Exfo CableSHARK P3 VF/DSL Cable Qualifier Manuel d'utilisateur Page 1

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VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 88 Cursor position =Marker position =Cursor / Marker Delta =0.0 1250.0 2500.0 5000.03750.0ZOOM INVERTMAINMENUEFCHG-1.000-0.7

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 89Cursor position =Marker position =Cursor / Marker Delta =0.0 1250.0 2500.0 5000.03750.0ZOOM INVERTMAINMENUEFCHG-1.000-0.7

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 90 The information about all the reflections found by the AUTO TDR test is shown on the status line in the format of "

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 91800ns and look for any impairments up to 5000ft (1520m), and so on, until the cable end is found or the test is completed

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 92 8.2.4.6 How to Determine the VOP of a Cable Calculating the Correct VOP The exact VOP of a cable of known-

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 938.3 ADSL Data Rate Prediction (ADSL, ADSL2, ADSL2+) Measurements The DMT test or ADSL, ADSL2 or ADSL2+ Data Rate Predict

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 94 EDIT /SELECTMAINMENUTest Typ e :ATerm Impedance:DSL Evaluation:DMT Noise Margin dB:DMT Bits per Bin:Rx Test Resolution: A

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 95ADSL2+ FROM CUSTOMER (was ADSL2+ CPE) means the CableSHARK is emulating an ADSL2+ CPE device ADSL2+ FROM CO/EXCH means t

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 96 If the TEST TYPE is set to SINGLE END, the following additional parameters appear. MAX. CAP. IMBALANCE (%): Allows the

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 97 CAPACITANCE NF/MI OR NF/KM: Allows the user to specify the cable’s capacitance constant. See Appendix B for more inform

CableSHARK P3 User Guide ixPatent Information The End-to-End DMT test used by the EXFO CableSHARK is patent protected. ADSL Data Rate Prediction

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 98 The following are brief descriptions of each of the function button options: EDIT/SELECT Pressing the function button c

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 99For SINGLE END tests, the CableSHARK will first determine the length of the cable (up to the first major impairment which

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 100 noise floor on potential data rate. A 'bit/bin' graph showing a relatively filled in box will indicate a cable

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 101Pressing the SAVE / UPLOAD button shows a pop-up window where the user is allowed to upload results, and save results to

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 102 Press the RUN / STOP button on the front of the CableSHARK to initiate the test. Figure 8.3.3A shows an example of the

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 103Example of a ADSL2 ATU-C (downstream) mask (non-overlapped spectrum) Example of a ADSL2 ATU-R (downstream) mask (non-o

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 104 Example of a ADSL2+ ATU-C (downstream) mask (non-overlapped spectrum) PSD indBm/Hz36 dB/octave–97.5 peak+15 dBrn0-4 kHz–

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 1058.3.4 CPE Modem Detection and DSLAM Detection The CableSHARK’s DMT test will automatically determine if there is a CPE

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 106 8.3.5 DMT Test Application Hints 1 Single-Ended DMT test results provide EXTRAPOLATED data rates only! 2 The DMT t

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 1078.4.1 Setting up a Noise Test From the Main Menu, pressing Function button F1 (CABLE TESTS) will bring the user to the

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VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 108 EDIT /SELECTMAINMENUTest Typ e :Term Impedance :Measurement Units: 100 OHMSdBmEFCHGNOISE PSD Next/Fext 6.0 MHzWARNINGNot

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 109EDIT /SELECTMAINMENUTest Typ e :Term Impedance :Termination:Noise Filter :Imp Nse Threshold:Imp Nse Meas Time:Measuremen

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 110 EDIT /SELECTMAINMENUTest Typ e :Term Impedance :Termination:Noise Filter :Imp Nse Threshold:Plot Interval:Meas Time (Hou

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 111End) not to reflect back any test signals or unnecessarily attenuate the test signal. The options are 100 ohms, 135 ohm

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 112 MEAS TIME (HOUR): Allows the user to specify the maximum test time in hours. The function button command selection a

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 113Press the RUN/STOP button on the front of the CableSHARK to initiate the test. The RUN/STOP button can be pressed at any

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 114 MAINMENUEFCHGPEAK ZOOM INVERTZOOM INHORIZdBm/Hz0.00 500 1000 2000 kHz 1500Noise PSD Cursor Frq.==-112.74 dBm/Hz1000

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 115MAINMENUEFCHGPEAK ZOOM INVERTZOOM INHORIZdBm/Hz0.00 1500 3001 6003 kHz 4502Noise PSD Cursor Frq.==-112.74 dBm/Hz300

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 116 MAINMENUEFCHGNORMAL ZOOM INVERTZOOM INHORIZdBm/Hz0.00 500 1000 2000 kHz 1500Noise PSD Cursor Frq.==-45.12 dBm/Hz115

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 11712:58NOV21MAINMENUECHG100101HitsFSAVE/UPLOAD100101Hits13:08NOV2113:18NOV2113:28NOV21Impedance (Terminated)Noise Filter S

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 1Section 1 Introduction The EXFO CableSHARK P3 VF/DSL Cable Qualifier (called CableSHARK hereafter) is designed t

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 118 SAVE TO MEM Choosing SAVE TO MEM from the SAVE / UPLOAD pop-up menu invokes the SAVE SESSION menu. From here, the test

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 1198.5..Longitudinal Balance Test The longitudinal balance test ensures that the twisted pair is balanced. Longitudinal b

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 120 The Longitudinal Balance Test Setup menu has several options that appear at the upper part of the screen (see the previo

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 121Longitudinal Balance test complete. Complies with ANSI T1.413 and G.DMT.MAINMENUEFCHGSAVE/UPLOADdB26 571 11172208 kHz16

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 122 Longitudinal Balance test complete. Complies with ANSI T1.413 and G.DMT.MAINMENUEFCHGSAVE/UPLOADdB26 571 11172208 kHz16

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 123 SAVE TO USB Choosing SAVE TO USB from the SAVE / UPLOAD pop-up menu invokes the SAVE SESSION menu. From here, the test

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 124 8.6..Load Coil Detection Test The CableSHARK Load Coil Detection Test can detect if there is any load coil along the li

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 125 TEST TYPE: Select from either LOAD COIL RX (receiver mode) or LOAD COIL SINGLE END. LOAD COIL SINGLE END will plot a

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 126 Load coil detection test complete.MAINMENULoad Coil Detection Test Results: No load coils detected.EFCHGSAVE/UPLOADT

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 127Test completed. At least 2 load coils detected.MAINMENUEFCHGSAVE/UPLOADTESTSETUP1000 3200 5400 9800 Hz76003000SHOWREFO

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 2 but use of the optional CableSHARK softpack case offers enough protection against damage. A Samsonite carrying case is a

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 128 UPLOAD RESULT Choosing UPLOAD RESULT from the SAVE / UPLOAD pop-up menu sends the result that appears on the CableSHARK

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 129 SAVE TO USB Choosing SAVE TO USB from the SAVE / UPLOAD pop-up menu invokes the SAVE SESSION menu. From here, the test

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 130 8.7 Digital Multimeter (DMM) Test The CableSHARK’s Digital Multimeter Test or DMM Test can detect AC/DC voltages &am

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 131ENTERTest Typ e :Cable Type:EFCHGAUTOTEST-12 (V,R,C)WARNINGPlease ensure that the test set is connected in parallel with

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 132 The AUTOTEST-14 will perform all DMM measurements (V, R, C, I) for all three legs of the circuit (T-R, R-G, T-G) except

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 133 If the AUTO CABLE TYPE is NOT selected, the following settings are available. These are necessary to provide the user w

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 134 Please check with the cable manufacturer for specific details concerning the cables capacitance constant. The Capacitan

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 135Selecting the RESISTANCE test from the Test Type menu one further parameter will appear: Resistance (ohm/mile or ohm/km

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 136 SELECT PREVIOUS Pressing the function button corresponding to SELECT PREVIOUS scrolls backward through each of the para

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 137MAINMENUEFCHGSAVE TOMEMSAVE TOUSBUPLOADRESULTDMMNEXTTEST(T - R) AC RMS Voltage(T - G)(R - G) AC RMS Voltage AC RMS Volta

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 3Section 2 Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Overview The need for faster and cheaper Internet access, video-on-deman

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 138 TIP-RING, TIP-GND, RING-GND Pressing the function button (F1) associated with these selections allows the user to test b

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 1398.8.. 4-Wire Crosstalk Test The CableSHARK’s 4 Wire Crosstalk test or 4 WIRE XTALK Test or Stressed Noise test allows

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 140 EDIT /SELECTMAINMENUTest Typ e :EFCHGCROSSTALK OR LOOPBACKWARNINGNote: telephone cables may have dangerous A.C. or D.C.v

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 1418.8.2 Running a 4-Wire Crosstalk Test Use caution when connecting the test set, as telephone cables may have dangerous

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 142 Pressing the SAVE / UPLOAD button shows a pop-up window where the user is allowed to upload results, and save results to

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 143MAINMENUEFCHGTESTSETUPSAVE/UPLOAD FIGURE 8.8.2B - RESULTS OF 4-WIRE CROSSTALK TEST This test allows a user to continuo

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 144 8.9 Isolation Resistance Test The CableSHARK’s Isolation Resistance Test allows users to generate a high voltage ont

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 145 The Isolation Resistance test setup options are described as follows: TEST TIME (SEC): The user can specify the “soa

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 146 FIGURE 8.9.2A - RESULTS OF THE ISOLATION TEST Results showing >100 Mohm indicates that there is no chance of isolati

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 147 8.10 LoopMapper™ LoopMapper™ allows the user of the CableSHARK to easily identify faults (if any) with increased res

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 4 ISDN uses a 2B1Q line coding (2 Binary, 1 Quaternary) to represent information. 2B1Q maps two bits of data into one quater

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 148 The LoopMapper Test Setup menu has two options that appear at the upper part of the screen (see the previous illustratio

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 149 Wire Gauge Vs. V.O.P. Here are some examples of typical VOP values for various telephone cables, given for insulat

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 150 FIGURE 8.10.2A - RUNNING A LOOPMAPPER TEST The layout of the screen shows a graphic and numeric representation of th

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 151 TABLE 8.10.2 – CABLE VS. REFLECTED ANGLE Reflected Angle Fault Type 0° Open Circuit 180° Short Circuit,

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 152 SAVE TO USB Choosing SAVE TO USB from the SAVE / UPLOAD pop-up menu invokes the SAVE SESSION menu. From here, the test

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 153 FIGURE 8.10.2.1A - RUNNING A LOOPMAPPER TEST WITH THE CABLE END OPEN Figure 8.10.2.1B shows a LoopMapper test result

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 154 FIGURE 8.10.2.1B - RUNNING A LOOPMAPPER TEST WITH THE CABLE END SHORTED Figure 8.10.2.1C shows the LoopMapper test r

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 155 FIGURE 8.10.2.1C - RUNNING A LOOPMAPPER TEST WITH A CABLE AND BRIDGE TAP BRANCH Note: When using the LoopMapper test

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 156 8.11 Automatic Testing The CableSHARK is capable of performing automatic testing for ADSL, SHDSL and Voice Frequency (V

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 157 FIGURE 8.11.1.1A – ADSL AUTO TEST SETUP FIGURE 8.11.1.1B – ADSL2 AUTO TEST SETUP

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 5 Figure 2C – ADSL Architecture For service providers and customers alike, ADSL allows users to use their existing phone

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 158 FIGURE 8.11.1.1C – ADSL2+ AUTO TEST SETUP The options at the bottom of the ADSL AUTO TESTS SETUP screen represent t

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 1598.11.1.2 SHDSL Auto Test Setup From the Auto Test Setup screen, pressing the F6 button will activate the SHDSL Auto Te

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 160 SELECT NEXT Pressing the function button corresponding to SELECT NEXT scrolls forward through each of the parameters tha

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 161FIGURE 8.11.1.3A – VF POTS AUTO TEST SETUP FIGURE 8.11.1.3B – VF NO POTS AUTO TEST SETUP The options at the bottom

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 162 MAINMENUEFCHGEDIT/SELECTName:DATUmilliwatt sourceDELETERECORDTel. N u m b er416555121218005551212 milliwatt source 18005

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 163 VF SETUP Allows the user to setup the VF Auto Test. MAIN MENU Select the function button corresponding to MAIN MENU to

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 164 MAINMENUEFCHGVIEWDETAILSAVE /UPLOADDMMLoad CoilLength(TDR)Longitudinal BalanceBalance at 1kHz Capacitance ImbalanceADSL

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 165MAINMENUEFCHGVIEWDETAILSAVE /UPLOADDMM:Load CoilLength Longitudinal BalanceBalance at 1 KhzCapacitive ImbalanceADSL Down

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 166 The remainder of the buttons are as follows: VIEW SETUP This function allows users to view the pass/fail thresholds u

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 167MAINMENUEFCHGVIEWDETAILSAVE /UPLOADDMM:Load Coil:Length (TDR):Balance at 1 kHz Dialing: 4165551212 (DATU)Loss

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 6 Figure 2D – Asymmetric Nature of ADSL There are actually 32 bins allocated for Upstream and up to 250 bins allocated fo

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 168 SAVE TO USB Choosing SAVE TO USB from the SAVE / UPLOAD pop-up menu invokes the SAVE SESSION menu. From here, the test

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 169MAINMENUEFCHGVIEWDETAILSAVE /UPLOADDMMLoad CoilLength(TDR)Longitudinal BalanceBalance at 1kHz Capacitance ImbalanceSHDS

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 170 MAINMENUEFCHGVIEWDETAILSAVE /UPLOADDMM:Load CoilLength Longitudinal BalanceBalance at 1 KhzCapacitive ImbalanceSHDSL Dat

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 171 The remainder of the buttons are as follows: VIEW SETUP This function allows users to view the pass/fail thresholds us

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CableSHARK P3 User Guide 173Section 9 Spectral Detective The CableSHARK’s Spectral Detective test allows user to bridge onto a live circ

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 174 This option can be ordered from EXFO. A special alphanumeric software key will be sent to the purchaser based upon each

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 175 NOISE FILTER: The options are ISDN E Filter, HSDL F Filter, ADSL G Filter and NONE. NONE is the most ideal selection si

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 176 MAINMENUEFCHGSAVE/UPLOADdBm/Hz0.00 552 1104 2208 kHz1656Noise PSD Cursor Frq.==-45.65 dBm/Hz1000.500 kHzRMS NoiseImpeda

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 177 SAVE TO USB Choosing SAVE TO USB from the SAVE / UPLOAD pop-up menu invokes the SAVE SESSION menu. From here, the test

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 7 DMT standards suggest that equipment can use up to 15 bits/bin to encode data per sub-channel. However, using the maximum

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 178 MAINMENUEFCHGNORMAL ZOOM INVERTZOOM INHORIZdBm/HzPSD Cursor Frq.==-45.12 dBm/Hz1152.8 kHzRMS NoiseImpedanceNoise Filter=

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 1799.2 Spectral Detective Samples The following figures show examples of broadband technology disturbers. MAINMENUEFCHG

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CableSHARK P3 User Guide 181Section 10 Return Loss There are two major causes of Return Loss: discontinuities and impedance mismatches.

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 182 TERM IMP: The CableSHARK's impedance needs to match the characteristic impedance of the cable. This causes the Cab

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 183The better the return loss, the higher the dB readings resulting from the measurement. Test completed. MAINMENUEFCHGS

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 184 SAVE TO MEM Choosing SAVE TO MEM from the SAVE / UPLOAD pop-up menu invokes the SAVE SESSION menu. From here, the test

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 185Section 11 SHDSL Data Rate Prediction The SHDSL test is unique in that it is independent of any modem or lin

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 186 SHDSL EVALUATION: Options include ITU-T Annex A and ITU-T Annex B. The SHDSL standards reflects two regions – Annex A is

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 18711.1..Running a SHDSL Test Use caution when connecting the test set, as telephone cables may have dangerous A.C. or D.C

Copyright © 2006 EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval s

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 8 SHDSL is designed to be more of a business solution than a residential service due to its symmetry. It can be used as a T

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 188 SHOW REF Pressing the function button corresponding to SHOW REF allows a user to overlay a REFERENCE MASK over the test

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 189Section 12 Resistive Fault Location 12.1 Resistive Fault Location (RFL) Testing Resistive Fault Location (

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 190 The RFL measurement used by the CableSHARK is referred to as a “separate good pair” test. This means the user must have

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 191RJ11RJ45RING TIP2 WIRELINE Tx / RxGNDBLACK LEADRED LEADGREEN LEADCable under testTIPRINGGND FIGURE 12.1.1.2B – INITIAL H

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 192 12.1.1.5 Initial RFL Testing From the Main Menu, pressing Function button F1 (CABLE TESTS) will bring the user to the

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 193 If the pair does not have a fault on it, the CableSHARK will display the following message: CONGRATULATIONS! FIGURE 1

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 194 For only resistive faults, the CableSHARK’s RFL test will instruct the user how to attach the strap (see Section 12.1.

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 195 Fault TIP-GROUND or RING-GROUND TRTRGood pairStrapFaulty pair FIGURE 12.1.1.6B – TO GROUND FAULT: STRAP PLACEMENT

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 196 12.1.1.7 Setting up Cable Characteristics The CableSHARK’s RFL test needs to be configured in detail now that the faul

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 197American Wire Gauge. RESISTENCE PER LENGTH Allows the user to specify the cable’s resistance constant. See Appendix B f

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 9Section 3 Time Domain Reflectometry Overview Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) is a cable testing technique that i

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 198 12.2 Running a RFL Test Once the test is set up, press the RUN/STOP key located on the front panel of the CableSHARK.

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 199StrapDistance to FaultDistance fromEnd to FaultDistance to End+-F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F812ABC3DEF4GHI5JKL6MNO7PRS8TUV9WXY

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 200 12.3 RFL Hints The following are useful hints for using the CableSHARK RFL function. 1. Use a strap that is made of

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 201 Table 12.3.1 Loop Resistance @ 68°F or 2

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 202 For temperatures in Celsius: RTC = R20°C + TC - 20°C ) * 0.00393 * R20°C] Where RTC = new resistance based on

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 203 Section 13 Ground Resistance 13.1 Ground Resistance Testing The CableSHARK’s Ground Resistance (also know

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 204 RingTipCentralOffice-+RGT2W Line TX/RX FIGURE 13.1.1A – GROUND RESISTANCE CONNECTION DIAGRAM #1 The second configurat

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 205EDIT /SELECTMAINMENUTest Typ e :EFCHGGROUND RESISTANCE FIGURE 13.1.1C – GROUND RESISTANCE SETUP MENU 13.2 Running a

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 206 13.2.1 Constant Voltage Source The CableSHARK will display voltage, loop current, and loop resistance information. Sin

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 207 13.2.2 Constant Current Source The CableSHARK will display voltage and loop current. Since there is no ground connect

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 10 Figure 3B - A Pulse Reflection indicates a load coil at 500 ft (152 m) TDR’s can use various methods of testing to dete

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 208 13.2.3 Voltage Source plus Ground The CableSHARK will display voltage, loop current, loop resistance and ground resist

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 20913.2.4 Current Source plus Ground The CableSHARK will display voltage, loop current, loop resistance and ground resist

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 210 If the line card is not connected or is not detectable by the CableSHARK, the Ground Resistance test displays the follow

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 2115. For the grounded system, the CableSHARK switches the loop current path with the 435 ohm load (currently off hook), f

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CableSHARK P3 User Guide 213 Section 14 Ringer Detection Testing 14.1 Ringer Detection Testing The CableSHARK is capable of performing a

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 214 FIGURE 14.1.1A - SETTING UP THE RINGER DETECTION TEST The Ringer Detection Test Setup menu has the following configur

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 215of each of the function button options: Pressing the SAVE / UPLOAD button shows a pop-up window where the user is allowe

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CableSHARK P3 User Guide 217Section 15 VF Testing The CableSHARK is capable of performing voice frequency (VF) tests from 300 Hz to 4 kHz

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 11Not all cables are the same, hence the variations in VOP. Conversely, not all local loops are the same. Some local loops

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 218 The VF TEST menu has the following configuration option. TEST TYPE: Select SEND TONE TERM IMP: 600 ohms (or 100, 150

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 219specified Level as designated in the LEVEL column. Selecting the EDIT/SELECT button will allow the user to modify the LE

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 220 With VARIABLE frequency selected, press the RUN/STOP key to start the test. The following screen will appear. FIGURE

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 22115.1.3 Sending 3 Tone Slope To send 3 Tone Slope, select the VF TESTS option from the CABLE TESTS pop-up menu. Select

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 222 With TX 3 TONE SLOPE selected, press the RUN/STOP key to start the test. The following screen will appear. FIGURE 15

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 223SEND TONE600 OHMS0TRACING TONEEDIT /SELECTMAINMENUTest Typ e :Term Impedance:Level (dBm):Frequency Mode:EFCHGSEND TONE

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 224 FIGURE 15.1.4B - RUNNING THE TRACING TONE TEST The TRACING TONE screen shows what is being transmitted from the Cabl

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 225 SEND TONE600 OHMSNUMERICALEDIT /SELECTMAINMENUTest Typ e :Term Impedance:Receiver Mode:EFCHGRECEIVE TONE FIGURE 15.2.1

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 226 FIGURE 15.2.1B - RUNNING THE RX TONE NUMERICAL TEST 15.2.2 Graphical Level/Frequency To measure level/frequency gr

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 227SEND TONE600 OHMSGRAPHICAL300 Hz to 4 kHzEDIT /SELECTMAINMENUTest Typ e :Term Impedance:Receiver Mode:Graph Scale:EFCHGR

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 12 0.0 1250.0 2500.0 5000.03750.0ZOOM INVERTMAINMENUEFCHG-1.000-0.750-0.500-0.2500.0000.2500.5000.7501.000ZOOM INHORIZSELECT

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 228 FIGURE 15.2.2B - RUNNING THE RX TONE GRAPHICAL TEST The result screen allows a user to graphically see the levels an

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 229SEND TONE600 OHMSRX 3 TONE SLOPEEDIT /SELECTMAINMENUTest Typ e :Term Impedance:Receiver Mode:EFCHGRECEIVE TONE FIGURE 1

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 230 FIGURE 15.2.2B - RUNNING THE RX 3 TONE SLOPE TEST The result screen shows the user the level, frequency, and slope o

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 23115.3 Noise Test The Noise function allows a user to measure RMS noise on the circuit under test. To measure Noise, s

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 232 With NOISE selected, press the RUN/STOP key to start the test. The following screen will appear. FIGURE 15.3B - RU

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 23315.4 Impulse Noise Test The Impulse Noise function allows a user to measure Impulse Noise on the circuit under test.

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 234 Measurement Units: Allows user to select from displaying results in dBm or dBrnC. Separation (dB) Allows user to spec

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 23515.5 Power Influence The Power Influence test measures the affects that 50 Hz and 60 Hz power line (AC Mains) interfe

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 236 MAINMENUEFCHGdBrnFrequency540 Hz480 Hz420 Hz360 Hz300 Hz240 Hz180 Hz120 Hz60 HzFREEZEC-Message noise3 kHz Flat Noise==87

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 237Section 16 K-Test 16.1 K-Test The K-test or Kupfmuller test can be used to find the approximate distance to

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 130.0 2500.0 5000.0 10000.07500.0ZOOM INVERTMAINMENUEFCHG-1.000-0.750-0.500-0.2500.0000.2500.5000.7501.000ZOOM INHORIZSELEC

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 238 IMPORTANT: Attachment of the strap should not take place until the CableSHARK has indicated how to hook up the strap. A

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 239Select K-test from the Main Menu pop-up screen and press the “RUN STOP” button to execute the test. The following screen

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 240 FIGURE 16.3C– K-TEST PRE-TEST SCREEN 16.3.1 Connecting the Strap A strap is typically a wire that connects the ends

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 241 FIGURE 16.3.1B– K-TEST, CONNECTING THE STRAP 16.3.2 Setting up Cable Characteristics The CableSHARK’s K-test ne

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 242 FIGURE 16.3.2A – K-TEST CABLE CHARACTERISTICS SETUP SCREEN At the top of the screen you can see colors corresponding

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 243 DISTANCE Allows the user to specify the cable section length under test. This is one gauge of wire only. NOTE: If DIST

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 244 16.3.2.1 Setup the K_test Test for Multi-Section Testing Users can enter loop characteristics for multi-section loops

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 245 FIGURE 16.3.3A – K-TEST RESULTS There are three parts of the circuit under test that are presented to the user. Thes

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 246 FIGURE 16.3.3B – DISTANCES EXPLAINED Once the test has been completed, the status bar at the bottom of the screen will i

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 247 Appendix A Ideal Cable Results A.1 Loop Topologies CSA and Extended CSA Loops CSA 126 AWG5900 ft26 AWG1800

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VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 248 ANSI Loops ANSI Loop #226 AWG13500 ft24 AWG3000 ft24 AWG1500 ftANSI Loop #326 AWG7500 ft24 AWG6000 ft24 AWG1500 ft22

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 249 A.2 Attenuation Responses The following graphs depict Attenuation responses to CSA, Extended CSA, Mid-CSA, and ANSI l

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 250 CSA Loop #6 CSA Loop #7 CSA Loop #8 Extended CSA Loop #9

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 251 Extended CSA Loop #10 Mid CSA Loop #0 Mid CSA Loop #1 Mid CSA Loop #2

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 252 Mid CSA Loop #3 Mid CSA Loop #4 Mid CSA Loop #5 Mid CSA Loop #6

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 253 ANSI Loop #2 ANSI Loop #3 ANSI Loop #4 ANSI Loop #5

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 254 ANSI Loop #6 ANSI Loop #7 ANSI Loop #8 ANSI Loop #9

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 255 ANSI Loop #11 ANSI Loop #12 ANSI Loop #13 ANSI Loop #15

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CableSHARK P3 User Guide 257 Appendix B Loop Characteristics Wire Gauge Capacitance Resistance Attenuation @ 300 kHz mm AWG nF/km nF/m

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 15Section 4 Physical Features and Power Supply 4.1 Physical Features of the CableSHARK 4.1.1 The Front Panel Th

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 258 COMMITTEE T1 --- Working Group T1E1.4 --- ftp://ftp.t1.org/T1E1/E1.4/Dir2001/1E140023.pdf

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 259 Appendix C CableSHARK Specifications General Features Dimensions: Approx. 6.9” x 9.25”

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 260 ¾ Dialup test to a milliwatt source also measures Loss, Tone Frequency, and Noise with quiet termination. ¾ Phone book

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 261Spot frequencies: Any 10 tones (user settable) within the transmit frequency range Receiver Characteristics Character

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 262 VF Impulse Noise Low threshold: –40 dBm to 0 dBm in 1 dB steps Mid threshold: Low threshold plus separ

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 263length range: 10% to 25% of total cable length Pulse width: 28 ns to 20 µs (auto-selected in Auto TDR tes

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 264 End-to-End Frequency Response Plot with cursor and zoom Distance range: 300 ft to 45000 ft (100 m to 13,500 m) **

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 265 ITU-T Annex B / ISDN, ETSI Full Rate / ISDN Bits/bin setting: 8 – 15 bits per bin. 14 is default for full

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 266 ADSL2+: 4.3 kHz to 2.208 MHz Horizontal scale: Depends on Frequency Range (see above) Vertica

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 267 Longitudinal Balance Test Single-end test: Near-End test plot with cursor & zoom Frequency accuracy: ± 50 ppm A

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 16 3. Power On LED This LED indicates the ON/Off status of the CableSHARK. It also shows the status of the internal batter

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 268 AC Current: 0 to 77 mA Accuracy: ±2% of reading ±1 LSD Isolation resistance Source: 100VDC Current:

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 269Accuracy: ±2dB Return Loss Test (Plot with cursor and zoom) Range: 0 to 60 dB Resolution: 0.1 dB Accura

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 270 Visi-SHARK A graphic user interface between the CableSHARK and a PC. ¾ Full graphic remote control of the CableSHARK

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 271Appendix D Safety Information Before Operating the CableSHARK Unit: • Inspect the equipment for any signs o

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 272 Instructions The following safety instructions must be observed whenever the CableSHARK Unit is operated, serviced or r

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 273 NOTE If the CableSHARK is not used in the manner outlined in this operating manual, the protection provided by the Ca

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CableSHARK P3 User Guide 275Appendix E Warranty General Information EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. (EXFO) warrants this equipment a

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 276 wear and tear, accident, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature, causes external to the product

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 277Appendix F Software Policy and Upgrades F.1 Software Policy EXFO wants its customers to have the very best an

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 174.1.2 The Rear Panel The illustration below shows the back panel features of the latest CableSHARK. Each item is descr

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 278 From System Setup, press the UPGRADE SOFTWARE function key. The CableSHARK will ask you if you are sure to want to proce

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 279 PC’s USB receptacle. Press Program. The PC program will install the necessary files onto the USB memory device. Once r

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CableSHARK P3 User Guide 281EXFO Service Centers Worldwide If your product requires servicing, contact your nearest authorized service center. EXF

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CableSHARK P3 User Guide 283Appendix J Visi-SHARK Software Visi-SHARK is a MS Windows® 95/98/ME/2000/XP software package which enables yo

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 284 J.3 Operation J.3.1 Running Visi-SHARK Visi-SHARK can be run from a Visi-SHARK shortcut icon on the Desktop, the Star

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 285then clicking on Windows® Explorer. Browse to C:\Program Files\EXFO Ltd.\visi-shark and double-click on visi-shark.exe.

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 286 FIGURE J.4B - THE SETUP CONNECTION THROUGH…. DIALOG BOX The radio buttons to the left-hand side of the menu allow the

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 287 FIGURE J.4.1A - SETTINGS IN THE FLOW CONTROL DIALOG BOX Check to see that the settings in the Flow Control dialog box

CableSHARK P3 User Guide iCableSHARK P3 VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 1048835 November 2006, Rev. 0 S/W: 3.91 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page TABLE OF C

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 18 3. Serial Communication Port (Male) The 9-pin connector provides serial communication with a computer. The CableSHARK

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 288 J.4.2 Connecting Through a Network via Ethernet If you wish to connect via Ethernet, click the radio button next to th

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 289e) Possibility that a crossover was used instead of a straight cable or vice versa. See Section 4.1.4 for more informat

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 290 FIGURE J.4.3A - THE SETUP DIRECT CONNECTION DIALOG If you have already pre-programmed Dialed Number(s), you can select

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 291 FIGURE J.4.3C - ADDING A NEW DIALED NUMBER To remove a pre-programmed Dialed Number, select the Number by clicking th

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 292 FIGURE J.5A - A CABLESHARK IS CONNECTED VIA ETHERNET By clicking the on-screen buttons with the mouse, the user can c

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 293 FIGURE J.6A - THE MENU BAR Some Menu Bar items may be unavailable in certain circumstances. For instance, the “Windo

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 294 J.6.1.2 Print The Print function enables the operator to print a previously stored set of test results, or a screen c

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 295 Alternatively, the Print Preview function can be activated by clicking on the “File” entry on the Menu Bar and then cli

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 296 The user can now click on “Recall from file…” to recall a previously saved screen capture from disk or click on “Captur

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 297 To abort the Open dialog box, click on the Cancel button. J.6.2.2 Capture to file… Clicking this option will allow

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 19PIN MNEMONIC DIRECTION DESCRIPTION 1 N.C. ----- Not Connected 2 RD TO CableSHARK RECEIVED DATA 3 TD FROM Cabl

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 298 J.6.3 New Connection Menu To set up a connection between the PC to the CableSHARK, click on New Connection on the menu

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 299 The user can also click the Direct Connection icon on the toolbar to invoke the “Setup Connection Through…” menu shown

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 300 J.6.5.1 Cascade Cascade arranges the test and/or result windows so that they are stacked on top of each other with a

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 301Appendix K Glossary of Terms ADSL (Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line) - a standard for transmitting at spe

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 302 HDSL High bit-rate Digital Subscriber Line - an xDSL technology in which modems on either end of two or more twisted pai

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 3032B1Q Two Binary One Quaternary - A signaling method used across the 2-wire BRI (U reference point). 2B1Q is a four leve

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CableSHARK P3 User Guide 305Appendix L Recycling and Disposal Applies to European Union Only Recycle or dispose of your product (including

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 306

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 307Notes

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 20 TIA/EIA T568A * use for connections between CableSHARK and the network. BrownPair 4GreenPair 3OrangePair 2BluePair 1 Ca

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EXFO Corporate Headquarters > 400 Godin Avenue, Quebec (Quebec) G1M 2K2 CANADATel.: 1 418 683-0211 Fax: 1 418 683-2170 [email protected]: 1

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 214.2 Powering the CableSHARK 4.2.1 The CableSHARK’s External Mains Adapter The CableSHARK gets power from an external m

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 22 CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent type recommende

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 23positioned to the inside of the battery compartment. In some CableSHARK’s, this may require some maneuvering to position

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CableSHARK P3 User Guide 25Section 5 General Operating Instructions The CableSHARK is easy to operate, with a simple to understand top pan

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 26 5.2 Connecting the CableSHARK to the Line The CableSHARK P3 VF/DSL Cable Qualifier is used to qualify copper telco cab

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 275.2.2 Single-Ended Testing The CableSHARK can perform Single-Ended tests on a copper telco cable to see if the line can

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier ii 5.1 SELF TESTS AND RESETTING THE CABLESHARK ... 25 5.1.

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 28 CableSHARKDSLAM+-F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F812ABC3DEF4GHI5JKL6MNO7PRS8TUV9WXY0QZ*#RUNSTOPEFCABLETESTS13:16:20Copyright Consul

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 29 Figure 5.2.4A- Example of High Voltage Detection Screen 5.3 Saving and Recalling Results Test results can be saved

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 30 MAINMENUEFCHGSingle end frequency response test complete. (for 3995 ft)dB0.020.040.060.080.0dBAttenuation = 38.10

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 315.3.2 Recalling Results From the Main Menu, a user can recall results that have been saved to the CableSHARK’s non-vola

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 32 COPY/RENAMEMAINMENUEFCHGRECALL SESSION NoiseREFON/OFFDELETERECALLSHOWALL(MEM) APR 17, 2001 14:29:06 Noise TES

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 335.3.3 Renaming and Deleting Results The CableSHARK will allow a user to rename and delete results stored internally and

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 34 COPY/RENAMEMAINMENU(MEM) APR 16, 2001 08:15:36 TDR TEST0.TDR(MEM) APR 17, 2001 14:29:06 Noise TEST0.

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 35MAINMENUEFCHGSingle end frequency response test complete. (for 3995 ft)dB0.020.040.060.080.0dBAttenuation = 38.10

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 36 SHOWREFMAINMENUEFCHGPREVIOUSSCREENR (MEM) APR 17, 2001 14:29:06 Noise TEST0.NSDSelect a session using the arrow

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 37MAINMENUEFCHGSingle end frequency response test complete. (for 3995 ft)dB0.020.040.060.080.0dBAttenuation = 38.10

CableSHARK P3 User Guide iii7.10 RETURN LOSS...

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 38 5.5 Industry Standard Test Loops ADSL, HDSL, and ISDN modems are generally designed to operate on Industry Standard Test

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 39Section 6 Main Menu Once the unit is powered on and the self-test sequence has been completed, the Main Menu will

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 40 AUTO TESTS Allows access to the individual Automatic tests available on the CableSHARK. VF AUTO POTS: Performs an aut

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 41 RECALL RESULTS The function button associated with RECALL RESULTS invokes the RECALL SETUP screen, allowing users to r

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 42 value is correctly selected to save any changes. More parameters can be changed at this point, or press MAIN MENU to ret

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 43EFMAIN MENUCableSHARK P3ENTER13:16:20Copyright Consultronics Limited 2000 - 2006Software Version 3.86CANCELCLOSE*AUTOTES

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 44 TDR: Time Domain Reflectometry - Selecting TDR from the CABLE TESTS pop-up menu invokes the TDR SETUP menu. The TDR det

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 45 RESISTANCE FAULT LOCATOR: The function button associated with RESISTANCE FAULT LOCATOR invokes the RFL SETUP screen. T

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 46 6.2 Responder Mode Selecting RESPOND. MODE from the Main Menu invokes the REMOTE RESPONDER mode. This is used for End-

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 47 6.3 Recall Results Selecting RECALL RESULTS from the Main Menu invokes the RECALL SETUP screen. Users can recall saved

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VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 48 return to the Main Menu. Time: To change the Time setting, use the Arrow Keys to move the cursor so that the current T

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 49 Auto Shut Off (min): Allows the user to specify the length of time after the last key press that the unit will au

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 50 being placed in. Contact your IT department for an IP address to use. External Cap. Detection: If the External Capacitan

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 51EFCHGINSTALLNEW KEYMAINMENUUnit Serial Number:Install New Key:20010423CSK3xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxVIEWDETAIL Fi

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CableSHARK P3 User Guide 53Section 7 Quick Start Guide to CableSHARK Tests 7.1 Introduction xDSL implementation can be affected by signal

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 54 4. Press the RUN / STOP button located on the front of the unit to initiate the TDR test. 5. Once the AUTO TDR finds

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 557.3 Frequency Response Tests The Frequency Response test is used to indicate the frequency response of the twisted coppe

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 56 for all CableSHARK end-to-end tests. Press the function button associated with Main Menu to exit out of the Remote Respon

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 577.4.1 Single-Ended DMT Test (Optional) Note: This is a Single-Ended test The Single-Ended DMT Test is a predictive tes

CableSHARK P3 User Guide vSECTION 12 RESISTIVE FAULT LOCATION ...189 12.1 R

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 58 The Rx unit will calibrate itself first and then try to synchronize with Tx unit. Once both units are synchronized, the

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 591. From the Main Menu, select CABLE TESTS (function button F1). 2. Choose LONGITUDINAL BALANCE from the pop-up menu. 3.

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 60 To repeat the test, press the RUN/STOP button. You can also change option settings if you wish by pressing the function

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 617.10 Return Loss Note: This is a Single-ended test. The Return Loss measurement is useful in determining the affect of

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 62 4. Press the RUN / STOP button to start the test. The results will be displayed on screen in an easy to understand forma

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 63 Figure 7.14A – ADSL Auto Test Results 7.15 SHDSL Auto Test Note: This is a Single-ended test. The SHDSL Auto test q

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 64 Figure 7.15A – SHDSL Auto Test Results 7.16 VF Auto Test Note: This is a Single-ended test. The VF Auto test quickl

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 65 Figure 7.16A – VF Auto Test Results 7.17 Ground Resistance Test Note: This is a Single-ended test. The CableSHARK’

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 66 7.18 Resistance Fault Locator (RFL) Resistance Fault Locator (RFL) testing is a powerful measurement that is able to lo

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 677.20 Ringer Detection The CableSHARK Ringer Detection Test measures the Ringer Equivalency Number (REN) of a circuit. Th

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CableSHARK P3 User Guide 69Section 8 In Depth Guide to Cable Testing with the CableSHARK The following sections describe the measurements t

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 70 EDIT /SELECTMAINMENUTest Typ e :Result Scaling :Term Impedance : ADSL - 2208 kHz100 OHMSEFCHGEND TO END RXWARNINGNote: te

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 71MAX. CAP. IMBALANCE (%): Allows the user to specify the maximum capacitive length imbalance between T-G and R-G. The def

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 72 Here are some examples of typical VOP values for various telephone cables, given for insulation type and wire gauge / siz

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 73 CAPACITANCE nF/mi or nF/km: Allows the user to specify the cable’s capacitance constant. See Appendix B for more inform

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 74 8.1.2 Running a Frequency Response Test Once the test is set up, press the RUN/STOP key located on the front panel of t

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 75command selection at the bottom of the Frequency Response Test screen consists of seven options available to the operator

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 76 MAIN MENU Select the function button corresponding to MAIN MENU to return to the Main Menu. 8.1.3 Examples of Frequency

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 77 8.2 Time Domain Reflectometry Testing Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) allows the user of the CableSHARK to easily iden

CableSHARK P3 User Guide viiJ.4 SETTING UP A NEW CONNECTION WITH VISI-SHARK ... 285 J.4.1 Se

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 78 FIGURE 8.2.1A – MANUAL TDR TEST SETUP MENU The TDR Test Setup menu has several options that appear at the upper part of

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 79 HORIZONTAL UNITS: The horizontal units on the graph once the test is run can be displayed in FEET, METERS, or in NANOSE

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 80 and Sine full wave. A Square wave is useful for detecting impairments close to a user. A Sine Half wave and a Sine compe

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 81 The following are brief descriptions of each of the function button options: EDIT/SELECT Pressing the function butt

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 82 Polypropylene VOP = 0.66 (99 m/μs) Teflon VOP = 0.67 (100 m/μs Pulse Width Vs. Test Distance Assuming a

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 83Once the test is set up, press the RUN / STOP key located on the front panel of the CableSHARK to start the test. Anothe

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 84 A message of "TDR test complete. Use the cursor and marker to determine reflection location." is displayed if n

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 85options, press the function button associated with MORE. AUTO REPEAT Enables continuous TDR pulses to be transmitted and

VF / DSL Cable Qualifier 86 two. See Section 5.4 for more information about the REFERENCE MASK feature. NOTE: When using REFERENCE MASKS for the TD

CableSHARK P3 User Guide 878.2.2.1 Testing Cables with the Manual TDR Figure 8.2.2.1A shows an example of a MANUAL TDR test result on a 2000-ft ca