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EXFO AXS-200/635 User Manual

EXFO AXS-200/635
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User Guide
Copper, VDSL2, ADSL2+, and IP
Triple-Play Test Set
AXS-200/635

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EXFO AXS-200/635 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandEXFO
ModelAXS-200/635
CategoryTest Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introducing the Copper, VDSL2, ADSL2+, and IP Triple-Play Test Set

Main Features

Lists key capabilities and functionalities of the AXS-200/635 test set.

Cable Connections

Details the physical connectors and ports available on the AXS-200/635 device.

LED Indicators

Explains the function and meaning of each LED indicator on the front panel.

Electrical Safety Information

Provides essential safety guidelines for using the test equipment.

Getting Started with Copper Qualification Tests

POTS Dialing

Describes how to use the POTS dialer function for making and receiving calls.

Regional Settings

Explains how to configure regional settings and manage profiles for the test unit.

Saving Results

Details the process and available formats for saving test results from the unit.

Reading Saved Results

Guides users on how to access and view previously saved test results.

Auto CQ/Video-DSL Rate Prediction

CQ Auto Test

Introduces the automated testing function for cable qualification from POTS to VDSL2.

Configuring CQ Auto Tests

Explains how to set up parameters and select tests for the CQ auto test function.

Running CQ Auto Tests and Viewing Results

Guides users on executing auto tests and interpreting the results.

Video-DSL Rate Prediction

Describes the test for predicting IPTV video stream capacity based on loop quality.

Configuring Video-DSL Rate Prediction

Details how to set parameters for the video-DSL rate prediction test.

Running Video-DSL Rate Prediction Tests and Viewing Results

Outlines the steps to run video-DSL rate prediction tests and view outcomes.

POTS Auto Test

DMM Tests

DMM

Explains the function of the digital multimeter and its various measurement capabilities.

In Service Pair Detection Test

Describes a test to check wire pairs for service availability and dangerous voltages.

Rectified Loop (Corrosion) Detection Test

Details a test to detect corrosion on a circuit, which can affect digital services.

Water Detection Test

Explains how to detect the presence of water in a circuit using TDR.

Resistive Balance

Covers tests to configure and measure resistive balance parameters.

VF Tests

Receive Tone (RX)

Explains how to configure and run a test to measure incoming signal frequency and level.

Send Tone (TX)

Describes how to configure and transmit a tone to a downstream device in the loop.

Tracing Tone

Details how to configure and place a pulsed tone to trace a cable pair.

VF Noise

Explains how to measure unwanted or disturbing energy in a loop.

Impulse Noise

Describes how to measure impulse noise on the circuit under test.

Power Influence

Details how to view effects of interference from power lines on the circuit.

Longitudinal Balance

Explains how to check longitudinal balance ratio for twisted pairs.

Load Coil Detection

Describes how to detect the presence of load coils in the line.

Fault Location Tests

TDR Test

Introduces Time Domain Reflectometry for locating faults and estimating cable lengths.

RFL Single Pair (2 wire) Test

Explains Resistance Fault Locator testing for shorts between tip, ring, and ground.

RFL Separate Good Pair (4 wire) Test

Details RFL testing to determine distance to shorts using a separate good pair.

Loop Mapper Test

Describes a test to identify cable faults using TDR and FDR with enhanced resolution.

Wideband Tests

Receive Tone (RX)

Explains configuring and measuring incoming signal level and frequency.

Send Tone (TX)

Describes configuring and transmitting a tone downstream.

PSD Noise

Details measuring noise energy at a point in a noise spectrum.

Spectral Detective

Explains measuring PSD noise to determine xDSL technology and power.

Impulse Noise

Describes measuring impulse noise on the circuit under test.

Impulse Noise Histogram

Explains displaying impulse noise spikes over a defined time period.

Attenuation Test

Details measuring the dissipation of power of a transmitted signal.

Longitudinal Balance

Explains ensuring longitudinal balance ratio complies with standards.

Data Rate Prediction

Describes predicting data rates based on PSD noise and attenuation measurements.

Getting Started with DSL and Ethernet Testing

DSL/IP Tests

Lists test capabilities including Auto Test, CPE, IPTV, data, and VoIP analyses.

DSL/IP Tests Menu

Introduces the menu listing test capabilities of the unit.

Read Saved Results

Guides on selecting test types and viewing previously saved files.

Connection Setup for DSL/IP Triple-Play Verification Tests

Setup Profile

Explains creating, storing, and managing multiple profiles with specific setups.

Selected Profile

Details configuring and storing multiple profiles with default settings.

Setup Line Connection

Covers setting basic DSL and Ethernet negotiation modes for selected profiles.

WAN Access

Explains configuring physical line parameters for ISP connection.

WAN IP

Details configuring wide area network parameters for ISP connection.

LAN Setup

Describes configuring parameters for working in Throughmode on the LAN.

Thresholds

Explains specifying upper and lower thresholds for evaluated results.

Down Stream Channels

Details entering VPI and VCI values based on downstream channels.

Configure Tests for DSL/IP Triple-Play Verification

Configure Profile

Guides on setting up and storing multiple profiles with specific configuration parameters.

Select Configuration

Explains how to select test configuration parameters from saved profiles.

Configure DSL/IP Tests

Describes modifying the unit to include and perform various application verification tests.

Auto Test

Explains the purpose and configuration of the Auto Test function.

ATM LoopBack

Details configuring parameters to verify DSLAM and ATM core connection via loopback.

Ping Test

Explains configuring parameters for performing a ping test (ICMP echo request).

TraceRoute

Describes tracing an IP packet to a destination and defining hop count.

HTTP Speed

Guides on entering download address for testing web page download speed.

FTP Speed

Explains configuring file transfer protocol parameters for downloading/uploading files.

IPTV Analysis

Details configuring the unit for video testing, including QoS parameters.

VoIP Analysis

Explains configuring the unit for voice over IP testing, including jitter and packet loss.

Data Analysis

Guides on selecting monitoring intervals for data plotting.

STB Support

Details specifying network addresses for emulating set-top boxes.

Running CPE Tests

Test Summary

Explains viewing PASS/FAIL status and details of CPE test results.

Line Status

Describes viewing line conditions and connection status under test.

WAN Status

Details viewing the status of the WAN connection and ISP.

Ping Test

Explains viewing PASS/FAIL summary status of ping tests.

TraceRoute

Describes viewing PASS/FAIL status of IP packet path and time.

HTTP Speed

Guides on viewing PASS/FAIL summary status of download tests.

FTP Speed

Explains viewing PASS/FAIL summary of file transfer protocol completion.

HPNA Info

Details viewing results of HPNA devices detected on the network.

HPNA Statistics

Guides on viewing counter statistics of selected HPNA devices.

ATM Loopback Test

Guides on viewing ATM loopback connection value results (VPI, VCI, PTI).

IPTV Analysis

Test Summary

Guides on viewing PASS/FAIL status and details of IPTV tests.

Line Status

Describes viewing line conditions and connection status under test for IPTV.

DSL Parameters

Explains viewing pass/fail status of DSL parameters for IPTV.

Statistics

Details viewing transfer mode statistics and DSL counters for IPTV.

VDSL Bands

Explains viewing VDSL parameters negotiated for IPTV.

WAN Status

Guides on viewing the status of the WAN connection for IPTV.

LAN Status

Describes viewing customer info configured for the LAN for IPTV.

Network Activity

Details viewing PPPoE, DHCP, TFTP sessions for IPTV.

Down Stream Rate

Explains viewing bit rates of different layers related to IPTV.

ERR Indicator

Guides on viewing errors encountered at different layers for IPTV.

IGMP Monitor

Details confirming IGMP traffic transfer and viewing statistics for IPTV.

Detected Streams

Explains viewing details of detected video streams for IPTV.

IP Arrival Jitter

Guides on viewing PASS/FAIL status of IP packet jitter for IPTV.

PCR Jitter

Explains viewing PASS/FAIL status of Peak to Peak PCR Jitter for IPTV.

Stream Parameters

Details viewing detected video stream rates and status for IPTV.

Data Analysis

Test Summary

Guides on viewing PASS/FAIL status and details of data analysis tests.

Line Status

Describes viewing line conditions and connection status under test for data analysis.

Protocols

Explains viewing a summary of protocols detected by local network devices.

Down Stream Rates

Guides on viewing maximum achieved downstream data rates for data analysis.

Up Stream Rates

Explains viewing maximum achieved upstream data rates for data analysis.

HPNA Info

Details viewing results of HPNA devices detected for data analysis.

HPNA Statistics

Guides on viewing counter statistics of selected HPNA devices for data analysis.

Running a VoIP Test

Summary

Guides on viewing PASS/FAIL status and details of VoIP tests.

Line Status

Describes viewing line conditions and connection status under test for VoIP.

DSL Parameters

Explains viewing pass/fail status of DSL parameters for VoIP.

Statistics

Details viewing transfer mode statistics and DSL counters for VoIP.

VDSL Bands

Explains viewing VDSL parameters negotiated for VoIP.

WAN Status

Guides on viewing the status of the WAN connection for VoIP.

LAN Status

Describes viewing customer info configured for the LAN for VoIP.

Network Activity

Details viewing PPoE, DHCP, TFTP sessions for VoIP.

Call History

Explains viewing detailed call flow of detected voice protocol for VoIP.

Packets Analysis

Guides on viewing PASS/FAIL status of packet inter-arrival rates for VoIP.

Jitter Analysis

Explains viewing PASS/FAIL status of call quality via packet inter-arrival time for VoIP.

HPNA Info

Details viewing results of HPNA devices detected for VoIP.

HPNA Statistics

Guides on viewing counter statistics of selected HPNA devices for VoIP.

Maintenance

General Maintenance

Provides guidelines for keeping the unit in good working condition.

Battery Charging and Replacing

Explains how to charge and replace the unit's battery.

Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only)

Provides instructions for recycling and disposing of the product in the EU.

Troubleshooting

Solving Common Problems

Presents a table of common problems and their solutions.

Contacting the Technical Support Group

Provides contact information and procedures for obtaining technical support.

Transportation

Offers recommendations for safely transporting the unit to minimize damage.

Warranty

General Information

Outlines the terms and conditions of the product warranty.

Liability

Defines EXFO's liability limitations regarding product use.

Exclusions

Lists conditions under which the warranty does not apply.

Certification

States that the equipment meets published specifications at shipment.

Service and Repairs

Details the process for sending equipment for service or repair.

Technical Specifications

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