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AUGUST 2000
TS1000A-R5
TS1002A
TS1003A
OMNIScanner
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INFORMATION
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RX TX
RX TX
Fiber
OMNI
Fiber
OMNI
850 nm
1300/1310 nm
850 nm
1300/1310 nm
Scanner
O M N I O M N I Remote
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FCC INFORMATION FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of P
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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 referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5. El aparato el
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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 atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato. 14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante. 15. En caso de existir, una antena ext
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OMNISCANNER TRADEMARKS The trademarks mentioned in this manual are the sole property of their owners. 4
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CONTENTS CONTENTS 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1.1 The Digital Solution for Fiber and Copper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1.2 The Graphical User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1.3 OMNIRemote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1.4 OMNIFiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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OIMNISCANNER 3.5 Project Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 3.6 Running an Autotest for Fiber Optic Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 3.6.1 Preparing an Autotest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 3.6.2 Loopback Autotest Using OMNIFiber Main. . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 3.7 Running a Fiber Autotest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 3.8 Fiber Autotest Results . . . .
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CONTENTS 5.3.11 Power Sum ACR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 5.3.12 Office Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 5.4 Fiber Optic Measurements with OMNIFiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 5.4.1 Length/Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 5.4.2 Loss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 5.4.3 Power Meter. .
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OMNISCANNER 11. Multi Media Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 11.1 Portable Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 11.2 Multi Media Card Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 11.3 The MMC Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 12. Universal Serial Bus Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 for the verification of copper links. The Category 7, 6, 5E (Enhanced), 5 and ISO Class F, E, D, and C tester has an extended frequency range of 300 MHz. OMNIScanner provides full software compliance with TIA and ISO/IEC requirements for measurement reporting and analysis (including Length, Delay, ACR, NEXT, ELFEXT, Return Loss, Resist
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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 1310 nm over single-mode fiber. Up to 1000 Autotests can be saved to nonvolatile memory. Saved results can be easily uploaded to the PC with Scanlink software. 1.5 Scanlink Tools Software PC-based software expands OMNIScanner’s user interface and aids with the management of projects. Scanlink Tools consist of the OMNIScanner Configuration s
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CHAPTER 1: Introduction ADAPTER CONNECTOR FUNCTION KEYS BACKLIGHT ON/OFF AUTOTEST ESCAPE ALPHANUMERIC ARROW KEYS KEYS UPPER/LOWER CASE ENTER SWITCH KEY HELP KEY AC ADAPTER DB9 SERIAL MMC CARD USB PORT CONNECTOR SOCKET 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-arrow and down-ar
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OMNISCANNER Autotest Press the Autotest key to run a custom or predefined Autotest. ESC ESC Press the Escape key to cancel the current operation. Arrow keys Press the left, right, up, or down arrow key to navigate within a list, menu, graph, or editable field. ENTER When in a selection field, press the ENTER key to open the listbox and then select the highlighted item as the new default. When in an editable field, press the ENTER key to start the editing process, and press ENTER again when finis
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CHAPTER 1: Introduction Function Keys The functions of the 4 keys located below the display vary depending on the current display. The assigned functions are: Setup Measurements Diagnostics Results New Edit Delete Save Options Save Save with Graphs Save to MMC Save with Graphs to MMC Copy Project to MMC Copy Results to MMC Copy Circuit ID Erase a letter Clear a field List Circuit IDs Detail Retest Graph Pair Next Page Previous Page Select Set Default Switch to 850 nm Switch to 1300 nm Set Refere
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OMNISCANNER 1.8 OMNIRemote’s LED Indicators LED ColorDescription 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; Guard LED will be lit in 5-second intervals until the hazard condition disappears. REMOVE CABLE FROM HAZARDOUS SOURCE! Charge Green OMNIRemote is inactive, the AC adapter is present, and the battery pack
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CHAPTER 1: Introduction 1.10 When To Use OMNIRemote Most measurements require the use of OMNIRemote at the far end of the cable. For other measurements, OMNIRemote can be connected, but its use is optional. OMNIScanner detects the presence of the remote unit and automatically configures it for the measurement to be performed. Twisted pair measurements requiring the use of OMNIRemote: • Autotest • Wiremap • NEXT and Power Sum NEXT • Attenuation • Return Loss • ELFEXT and Power Sum ELFEXT • ACR an
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OMNISCANNER Indicates Indicates OMNI OMNI Scanner Remote test test results. results. Toggles the display from Scanner to Remote test results. OMNIScanner2 displays test results for both ends of the link. Press or to toggle the display between Scanner and Remote test results. NOTE Refer to the graphics in Chapter 2, Getting Started: Typical Test Configurations, for instructions on connecting OMNIScanner and OMNIRemote for basic link and full channel tests. 16
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CHAPTER 1: Introduction 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/ 1310 nm 1300/ Green OMNIFiber is 1310 nm (flashing) transmitting modulated light at 1300/1310 nm 1300/ Orange Part 1 of Two Way 1310 nm test completed, switch fibers 1.13 A
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OMNISCANNER 2. Push the OMNIFiber adapter onto OMNIScanner’s 160-pin connector until it snaps into position. 3. To remove OMNIFiber, use the pushbutton latches to release the secured adapter. 4. Protect OMNIFiber’s 160-pin connector by snapping the cover back in place. 1.14 Editing with OMNIScanner2 OMNIScanner includes sophisticated easy-to-use editing methods to accommodate a variety of user-definable items. Different fields have different editing procedures. Please follow the described proced
