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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 4
1.1 About product ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Safety precautions .................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Intended use ............................................................................................................................. 5
1.4 About this document ................................................................................................................ 5
1.5 Before you start ........................................................................................................................ 6
1.6 Scope of delivery ....................................................................................................................... 7
1.7 System requirements ................................................................................................................ 8
2 WireXpert PC Software and Firmware ............................................................ 9
2.1 Install software .......................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Upgrade firmware ..................................................................................................................... 9
3 WireXpert User Interface .............................................................................. 11
3.1 Touch Screen Layout ............................................................................................................... 11
3.2 The One Touch Access Button ................................................................................................. 12
4 Setting Reference ......................................................................................... 21
4.1 One jumper Dual-ended .......................................................................................................... 21
4.2 Two jumpers Dual-ended ........................................................................................................ 24
4.3 Three jumpers Dual-ended ..................................................................................................... 26
4.4 One jumper Single-ended Loopback ....................................................................................... 28
4.5 Two jumpers Single-ended Loopback ..................................................................................... 30
4.6 Three jumpers Single-ended Loopback ................................................................................... 32
5 Configuring an AUTOTEST ............................................................................. 36
5.1 Setting up WireXpert ............................................................................................................... 36
5.2 Testing Guide for Dual-ended Testing ..................................................................................... 37
5.3 Testing Guide for Dual-ended Testing ..................................................................................... 38
6 Performing an AUTOTEST ............................................................................. 39
6.1 Understanding AUTOTEST ....................................................................................................... 39
6.2 Managing test result(s) ........................................................................................................... 41
6.3 Exporting test results into eXport PC Software ....................................................................... 42
7 Declarations ................................................................................................. 43
8 Appendix ...................................................................................................... 46
9 Glossary ........................................................................................................ 48
10 Related documents ....................................................................................... 50
11 Technical Support ......................................................................................... 51
Introduction
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1 Introduction
1.1 About product
Softing’s WireXpert, with its unparalleled 2,500 MHz measurement range, is the first cable certifier with
capability to certify the highest performance cabling systems in enterprise networks and data centers.
Cable installers make significant gain in productivity with WireXpert’s industry leading test speed and
ease of use. With certification testing up to Class FA and CAT8 copper cabling, as well as MPO, SM, MM
and MMEF fiber optic cabling, WireXpert is ready for 40G and beyond.
Starting from v7.4, WireXpert is available in four variants to provide more flexibility to suit your
certification requirements:
- WireXpert 500 copper (up to 500MHz) only
- WireXpert 500 fiber only
- WireXpert 500-plus; copper + fiber
- and WireXpert 4500.
The WireXpert 500 series provides an affordable solution that can grow with your cable certification
needs. Upgrade the copper only or fiber only variants to the combined WireXpert 500-plus or
WireXpert 4500 for the full 2,500MHz capability.
1.2 Safety precautions
Read this manual before starting
For damages due to improper connection, implementation or operation Softing refuses
any liability according to our existing warranty obligations.
Note
This symbol is used to call attention to notable information that should be followed
during installation, use, or servicing of this device.
Hint
This symbol is used when providing you with helpful user hints.
CAUTION
Selection of option may cause all or partial of saved data and/or settings in the device
to be erased or restored to non-reversible original factory state. Backing up of saved
result(s) is recommended before executing option.
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CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations.
1.3 Intended use
WireXpert series has been designed for use in factory, process and building control. The unit must not
be used in explosion hazard areas. The permissible ambient conditions given in the Technical Data must
be complied with.
The faultless and safe operation of the product requires proper transport, proper storage and
installation, and expert operation and maintenance in accordance with the manual.
1.4 About this document
Read this manual before starting
For damages due to improper connection, implementation or operation Softing refuses
any liability according to our existing warranty obligations.
1.4.1 Document history
Document version
Modifications compared to previous version
201702
Firmware update to v7.3
201811
Firmware update to v8.0
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1.4.2 Conventions used
The following conventions are used throughout Softing customer documentation:
Keys, buttons, menu items, commands and other
elements involving user interaction are set in bold
font and menu sequences are separated by an
arrow
Open Start èControl Panel èPrograms
Buttons from the user interface are enclosed in
brackets and set to bold typeface
Press [Start] to start the application
Coding samples, file extracts and screen output
are set in Courier font type
MaxDlsapAddressSupported=23
Filenames and directories are written in italic
Device description files are located in
C:\<productname>\delivery\software\Device
Description files
1.5 Before you start
Check that the latest eXport PC software and firmware is installed in the workstation and WireXpert
respectively to ensure the latest features are available.
Key differences between WX4500 and WX500 series
Features
WX4500-FA
WX500-PLUS
WX500-CU
WX500-FIBER
Frequency of
measurement
2500 MHz
500 MHz
500 MHz
N/A
Accuracy Specification
TIA Level 2G
ISO/IEC Level VI
TIA Level IIIe
ISO/IEV Level
IIIe
TIA Level IIIe
ISO/IEC Level
IIIe
N/A
Fiber Testing option
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Class FA/CAT 8 options
Yes
No
No
No
Patch Cord Test adapters
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Softing recommends WireXpert to be calibrated annually. Starting from v7.4, WireXpert will remind the
user to calibrate the units or fiber adapters if the last calibration was more than one year ago. This
notification can be closed by clicking the [OK] button, but will be displayed on every boot up until the
units are calibrated.
Calibration can only be done by the service center. Please contact your local vendor for more
information.
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1.6 Scope of delivery
WireXpert 500 – Fiber only solution
WireXpert 500
Single Mode (SM) adapters only
Cord kits excluded
(WX500-SM)
WireXpert 500
EF Multi Mode (MMEF)
adapters only
Cord kits excluded
(WX500-MMEF)
WireXpert 500
SM and MMEF adapters only
Cord kits excluded
(WX500-QUAD)
Single Mode Fiber (WX_AD_SM2)
Single Mode Adapters
(WX_AD_SM2)
SC-SC Duplex Reference Cords
(WX_AC_SM_REFCORD_SC)
Mating Couplers
SC Cleaning Kit
(WX_AC_SC_CLEANING_KIT)
Encircled Flux Compliant Multi Mode Fiber (WX_AD_EF_MM2)
Multi-Mode Adapters
(WX_AD_EF_MM2)
FC-SC Modally Transparent
Reference Cords
SC-SC Tail Cords
(WX_AC_EF_MM_REFCORD_SC
2)
Mating Couplers
SC Cleaning Kit
(WX_AC_SC_CLEANING_KIT)
Optional SM/MM/MMEF LC Cord Kits available.
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Single Mode
Encircled Flux MM
Wavelengths
1310nm, 1550nm
850nm, 1300nm
Connector Type
(Cable)
1. SC
2. LC (Optional)
1. SC-SC + FC-SC
2. LC-SC + FC-SC (Optional)
Test Standards
TIA 568 C.3
IEC 14763-3
TIA 568 C.3
IEC 14763-3
IEC 61280-4-1
Test Parameters
Loss
0 to 24 dB, ±0.2 dB
0 to 12 dB, ±0. 2dB
Length
0 to 20,000m, ±1.5m plus ±1.5% of
length
0 to 2,000m, ±1.5m plus ±1.5% of
length
Output Power
≥ -9 dBm
≥ -22 dBm
Receiver Sensitivity
-40 dBm
-40 dBm
VFL Wavelength
NA
650 μm
1.7 System requirements
Hardware
q PC
Operating system
q Windows 7, 8 or 10 (32 bit or 64 bit)
q Intel Core i3 Duo, 2.4GHz
q 1 GB of RAM
q 200 MB of free space of installation
q Microsoft .NET framework
WireXpert PC Software and Firmware
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2.1 Install software
1 Download the latest eXport PC software from itnetworks.softing.com
2 Run eXport setup v8.0.x64.exe
3 Follow through the instructions on the screen and click [Next] to proceed.
4 Click [Install] to begin installation.
5 Click [Finish] to complete installation.
6 If this is an upgrade from an earlier version from 6.x and above, click [Yes] to proceed.
7 Follow the instructions to complete installation.
User Manuals
For more information on installation and using eXport PC software, please refer to
“Installation Guide for eXport PC software” and “User Manual for eXport PC software”.
Note
Softing IT Networks has ceased support for ReportXpert v5.x and earlier. Please contact
asia-[email protected] for more information.
2.2 Upgrade firmware
1 Download and install the latest eXport PC software.
2 Connect an USB flash drive to the workstation.
3 Run eXport PC software.
4 Go to Tools è Update Device Firmware.
5 Click [OK] and select USB drive from “Export to USB” window.
6 Click [Export] and [OK] to proceed.
7 Please wait while exporting takes place. This process may take a while.
8 Remove USB flash drive from workstation and connect to WireXpert.
9 Select [Upgrade Firmware] from prompt and click [OK] button to continue.
Note: Both LOCAL and REMOTE units must be upgraded.
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10 If prompt did not appear, check that USB icon is present on the status bar, and press the [SETUP]
button è System Settings è Settings 2 è Storage è USB.
11 Please wait while upgrading takes place. This process may take a while.
12 Upgrade process is complete.
CAUTION
Saved test results and settings may be erased during upgrading. You are recommended
to save all test results before upgrading the firmware.
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