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EXFO MaxTester Max-610 User Manual

EXFO MaxTester Max-610
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User Guide
Copper Test Set
MaxTester MAX-610

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

EXFO MaxTester Max-610 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandEXFO
ModelMaxTester Max-610
CategoryTest Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Copyright Information

Certification Information

Introducing the MaxTester MAX-610

Product Description

Describes the physical characteristics and design of the MAX-610 test set.

Key Features and Benefits

Lists the main advantages and functionalities of the MAX-610 device.

Safety Information

Electrical Safety Information

Provides safety precautions related to electrical connections and power usage.

Equipment Ratings

Details the operating conditions, temperature, humidity, and power ratings.

Getting Started with the MaxTester

Turning the Unit On/Off

Explains how to power the unit on and off, including suspend and shutdown modes.

Using Menus and Keypad

Guides users on navigating the device interface using menus and the keypad.

Keypad

Describes the function and layout of the device's physical keypad buttons.

Using Online Help

Explains how to access and utilize the built-in help system for assistance.

Setting Up the MaxTester MAX-610

Home

Describes the main menu interface and navigation options for tests and settings.

System Settings

Covers configuration options for display, language, date, time, power, and software.

Display and Language

Details how to adjust screen brightness, display options, and language settings.

Date and Time

Explains how to set the device's date, time, and time zone for accurate logging.

Power

Manages battery status, power schemes, and calibration settings for optimal performance.

Software Options

Allows enabling or disabling purchased software features and options for the device.

Information

Provides details about EXFO and unit-specific hardware and software information.

Upload Setup

Configures methods for uploading test results via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or FTP.

Setting Up Copper Tests

Copper Test Main Menu

Overview of the main menu for accessing various copper qualification testing applications.

Test Configuration

Setup for software settings and cable values, including profile management.

Setup

Configures common parameters for all tests, including phone book and cable book.

Phone Book

Manages groups of phone numbers for performing copper tests.

Dialer Function

Provides a dial-up path and telephone functionality for communication.

Cable Book

Manages cable entries, allowing selection, addition, cloning, and deletion of cable types.

Application Settings

Configures measurement values and graph viewing settings for tests.

Standard

Sets unit parameters and specifies adherence to ITU or ANSI standards.

Identification

Presets values for identifying test result files, including user name and test source.

File Name

Configures automatic naming conventions for result files, enabling/disabling entries.

Change Order

Allows modification of the order of entries within the generated file names.

Buzzer

Configures buzzer settings, including threshold voltage and hush timeout.

Test Lead Compensation

Compensates for test lead characteristics to ensure accurate resistance and capacitance measurements.

FED Setup

Configures the Far End Device (FED) states for various tests like Multimeter, Noise, and Frequency.

Saving Results

Manages saving test results to internal memory or exporting them as reports via USB.

Reading Saved Copper Test Results

Read/Upload Result

Allows viewing, exporting, or uploading saved test results from the device.

Results Summary

Provides a summary of saved result files, listed by test date and time.

Read Result Menu

Navigates through saved results, displaying summary, details, profile, phone book, and FED states.

Upload

Transfers saved User Auto Test results to an FTP site or USB via Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

Export

Selects saved files and exports them in selected report formats (HTML, MHTML, XML).

Multimeter Tests

Multimeter Main Page

Overview of multimeter tests, allowing selection and running of tests like Voltage, Current, and Resistance.

Voltage

Measures AC/DC voltages and frequency, with snapshot, thresholds, and continuous modes.

Current

Measures AC/DC currents and frequency in the loop, supporting snapshot and continuous modes.

Resistance

Measures current resistance value and cable length, including shorts and loop resistance.

Resistive Balance

Measures and compares the resistance of each leg of a twisted pair.

Isolation

Tests leakage and resistance over time, applying high voltage to reveal faults.

Capacitance/Opens

Measures loop capacitance and calculates cable length, including capacitive balance.

Station Ground

Measures ground resistance and isolation between wires and ground.

Stressed Balance

Tests cable pairs with high voltage to reveal imbalances, including noise filter settings.

SmartR™ Features

Pair Detective

Performs a series of tests applying high voltage to determine line condition and detect faults.

Pair Detective Result Details

Displays saved cable parameters and detailed results from the Pair Detective test.

Multimeter

Shows detailed results saved from running the Pair Detective test, referring to the Multimeter section.

FaultMapper

Locates and identifies line faults using TDR and RFL technology, detecting shorts, grounds, and opens.

FaultMapper Result Details

Displays test results in text and graphical format, including fault details and estimated length.

Noise Tests

Noise Tests Main Page

Overview of noise tests, allowing selection of VF Noise, Power Influence, and Wideband noise measurements.

VF Noise

Measures unwanted or disturbing energy in a loop from man-made and natural sources.

Power Influence

Views effects of interference from 50/60 Hz power sources on the circuit under test.

VF Impulse Noise

Measures voice frequency impulse noise on the circuit, counting events and detection levels.

WB PSD Noise

Measures wideband power spectral density noise energy at a point in a noise spectrum.

WB Impulse Noise

Measures impulse noise in the wideband range, including count, detection level, and elapsed time.

NEXT

Measures Near End Crosstalk (NEXT) between pairs of cables, including spot and spectrum modes.

Frequency Tests

Frequency Tests Main Page

Overview of frequency tests, allowing selection of VF/AC Balance, WB Balance, and Attenuation measurements.

VF/AC Balance

Checks VF longitudinal balance ratio and AC balance, important for common-mode voltage reduction.

WB Balance

Ensures balance ratio complies with standards to reduce common-mode voltage effects.

WB Attenuation

Calculates power dissipation of a transmitted signal over the copper line.

Load Coils

Detects presence of load coils detrimental to DSL technologies.

Locator Tone

Sends 577 Hz and 983 Hz signals to trace cable pairs at the far end.

TX/RX Tone

Measures frequencies and levels of outgoing and incoming signals.

TDR

Continuous

Displays the line trace and updates results in real time, showing reflections and events.

TDR Profile Details

Displays read-only TDR test parameters, including profile name and test identification.

RFL

Single Pair

Locates resistive faults (shorts, grounds) between tip/ring and ground.

Separate Good Pair

Determines distance to shorts, grounds, or battery crosses on faulty conductors.

RFL Cable Setup

Sets cable parameters for RFL tests, shared between single pair and separate good pair tests.

Result Details

Displays RFL results in text and graphical format with connection diagrams.

Copper Auto Tests

Main Menu

Allows automatic running of tests for pre-qualification, installation, and maintenance.

POTS Auto Test

Detects loop current and measures voice frequency parameters in a copper telephone loop.

User Auto Test

Runs a range of different user-defined tests and compares results against stored thresholds.

Upload/Save Result

Saves, uploads, or exports Auto Test results using Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or FTP methods.

Result Details

Displays all saved results presented during the test for User Auto Test.

Profile Details

Contains details of Test Selection settings for User Auto Test, including FED states.

Maintenance

General Maintenance

Provides instructions on cleaning, storing, and maintaining the unit for optimal operation.

Recalibrating the Unit

Explains the calibration process and recommended intervals for maintaining accuracy.

Battery

Covers battery operation, charging, maximizing power, and replacement procedures.

Battery Calibration

Details the procedure for optimizing battery gas gauge accuracy via System Settings.

Unit Temperature Handling

Describes unit behavior and warnings related to high battery temperatures during operation.

Replacing the Battery

Provides step-by-step instructions for safely replacing the unit's Lithium-ion battery.

Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only)

Information on proper recycling and disposal according to European directives.

Troubleshooting

Solving Common Problems

Provides a table of common problems, their possible causes, and solutions.

LED Statuses

Explains the meaning of power and battery LED indicators for unit status.

Contacting the Technical Support Group

Provides contact information for obtaining after-sales service and technical support.

Transportation

Recommends steps to minimize damage when transporting the unit.

Warranty

General Information

Details EXFO's warranty against defects in material and workmanship for one year.

Liability

States EXFO's limited liability regarding product use and potential damages.

Exclusions

Lists conditions that can void the warranty and excludes certain product components.

Certification

Confirms that the equipment met published specifications at shipment.

Service and Repairs

Outlines procedures for sending equipment for service or repair and warranty repair costs.

EXFO Service Centers Worldwide

Provides contact information for EXFO's global service centers for product servicing.

Technical Specifications

COPPER SPECIFICATIONS

Details technical specifications for transmitter, receiver, POTS dialer, and multimeter characteristics.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Covers display, connections, results management, operating conditions, battery, safety, and languages.

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