Exfo FTB-635 Wideband Copper and DSL Test Module User Manual

User GuideWideband Copper and DSL Test ModuleFTB-635

Introducing the FTB-635 Wideband Copper and DSL Test Module2 FTB-635Typical ApplicationsTypical Applications Perfect for troubleshooting fiber-to-the

Pair Detective Test92 FTB-635Pair DetectiveSetting Threshold ValuesThe Test Thresholds page allows you to set the Pair Detective threshold values.To s

Pair Detective TestCopper and xDSL Tests 93Pair Detective Marginal Balance sets the marginal balance threshold. Isolation sets the isolation resista

Pair Detective Test94 FTB-635Pair DetectiveThe page allows you to edit the following parameters: Test displays a list of all the Pair Detective tests

Pair Detective TestCopper and xDSL Tests 95Pair DetectiveThe page allows you to set the following parameters: Cable Type allows you to select a cable

Pair Detective Test96 FTB-635MultimeterMultimeterThe Pair Detective Multimeter page displays read-only results and the P/F (pass/fail) status for the

Pair Detective TestCopper and xDSL Tests 97TDRTDRThe Pair Detective TDR tab allows you to review the TDR test capturing results retrieved from the Pai

Pair Detective Test98 FTB-635SummaryThe page allows you to select the following parameters: Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you t

Copper and xDSL Tests 998Auto TestAuto Test allows you to automatically run tests used in pre-qualification, installation, and maintenance of differen

Auto Test100 FTB-635POTS Auto TestThe page allows you to set the following parameters: Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set

Auto TestCopper and xDSL Tests 101POTS Auto TestSetting Threshold ValuesThe Test Thresholds page allows you to set the POTS Auto Test threshold values

Introducing the FTB-635 Wideband Copper and DSL Test ModuleCopper and xDSL Tests 3Software OptionsSoftware OptionsSoftware keys are available to enabl

Auto Test102 FTB-635POTS Auto TestSetting Test VolumeThe Set Volume page allows you to set the POTS Auto Test Volume.To set the Volume:1. From the Cop

Auto TestCopper and xDSL Tests 103POTS Auto TestSetting Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to set the POTS Auto test parameters.To se

Auto Test104 FTB-635SummarySummary The voltage and resistance provides you the basic measurements needed to identify loop currents, Power Influence an

Auto TestCopper and xDSL Tests 105User Auto TestUser Auto TestUser Auto Test runs a range of different user-defined tests that compare measured result

Auto Test106 FTB-635User Auto TestUser Auto Test SelectionThe Test Selection page allows you to select up to 13 test types to include in the auto test

Auto TestCopper and xDSL Tests 107User Auto Test Resistive Balance measures and compares the resistance of each leg. Isolation measures the quality

Auto Test108 FTB-635User Auto TestMultimeter 1 The Multimeter 1 page displays the multimeter 1 results and pass/fail status.To access Multimeter 1 Pag

Auto TestCopper and xDSL Tests 109User Auto TestMultimeter 2 The Multimeter 2 page displays additional loop tests and pass/fail statuses.To access Mul

Auto Test110 FTB-635User Auto TestNoise The Noise page displays the noise results and their pass/fail status.To access the Noise Page:1. From the Copp

Auto TestCopper and xDSL Tests 111User Auto TestThe page displays the following results: VF Noise Power Influence VF Impulse Noise - High, Mid, Low

Introducing the FTB-635 Wideband Copper and DSL Test Module4 FTB-635ConventionsConventionsBefore using the product described in this guide, you should

Auto Test112 FTB-635User Auto TestSignal The Signal page displays the signal results and their pass/fail status.To access the Signal Page:1. From the

Auto TestCopper and xDSL Tests 113SummarySummary Summary tab displays the pass/fail status of the tests executed. Refer Copper Tests: Result Summary o

Copper and xDSL Tests 1159 FaultMapper TestThe FaultMapper is a unique function that analyzes TDR, resistance, and capacitance results to automaticall

FaultMapper Test116 FTB-635FaultMapperThe page allows you to set the following parameters: Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to

FaultMapper TestCopper and xDSL Tests 117FaultMapperSetting Test ParametersThe Edit Parameters page allows you to set Test Parameters for the FaultMap

FaultMapper Test118 FTB-635FaultMapperSetting Cable ParametersThe Cable Setup page allows you to set Cable Parameters for the FaultMapper test.To conf

FaultMapper TestCopper and xDSL Tests 119FaultMapper Capacitance T-R specifies a value for the capacitance per length constant. Capacitance T-R to G

FaultMapper Test120 FTB-635TDRTDRThe FaultMapper TDR tab allows you to run an Auto TDR test capturing results retrieved from the FaultMapper test. Ref

FaultMapper TestCopper and xDSL Tests 121SummarySummarySummary tab displays the pass/fail status of the tests executed. Refer Copper Tests: Result Sum

Copper and xDSL Tests 52 Safety InformationWARNINGThe use of controls, adjustments and procedures other than those specified herein may result in expo

Copper and xDSL Tests 12310 Multimeter TestsThe purpose of the multimeter tests function is to detect AC/DC voltages and currents, measure resistance

Multimeter Tests124 FTB-635Multimeter Main PageMultimeter Main PageThe Multimeter menu allows you to select and run the displayed tests: Voltage Cur

Multimeter TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 125Voltage TestVoltage TestThe Voltage test detects AC RMS and DC voltages in the line and allows you to measure

Multimeter Tests126 FTB-635Voltage TestThe page displays the following parameters: All Pairs allow you to select All Pairs for measurement.Note: You

Multimeter TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 127Voltage TestContinuous ACThe Continuous AC function measures each pair, displaying and updating results in re

Multimeter Tests128 FTB-635Voltage TestThe page displays the following parameters: All Pairs allow you to select All Pairs for measurement.Note: You

Multimeter TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 129Voltage TestContinuous DCThe Continuous DC function measures each pair, displaying and updating results in re

Multimeter Tests130 FTB-635Voltage TestThe page displays the following parameters: All Pairs allow you to select All Pairs for measurement.Note: You

Multimeter TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 131Voltage TestSetting Threshold ValuesThe Test Threshold page allows you to set the Threshold Voltage for each

Safety Information6 FTB-635Electrical Safety InformationElectrical Safety InformationIf you need to ensure that the unit is completely turned off, dis

Multimeter Tests132 FTB-635Voltage TestSetting Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to set the Multimeter Voltage test parameters.To se

Multimeter TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 133Voltage TestSummarySummary tab displays the pass/fail status of the tests executed. Refer Copper Tests: Resul

Multimeter Tests134 FTB-635Current TestCurrent TestThe Current test allows you to measure the AC/DC currents and frequency in the loop.SnapshotThe cur

Multimeter TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 135Current TestThe page displays the following parameters: All Pairs allow you to select All Pairs for measurem

Multimeter Tests136 FTB-635Current TestContinuous ACThe Continuous AC function measures each pair, displaying and updating results in real time, until

Multimeter TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 137Current TestThe page displays the following parameters: All Pairs allow you to select All Pairs for measurem

Multimeter Tests138 FTB-635Current TestContinuous DCThe Continuous DC function measures each pair, displaying and updating results in real time, until

Multimeter TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 139Current TestThe page displays the following parameters: All Pairs allow you to select All Pairs for measurem

Multimeter Tests140 FTB-635Current TestSetting Threshold ValuesThe Test Threshold page allows you to set the Threshold Current for each pair. To set t

Multimeter TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 141Current TestSetting Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to set the Multimeter Current test pa

Safety InformationCopper and xDSL Tests 7Equipment RatingsEquipment RatingsFor more information on product safety and equipment ratings, refer to the

Multimeter Tests142 FTB-635Current TestSummaryCurrent measurements helps you to understand the voice frequency transmission, with snapshot or continuo

Multimeter TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 143Resistance TestResistance TestThe Resistance test allows you to measure the current resistance value and cabl

Multimeter Tests144 FTB-635Resistance TestThe current group and the current test which is being measured is displayed in the status bar, for example M

Multimeter TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 145Resistance TestContinuousThe Continuous function measures each pair, displaying and updating results in real

Multimeter Tests146 FTB-635Resistance TestThe page displays the following parameters: All Pairs allow you to select All Pairs for measurement.Note: Y

Multimeter TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 147Resistance TestSetting Threshold ValuesThe Test Threshold page allows you to set the Threshold Resistance for

Multimeter Tests148 FTB-635Resistance TestSetting Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to set the Multimeter Resistance test parameters

Multimeter TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 149Resistance TestSummarySummary tab displays the pass/fail status of the tests executed. Refer Copper Tests: Re

Multimeter Tests150 FTB-635Capacitance/Opens TestCapacitance/Opens TestThe Opens test measures the capacitance of the loop and calculates length. Capa

Multimeter TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 151Capacitance/Opens TestThe page displays the following parameters: All Pairs allow you to select All Pairs fo

Multimeter Tests152 FTB-635Capacitance/Opens TestContinuousThe Continuous function measures each pair, displaying and updating results in real time, u

Multimeter TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 153Capacitance/Opens TestThe page displays the following parameters: All Pairs allow you to select All Pairs fo

Multimeter Tests154 FTB-635Capacitance/Opens TestSetting Threshold ValuesThe Test Threshold page allows you to set the Threshold Capacitance/Opens for

Multimeter TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 155Capacitance/Opens TestSetting Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to set the Multimeter Capac

Multimeter Tests156 FTB-635Capacitance/Opens TestThe page allows you to set the following parameters: Selected Pair allows you to select the pair for

Multimeter TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 157Resistive Balance TestResistive Balance TestThe Resistive Balance test measures and compares the resistance o

Multimeter Tests158 FTB-635Resistive Balance TestThe page displays the following parameters: Edit Threshold button opens a new page that allows you t

Multimeter TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 159Resistive Balance TestSetting Threshold ValuesThe Test Thresholds page allows you to set the Resistive Balanc

Multimeter Tests160 FTB-635Resistive Balance TestSummaryThe Resistive Balance test is a reliable way to understand pair balance using resistance measu

Multimeter TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 161Balance TestBalance TestThe VF Longitudinal Balance test allows you to check that the pair balance is suffici

Copper and xDSL Tests 93 Getting StartedThe Wideband Copper and DSL Test Module applications are pre-installed on the FTB-1. If the module is not alre

Multimeter Tests162 FTB-635Balance TestThe current group and the current test which is being measured is displayed in the status bar, for example Sign

Multimeter TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 163Balance TestNote: Refer to your maintenance techniques or manager for guidance on setting thresholds.The page

Multimeter Tests164 FTB-635Balance TestPassiveThe Passive function computes the passive balance as the difference between Power Influence and VF Noise

Multimeter TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 165Balance TestThe page displays the following parameters: Edit Thresholds button opens a new page that allows

Multimeter Tests166 FTB-635Balance TestNote: Refer to your maintenance techniques or manager for guidance on setting thresholds.The page allows you to

Multimeter TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 167Balance TestSetting Test ParametersThe Test Parameters page allows you to view the parameter values for the t

Multimeter Tests168 FTB-635Balance TestSummaryBalance is the best single indicator of pair condition, by assessing how much noise the pair is cancelli

Copper and xDSL Tests 16911 Multimeter 2 TestsThe Multimeter 2 icon contains the Isolation, Locator Tone, and Load Coils tests.To access Multimeter 2

Multimeter 2 Tests170 FTB-635Isolation TestIsolation TestThe Isolation test allows you to run a resistance test with high voltage over a period of tim

Multimeter 2 TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 171Isolation TestThe page displays the following parameters: All Pairs allow you to select All Pairs for meas

Getting Started10 FTB-635Cable ConnectionsCable ConnectionsThe graphics below show the connectors on the FTB-635 device.Note: When connecting a networ

Multimeter 2 Tests172 FTB-635Isolation TestContinuous The Continuous function measures each pair, displaying and updating results in real time, until

Multimeter 2 TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 173Isolation Test Save Test button opens a new page that allows you to save a snapshot of test results into a

Multimeter 2 Tests174 FTB-635Isolation TestThe page allows you to set the following parameters: Threshold is the threshold limit for each pair: Maxim

Multimeter 2 TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 175Isolation TestThe page allows you to set the following parameters: Selected Pair allows you to select the

Multimeter 2 Tests176 FTB-635Locator Tone TestLocator Tone TestWhen Locator Tone is selected from the Signal Tests menu, an alternating 577 Hz signal

Multimeter 2 TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 177Locator Tone TestThe page displays the following parameters: Edit Parameters button opens a new page that

Multimeter 2 Tests178 FTB-635Locator Tone TestThe page allows you to set the following parameters: Tone Power allows you to select either low or high

Multimeter 2 TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 179Load Coils TestLoad Coils TestThe Load Coils test allows you to detect the presence of load coils, which ar

Multimeter 2 Tests180 FTB-635Load Coils TestThe current group and the current test which is being measured is displayed in the status bar, for example

Multimeter 2 TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 181Load Coils TestThe page displays the following parameters: Cable Type allows you to select a cable entry (

Getting StartedCopper and xDSL Tests 11Cable ConnectionsWARNINGA 50/100/125/500 Vcc limited power source may be present on con-nector R/T/R1/T1 when t

Multimeter 2 Tests182 FTB-635Station GroundStation GroundThe Station Ground test measures the resistance of the ground path from the CPE (Customer Pre

Multimeter 2 TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 183Station GroundThe page displays the Station Ground pass/fail results and the following measurement values:

Multimeter 2 Tests184 FTB-635Station GroundHookup DiagramThe Station Ground feature displays a Hookup Diagram in a popup window at the beginning of th

Multimeter 2 TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 185Station GroundHowever, you can check the connection diagram at any time by tapping Hookup Diagram in the ma

Multimeter 2 Tests186 FTB-635Station GroundThe page allows you to set the following parameters: Threshold is the threshold limit for the cable: Maxim

Copper and xDSL Tests 18712 TDR TestThe TDR test is a useful tool on the large FTB screen to locate cable faults. The test is used after a fault has b

TDR Test188 FTB-635Auto TDRAuto TDRThe Auto TDR automatically determines the length of the cable, finds the nearest significant event, and configures

TDR TestCopper and xDSL Tests 189Auto TDRThe page allows you to select the following parameters: Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows

TDR Test190 FTB-635Auto TDRSelect CableThe Cable Selection page allows you to set cable parameters for the Auto TDR test.To select cable values:1. Fro

TDR TestCopper and xDSL Tests 191Manual TDRManual TDRManual TDR does not automate any function nor settings and gives you full control over TDR parame

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Getting Started12 FTB-635Inserting and Removing Test ModulesInserting and Removing Test ModulesTo insert a module into the FTB-1:1. Turn off your unit

TDR Test192 FTB-635Manual TDR Save Test button opens a new page that allows you to save a snapshot of test results into a result file. Refer Save Tes

TDR TestCopper and xDSL Tests 193Manual TDRSelect CableThis Cable Selection page allows you to set cable parameters, including the Velocity of Propaga

TDR Test194 FTB-635Manual TDRTrace SetupThe Trace Setup button opens a page that allows you to configure the trace parameters. Trace 2 and Trace 3 can

TDR TestCopper and xDSL Tests 195Manual TDRNote: In order to configure Trace 1 as Differential, at least two traces must be enabled.Note: If Trace 1 i

TDR Test196 FTB-635Manual TDRSave/Load Trace(s)The Save/Load Trace(s) button opens a page which allows you to configure parameters to load and save a

TDR TestCopper and xDSL Tests 197Manual TDR Load tab Storage Location lists the load destinations:FTB-1 Internal MemoryName of the USB Device (if at

TDR Test198 FTB-635Manual TDRTrace Result FileThe Trace Result File lists the names of the saved trace result files and their Modification Date stored

TDR TestCopper and xDSL Tests 199Xtalk TDRXtalk TDRThe Xtalk TDR test allows you to detect and isolate split pairs or electrical dissimilarities betwe

TDR Test200 FTB-635Xtalk TDR Trace Setup button opens a new page used for trace settings. See Trace Setup on page 194 for more information. Save/Loa

TDR TestCopper and xDSL Tests 201Xtalk TDR Hold trace graph control icon holds the current TDR on screen for comparison to a new live trace. The he

Getting StartedCopper and xDSL Tests 13Inserting and Removing Test ModulesPlace the module on the platform making sure that the bumpers and the shorte

TDR Test202 FTB-635SummaryHowever, you can check the connection diagram at any time by tapping Hookup Diagram in the main Xtalk TDR window. In this ca

Copper and xDSL Tests 20313 RFL TestRFL (resistive fault locate) testing is the most accurate way to locate cable faults such as shorts, grounds, and

RFL Test204 FTB-635RFL-2-WireTo access RFL-2-Wire Test:1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select RFL test.2. From the Tests menu, select RFL te

RFL TestCopper and xDSL Tests 205RFL-2-Wire The page displays single pair RFL test results. Based on the cable condition, corresponding values are ad

RFL Test206 FTB-635RFL-4-WireRFL-4-WireThe RFL-4-Wire or separate good pair test allows you to determine the distance to a short, ground, or battery c

RFL TestCopper and xDSL Tests 207RFL-4-WireThe page allows you to set the following parameters: Select Cable button opens a new page that allows you

RFL Test208 FTB-635RFL-4-Wire There is no strap connected. There is a strap, but the cable is too long and has a loop resistance >10 k Ohm. Ther

RFL TestCopper and xDSL Tests 209RFL-K-TestRFL-K-TestThe RFL-K Test (Küpfmüller test) method allows you to locate faults on both conductors of one pa

RFL Test210 FTB-635RFL-K-TestThe page allows you to set the following parameters: Select Cable button opens a new page that allows you to set the cab

RFL TestCopper and xDSL Tests 211RFL-K-Test Open Ratio value is calculated during the first step mentioned above (1), and is displayed prior to the s

Getting Started14 FTB-635Inserting and Removing Test Modules3. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the screws (4) clockwise until they are tightened.This w

RFL Test212 FTB-635Setting Cable ParametersSetting Cable ParametersThe Cable Selection page allows you to set cable parameters for an RFL test. Settin

RFL TestCopper and xDSL Tests 213Setting Cable ParametersThe page allows you to set the following parameters: No. of Cable Sections allows you to set

RFL Test214 FTB-635SummarySummarySummary tab displays the pass/fail status of the tests executed. Refer Copper Tests: Result Summary on page 291 for m

Copper and xDSL Tests 21514 Signal TestThe purpose of the signal tests is to perform VF (voice frequency) and WB (Wideband) level measurements and cal

Signal Test216 FTB-635WB Balance TestWB Balance TestThe wideband balance test ensures that the balance ratio for the twisted pair complies with applic

Signal TestCopper and xDSL Tests 217WB Balance TestWB BalanceThe Balance page allows you to configure the parameters for the WB Balance test and view

Signal Test218 FTB-635WB Balance TestThe page displays the following parameters: The P/F (pass/fail) status is a fail if any attenuation measurement

Signal TestCopper and xDSL Tests 219WB Balance TestThe page allows you to set the following parameters: Bandwidth sets the frequency range for the te

Signal Test220 FTB-635WB Balance TestSetting Threshold ValuesThe Test Thresholds page allows you to set the Marginal/Good Balance thresholds for ADSL/

Signal TestCopper and xDSL Tests 221WB Balance TestSummaryVF and WB Balances are great indicators of quality, the best single indication of how much o

Getting StartedCopper and xDSL Tests 15Inserting and Removing Test ModulesTo remove a module from the FTB-1:1. Turn off your unit (Shutdown).2. Positi

Signal Test222 FTB-635WB Attenuation TestWB Attenuation TestThe WB Attenuation test calculates the single ended attenuation across a user specified ba

Signal TestCopper and xDSL Tests 223WB Attenuation TestThe page displays the following parameters: Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allow

Signal Test224 FTB-635WB Attenuation TestSetting Test ParametersThe Test Parameters page allows you to set the parameter values for the test.To set th

Signal TestCopper and xDSL Tests 225WB Attenuation TestSetting Threshold ValuesThe Test Thresholds page allows you to set the WB Attenuation Threshold

Signal Test226 FTB-635WB Attenuation TestSetting Cable ParametersThe Cable Selection page allows you to set cable parameters for the Attenuation test.

Signal TestCopper and xDSL Tests 227WB Attenuation Test Capacitance T/R to GND specifies a value for the capacitance per length to ground constant.

Signal Test228 FTB-635TX/RX Tone TestTX/RX Tone TestThe purpose of the TX/RX Tone test is to perform VF (voice frequency) and WB (wideband) frequency

Signal TestCopper and xDSL Tests 229TX/RX Tone TestThe page displays the following parameters: Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows yo

Signal Test230 FTB-635TX/RX Tone TestThe page displays the following parameters: Send Tone allows you to select the Wideband Frequency or Voice Frequ

Signal TestCopper and xDSL Tests 231TX/RX Tone TestReceive ToneThe Receive Tone allows you to measure the amount of level and frequency tone received.

Getting Started16 FTB-635Inserting and Removing Test Modules4. Hold the module by its sides (NOT by the connectors) and pull it up.CAUTIONPulling a mo

Signal Test232 FTB-635TX/RX Tone TestThe page displays the following parameters: Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to set the t

Signal TestCopper and xDSL Tests 233TX/RX Tone TestSetting Test ParametersThe Test Parameters page allows you to set the parameter values for the test

Copper and xDSL Tests 23515 Noise TestsThe purpose of the noise tests is to perform VF (voice frequency) noise, WB (wideband) noise, and level measure

Noise Tests236 FTB-635VF Noise TestVF Noise TestThe VF Noise test allows you to measure the amount of unwanted VF band noise within the C-Message filt

Noise TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 237VF Noise TestThe page displays the following parameters: Edit Thresholds button opens a new page that allows you

Noise Tests238 FTB-635VF Noise TestSetting Threshold ValuesThe Test Thresholds page allows you to set the VF Noise Threshold values for the test.To se

Noise TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 239VF Noise TestSetting Test ParametersThe Test Parameters page allows you to set the VF Noise test parameters. To se

Noise Tests240 FTB-635VF Noise TestSummaryThe VF noise tests provides you a quick and simple indication of level of voice band noise on the circuit. I

Noise TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 241Power Influence TestPower Influence TestThe Power Influence test allows you to view the effects of interference fr

Getting StartedCopper and xDSL Tests 17Performing FTB-1 Software UpdatesPerforming FTB-1 Software UpdatesThe FTB-1 software updates can only be perfor

Noise Tests242 FTB-635Power Influence TestThe current group and the current test which is being measured is displayed in the status bar, for example N

Noise TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 243Power Influence TestSetting Threshold ValuesThe Test Thresholds page allows you to set the Power Influence Thresho

Noise Tests244 FTB-635Power Influence TestTest ParametersThe Test Parameters page allows you to view the Power Influence test parameters which are fix

Noise TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 245Power Influence TestSummaryPower Influence is a classical and common measurement to check the level of influence o

Noise Tests246 FTB-635WB PSD Noise TestWB PSD Noise TestThe Wideband PSD (Power Spectral Density) noise test measures the noise power across a wide fr

Noise TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 247WB PSD Noise TestThe page displays the following parameters: Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows

Noise Tests248 FTB-635WB PSD Noise TestNote: You can quickly go to a mask, that is without scrolling , if you select the desired mask using the Mask

Noise TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 249WB PSD Noise TestGeneral SettingsThe General Settings tab allows you to set the following parameters: Noise Filte

Noise Tests250 FTB-635WB PSD Noise TestEnable DisturbersThe Enable Disturbers tab allows you to select disturbers to display on the screen: specific o

Noise TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 251WB PSD Noise TestEnable MasksThe Enable Masks tab allows you to enable/disable each type and each individual mask.

Getting Started18 FTB-635Performing FTB-1 Software UpdatesTo view the software options enabled on your FTB-635 Wideband Copper and DSL Test Module:1.

Noise Tests252 FTB-635WB PSD Noise TestSetting Threshold ValuesThe Test Thresholds page allows you to set the WB PSD Noise Threshold values for the te

Noise TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 253WB PSD Noise TestSummaryIn general, with the advent of high speed DSL, we are concerned not only with metallic pai

Noise Tests254 FTB-635NEXTNEXTThe NEXT test measures the Near End Crosstalk (NEXT) in dB, between 2 pairs of cables: the calculation is a ratio and a

Noise TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 255NEXT The Confirmation window is prompted before each mode is started (when selected in Application Settings/Gener

Noise Tests256 FTB-635NEXTThe page allows you to view and set the following parameters: Hookup Diagram button opens a Confirmation window displaying

Noise TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 257NEXTSetting Spot Test ParametersThe Test Parameters page allows you to set the parameter values for the test.To se

Noise Tests258 FTB-635NEXTNote: The Frequency values can be increased or decreased by tapping in the Frequency box, then tapping/pressing the up or do

Noise TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 259NEXTSpectrumSpectrum is a snapshot mode of operation similar to WB Attenuation. The test makes one measurement of

Noise Tests260 FTB-635NEXT Save Test button opens a new page that allows you to save a snapshot of test results into a result file. Refer Save Test o

Noise TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 261NEXTSetting Spectrum Test ThresholdsThe Test Thresholds page allows you to set the Spectrum Mode Thresholds.To set

Getting StartedCopper and xDSL Tests 19Usual Tab ElementsUsual Tab ElementsWhile configuring tests or consulting results, different tabs and buttons a

Noise Tests262 FTB-635NEXTSummarySummary tab displays the pass/fail status of the tests executed. Refer to Copper Tests: Result Summary on page 291 fo

Copper and xDSL Tests 26316 Impulse TestsThe purpose of the impulse tests is to count, view, capture, and analyze VF and Wideband impulse noise events

Impulse Tests264 FTB-635Impulse Main PageTo start/stop a test:1. From the Copper main menu Test Groups, select Impulse test.2. From the Tests menu, se

Impulse TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 265VF Impulse Noise TestVF Impulse Noise TestThe VF Impulse Noise test allows you to measure voice frequency impuls

Impulse Tests266 FTB-635VF Impulse Noise TestThe page displays the following parameters: Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to s

Impulse TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 267VF Impulse Noise TestThe page allows you to set the following parameters: VF Noise filter allows you to define

Impulse Tests268 FTB-635VF Impulse Noise TestThe page allows you to set the following parameters: Threshold is the threshold limit for each pair: Max

Impulse TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 269WB Impulse Noise TestWB Impulse Noise TestWB Impulse Noise test allows you to measure impulse noise on the circu

Impulse Tests270 FTB-635WB Impulse Noise TestThe page displays the following parameters: Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows you to s

Impulse TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 271WB Impulse Noise TestSetting Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to set either the WB Count or W

Getting Started20 FTB-635Usual Tab ElementsGraph ControlsButton Description Arrow enables cursor mode (move a vertical cursor to get precise informati

Impulse Tests272 FTB-635WB Impulse Noise Test Impulse Separation Time defines the shortest time between consecutive discrete impulses, and is used fo

Impulse TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 273WB Impulse Noise Test Threshold is the threshold limit for each pair: Maximum, Minimum, or None. Counter allow

Impulse Tests274 FTB-635WB Impulse Noise TestWB HistogramThe wideband impulse noise histogram test displays a plot of the impulse noise spikes over a

Impulse TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 275Impulse Scope TestImpulse Scope TestThe Impulse Scope is an oscilloscope mode which displays and captures the du

Impulse Tests276 FTB-635Impulse Scope TestThe page opens to the time-domain graph by default, with the frequency domain graph insert, and displays the

Impulse TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 277Impulse Scope TestSetting Test ParametersThe Test Parameters page allows you to set the Impulse Scope test param

Impulse Tests278 FTB-635Impulse Scope Test Ter mination is either Ter minated, if the termination resistance is internal to the unit, or Bridging if

Impulse TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 279Impulse Scope TestSetting Threshold ValuesThe Threshold page allows you to set the Impulse Scope Threshold for t

Impulse Tests280 FTB-635Impulse Scope TestGraph SettingsThe Graph Settings page allows you to set parameters for the Impulse Scope main graph and grap

Impulse TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 281Impulse Scope TestThe page allows you to set the following parameters: Auto Ranging (Y-Axis) can be selected to

Copper and xDSL Tests 214 Advanced WB Copper ApplicationUsing the Graphical User InterfaceThis chapter describes the graphical user interface of the C

Impulse Tests282 FTB-635Impulse DurationImpulse DurationThe Impulse Duration is a histogram displaying the distribution of different captured impulse

Impulse TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 283Impulse DurationThe page opens to the histogram indicating how many impulses have been detected for the Impulse

Impulse Tests284 FTB-635Impulse DurationDisruptionOn the Disruption page, the test histogram plots Disruption (y-axis) vs. Minutes (x-axis), that is t

Impulse TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 285Impulse DurationThe page opens to the histogram indicating how many disruptions have been detected for the Impul

Impulse Tests286 FTB-635Impulse DurationSetting Test ParametersThe Test Parameters page allows you to set either the Impulse Duration or Disruption te

Impulse TestsCopper and xDSL Tests 287Impulse Duration Impulse Separation Time defines the shortest time between consecutive discrete impulses, and i

Impulse Tests288 FTB-635Impulse DurationThe page allows you to set the following parameters: Impulse Duration Threshold: Power Detection Level allow

Copper and xDSL Tests 28917 Test Lead CompensationTest lead compensation is required for some of the copper tests so as not to affect data accuracy, s

Test Lead Compensation290 FTB-635SummaryThe page displays the following parameters: Date and Time identifies when the last compensation was done or a

Copper and xDSL Tests 29118 Copper Tests: Result SummarySummaryThe Summary tab displays the name of the executed test, date and time the test was last

Copper and xDSL Tests iiiContentsCopyright Information ...

Advanced WB Copper Application22 FTB-635Status BarTest GroupsThe Copper application provides you the following Test Groups: Pair Detective Auto Test

Copper and xDSL Tests 29319 xDSL ApplicationUsing the Graphical User InterfaceThis chapter describes the graphical user interface of your xDSL tests a

xDSL Application294 FTB-635Main WindowMain WindowThe main window allows you to view the first and second level tabs for test groups, tests for the res

xDSL ApplicationCopper and xDSL Tests 295Title BarTitle BarThe Title Bar displays the software application name and the battery level indicator.Test I

xDSL Application296 FTB-635Test Information and ControlThe Report information contains the following: Header allows you to enter a name as a report h

xDSL ApplicationCopper and xDSL Tests 297Main MenuMain MenuThe Main Menu displays the setup and result buttons. They allow you to configure a test or

xDSL Application298 FTB-635Main Menu Test Configuration allows you to configure the line and access modes, and thresholds of your test dependent on y

xDSL ApplicationCopper and xDSL Tests 299SettingsSettingsBefore executing the xDSL tests, the Settings function allows you to set and modify general a

xDSL Application300 FTB-635SettingsIdentificationThe Identification tab allows you to preset values to identify each single test result file when savi

xDSL ApplicationCopper and xDSL Tests 301SettingsFile AutonamingThe File Autonaming tab sets up the standard configuration for automatically naming a

Advanced WB Copper ApplicationCopper and xDSL Tests 23Title BarTitle BarThe Title Bar displays the software application name and the battery level ind

xDSL Application302 FTB-635SettingsThe page allows you to set the following parameters: Preview displays a preview of the file name. The actual value

xDSL ApplicationCopper and xDSL Tests 303Settings Display Modem allows you to display the modem state in the title bar of the unit. Modem Power OFF:

xDSL Application304 FTB-635SettingsHelp ButtonThe help button displays the help information related to the tab. It is also possible to navigate thro

xDSL ApplicationCopper and xDSL Tests 305Settings2. Press Information to view further details about the product, software, and memory installed on the

Copper and xDSL Tests 30720 xDSL Tests: Using the Main MenuThe FTB-635 is designed to make DSL turn-up easy. The unit will emulate a CPE modem to the

xDSL Tests: Using the Main Menu308 FTB-635Config/ProfileConfig/ProfileThe Config/Profile menu presents a selection of functions, which allow you to ma

xDSL Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 309Config/Profile View/Modify opens the Test Configuration page, displaying the parameters of th

xDSL Tests: Using the Main Menu310 FTB-635Test ConfigurationTest ConfigurationThe Test Configuration menu allows you to configure the line and access

xDSL Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 311Test Configuration ADSL2+ Bonding - if VDSL2 option disabled, BOND option enabled. VDSL2/ADS

Advanced WB Copper Application24 FTB-635Application buttonsApplication buttonsHelp ButtonThe help button displays the help information related to th

xDSL Tests: Using the Main Menu312 FTB-635Test Configuration VCI (ATM mode only) is the virtual circuit identifier (VCI) ranging from 32 through 6553

xDSL Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 313Test ConfigurationWAN SetupThe WAN tab allows you to configure the connection between the WAN

xDSL Tests: Using the Main Menu314 FTB-635Test Configuration Priority sets the priority of the VLAN with a value ranging from 0through7. ID is a VLA

xDSL Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 315Test Configuration DHCP option Vendor ID allows you to enter the name of the vendor, using a

xDSL Tests: Using the Main Menu316 FTB-635Test ConfigurationLAN SetupThe LAN tab is available when the Access mode selected in WAN setup is not Sync O

xDSL Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 317Test Configuration IP address is the local network IP address of the unit.Note: If the DSL WA

xDSL Tests: Using the Main Menu318 FTB-635Test ConfigurationThresholdsThe Thresholds tab allows you to define VDSL and ADSL parameter criteria. For Up

Copper and xDSL Tests 31921 xDSL Test ResultsThe xDSL test page displays a line status indicator on the right-side bar (green round icon above Start/S

xDSL Test Results320 FTB-635Summary Operation Mode is the xDSL mode of operation, bonded or non-bonded, as negotiated between the unit and the DSLAM.

xDSL Test ResultsCopper and xDSL Tests 321DSL InformationDSL InformationThe DSL Info tab displays the Downstream and Upstream parameter results. When

Advanced WB Copper ApplicationCopper and xDSL Tests 25Application buttons2. Tap Information to view further details about the product, software, and m

xDSL Test Results322 FTB-635DSL Information Downstream and Upstream parameters:  Line Attenuation (dB) is line attenuation measured during the train

xDSL Test ResultsCopper and xDSL Tests 323DSL Information Interleave Delay (ms) defines the mapping (relative spacing) between subsequent input bytes

xDSL Test Results324 FTB-635DSL StatisticsDSL StatisticsThe DSL Statistics tab allows you to view transfer mode statistics and DSL Counters.When the L

xDSL Test ResultsCopper and xDSL Tests 325DSL Statistics DSL Counters lists the Local and Remote results for the following counters: CRC is the cycl

xDSL Test Results326 FTB-635DSL Statistics G.INP RTX_UC is a counter that is increased each time a frame is detected in error and has not been correc

xDSL Test ResultsCopper and xDSL Tests 327Band InformationBand InformationThe Band Information tab allows you to view a list of individual upstream or

xDSL Test Results328 FTB-635Band Information Parameter SNR Margin (dB) is the measured current signal-to-noise ratio margin across all active sub-ca

xDSL Test ResultsCopper and xDSL Tests 329DSL GraphsDSL GraphsThe DSL Graphs tab displays characteristics and potential problems on the line, in graph

xDSL Test Results330 FTB-635Network InformationNetwork InformationThe Network Info tab displays information related to the WAN (wide area network) and

xDSL Test ResultsCopper and xDSL Tests 331Network Information Status value changes as per current WAN Status. Encapsulation depends on the network c

Advanced WB Copper Application26 FTB-635Application buttons3. Tap View License Agreement to view further details about using the product and software.

xDSL Test Results332 FTB-635Network InformationLANThe LAN tab allows you to view the information related to the LAN (local area network). Rx/Tx Bytes

Copper and xDSL Tests 33322 xDSL Tests: Saving and Reading ResultsSaving a Test ResultUpon completion of a test, you can save the new result test.Main

xDSL Tests: Saving and Reading Results334 FTB-635Read ResultRead ResultRead Result opens the results page of previously saved tests. Select the icon f

xDSL Tests: Saving and Reading ResultsCopper and xDSL Tests 335Read ResultThe current loaded file name is displayed to the left of the status bar and

xDSL Tests: Saving and Reading Results336 FTB-635ExportsExportsThe Exports function allows you to export one or more or all xDSL result files in memor

xDSL Tests: Saving and Reading ResultsCopper and xDSL Tests 337ExportsTo export a result file:1. Browse through the current saved result folders.2. Se

Copper and xDSL Tests 29319 MaintenanceTo help ensure long, trouble-free operation: Always inspect fiber-optic connectors before using them and clean

Maintenance294 FTB-635Recalibrating the UnitRecalibrating the UnitEXFO manufacturing and service center calibrations are based on the ISO/IEC 17025 st

MaintenanceCopper and xDSL Tests 295Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only)To help you with calibration follow-up, EXFO provides a spe

Copper and xDSL Tests 275 Copper Tests: Using the Main MenuThe FTB-635 is designed to test twisted pair quality, identify and locate faults, and troub

Copper and xDSL Tests 29720 TroubleshootingSolving Common ProblemsBefore calling EXFO’s technical support, please read the following common problems t

Troubleshooting298 FTB-635Solving Common ProblemsAt logon, no scroll bar is displayed to browse through all user accounts.---  Select any of the user

TroubleshootingCopper and xDSL Tests 299Contacting the Technical Support GroupContacting the Technical Support GroupTo obtain after-sales service or t

Troubleshooting300 FTB-635TransportationTransportationMaintain a temperature range within specifications when transporting the unit. Transportation da

Copper and xDSL Tests 30121 WarrantyGeneral Informationone year (EXFO) warrants this equipment against defects in material and workmanship for a perio

Warranty302 FTB-635LiabilityLiabilityEXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of the product, nor shall be responsible for any fail

WarrantyCopper and xDSL Tests 303ExclusionsExclusionsEXFO reserves the right to make changes in the design or construction of any of its products at a

Warranty304 FTB-635Service and RepairsService and RepairsEXFO commits to providing product service and repair for five years following the date of pur

WarrantyCopper and xDSL Tests 305EXFO Service Centers WorldwideEXFO Service Centers WorldwideIf your product requires servicing, contact your nearest

Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu28 FTB-635Cable BookCable BookThe Cable Book menu presents a selection of functions which allow you to manage the gro

Copper and xDSL Tests 353A Technical SpecificationsIMPORTANTThe following technical specifications can change without notice. The information presente

Technical Specifications354 FTB-635COPPER SPECIFICATIONS a, b, cTransmitter characteristicsFrequency range (200 Hz to 20 kHz)Frequency resolution 1 Hz

Technical SpecificationsCopper and xDSL Tests 355COPPER SPECIFICATIONS a, b, c (continued)Isolation resistance (stress/leakage) (continued) Source 50

Technical Specifications356 FTB-635COPPER SPECIFICATIONS a, b, c (continued)Load coil detection Count Up to 5Plot Up to 10 kHzDistance range Up to 800

Technical SpecificationsCopper and xDSL Tests 357COPPER SPECIFICATIONS a, b, c (continued)Single-ended frequency response (attenuation) dDistance rang

Technical Specifications358 FTB-635PM-1 BUILT-IN POWER METER SPECIFICATIONS bCalibrated wavelengths (nm) 850, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625, 1650Option

IndexCopper and xDSL Tests 359IndexAaccess mode... 313adapter ...

Index360 FTB-635Ggraph controls... 20groupadd ... 40clo

IndexCopper and xDSL Tests 361result information ... 297return merchandise authorization (RMA) .. 350Ssafetycaution

Copper Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 29Cable BookLoad CableThe page lists entries by Cable ID and Cable Name. There is 1 group of 10

Index362 FTB-635impulse noise... 107, 111PSD noise... 107, 111

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Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu30 FTB-635Cable BookCable DetailsThe Cable Details page allows you to view the cable parameter details of the current

Copper Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 31Cable Book Capacitance T-R specifies a value for the capacitance per length constant. Capac

iv FTB-6356 Reading and Exporting Saved Results ...79Result File ...

Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu32 FTB-635Cable BookAdd CableThe Add Cable page allows you to add a new cable entry into the Cable Book using the fol

Copper Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 33Cable Book Cable Fill Material allows you to select the type of material the cable can be fi

Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu34 FTB-635Cable BookClone CableThe Clone Cable option allows you to copy the cable details of an existing entry to a

Copper Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 35Cable BookDelete CableThe Delete Cable page allows you to delete a cable entry from the Cable

Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu36 FTB-635Phone BookPhone BookThe Phone Book menu presents a selection of functions which allow you to manage the gro

Copper Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 37Phone BookLoad Group/EntryThe page lists entries by Group ID and Entry Name/Type. There is 1

Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu38 FTB-635Phone BookPhone Book DetailsThe Phone Book Details page allows you to view and modify the Phone Book parame

Copper Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 39Phone BookThe page displays the following parameters: Group ID displays the group ID number.

Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu40 FTB-635Phone BookAdd GroupThe Add Group page allows you to add a new group entry into the Phone Book using the fol

Copper Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 41Phone Book Type displays the following list of values: Milliwatt tone Drop battery Quiet

Copper and xDSL Tests v13 RFL Test ... 203RFL-2-Wir

Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu42 FTB-635Phone BookDelete GroupThe Delete Group page allows you to delete a group entry from the Phone Book. The pag

Copper Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 43Phone BookLoad Phone BookThe Load Phone Book page allows you to import a phone book. The page

Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu44 FTB-635Phone BookThe page displays the following parameters: The File Storage Location lists the load destination

Copper Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 45Phone BookThe page displays the following parameters: Enter File Name allows you to enter a

Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu46 FTB-635DialerDialerThe Dialer function provides a dial-up path from the module to another tester (or quiet termina

Copper Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 47DialerThe following functions can be accessed from this page: Dialing Status shows the curre

Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu48 FTB-635DialerRecent Dialed NumbersThe Recent Dialed Numbers page lists a maximum of 25 recently dialed telephone n

Copper Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 49DialerAdd to Phone BookThe Add Phone Group page allows you to add a new group entry into the

Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu50 FTB-635Config/ProfileConfig/ProfileThe Config/Profile menu presents a selection of functions, which allows you to

Copper Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 51Config/ProfileLoadThe Profile Management page lists the available profiles in the internal me

vi FTB-63520 xDSL Tests: Using the Main Menu ...307Start/Stop Button ...

Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu52 FTB-635Config/ProfileProfile DetailsYou can view any of your saved profiles on the FTB-635 Wideband Copper and DSL

Copper Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 53Config/ProfileThe page displays the following tests: Pair Detective Auto Test FaultMapper

Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu54 FTB-635Config/ProfilePair Detective Profile DetailsThe profile details Pair Detective main menu allows you to view

Copper Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 55Config/ProfileAuto Test Profile DetailsThe profile details Auto Test main menu allows you to

Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu56 FTB-635Config/ProfileFaultMapper Test Profile DetailsThe profile details FaultMapper Test main menu allows you to

Copper Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 57Config/ProfileMultimeter Test Profile DetailsThe profile details Multimeter main menu allows

Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu58 FTB-635Config/ProfileMultimeter 2 Test Profile DetailsThe profile details Multimeter 2 main menu allows you to vie

Copper Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 59Config/ProfileTDR Test Profile DetailsThe profile details TDR main menu allows you to view th

Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu60 FTB-635Config/ProfileSignal Test Profile DetailsThe profile details Signal main menu allows you to view the test t

Copper Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 61Config/ProfileNoise Test Profile DetailsThe profile details Noise main menu allows you to vie

Certification InformationCopper and xDSL Tests viiCertification InformationNorth America Regulatory StatementThis unit was certified by an agency appr

Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu62 FTB-635Config/ProfileImpulse Test Profile DetailsThe profile details Impulse main menu allows you to view the test

Copper Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 63Config/ProfileCopy from USBCopy from USB allows you to copy all profiles found on an external

Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu64 FTB-635Config/ProfileDelete ProfileDelete allows you to delete a profile (except the default profile) on the unit.

Copper Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 65Config/ProfileDefaultDefault resets the current test setup to the factory default profile. If

Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu66 FTB-635Application SettingsApplication SettingsBefore executing the copper tests, set up the software settings and

Copper Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 67Application Settings Capacitance Measurement is either 3 Terminal or 2 Terminal. The latter

Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu68 FTB-635Application SettingsStandardThe Standard tab allows you to set Measurement unit and Test Parameter Preset v

Copper Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 69Application Settings Resistance lists the units for resistance in (Ω/km or Ω/mi). Attenuati

Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu70 FTB-635Application SettingsIdentificationThe Identification tab allows you to preset values to identify each singl

Copper Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 71Application SettingsFile NameThe File Name tab sets up the standard configuration for automat

Certification Informationviii FTB-635European Community Declaration of ConformityAn electronic version of the declaration of conformity for your produ

Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu72 FTB-635Application SettingsBuzzerThe buzzer is always on when the module is powered, to provide audible and visual

Copper Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 73Factory DefaultFactory DefaultThe Factory Default allows you to restore the Application Setti

Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu74 FTB-635Save TestSave TestYou can save a snapshot of test results into a result/report file during or after a test

Copper Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 75Save TestThe page allows you to set the following parameters: Identification Fields User Na

Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu76 FTB-635Save Test Result File Storage Location gives you the option of storing results either in the FTB-1 interna

Copper Tests: Using the Main MenuCopper and xDSL Tests 77Save TestSelect Result FileSelect Result File page displays a list of existing file names whe

Copper Tests: Using the Main Menu78 FTB-635Save TestSelect Report FileSelect Report page displays a list of existing file names where you can save you

Copper and xDSL Tests 796 Reading and Exporting Saved ResultsYou can view and or export any of your saved results by selecting the Read/Export Results

Reading and Exporting Saved Results80 FTB-635Reading the Result FileReading the Result FileOnce you open a saved result file, you are presented with t

Reading and Exporting Saved ResultsCopper and xDSL Tests 81Reading the Result FileProfile DetailsThe Profile Details page displays read-only Test Thre

Copper and xDSL Tests 11 Introducing the FTB-635 Wideband Copper and DSL Test ModuleThe FTB-635 Wideband Copper and DSL Test Module is designed for te

Reading and Exporting Saved Results82 FTB-635Reading the Result FileResult SummaryThe Save Test tab displays pass/fail status, general and identificat

Reading and Exporting Saved ResultsCopper and xDSL Tests 83Reading the Result File Customer Name Circuit ID Comments Save button keeps any current

Reading and Exporting Saved Results84 FTB-635Reading the Result File Save Report allows you to load a result file, update the ID fields, and generate

Reading and Exporting Saved ResultsCopper and xDSL Tests 85Reading the Result FilePhone BookThe Phone Book tab summarizes the Phone Book details when

Reading and Exporting Saved Results86 FTB-635Reading the Result FileSupplementalThe Test Lead Compensation under the Supplemental tab displays read-on

Reading and Exporting Saved ResultsCopper and xDSL Tests 87Export ResultsExport ResultsThe Export Results page allows you to select a Result File Name

Copper and xDSL Tests 897 Pair Detective TestThe Pair Detective test consists of a series of 10 consecutive individual tests and applies a high voltag

Pair Detective Test90 FTB-635Pair DetectiveThe page allows you to set the following parameters: Edit Parameters button opens a new page that allows y

Pair Detective TestCopper and xDSL Tests 91Pair DetectiveSetting Test Parameters The Test Parameters page allows you to set Test Parameters for the Pa