Page 2 - Notices; C A U T I O N
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Page 3 - In This Guide...
Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual iii In This Guide… This user’s guide cont ains information for using your FrameScope 350 handheld network performance analyzer using software version 3.0.2. Note that some systems running earlier software may not provide all of the features described in this manu...
Page 5 - Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual; Contents; Introducing the FrameScope 350
Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual v Contents 1 Introducing the FrameScope 350 The FrameScope 350 at a Glance 2 The DualRemote 350 at a Glance 6 The Main Menu at a Glance 7 Getting Started 10 2 Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 Network Testing Overview 16 Examining the Network 17 Running an ...
Page 6 - Fiber Testing
vi Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual Using CompactFlash™ Cards 88 Printing Labels 90 4 Fiber Testing Fiber Testing Overview 94 Calibrating the Tester 96 Setting Up an Autotest 101 Running an Autotest 114 5 Cable Testing in Expert Mode Testing Overview 117 Changing to Expert Mode 118 The Expert Au...
Page 7 - Network Performance Analyzer Reference
Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual vii Printer Setup 169 Network Settings 170 Remote Control 173 SNMP Settings 174 Demo Mode 175 8 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Connection 179 Network Database 181 Network Performance Autotest 184 Statistics 202 Network Tools 205 Remote Control 209...
Page 9 - Agilent Technologies
1 Agilent Technologies Agilent N2610A FrameScope 350 Network Performance AnalyzerUser’s Manual 1Introducing the FrameScope 350 The FrameScope 350 at a Glance 2 Front View 2 Side Views 3 Controls 4 Ports 4 The DualRemote 350 at a Glance 6 The Main Menu at a Glance 7 The Network Tab 8 The Cable Tab 9 ...
Page 10 - The FrameScope 350 at a Glance; Front View; Figure 1; FrameScope 350 Front View
2 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 1 Introducing the FrameScope 350 The FrameScope 350 at a Glance The FrameScope 350 at a Glance Front View Figure 1 FrameScope 350 Front View SmartProbe port (top) Strap cleat Color touch screen Power button CompactFlash™ memory card slot (bottom) OK button Scro...
Page 11 - Side Views; Figure 2; Left Side; Figure 3; Right Side
Introducing the FrameScope 350 1 The FrameScope 350 at a Glance Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 3 Side Views Figure 2 Left Side Figure 3 Right Side Stylus clip USB ports DC Power input Battery pack (back) Headset port Serial port Flip-out stand (back)
Page 12 - Controls; “Serial port”
4 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 1 Introducing the FrameScope 350 The FrameScope 350 at a Glance Controls Color Touch Screen The FrameScope 350’s touch screen is the main user interface. Test controls and results are shown here. Simply press the screen with your finger or a stylus to navigate ...
Page 13 - Talkset Port; This port allows you to connect Agilent’s; DC Power Input; The DC power input accepts any of the Agilent
Introducing the FrameScope 350 1 The FrameScope 350 at a Glance Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 5 Talkset Port This port allows you to connect Agilent’s FrameScope t alkset (N2605A-137) for two-way voice communication between the FrameScope and DualRemote over copper cabling. DC Power Input The...
Page 14 - The DualRemote 350 at a Glance; Figure 4; DualRemote Front View
6 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 1 Introducing the FrameScope 350 The DualRemote 350 at a Glance The DualRemote 350 at a Glance Figure 4 DualRemote Front View The Agilent DualRemote 350 is used with the FrameScope 350 when performing cable testing. The DualRemote is positioned at the far end o...
Page 15 - The Main Menu at a Glance; Figure 5; The Main Menu; Title Bar; • Back
Introducing the FrameScope 350 1 The Main Menu at a Glance Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 7 The Main Menu at a Glance Figure 5 The Main Menu Title Bar Displays the name of the current screen. Tab Area Display the currently selected tab. The FrameScope 350 provides two t abs: Network and Cable....
Page 16 - The Network Tab; Figure 6; FrameScope Network Tab; Network
8 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 1 Introducing the FrameScope 350 The Main Menu at a Glance The Network Tab Figure 6 FrameScope Network Tab Tab Title Displays the name of the t ab. Network Resource Area Shows all of the detected network resources. When you press the Network tab, the FrameScope...
Page 17 - The Cable Tab; Figure 7; N O T E; The Cable tab will look different if Expert Mode is turned on.
Introducing the FrameScope 350 1 The Main Menu at a Glance Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 9 Autotest Button Calls the Network Autotest Setup screen. The Cable Tab Figure 7 FrameScope Cable Tab (normal mode) Tab Title Displays the name of the t ab. Certification Test Buttons Launch a certificat...
Page 18 - Getting Started; Switching the FrameScope On and Off
10 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 1 Introducing the FrameScope 350 Getting Started Getting Started Switching the FrameScope On and Off 1 To switch the FrameScope on, brief ly press the Power button on the front panel. The screen will light and a brief tone will sound. 2 While the unit is on, b...
Page 19 - Checking Power and Charging the Battery; To check the batter y’s charge level, perform these steps:; Power; button on the front of the unit.
Introducing the FrameScope 350 1 Getting Started Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 11 Checking Power and Charging the Battery The FrameScope’s battery should provide enough power for a typical day of testing. The AC power adapter/charger can also be used to power the unit and to recharge the batt...
Page 20 - Connecting to the Network; Channel SmartProbe
12 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 1 Introducing the FrameScope 350 Getting Started Connecting to the Network The FrameScope 350 uses test probes to connect to the network you are testing. Follow these steps to connect your unit to the network: 1 Select an appropriate Agilent test probe for you...
Page 21 - Using the FrameScope 350; Chapter 2
Introducing the FrameScope 350 1 Getting Started Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 13 Using the FrameScope 350 You operate the FrameScope using its front panel touchscreen and control buttons. When testing with the unit, use the following operating tips: • Select items on the display by pressing ...
Page 22 - See
14 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 1 Introducing the FrameScope 350 Getting Started See “Viewing Details and Statistics” on page 26 for information on reviewing network test results. See “Viewing Result Details” on page 82 for information on reviewing cable test results.
Page 24 - Network Testing Overview
16 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 2 Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 Network Testing Overview Network Testing Overview The following steps describe the general procedure for performing network analysis testing using the FrameScope 350. 1 Power the unit on. See “Switching the FrameScope ...
Page 25 - Network Testing with the FrameScope 350; Examining the Network; Network Overview; Press the; t ab on the Main Menu to begin the
Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 2 Examining the Network Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 17 Examining the Network Network Overview • Press the Network t ab on the Main Menu to begin the FrameScope auto discovery on your network. The Network resources area of the display will show a list ...
Page 26 - Detailed List
18 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 2 Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 Examining the Network Detailed List 1 To view a detailed list of network resources, press on any category in the Network Resources area. A triangle indicates that a list is available for that category. 2 Use the Scroll...
Page 27 - Running an Autotest; suites; Autotest; button. The Network Autotest Setup screen is
Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 2 Running an Autotest Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 19 Running an Autotest This section describes how to run an Autotest on the network using the FrameScope 350. The FrameScope can store Autotest suites that define which network elements to test. 1 From...
Page 28 - Suite
20 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 2 Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 Running an Autotest 2 If you want to save this Autotest suite, or load a previously-stored suite, press the Suite button. 3 Select a stored suite from the list or select Create New , then press the Next button. You can...
Page 29 - “Network Performance Autotest”
Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 2 Running an Autotest Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 21 5 On the Network Autotest Setup window, press the Iterations button to select how many times the test is to be run. 6 Enter the number of times you want the test to run in the number entry box. 7 En...
Page 30 - When you have finished setting up the test, press the
22 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 2 Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 Running an Autotest 11 When you have finished setting up the test, press the Start Test button (or press OK ) on the Network Autotest Setup screen. The test will begin. 12 To stop the test at any time press the Stop Te...
Page 31 - Changing the Autotest Metrics; Details; . The screen shown in the middle
Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 2 Changing the Autotest Metrics Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 23 Changing the Autotest Metrics The FrameScope 350 provides a measure of service speed and efficiency by emulating a client device in the network. By making a request for service to a key de...
Page 32 - Using the Stations List; On the Network t ab, press the resource you wish to view.; Expand; “Viewing Details and Statistics”
24 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 2 Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 Using the Stations List Using the Stations List When a network resource on the Network tab is shown with a black triangle, you can press the resource to display the Network Database screen, which includes the Stations ...
Page 33 - You can use the; Settings; button to reorder the St ation List; Database Tools
Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 2 Using the Stations List Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 25 4 You can use the Settings button to reorder the St ation List and select what information is displayed. 5 You can use the Database Tools button to update, erase, load or save the Stations List ...
Page 34 - Viewing Details and Statistics; Select a station on the Station List and then press the; View; Statistics; button to view statistics about the
26 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 2 Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 Using the Stations List Viewing Details and Statistics 1 Select a station on the Station List and then press the View button. 2 Press the Statistics button to view statistics about the st ation.
Page 35 - On the Station Detail screen, press; Tools; to see a list of test
Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 2 Using the Stations List Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 27 3 On the Station Detail screen, press Tools to see a list of test tools that can be used on the selected st ation. These tools are describe in more det ail in the following sections. N O T E The...
Page 36 - Performing a Ping Test; Follow these steps to run a Ping test.; button to display a menu of
28 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 2 Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 Performing a Ping Test Performing a Ping Test The Ping test allows you to check if communications can be established with a particular remote node. The FrameScope “pings” a remote node by sending it a request message. ...
Page 37 - Ping; button to call the Ping screen.; Start; button to begin the ping test.
Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 2 Performing a Ping Test Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 29 2 Press the Ping button to call the Ping screen. 3 Enter the device you want to ping in the Target box. You can enter the device name or address. 4 Select the ping options you want, selecting IP ...
Page 38 - Observe the results of the Ping test.
30 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 2 Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 Performing a Ping Test 7 Observe the results of the Ping test. The screen will show the frame length you selected, the number of requests (pings) sent and the number of replies received. Data on the response times are ...
Page 39 - Performing a Trace Route
Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 2 Performing a Trace Route Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 31 Performing a Trace Route The Trace Route test allows you to determine the path through the network to a particular device. The FrameScope sends data packets over the network and returns the rou...
Page 40 - TraceRoute
32 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 2 Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 Performing a Trace Route 2 Press the TraceRoute button to call the TraceRoute screen. 3 Enter the device to which you want to trace in the Target box. You can enter the device name or address. 4 Select the maximum numb...
Page 41 - Observe the results of the TraceRoute test.
Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 2 Performing a Trace Route Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 33 6 Observe the results of the TraceRoute test. The screen will show the number and address of each hop. In addition the delay (in seconds) to each hop is shown. The delay is cumulative, but sinc...
Page 42 - Performing SNMP Queries
34 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 2 Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 Performing SNMP Queries Performing SNMP Queries The simple network management protocol (SNMP) query tool allows you to send a query to the management information dat abase (MIB) and retrieve the available information f...
Page 43 - SNMP Queries
Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 2 Performing SNMP Queries Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 35 2 Press the SNMP Queries button to call the SNMP Query screen. 3 Enter the device to which you want to query in the Target box. You can enter the device name or address. 4 The SNMP Settings butt...
Page 44 - To run the test again press the
36 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 2 Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 Performing SNMP Queries 6 Observe the returned information on the SNMP Queries results screen. The screen will show the description, ID, and other information as returned by the remote host. 7 To run the test again pre...
Page 45 - Viewing Statistics; button on the main Network tab to display
Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 2 Viewing Statistics Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 37 Viewing Statistics You can use the FrameScope to view a variety network parameters, and see performance statistics for them. The following procedure describes how to use the FrameScope’s Statistics t...
Page 46 - button to call the Statistics screen.
38 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 2 Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 Viewing Statistics 2 Press the Statistics button to call the Statistics screen. The screen shows network utilization and other traffic data such as frame counters, and protocol counters. 3 To view additional details, p...
Page 47 - Utilization
Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 2 Viewing Statistics Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 39 4 For example, press Utilization on the Statistics screen to view the top talkers (most active devices) on the network. 5 Use the other buttons on the Statistics screen to switch between counts and p...
Page 48 - Generating Network Traffic; Traffic Generator; button. The Traffic Generator
40 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 2 Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 Generating Network Traffic Generating Network Traffic You can use the FrameScope’s Traffic Generator to create network traffic to stress the network and observe how is reacts under different loads. The following proced...
Page 49 - F rame Length; , and so on) and enter the value you want in the; F rame
Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 2 Generating Network Traffic Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 41 3 On the Parameters tab, configure the traffic characteristics as you desire. Press each parameter ( F rame Length , Frame Rate , and so on) and enter the value you want in the on-screen keyp...
Page 50 - “Traffic Generation”; button to begin generating traffic.; Back; key
42 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 2 Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 Generating Network Traffic 6 Press the box buttons to enter the Frame T ype, MAC source, and MAC Destination. See “Traffic Generation” on page 206. Note that if you select an IP type frame, you will get additional sele...
Page 51 - Performing a MAC Loopback; “Connecting to the Network”; button on the main; MAC Loopback; button to call the MAC Loopback
Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 2 Performing a MAC Loopback Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 43 Performing a MAC Loopback You can perform a ping-like test on the media access control (MAC) layer (Layer 2). Using two FrameScopes, you can get results on the round-trip performance. 1 Connec...
Page 52 - Press; or press the; OK; button to begin the test.
44 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 2 Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 Performing a MAC Loopback 4 Press Start or press the OK button to begin the test. The FrameScope will search out the other FrameScope on the network and then report back the link results. 5 Review the transmission info...
Page 53 - Locating a Hub Port with Blink Port; Blink Port; on the tools menu to call the Blink Port
Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 2 Locating a Hub Port with Blink Port Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 45 Locating a Hub Port with Blink Port You can use the FrameScope to locate a network connection’s port on a hub or switch. The FrameScope will toggle the port’s link indicator on and o...
Page 54 - To begin blinking the port, press the; To stop the blink, press the; Stop; button on the Blink Port
46 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 2 Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 Locating a Hub Port with Blink Port 4 To begin blinking the port, press the Start button. 5 Observe the hub or switch and note which port’s link indicator is blinking. That will be the port for the tested circuit. 6 To...
Page 55 - Viewing the Error Log; From the main Network tab, press the; button to
Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 2 Viewing the Error Log Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 47 Viewing the Error Log This section describes how to view the FrameScope’s error log. The error log tracks and displays any network problems that detected by the FrameScope 350. 1 From the main Net...
Page 56 - Error Log
48 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 2 Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 Viewing the Error Log 2 Press the Error Log button to call the Error Log screen. 3 Observe the errors listed in the log. 4 Press the Show All button to expand the error list and view all errors that were previously ack...
Page 57 - Using the Test Database; “Running an Autotest”
Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 2 Using the Test Database Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 49 Using the Test Database The FrameScope 350 allows you to store (you must have a CompactFlash™ card inst alled) Autotest results for later review and downloading (see “Running an Autotest” on pag...
Page 58 - Using the Network Database; “Using the Stations List”
50 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 2 Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 Using the Network Database Using the Network Database The FrameScope 350 allows you to store (only on a CompactFlash™) network topologies for later review and downloading (see “Using the Stations List” on page 24). You...
Page 59 - To access the Database Tools menu press the
Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 2 Using the Network Database Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 51 6 To access the Database Tools menu press the Database Tools button. 7 To save the current network dat a, or to load previously stored network data, press the Load/Save Station List button. 8...
Page 60 - Locating Switch Ports; button to call the Tools menu.; Locate Switch Port
52 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 2 Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 Locating Switch Ports Locating Switch Ports The FrameScope 350 allows you to identify the switch ports being accessed by the FrameScope or any address on the network. This section describes how to create a list of swit...
Page 61 - to see the results of the Locate Switch Port.
Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 2 Locating Switch Ports Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 53 4 The SNMP Settings button allows you to add SNMP communities and ports to the default “public” community and default port 161 or to change those set up for auto discover y. 5 Press Start to see t...
Page 64 - Chapter 5
56 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 3 Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 The cable test features of the FrameScope 350 allow you to easily certify new network installations for compliance with industry cable standards. N O T E This chapter describes the standard FrameScope 350 cable test feat...
Page 65 - Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350; Cable Testing Overview; Cable Testing Background; Figure 8; Typical Cable Certification Test Setup; Choosing Your Test Configuration; link
Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 3 Cable Testing Overview Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 57 Cable Testing Overview Cable Testing Background Industry standards for structured twisted-pair cabling require that both ends of each cabling run be tested to find the worst-case performance condit...
Page 66 - Figure 9
58 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 3 Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 Cable Testing Overview • The channel configuration provides a full end-to-end performance certification, including the cable run as well as the user’s patch cords at each end. The pass/fail limits for channel performance...
Page 67 - Link Test Configuration; Cable Testing Procedure; Choose a
Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 3 Cable Testing Overview Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 59 Figure 9 Link Test Configuration Figure 10 Channel Test Configuration Cable Testing Procedure The following steps describe the general procedure for performing cable certification testing using the...
Page 68 - “Connecting to; Cable; tab on the FrameScope’s Main Menu screen
60 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 3 Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 Cable Testing Overview 3 Switch on the FrameScope and DualRemote testers and connect them to the cabling to be tested. See “Connecting to the Network” on page 12. 4 Press the Cable tab on the FrameScope’s Main Menu scree...
Page 69 - Calibrating the Tester; Calibration; OR
Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 3 Calibrating the Tester Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 61 Calibrating the Tester Before you begin a test, the FrameScope and DualRemote pair must be calibrated. Calibration allows the FrameScope to compensate for slight anomalies in its measurement hardwa...
Page 70 - Setting Up an Autotest; Opening the Setup Menu; Setup; Choosing the Profile; Edit; Choosing the Standard
62 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 3 Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 Setting Up an Autotest Setting Up an Autotest The tester must be configured for testing at each site by completing the following procedures. Opening the Setup Menu 1 On the Main Menu, press Setup . The Autotest Setup scr...
Page 71 - Entering the Site Name; To enter the site name:; Site
Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 3 Setting Up an Autotest Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 63 1RWH 7KH3URILOHPXVWEHVHWWR1RQHLQRUGHUWRFKDQJHWKH6WDQGDUG 1 On the Autotest Setup screen, press Standard, then Edit . The Standard Setup screen displays. 2 Select the desired standard, then press OK...
Page 72 - Choosing the Labeling Format
64 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 3 Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 Setting Up an Autotest 2 Select Create a New Site Name , then press Next . (The OK button changes to a Next button when you select Create a New Site Name .) The screen changes, to allow naming the site. 1RWH 7RFKDQJHWKHQ...
Page 73 - Simple Label Format; To configure the simple labeling format:; Enable Auto-Increment
Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 3 Setting Up an Autotest Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 65 1 On the Site Setup screen, press the preferred labeling format, then press Next. Simple Label Format When you choose the Simple labeling format, the following screen displays: To configure the sim...
Page 75 - When you choose the TIA-606-A labeling format and press; the following screen displays:; Class 1; Class 2; Next
Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 3 Setting Up an Autotest Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 67 TIA-606-A Label Format When you choose the TIA-606-A labeling format and press Next , the following screen displays: There are three formatting options within the TIA-606-A st andard: • Class 1 and...
Page 76 - Enable; Enter Start Value
68 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 3 Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 Setting Up an Autotest Auto-Increment settings for the field highlighted, and the start and end values for the field highlighted. 2 If you want the numbers for any field to increase automatically with each new label and ...
Page 77 - Enter End; Hierarchical Label Format
Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 3 Setting Up an Autotest Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 69 5 To set the number of instances of a category (for example, the number of floors), press the Enter End Value field. The onscreen keyboard opens. 6 Press the backspace arrow to erase the value in t...
Page 78 - To configure the hierarchical labeling format:
70 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 3 Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 Setting Up an Autotest Checkmarks indicate fields that appear in the labels. Yellow tags next to the categories indicate that automatic number incrementing is enabled for that field. To configure the hierarchical labelin...
Page 79 - Choosing the Cable Type
Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 3 Setting Up an Autotest Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 71 4 Press the backspace arrow to erase the number in the display, then press the number or letter keys to enter the new starting value. Press OK . The keyboard closes, and the new starting value appe...
Page 80 - Adding a new cable type
72 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 3 Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 Setting Up an Autotest 1 On the Autotest Setup screen, press the cable spool icon, then press Edit . The Cable Setup screen displays. 1RWH 7KHVFUROOEDURQWKHULJKWRIWKHVFUHHQVKRZVWKHORFDWLRQRIWKHGDWDVKRZQDQGLVQRW DIXQFWLRQ...
Page 82 - Choosing the Connector Type; Adding a new connector type
74 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 3 Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 Setting Up an Autotest Choosing the Connector Type Connectors from different manufacturers have different transmission characteristics. The FrameScope 350 compensates for those differences, if you tell it what connectors...
Page 83 - Select whether the connector is shielded or not and press; Choosing the Cable Pairing Convention; Cable Pairing
Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 3 Setting Up an Autotest Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 75 4 Select whether the connector is shielded or not and press Next . 5 Select the performance grade of the connector if known and press OK . The Autotest Setup screen displays, with the new connector...
Page 84 - Entering the Operator Names; To enter the test technicians’ names:
76 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 3 Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 Setting Up an Autotest Entering the Operator Names The names of the technicians performing the tests can be entered, and will appear on the test report. To enter the test technicians’ names: 1 On the Main Menu, press Sys...
Page 87 - Saving Test Results; Choosing the Data Storage Location; System
Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 3 Saving Test Results Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 79 Saving Test Results Before saving test results, choose the storage site to save them to. 1RWH 7KHSURFHGXUHVEHORZVKRZVFUHHQVIURPWKHFRSSHUWHVWLQJFRQILJXUDWLRQ7KH SURFHGXUHVIRUILEHUWHVWLQJDUHHVVHQWLDOO\W...
Page 89 - Saving the Results; Save
Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 3 Saving Test Results Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 81 Saving the Results To save the test results for inclusion in certification reports: 1 After completing a test, press the Save button. The Save Results screen displays. 2 If the cable ID in the display...
Page 90 - Viewing Result Details
82 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 3 Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 Viewing Result Details Viewing Result Details A Details button on Pass and Fail screens opens the Test Data screen. The Test Data screen lists the test parameters and indicates passing or failure for each. To view detail...
Page 91 - Interpreting Test Results Detail Screens
Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 3 Viewing Result Details Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 83 3 To view the Plots screen for the selected test parameter (if the Plots button is present), press Plots . The Plots screen displays. 4 To view the Locator screen for the selected test parameter (i...
Page 92 - Data Screens; Plots Screens; Worst Margin
84 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 3 Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 Viewing Result Details Data Screens The Data screen shows detail of the selected test parameter results. The examples above show data of a passing test, at left, and a failing one, at right. The data included depends on ...
Page 93 - Locator Screens
Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 3 Viewing Result Details Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 85 boundary on passing test plots. On failing test plots, the Worst Margin button places the line at the frequency where the results exceed the acceptable limits the most. You can move the cursor arou...
Page 95 - Using Talksets; Talkset Controls
Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 3 Using Talksets Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 87 Using Talksets The 2-Way Talkset Kit (N2605A-137) allows operators at opposite ends of a copper cable run to coordinate their efforts. 1RWH 7KHWDONVHWVGRQRWZRUNZLWKRSWLFDOILEHUFDEOLQJ To use talksets for c...
Page 96 - Using CompactFlashTM Cards; Installing CompactFlashTM Cards; Configuring CompactFlashTM Cards; Yes
88 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 3 Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 Using CompactFlash™ Cards Using CompactFlash™ Cards The FrameScope 350 can use CompactFlash™ cards for storing large amounts of test data, for transferring data to a PC, and for installing new software. Installing Compac...
Page 98 - Printing Labels; Printing Labels On Site; Autoprint
90 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 3 Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 Printing Labels Printing Labels Printing Labels On Site The FrameScope 350 can print labels directly to a Brady TLS2200 label printer. The labeling parameters are set using the procedure “Choosing the Labeling Format” on...
Page 99 - Printing Labels from a PC
Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350 3 Printing Labels Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 91 3 Press Autoprint to enable the Autoprint function. A checkmark shows that the function is enabled. Press OK 4 Connect the N2605A-050 interface cable to the serial ports of the FrameScope 350 and Brady TL...
Page 102 - Fiber Testing Overview; Chapter 6
94 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 4 Fiber Testing Fiber Testing Overview Fiber Testing Overview This chapter describes how to certify optical fiber cabling. The procedures in the chapter are sufficient for most fiber certification jobs. If the requirements of the job are not addressed here, re...
Page 103 - Fiber Testing
Fiber Testing 4 Fiber Testing Overview Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 95 Double-Ended, Fiber Pair Double-ended fiber pair configuration tests two fibers, using two Fiber SmartProbes. When multimode probes are used, the FrameScope and DualRemote can be as much as 4 km apart. When singlemode pro...
Page 104 - Calibrating for Double-Ended Testing; Method A
96 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 4 Fiber Testing Calibrating the Tester Calibrating the Tester Before you begin a test, the FrameScope and DualRemote pair must be calibrated. Calibration allows the FrameScope to compensate for slight anomalies in its measurement hardware or that of the compan...
Page 105 - Method B
Fiber Testing 4 Calibrating the Tester Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 97 5 On the Fiber Main Menu, press Calibration . The Fiber Calibration screen displays. 6 Choose Double Ended , and press Next . The Fiber Detection screen displays. 7 When the message below the diagram reads, “Ready to Cali...
Page 106 - When the window reads, “Calibration Successful,” press; in; Method C; “Choosing the
98 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 4 Fiber Testing Calibrating the Tester 1 Insert a Fiber SmartProbe + in the FrameScope, and a Fiber SmartProbe + in the DualRemote. They should both be multimode. 2 Connect a single fiber of each of two duplex test jumpers to the two Fiber SmartProbes with the...
Page 107 - Calibrating for Single-Ended Testing
Fiber Testing 4 Calibrating the Tester Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 99 7 When the message below the diagram reads, “Ready to Calibrate,” press OK . The Calibration window opens. 8 When the window reads, “Calibration Successful,” press OK in the window. The Fiber Main Menu displays. Remove th...
Page 108 - Single Ended
100 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 4 Fiber Testing Calibrating the Tester 6 Choose Single Ended , and press Next . The Fiber Detection screen displays. 7 When the message below the diagram reads, “Ready to Calibrate,” press OK . The Calibration window opens. 8 When the window reads, “Calibrati...
Page 109 - Opening the Settings Menu; Fiber Autotest; Edit Settings
Fiber Testing 4 Setting Up an Autotest Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 101 Setting Up an Autotest The tester must be configured for testing at each site by completing the following procedures. Opening the Settings Menu 1 On the Main Menu, press Fiber Autotest . The Fiber Autotest Setup screen d...
Page 110 - Choosing the Test Configuration; To set the loss limit for fiber testing:
102 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 4 Fiber Testing Setting Up an Autotest Choosing the Test Configuration To choose either single-ended or double-ended testing: 1 On the Fiber Autotest Settings screen, press Setup , then press Edit . The test Configuration Setup screen displays. 2 Press either...
Page 111 - Overall Budget Method; When you select; Overall Budget Method; and press; Next o; n the
Fiber Testing 4 Setting Up an Autotest Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 103 2 Select either Overall Budget Method or Loss/Length Method , then press Next . Continue by completing the steps in the matching section that follows. Overall Budget Method Overall Budget Method configures a fixed loss l...
Page 113 - Setting the Length Limit; To set the length limit for fiber testing:; Length Limit
Fiber Testing 4 Setting Up an Autotest Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 105 3 Press OK . The Fiber Autotest Settings screen displays. Setting the Length Limit To set the length limit for fiber testing: 1 On the Fiber Autotest Settings screen, press Length Limit , then press Edit . The Length Lim...
Page 114 - Choosing the Network Limit; To choose the network limit:; Network Limits; The site name identifies the group of settings used on a job.
106 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 4 Fiber Testing Setting Up an Autotest Choosing the Network Limit The FrameScope 350 can certify cabling for compliance with the physical medium dependent (PMD) requirements of popular network interface technologies such as Ethernet or ATM. Network certificat...
Page 115 - The labeling format for fiber is the same as that for copper. See
Fiber Testing 4 Setting Up an Autotest Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 107 1 On the Fiber Autotest Settings screen, press Site , then press Edit . The Site Setup screen displays. 2 Select Create a New Site Name , then press Next . (The OK button changes to a Next button when you select Create a...
Page 118 - and the Fiber Autotest Settings; Setting the Modal Bandwidth; Modal BW; Modal
110 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 4 Fiber Testing Setting Up an Autotest 7 Enter the nominal specifications of the fiber. Default values are presented. Press OK and the Fiber Autotest Settings screen will display with the new cable description entered beside the cable spool icon. Setting the ...
Page 119 - If the manufacturer is not present, leave the manufacturer as; Unspecified; . If the manufacturer is present in the list, select; . The next Connector Setup screen is
Fiber Testing 4 Setting Up an Autotest Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 111 1 On the Fiber Autotest Settings screen, press the connector icon, then Edit . The Connector Setup screen displays. 2 Press Next . A list of that connector types displays. 3 Press the type of the connector, then press OK...
Page 120 - If not highlight; Add New Description; Enter the name to be added to the database and press; and the Fiber Autotest Settings screen
112 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 4 Fiber Testing Setting Up an Autotest descriptions of connector types. If one of the stored descriptions matches the connector being tested select it, then press OK . 2 If not highlight Add New Description and press Next . 3 Enter the name to be added to the...
Page 122 - Start Test
114 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 4 Fiber Testing Running an Autotest Running an Autotest To run an autotest: 1 Connect the FrameScope 350 and Dual Remote 350 to the ends of the circuit needing certification. 2 On the FrameScope Fiber Main Menu, press Fiber Autotest . The Fiber Autotest Setup...
Page 124 - Chapter 3
116 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 5 Cable Testing in Expert Mode Expert Mode allows you a great deal of f lexibility and customization when using the cable test features of the FrameScope 350. Expert Mode allows you to certify new network installations for compliance with industr y cable st a...
Page 125 - Cable Testing in Expert Mode; Testing Overview
Cable Testing in Expert Mode 5 Testing Overview Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 117 Testing Overview This section provides an overview of cable testing in Expert Mode. For additional information on cable testing, see “Cable Testing Background” on page 57. Expert Mode uses the same two-tester me...
Page 126 - Changing to Expert Mode
118 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 5 Cable Testing in Expert Mode Changing to Expert Mode Changing to Expert Mode To change the FrameScope from standard configuration to Expert mode: 1 On the Main menu, press System . The System Settings screen displays. 2 On the System Settings screen, press ...
Page 127 - The Expert Autotest Setup; Choosing an Existing Settings Profile; Select Settings Profile
Cable Testing in Expert Mode 5 The Expert Autotest Setup Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 119 The Expert Autotest Setup When in the Expert Mode, additional Autotest setup choices are available. Choosing an Existing Settings Profile A profile is a predefined locked set of Autotest settings, locke...
Page 128 - Editing an Existing Settings Profile to Remove a Lock; To edit an existing settings profile:
120 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 5 Cable Testing in Expert Mode The Expert Autotest Setup 3 In the Profile Setup screen, press the desired profile. If the scroll bar is not full length, use the scroll rocker to scroll down to see more stored profiles 4 Press OK when done. 5 Press Start Test ...
Page 129 - Creating a New Settings Profile
Cable Testing in Expert Mode 5 The Expert Autotest Setup Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 121 the Test Probe setting is not locked you will go directly to the Password Screen, where you can choose to password protect your profile. 3 If you choose to password protect your profile, you will be pro...
Page 131 - Setting the Test Limit
Cable Testing in Expert Mode 5 The Expert Autotest Setup Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 123 Password Screen, where you can choose to password protect your profile. 5 If you choose to password protect your profile, you will be prompted to enter the password. Once you are satisfied with your pas...
Page 132 - Viewing Probe Information; To view detailed information on the probe currently inserted:
124 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 5 Cable Testing in Expert Mode The Expert Autotest Setup 3 Then on the Limit Setup screen, select the desired cabling system performance grade. 1RWH 7KHVFUROOEDURQWKHULJKWRIWKHVFUHHQVKRZVWKHORFDWLRQRIWKHGDWDVKRZQDQGLVQRW DIXQFWLRQDOVFUROOEDU7RVFUROOXVHWKHVFUR...
Page 133 - Setting Network Limits
Cable Testing in Expert Mode 5 The Expert Autotest Setup Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 125 2 On the Autotest Setup screen, press Edit Settings . The Autotest Settings screen shows a menu of parameters and functions. 3 Press the name of the probe, then press View . The Probe Information screen...
Page 135 - “Adding a new cable type”
Cable Testing in Expert Mode 5 The Expert Autotest Setup Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 127 Choosing the Labeling Format The labeling format for Expert Mode is the same as that previously described in Chapter 3 , “Cable Testing with the FrameScope 350”. See “Choosing the Labeling Format” on pa...
Page 136 - Press the name of the connector, then press; “Adding a new connector
128 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 5 Cable Testing in Expert Mode The Expert Autotest Setup Choosing the Connector Type Connectors from different manufacturers have different transmission characteristics. The FrameScope 350 compensates for those differences, if you tell it what connectors are ...
Page 137 - Press the cable pairing convention used on the job, then press; . The Autotest Setup screen displays, with the cable pairing; Setting the Measurements
Cable Testing in Expert Mode 5 The Expert Autotest Setup Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 129 1 On the Autotest Setup screen, press Cable Pairing , then press Edit . The Cable Pairing Setup screen displays. Press the cable pairing convention used on the job, then press OK . The Autotest Setup sc...
Page 140 - Setting the Maximum Frequency; Setting the Plot Storage Requirements
132 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 5 Cable Testing in Expert Mode The Expert Autotest Setup Setting the Maximum Frequency The FrameScope 350 allows you to select the maximum range for swept frequency measurements. The choices depend somewhat on the st andard selected previously, for example fo...
Page 141 - Summary Data Only; Full Data Set; Setting the Storage Location; Configuring CompactFlashTM Cards,; Setting the Operator Names; Entering the Operator Names,
Cable Testing in Expert Mode 5 The Expert Autotest Setup Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 133 2 On the Autotest Setup screen press Edit Settings . On the Autotest Settings screen press Save , then Edit to bring up the Save Mode Setup screen. Press Summary Data Only or Full Data Set . 1RWH ,I\RXV...
Page 142 - The Expert Tools Menu; The Expert mode Tools menu includes the following:; To open the Tools menu:; Running a Quick Check; To run a Quick Check:
134 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 5 Cable Testing in Expert Mode The Expert Tools Menu The Expert Tools Menu The Expert mode Tools menu includes the following: • Quick Check tests the continuity and length of a cable run. See Running a Quick Check, on page -134. • Certify Networks lets you ch...
Page 143 - Viewing Details of Quick Check Results; To view results details:
Cable Testing in Expert Mode 5 The Expert Tools Menu Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 135 1 On the Tools menu (see page -134), press Quick Check . The test runs, and a Pass or Fail screen displays. Viewing Details of Quick Check Results The FrameScope can display detailed information about both ...
Page 144 - Certifying a Network; The Expert mode Tools menu includes; Certify Network; To certify a network:; Certify
136 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 5 Cable Testing in Expert Mode The Expert Tools Menu Certifying a Network The Expert mode Tools menu includes Certify Network , which lets you test a cable for conformance to different network st andards. To certify a network: 1 Connect the FrameScope and Dua...
Page 145 - Saving Test Results,; Blinking the Port
Cable Testing in Expert Mode 5 The Expert Tools Menu Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 137 You can save and view details of the test results as with any test by pressing Details . See Saving Test Results, on page 5-3, and “Viewing Result Details” on page 5. Blinking the Port To locate the switch ...
Page 146 - Learning the NVP of a Cable; Learn NVP
138 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 5 Cable Testing in Expert Mode The Expert Tools Menu 3 To stop the blinking, press Stop . The blinking stops. Learning the NVP of a Cable The FrameScope can determine the NVP (Nominal Velocity of Propagation) of a cable, for use in certification testing. NVP ...
Page 147 - Calculate; Measuring the Cable Length; To measure the length of a cable:
Cable Testing in Expert Mode 5 The Expert Tools Menu Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 139 4 Press the Cable Length field. The numeric keyboard opens. 5 Press the backspace arrow to erase any value in the number field, then enter the length of the cable sample, in or meters. Press OK . The keyboa...
Page 148 - Measure Length
140 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 5 Cable Testing in Expert Mode The Expert Tools Menu 2 On the Tools menu, press Measure Length . The Measure Length screen displays. 3 Press Select . The Cable Setup screen displays. 4 Select the cable manufacturer, and press Next . The Cable Database screen ...
Page 149 - Measure
Cable Testing in Expert Mode 5 The Expert Tools Menu Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 141 6 Press Measure . The FrameScope calculates the length of the cable, and displays the length of each twisted pair on the Measure Length screen.
Page 150 - Running COAX and TWINAX Autotests; COAX Testing
142 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 5 Cable Testing in Expert Mode Running COAX and TWINAX Autotests Running COAX and TWINAX Autotests The FrameScope 350 and the DualRemote 350 support both Coaxial and T winaxial standards. This section will instruct you how to test to these standards. COAX Tes...
Page 151 - Results; Twinax Testing
Cable Testing in Expert Mode 5 Running COAX and TWINAX Autotests Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 143 3 The FrameScope 350 is capable of certifying 10Base-2 and 10Base-5 network operation over Coax. By selecting Other in the Network Limits of the Autotest Settings screen, or in the Summary scree...
Page 152 - button
144 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 5 Cable Testing in Expert Mode Running COAX and TWINAX Autotests cable is automatically selected. Press the Edit Settings button to change any settings. 1RWH 7KH)UDPH6FRSHGRHVQRWVSHFLI\DQ\QHWZRUNLQJVWDQGDUGVWKDWUXQRQ7ZLQD[ FDEOH$Q\DWWHPSWWRUXQD&HUWLI\1HWZ...
Page 154 - About Fiber Expert Mode
146 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 6 Expert Fiber Testing About Fiber Expert Mode About Fiber Expert Mode FrameScope’s Expert Mode includes many configuration and testing options not included in the standard test configurations.
Page 155 - Expert Fiber Testing; User Interface; On the User Interface Setup screen, press; Exper t Mode; to turn
Expert Fiber Testing 6 Changing to Expert Mode Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 147 Changing to Expert Mode To change the FrameScope tester from standard configuration to Expert Mode: 1 On the Fiber Main menu, press System . The System Settings screen displays. 2 On the System Settings screen, p...
Page 156 - To view detailed information on the installed probes:
148 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 6 Expert Fiber Testing Viewing Probe Information Viewing Probe Information The FrameScope can display details about the probes installed in the tester. To view detailed information on the installed probes: 1 In Expert mode, press Fiber Autotest on the Main Me...
Page 158 - The Fiber Tools Menu; The Expert mode Fiber Tools menu contains the following:; Using the Loss Meter; To use the Loss Meter:
150 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 6 Expert Fiber Testing The Fiber Tools Menu The Fiber Tools Menu The Expert mode Fiber Tools menu contains the following: • Loss Meter This tool continuously measures and reports the loss on connected fiber cables. • Length & Delay This tool measures the ...
Page 159 - Measuring Length and Delay; To use the Power Meter:
Expert Fiber Testing 6 The Fiber Tools Menu Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 151 4 To select the test configuration or to specify the fiber type, press Quick Setup . Measuring Length and Delay To use the Length & Delay tool: 1 On the Fiber Tools menu, press Length & Delay . The Fiber Len...
Page 160 - Set Reference; Calibrate; Using Trace Mode; To turn on the Fiber SmartProbe’s transmitter:; Trace Mode
152 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 6 Expert Fiber Testing The Fiber Tools Menu the one used for testing. This calibration is just for the Fiber Power Meter. After calibration the Fiber Power Meter displays. 2 To set the current power value as a reference, press Set Reference . The difference i...
Page 161 - Learning the NVP of a Fiber; To learn the NVP of a fiber cable sample:; Learn Fiber NVP
Expert Fiber Testing 6 The Fiber Tools Menu Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 153 Learning the NVP of a Fiber To learn the NVP of a fiber cable sample: 1 Connect a known length sample of the fiber to the Fiber SmartProbe. The sample must be at least 50 feet (15 meters) long. 2 On the Fiber Tools ...
Page 164 - The Status Display Area; Clock Display; Batter y Charge icon:; Storage Status
156 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 7 System Operations The Status Display Area The Status Display Area The status display shows the current time set on the FrameScope 350, talkset status, battery status, and storage st atus. Clock Display The clock shows the time of day. It can be set in the T...
Page 165 - System Operations; The System Menu; The FrameScope 350 System Menu is displayed by pressing; in either the Cable or Network Main Menu, whether in
System Operations 7 The System Menu Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 157 The System Menu The FrameScope 350 System Menu is displayed by pressing System in either the Cable or Network Main Menu, whether in Expert Mode or not. The Cable tab System Menu: However, the System Menu has different entri...
Page 166 - System Information; Pressing; System Information; then pressing; on either
158 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 7 System Operations System Information System Information Pressing System Information then pressing View on either System Settings menu displays the FrameScope serial number, software and hardware revision numbers. If the DualRemote has been att ached and cal...
Page 167 - Storage Setup; and then press; Internal Flash or the CFlash Card.
System Operations 7 Storage Setup Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 159 Storage Setup The Network tab requires a CompactFlash card so there are no choices in the Network System Settings. The Cable tab allows you to select where the test results are stored. Press Save to: and then press Edit . Cho...
Page 168 - Battery Status; To view the current batter y status press; then press
160 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 7 System Operations Battery Status Battery Status To view the current batter y status press Power then press View . If the DualRemote is connected and calibrated, both the FrameScope Batter y St atus and the DualRemote Batter y St atus are available. The disp...
Page 169 - Time and Date Setup; To set the time and date on the FrameScope, press; Time and; . The Time and Date Setup screen allows
System Operations 7 Time and Date Setup Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 161 Time and Date Setup To set the time and date on the FrameScope, press Time and Date , then press Edit . The Time and Date Setup screen allows you to set the Month, Day, Year, and Time as well as the display method for e...
Page 170 - User Interface Setup; screen. When enabled the Sleep Interval setting bar is displayed.
162 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 7 System Operations User Interface Setup User Interface Setup The User Interface Setup screen is were the following choices are made: Length Units - Feet or Meters Expert Mode - ON/OFF (only when accessed from the Cable tab) Enable Speaker ON/OFF Enable Touch...
Page 171 - Operator Setup; In the Cable test mode, you can set the Operators by pressing; Operators; . You can indicate where the
System Operations 7 Operator Setup Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 163 Operator Setup In the Cable test mode, you can set the Operators by pressing Operators then pressing Edit . You can indicate where the operator is for each of the FrameScope and DualRemote and what their name is.
Page 172 - Touchscreen Calibration; An alternate way into the screen calibration menu is:; Scroll; key with the
164 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 7 System Operations Touchscreen Calibration Touchscreen Calibration If it seems that the FrameScope 350 is not responding correctly to taps on the touch screen, you may need to calibrate the touch screen to bring it into alignment with the underlying display....
Page 173 - Serial Baud Rate Setup; Serial Baud; . On the Serial Baud Rate Setup screen
System Operations 7 Serial Baud Rate Setup Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 165 Serial Baud Rate Setup You can specify what serial baud rate the serial port of the FrameScope uses for uploading test records. Press Serial Baud Rate: then press Edit . On the Serial Baud Rate Setup screen select on...
Page 174 - Restore Default Settings
166 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 7 System Operations Restore Default Settings Restore Default Settings The following procedure describes how to restore the FrameScope 350 to the configuration values that were set when your unit was shipped from the factory. 1 From the Main Menu on either the...
Page 176 - Calibration Information; You may display the calibration information by pressing; Calibration Information; and
168 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 7 System Operations Calibration Information Calibration Information You may display the calibration information by pressing Calibration Information and View . The Calibration Information screen displays the factor y calibration date for both the FrameScope an...
Page 177 - Printer Setup
System Operations 7 Printer Setup Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 169 Printer Setup The FrameScope 350 can print labels directly to a Brady TLS2200 label printer. The labeling parameters are set using the procedure “Choosing the Labeling Format” on page 64. When the FrameScope is configured as ...
Page 178 - Network Settings; IP Settings
170 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 7 System Operations Network Settings Network Settings The Network Settings screen shows a summary of the network configuration. This screen may also be accessed by pressing on the FrameScope icon on the right of the Main Menu. This includes the following: The...
Page 179 - Host Name; Network Connection
System Operations 7 Network Settings Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 171 • Default Gateway – This is the default gateway (router) the FrameScope will use to communicate with devices on other subnets. Press Next when satisfied with your choices. The second Network Settings Setup screen allows yo...
Page 180 - get the last; If ‘Measure Length’ is
172 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 7 System Operations Network Settings user can manually set the FrameScope for 10 or 100 Mbps and full or half duplex mode. This may be used for inst ance to prove that a 10/100 switch can properly support the 10 Mbps speed. When satisfied with the settings, p...
Page 181 - Remote Control
System Operations 7 Remote Control Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 173 Remote Control The FrameScope can be controlled through its web interface. Before this interface can be used, it must be enabled through the Remote Control Setup wizard. This wizard also lets the user choose the level of sec...
Page 182 - SNMP Settings; SNMP Settings; on the Network System Settings screen then; . Enter the additional information and press
174 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 7 System Operations SNMP Settings SNMP Settings The FrameScope 350 uses the default community “public” and the default port 161 for SNMP access. You may expand the SNMP communities and port numbers to use during active discover y, SNMP queries, and the Locate...
Page 183 - Demo Mode; The Demo mode may be enabled and disabled by pressing; Demo; on the System Settings menu from either Network or
System Operations 7 Demo Mode Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 175 Demo Mode The FrameScope 350 may be put in a Demo mode for training or demonstration purposes. In the Network tab, the Demo mode provides for a network consisting of several stations, servers, a router, two switch/bridges, and 5 ...
Page 189 - Network Database; Station List; Local Stations; Device Details
Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8 Network Database Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 181 Network Database The FrameScope 350 listens to the network traffic and actively interrogates network devices to learn about attached hosts, servers, switches and routers. This information is stored in ...
Page 190 - Active Discovery Process
182 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 8 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Database MAC address Network addresses: IP and IPX Services provided by the device (DHCP, DNS, etc.) Protocols used by the device (IP, IPX, etc.) While the device det ails are displayed, the following statistic...
Page 192 - Network Performance Autotest; Autotest Setup; The Autotest Setup screen can be reached by pressing on the; button on the Network tab Main Menu.
184 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 8 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Performance Autotest Network Performance Autotest The Autotest is used to measure connectivity and response time of important network resources. Each network resource is tested using target-specific access meth...
Page 193 - The Default Autotest Suite; Deleting Tests; Delete
Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8 Network Performance Autotest Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 185 The Default Autotest Suite The FrameScope boots up with the <Default> suite selected. When the <Default> suite is selected, the FrameScope automatically creates an Autotest suit...
Page 194 - Adding Tests; Untested; . One of these tests may be; . All of these tests may be added to the suite by pressing the; Add All; radio button and pressing
186 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 8 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Performance Autotest Adding Tests The Add button will start up a wizard which is used to add tests to the test suite. If the Network Database contains devices with features not covered by any test in the test s...
Page 195 - Create; DHCP Server
Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8 Network Performance Autotest Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 187 Another way to add a test to the suite is to press the Create New radio button and press Next . 1 A list of test types is presented on the next screen. 2 Select the type of test and press N...
Page 196 - PING Response
188 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 8 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Performance Autotest requested from the DHCP Server. The last setup screen provides a list of the measurements performed during this test. Any of the thresholds used to rate the performance of each of these mea...
Page 197 - Server Response; DNS Server; Test Setup
Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8 Network Performance Autotest Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 189 Server Response The tot al time for negotiating for an IP address from the DHCP Server DNS Server The DNS Server test verifies that the server can look up a name or an IP address. Test Setu...
Page 200 - NT File Server; The file server tests provide the following basic operations:; The first file server setup screen requests a name or address as
192 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 8 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Performance Autotest NT File Server NFS File Server The file server tests provide the following basic operations: • Check server availability by logging-in to the server or with a partial log-in if a username a...
Page 203 - Web Server
Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8 Network Performance Autotest Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 195 Examples of modifying rates and time are shown below: Web Server The Web Server test verifies that server is accessible and mea- sures the download time of the first get operation. Test Set...
Page 204 - Name Lookup
196 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 8 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Performance Autotest measurements may be viewed and modified by selecting it from this list and selecting Edit. The measurements taken during this test are: Name Lookup The request/response time for converting ...
Page 205 - Receive Rate
Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8 Network Performance Autotest Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 197 Receive Rate The rate in bytes per second for the download of the first dat a in response to the get command. E-mail Server The E-mail Server test verifies that the E-mail server is accessi...
Page 207 - These tests verifies that the named device is accessible and; The first setup screen is used to enter the name or address of
Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8 Network Performance Autotest Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 199 Novell Server Print Server FTP Server SNMP Agent Primary Domain Controller Backup Domain Controller Router Workstation These tests verifies that the named device is accessible and measures ...
Page 208 - The measurements taken during all these tests are:; The request/response time for converting a; The time it takes to perform an ICMP Echo test; Autotest Results
200 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 8 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Performance Autotest The measurements taken during all these tests are: Name Lookup The request/response time for converting a name into an address. PING Response The time it takes to perform an ICMP Echo test ...
Page 210 - Overall Statistics
202 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 8 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Statistics Statistics The first view into statistics provides the overall network health. The operator can drill down into the statistics to get more and more detailed information. Some of the more detailed information...
Page 211 - Top Transmitters
Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8 Statistics Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 203 Broadcasts The number of broadcast frames or the percent of the utilization used up by broadcast frames. Pressing this st atistic switches to a list of Top Broadcast Transmitters. Pressing any of the Top Tra...
Page 212 - Protocol Mix
204 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 8 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Statistics Protocol Mix Pressing the protocol gets you to the Top Transmitters of that protocol. Pressing any of the Top Transmitters brings up the Station Detail screen for that st ation. • IP • IPX • ARP • RARP • Ban...
Page 213 - Network Tools; Target Device Address; Trace Route
Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8 Network Tools Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 205 Network Tools Ping The Ping tool is used to verify access to devices on a network. The current, minimum, maximum and average response times are displayed along with a count for the number of times there w...
Page 214 - Remote device IP address; SNMP Query
206 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 8 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Tools Remote device IP address The remote device may be selected from a list or entered as a name or IP address. If the device is specified by a name, DNS and WINS are used to translate the name into an IP addr...
Page 216 - Destination MAC; To send a frame to a station on the local L AN,; Source IP or IPX; Source network address, if required. If Source; Destination IP or IPX; Destination network address, if required.
208 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 8 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Tools Destination MAC To send a frame to a station on the local L AN, enter its MAC address. If the destination address is set to FF-FF-FF-FF-FF-FF, the frame will be received by all devices on the L AN. To sen...
Page 218 - Memory Requirements
210 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 8 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Memory Requirements Memory Requirements The FrameScope 350 requires a CompactFlash™ card to store test results and network station lists. The amount of memory that each Autotest result takes up depends on the number of...
Page 220 - Measurements; Wiremap; Propagation Delay and Skew
212 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 9 Cable Tester Reference Measurements Measurements The FrameScope 350 makes the following test measurements. See “Setting the Measurements” on page 129 for more details. Wiremap Wiremap testing checks for proper continuity and termination of cables. The test ...
Page 221 - Cable Tester Reference; Attenuation
Cable Tester Reference 9 Measurements Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 213 Near End Crosstalk (NEXT) NEXT measures near end coupling between pairs in the tested cable run, at both ends of a cable, over 6 pair combinations. 1(;70HDVXUHPHQW6SHFLILFDWLRQV Attenuation Attenuation measures the decrea...
Page 222 - Return Loss
214 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 9 Cable Tester Reference Measurements Return Loss Return Loss measures the degradation of signal over all four pairs from each end of the tested cable run. 5HWXUQ/RVV0HDVXUHPHQW6SHFLILFDWLRQV Equal Level Far End Crosstalk (ELFEXT) ELFEXT measures far end coup...
Page 223 - Resistance; Ambient Noise
Cable Tester Reference 9 Measurements Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 215 Power Sum ELFEXT (PSELEXT) Computed for each pair by calculating a power sum total of the pair-to-pair ELFEXT from the three other pairs. Power Sum ACR (PSACR) The ratio of the measured attenuation and the computed power ...
Page 224 - Measurement Calibration; Remote Calibration
216 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 9 Cable Tester Reference Calibration Calibration Measurement Calibration Remote Calibration Remote calibration establishes a common zero reference for the FrameScope 350 and its associated DualRemote 350, before any end-to-end measurements are taken. You must...
Page 227 - Control Buttons
219 Agilent Technologies Agilent N2610A FrameScope 350 Network Performance AnalyzerUser’s Manual 10DualRemote 350 Reference The DualRemote 350 220 Control Buttons 220 Indicators 221 This chapter describes the features of the Agilent DualRemote 350.
Page 229 - Indicators; Pair Status Indicators; Calibration Required:; Test Progress and Result Indicators
DualRemote 350 Reference 10 The DualRemote 350 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 221 Indicators Pair Status Indicators The pair status indicators turn green or red at the end of a test to show the status of each pair. A red indicator means the associated pair failed the current test. Warning Indi...
Page 230 - Diagnostics
222 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 10 DualRemote 350 Reference The DualRemote 350 Pass/Fail: The Pass/Fail indicator turns green when the test passes, or red when the test fails. Diagnostics The Diagnostics section of the DualRemote 350 front panel provides more detailed information about fail...
Page 231 - Physical
223 Agilent Technologies Agilent N2610A FrameScope 350 Network Performance AnalyzerUser’s Manual 11Specifications Physical 224 Environmental 225 Electrical 226 Ports 227 Display 229 Fiber SmartProbe+ 230
Page 233 - Specifications; Environmental
Specifications 9 Environmental Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 225 Environmental ,QGRRU2XWGRRU ,QWHQGHGIRULQGRRUXVHQRWZHDWKHUL]HG 2SHUDWLQJWHPSHUDWXUH UDQJH WR ° &WR ° ) 6WRUDJHWHPSHUDWXUHUDQJH ² WR ° &WR ° ) 0D[LPXPKXPLGLW\ IRUWHPSHUDWXUHVWR ° & ° ) $OWLWXGH 7RPHWHUV 3ROOXWLRQGHJUH...
Page 234 - Electrical; W A R N I N G
226 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 9 Specifications Electrical Electrical W A R N I N G Use only the ac adapter supplied in the FrameScope Kit. Using other power adapters may damage the tester, and will void its warranty. N O T E This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is...
Page 235 - Ports; SmartProbe test port
Specifications 9 Ports Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 227 Ports SmartProbe test port Attachment point for test probes. Interface contains high performance signal channels for measurement functions and two-way control interface for reading and controlling active test probes. Serial port Allows ...
Page 236 - CompactFlashTM card slot
228 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 9 Specifications Ports CompactFlash™ card slot Provides removable non-volatile storage for test result files. Supports any standard CompactFlash™ storage card. Densities as high as 512MB are presently available. Data stored in standard format compatible with ...
Page 237 - Display
Specifications 9 Display Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 229 Display 6.625” (16.83 cm) diagonal backlit color LCD. Resolution: 240 (H) x 640 (V). The display is capable of displaying text and graphics in up to 256 colors.
Page 238 - Fiber SmartProbe
230 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 9 Specifications Fiber SmartProbe+ Fiber SmartProbe + General FiberSmartProbe+850nm, Fiber SmartProbe+ 1300nm Fiber SmartProbe+ 1310nm, Fiber SmartProbe+ 1550nm Size 2.4” x 1.6” x 0.8”(6.0 cm x 4.0 cm x 2.5 cm) 2.4” x 1.6” x 0.8”(6.0 cm x 4.0 cm x 2.5 cm) Opt...
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231 Agilent Technologies Agilent N2610A FrameScope 350 Network Performance AnalyzerUser’s Manual 12Glossary Glossary 232
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232 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 9 Glossary Glossary Glossary ARP Address Resolution Protocol - A broadcast protocol used to discover the low level (MAC) address that corresponds to the higher level (IP, IPX, etc.) address. Auto Discovery Proactively requesting information about the network....
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Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 239 INDEX A ac adapter specifications, 226 ACR measurement, 214Active Discovery, 182ambient noise measurement, 215attenuation measurement, 213 B Backlight, 162Backup Domain Controller test, 199Battery charging, 11indicator on DualRemote, 221Status, 160 blinking h...
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