Balance 50 dB 45 dB 40 dB Common Mode Rejection 50 dB 45 dB 40 dB Port Match Error 0.1 dB 0.2 dB 0.5 dB Dire...
Page 140 - • Frequency Range: 1 to 300 MHz
138 OMNISCANNER • Factory-calibrated to ensure measurement port match to reference 100 ohm impedance. • Measurement accuracy: Significantly exceeds Level lll accuracy requirements. • Measurement resolution: 0.1dB A.18 Attenuation • Tests all four pairs using OMNIRemote as far-end active signal injec...
Page 143 - APPENDIX B: Batteries; Appendix B: Batteries
141 APPENDIX B: Batteries Appendix B: Batteries B.1 Batteries OMNIScanner and OMNIRemote are powered by rechargeable, recyclable batterypacks. Under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery pack in the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste offici...
Page 145 - Appendix C: OMNIFiber; connections and splices is entered in the first Autotest screen.
143 Appendix C: OMNIFiber PASS/FAIL Criteria For the latest cable installation, international standards, and conformancetechniques: http://cabletesting.com/Fiber_Standards.html Formula 1: 568A Equation for 850 nm fiber: (# of mated connections x 0.75)+(# of splices x 0.3)+(length x 3.75 dB/1000 m)=O...
Page 146 - Appendix D: Cable Pinouts; D.1 Serial Cable DB9 Female to DB9 Male Pinouts; D.2 Serial Cable DB9 Female to DB25 Male Pinouts; DB9 Female
144 OMNISCANNER Appendix D: Cable Pinouts Described below are the functions of the electronic signals transmitted througheach pin a connector D.1 Serial Cable DB9 Female to DB9 Male Pinouts DB9 Female DB9 Male 1 — — — — — — — — 1 2 — — — — — — — — 2 3 — — — — — — — — 3 4 — — — — — — — — 4 5 — — — — ...
Page 147 - The signals for the cable pinouts are as follows:; APPENDIX C: Cable Pinouts
145 D.3 Serial Cable DB25 Female to DB25 Male Pinouts DB25 Female DB25 Male 2 — — — — — — — — 2 3 — — — — — — — — 3 4 — — — — — — — — 20 5 — — — — — — — — 5 6 — — — — — — — — 6 7 — — — — — — — — 7 8 — — — — — — — — 8 20 — — — — — — — — 4 22 — — — — — — — — 22 D.4 Cable Pinout Signals The signals for...
Page 148 - Index
146 OMNISCANNER Index 100BASE-F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 A Acquiring Reference Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26ACR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 34, 58, 112alph...
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