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Wirescope 350
Ready for Category 6 and Beyond
The WireScope 350 provides comprehensive
support for all current and emerging LAN cable certification standards including
Category 6 / Class E channel and permanent link. Offering outstanding test
performance, ease of use and graphic reporting, the WireScope 350 is the
ultimate tool for LAN and cabling professionals.
Superior Measurement
Performance
WireScope 350 is based on frequency domain testing, the same
principle used by the world's most accurate Network Analyzers. Its unmatched
hardware accuracy is further augmented by state-of-the-art software algorithms
including a novel patent pending Enhanced Auto Cancellation Technology to
automatically cancel the interface and adapter effects from the test results.
This automatic and dynamic compensation assures superior repeatability and
accuracy with continuous usage of the instrument.
Color User Interface
A bright color touch screen simplifies navigation through menus and improves
comprehension of test result data, resulting in faster operation and reduced
training times. Test setup advisor screens assist the operator when configuring
test options, minimizing the chances of inadvertently testing to the wrong
limits. All settings can be defined on a PC and downloaded in a single
operation, speeding the process of configuring multiple WireScope 350 sets for
the same job site testing requirements
Universal SmartProbes Enable
Accurate Cat 6 Testing
The WireScope 350 supports category 6 testing with
Universal Link & Channel SmartProbes which have been designed to maximize
Category 6 / Class E certification test margins for virtually all brands &
categories of cabling.
Agilent's Universal SmartProbes guarantee TIA
Level III accuracy and optimized test margins when used with standards compliant
category 6 cabling may be the only test cords you need for category 6
certification.
Given the significant improvement in the quality and
consistency of category 6 connecting hardware, it may no longer be necessary to
purchase manufacturer specific link test cords to match the connecting hardware
in the channel under test. Of course Agilent still offers a large selection of
manufacturer-specific category 6 Link and Block SmartProbes.
Measurement
accuracy can also suffer if worn out test adapters are used. To minimize
accuracy problems, the WireScope 350 uses "SmartProbe" test adapters that
contain their own configuration data and a counter that logs the number of tests
they have been used for. As a consequence, the WireScope 350 can warn the user
if an attached test adapter is inappropriate for the selected test limits. This
avoids wasting time testing to the wrong limits.
Fiber Support is a
Snap
By snapping on the optional Fiber SmartProbe adapters, the WireScope 350
can also test either multi-mode or single-mode optical fiber installations. Test
results are stored in the same database with copper tests and can be integrated
into the same reports.
Easy to Follow Setup Instructions
As new
standards, limits and cabling system warranty program rules appear,
certification testing becomes more complex. A significant challenge lies in
setting the proper limits and measurement options before testing starts. The
WireScope 350 user interface addresses this problem through step-by-step setup
instructions that guide the user through all of the necessary choices.
Downloadable Test Profiles
In order to further speed the setup
process, the user can load a test profile, which defines all limit, cabling and
tester settings. Test profiles can be created within ScopeData Pro or
pre-defined profiles for popular warranty programs can be downloaded. Test
profiles can optionally be locked so that while loaded in the WireScope 350, no
settings can be changed.
Extensive Fault Diagnostics
Clear fault
schematics simplify diagnosis of failing cabling runs at the job site. A
distance to fault locator function pinpoints the source of trouble.
Memory Cards Store Plot Data
The WireScope 350 stores plot data on
removable Compact Flash memory cards. This approach allows for unlimited
expansion of memory capacity and transferal of test data without taking the
WireScope 350 out of service. Readily available Compact Flash card readers and
adapters allow data to be uploaded directly to either laptop or desktop PCs.
Professional Quality Graphic Reports
As the complexity of cable
testing standards increases, it becomes more challenging to clearly present test
result data. Included ScopeData Pro software solves this problem with
professionally designed report layouts that include plots of test data,
facilitating at-a-glance analysis of cabling quality and headroom vs. limits.
Test reports can be easily customized to include the contractor or client logo
graphics on every page for a truly professional look.
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WireScope 350 |
Ready for Cat
6 and Beyond
The HP WireScope 350 provides comprehensive support for all current and
emerging LAN cable certification standards. A fully modular design allows
for both software and hardware upgradeablity to ensure maximum support for
future LAN and cabling standards beyond
Category 6 / Class E. Offering outstanding test
performance, ease of use and reporting, the WireScope
350 is the ultimate tool for LAN and cabling
professionals. |
Features
- Certifies compliance of installed LAN Cabling to TIA Category 6 and ISO
Class E Standards
- Support for Cat 6 Channel & Permanent Link Certification
- Accuracy beyond TIA level III requirements traceable to laboratory
reference standards
- Tests installed multimode or single-mode optical fiber via Fiber
SmartProbe attachments
- Expandable test result storage on removable compact flash memory cards
Wirescope 155
Highlights:
- Tests installed cabling for compliance with TIA 568A Category 5, Category
5E and ISO 11801 Class D specifications. Fully implements TIA TSB-67
requirements, including laboratory-grade level II and level IIE measurement
accuracy for basic link and channel.
- Incorporates the new cabling measurements ELFEXT, Return Loss, Delay Skew,
and Power Sum that are required by the Category 5E and 1000Base-T
specifications.
- The first 155 MHz cable analyzer to fully qualify Category 5 cabling for
extended frequency range employed by 155 Mbps ATM equipment.
- Unique Digital Spectrum Analysis (DSA) technology measures
network-specific channel response - Provides accurate pass/fail qualification
for 20 high speed networking standards in one simple autotest.
- Automatic setup for Basic Link and Channel test configurations - Attaching
test probes automatically configure the WireScope 155 for Basic Link or
Channel Pass/Fail limits.
- Auto-troubleshooting mode for failing cable runs - WireScope 155
identifies location and cause of probable error sources for quick problem
isolation and repairs.
- Simultaneous far end NEXT (Near End Crosstalk) testing with the DualRemote
155. A single 14 second Autotest measures NEXT from both ends of the cable,
saving time and ensuring complete test coverage.
- Locally stores 500 cable test reports from multiple test sites. Reports
can be printed or uploaded to any Windows-based PC - Nonvolatile memory
protects test data without requiring battery power.
- Included ScopeDataPro software can run tests directly from a Windows PC
attached to the WireScope 155. Logs full frequency plots for all tested cables
when run in this mode.
Features:
- Prints professional-quality preformatted graphic test reports, complete
with logos and data plots
- Uploads copper and fiber test results from both WireScope 155
- Organizes cable tests by site, building, floor, wiring closet, etc., to
simplify record navigation
- Application can be freely distributed with test results to facilitate
customer access to on-line test reports
- Stores test data in Microsoft Access database format
- Can be integrated with popular cable management software solutions
- The software is the ideal system for organizing and analyzing electronic
test results for large projects or sites.
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