JDS Uniphase Certifier40G User manual

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JDSU Certifier40G Cable Certification Tester
www.jdsu.com/go/certifier40G

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1 Getting Started ........................................................................... 5
1.1 What is in the box? .................................................................... 5
1.2 Certifier40G at a Glance ........................................................... 6
1.3 Certifier40G Kits ........................................................................ 8
1.4 Software an Registration ................................................... 10
1.5 Touch
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Control ......................................................................... 11
1.6 Certifier40G A apters ........................................................... 11
1.7 Permanent Link A apters an Channel A apters ...... 11
1.8 A apter Configuration Warnings ...................................... 13
1.9 Cabling Certification an Tests .......................................... 13
1.10 Copper Cable Certification Testing ................................... 14
1.11 Permanent Link Configuration Tests .............................. 14
1.12 Channel Configuration Tests .............................................. 14
1.13 Certifier40G User Interface ................................................. 15
1.13.1 Touch Screen Layout ......................................................................... 15
1.13.2 The One Touch Concept ................................................................... 16
1.13.3 Key Icons ................................................................................................ 16
1.13.4 Setup ......................................................................................................... 17
1.13.5 Autotest ................................................................................................... 17
1.13.6 Data ........................................................................................................... 18
1.13.7 Too s ......................................................................................................... 19
1.14 Certifier40G Functions.......................................................... 21
1.14.1 Adapter Detection .............................................................................. 21
1.14.2 Digita Fau t Finding .......................................................................... 21
1.14.3 System Requirements ....................................................................... 21
1.15 Memory ...................................................................................... 22
1.15.1 Memory Requirements for Fi e Storage ................................... 22
1.15.2 Saved Test Capacities ........................................................................ 22
1.17 Battery information ............................................................... 23
1.17.1 Using Externa Power ....................................................................... 23
1.18 Battery Safety ........................................................................... 23

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1.19 Battery Life ................................................................................ 24
1.20 Connectivity .............................................................................. 24
1.21 Dimensions ............................................................................... 25
1.22 Environmental Specifications ............................................ 25
2 Using the Certifier40G............................................................ 26
2.1.1 How do I check the software (firmware) version information
of my Certifier40G? ................................................................................................... 26
2.1.2 How do I know if I have the correct adapter for testing? ....... 27
2.1.3 How do I upgrade the firmware? ....................................................... 28
2.1.4 How to setup date/time in my Certifier40G? ............................... 29
2.1.5 How do I se ect a test imits? ............................................................... 30
2.1.6 How do I se ect the cab e type for certification? ......................... 31
2.1.7 How do I set reference between oca and remote units? ...... 32
2.1.8 How do I perform a certification (auto test)? .............................. 33
2.1.9 How do I save test data? ........................................................................ 33
2.1.10 How can I setup my Certifier40G to save resu ts
automatica y?.............................................................................................................. 34
2.1.11 How do I add a new site in Certifier40G? ................................. 35
2.1.12 Where do I change defau t abe ing scheme for saving test
resu ts? 36
2.1.13 What are the abe ing options avai ab e for saving test
resu ts in Certifier40G? ............................................................................................ 37
2.1.14 How do I export test resu ts into the Certifier40G Reporter?
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2.1.15 Now I have my resu ts in USB thumbdrive, how do I import
from the PC? ................................................................................................................. 38
2.1.16 How do I export resu t to Exce sheets or pdf reports? ..... 41
2.1.17 Where can I change the Auto Power-off time setting? ....... 42
2.1.18 How do I check if my Certifier40G is running in
Demonstration (demo) mode? ............................................................................. 43
2.1.19 How do I format the interna f ash? ............................................ 44
2.1.20 How do I rep ace an o d battery? ................................................. 45
3 Testing Copper Cables ............................................................ 46
3.1 Connecting to Cabling for Certification ........................... 46
3.2 Entering the Site Information............................................. 46
3.3 Choose the Labeling Format ............................................... 46
3.3.1 Simp e Labe s.............................................................................................. 47

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3.3.2 TIA 606-A C ass 1 Labe s ....................................................................... 47
3.3.3 TIA 606A C ass 2 ....................................................................................... 48
3.4 A apter Configuration .......................................................... 49
3.4.1 Adapter Insertion Counts ...................................................................... 50
3.5 Set the Test Limit .................................................................... 51
3.6 Set the Cable Type................................................................... 51
3.7 Set Connector Information .................................................. 51
3.8 Performing AutoTests ........................................................... 52
4 WEEE irective Compliance ................................................. 53
5 Customer Services and Warranty ....................................... 54
5.1 Customer Service (Stan ar Services) ............................ 54
5.2 Technical Assistance .............................................................. 54
5.3 Repair, Calibration an Upgra es..................................... 54
5.3.1 Repair............................................................................................................. 55
5.3.2 Ca ibration ................................................................................................... 55
5.3.3 Factory Upgrades ..................................................................................... 55
5.3.4 Equipment Return Instructions ......................................................... 55
5.4 Warranty Information .......................................................... 56
5.4.1 Warranty registration ............................................................................ 57

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1 Getting Started
1.1 What is in the box?
Description Qty
Identical main and remote unit including: Li-Ion
battery, stylus w. cord & display cover 2
Carry Case 1
CAT6A permanent link interface adapter 2
CAT6A permanent link test cords 2
CAT6A channel adapter 2
1GB USB thumb drive 1
Talksets 2
AC power adapters 2
Country specific power cord 2
Calibration certificate 2

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1.2 Certifier40G at a Glance
Item Functionality
Power On-Off Button Used to turn on or turn off the
device. Touch once to turn on
and press and hold for 5 sec to
turn off the unit. This button also
indicates the status of charging
and remaining charge in the
batteries of the device. Refer to
battery charging section for
more information.
Touch Sensitive LCD screen All the of the Certifier40G are
operated using the intuitive
touch screen menus. A detailed
description of various
functionalities is described in
later sections.

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USB device connector Future connector
Audio Jack The audio jack provides a way
to coordinate the testing with
the talk-set feature. Two
headsets are included as a part
of the kit. The voice
communication feature between
the local and the remote units is
automatically activated when
you plug in the headsets.
USB Host Connector Used to export saved test
results and to perform firmware
upgrades. Certifier40G allows
an easy way to export the test
results into a USB flash drive
without having to carry the
device around to connect to a
PC.
RJ-45 Connector Future
Power Supply Jack Supply power and recharge the
battery. Note: Only use the
power adapter shipped with
your Certifier40G.
Quick access buttons A quick way to access most
common functions of the
Certifier40G. E.g. Perform
Autotest with one click .
Brightness Control Adjust the brightness of the
LCD display to suit the ambient
light
Navigation scroll buttons Scroll up/down through lists
Context sensitive help Help menu relevant to the
functionality on the current
screen on the LCD display
Probe interface connector Connect different probes such
as CAT6A Channel, or CAT6A
Link etc. depending on the type
of certification you being

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performed
Battery Compartment door Unscrew the fastener to change
the battery
1.3 Certifier40G Kits
The Certifier40G product line has the following orderable
parts.
Catalog
Names
Description
NGC-4500-FA-NA Certifier40G Class
FA copper kit (class
FA adapters not
included) with NA
Power Cord
Certifier40G LAN cable certifier master
unit, remote unit, with two CAT 6A
channel adapters, two CAT 6A link
adapters and Class FA cable certification
software license with NA Power Cord
NGC-4500-MM-NA Certifier40G Class
FA and MM kit
(class FA adapters
not included) with
NA Power Cord
Certifier40G LAN cable certifier master
unit, remote unit, with two CAT 6A
channel adapters, two CAT 6A link
adapters and Class FA cable certification
software license with pair of MM modules
with NA Power Cord
NGC-4500-MMSM-NA Certifier40G Class
FA, MM and SM kit
(class FA adapters
not included) with
NA Power Cord
Certifier40G LAN cable certifier master
unit, remote unit, with two CAT 6A
channel adapters, two CAT 6A link
adapters and Class FA cable certification
software license with pair of MM
modules, and pair of SM modules with
NA Power Cord
NGC-4500-FA-EU Certifier40G Class
FA copper kit (class
FA adapters not
included) with
European Power
Cord
Certifier40G LAN cable certifier master
unit, remote unit, with two CAT 6A
channel adapters, two CAT 6A link
adapters and Class FA cable certification
software license with European Power
Cord
NGC-4500-MM-EU Certifier40G Class
FA and MM kit
(class FA adapters
not included) with
European Power
Cord
Certifier40G LAN cable certifier master
unit, remote unit, with two CAT 6A
channel adapters, two CAT 6A link
adapters and Class FA cable certification
software license with pair of MM modules
with European Power Cord
NGC-4500-MMSM-EU Certifier40G Class
FA, MM and SM kit
(class FA adapters
not included) with
European Power
Cord
Certifier40G LAN cable certifier master
unit, remote unit, with two CAT 6A
channel adapters, two CAT 6A link
adapters and Class FA cable certification
software license with pair of MM
modules, and pair of SM modules with
European Power Cord

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NGC-4500-FA-AU Certifier40G Class
FA copper kit (class
FA adapters not
included) with
Australian Power
Cord
Certifier40G LAN cable certifier master
unit, remote unit, with two CAT 6A
channel adapters, two CAT 6A link
adapters and Class FA cable certification
software license with Australian Power
Cord
NGC-4500-MM-AU Certifier40G Class
FA and MM kit
(class FA adapters
not included) with
Australian Power
Cord
Certifier40G LAN cable certifier master
unit, remote unit, with two CAT 6A
channel adapters, two CAT 6A link
adapters and Class FA cable certification
software license with pair of MM modules
with Australian Power Cord
NGC-4500-MMSM-AU Certifier40G Class
FA, MM and SM kit
(class FA adapters
not included) with
Australian Power
Cord
Certifier40G LAN cable certifier master
unit, remote unit, with two CAT 6A
channel adapters, two CAT 6A link
adapters and Class FA cable certification
software license with pair of MM
modules, and pair of SM modules with
Australian Power Cord
NGC-4500-FA-UK Certifier40G Class
FA copper kit (class
FA adapters not
included) with UK
Power Cord
Certifier40G LAN cable certifier master
unit, remote unit, with two CAT 6A
channel adapters, two CAT 6A link
adapters and Class FA cable certification
software license with UK Power Cord
NGC-4500-MM-UK Certifier40G Class
FA and MM kit
(class FA adapters
not included) with
UK Power Cord
Certifier40G LAN cable certifier master
unit, remote unit, with two CAT 6A
channel adapters, two CAT 6A link
adapters and Class FA cable certification
software license with pair of MM modules
with UK Power Cord
NGC-4500-MMSM-UK Certifier40G Class
FA, MM and SM kit
(class FA adapters
not included) with
UK Power Cord
Certifier40G LAN cable certifier master
unit, remote unit, with two CAT 6A
channel adapters, two CAT 6A link
adapters and Class FA cable certification
software license with pair of MM
modules, and pair of SM modules with
UK Power Cord
NGC-4500-6ACH2 Certifier40G CAT6A
channel adapter pair Certifier40G CAT6A channel adapter pair
NGC-4500-6ALKIT2 Certifier40G CAT6A
permanent link
testing kit
Kit for CAT6A (and below) permanent link
testing comprising a pair of CAT6A
permanent link interface adapters , and a
pair of CAT6A permanent link test cords
NGC-4500-6ALINT1 Certifier40G CAT6A
permanent link
interface adapter
CAT 6A permanent link interface adapter.
When mated to CAT6A permanent link
test cord , supports CAT6A (and below)
permanent link certification testing
NGC-4500-
6ALCORD1 Certifier40G CAT6A permanent link test
cord
CAT 6A permanent link test cord. When
mated to CAT6A permanent link interface
adapter WX_AD_6ALINT, supports
CAT6A (and below) permanent link
certification testing

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NGC-4500-
6ALCORD2 Certifier40G CAT6A permanent link test
cord pair
CAT 6A permanent link test cord. When
mated to CAT6A permanent link interface
adapter WX_AD_6ALINT, supports
CAT6A (and below) permanent link
certification testing
NGC-4500-TERACH2 Certifier40G CLASS
FA TERA channel
adapter pair
A pair of Class FA channel adapters with
TERA interface, suitable for Class
F/Class FA channel testing
NGC-4500-TERAL2 Certifier40G CLASS
FA TERA permanent
link adapter pair
A pair of Class FA permanent link
adapters with TERA interface, suitable for
Class F/Class FA permanent link testing
NGC-4500-
GGARJCH2 Certifier40G CLASS FA GG45/ARJ45
channel adapter pair
A pair of Class FA channel adapters with
GG45/ARJ45 interface, suitable for Class
F/Class FA channel testing
NGC-4500-GGARJL2 Certifier40G CLASS
FA GG45/ARJ45
permanent link
adapter pair
A pair of Class FA permanent link
adapters with TERA interface, suitable for
Class F/Class FA permanent link testing
NGC-4500-COAX2 Certifier40G coax
test adapter pair A pair of coax adapters with 50 ohm and 75-ohm F-type interface for testing
frequency range of 1-3000 MHz in
accordance with TIA-570B, 568 C.4
NGC-4500-MM2 Certifier40G
Multimode adapter
pair
Multimode Fiber adapter set for
certification testing at 850 nm and 1300
nm wavelengths with dual wavelength
source (850nm VCSEL and 1300nm LED
light source)
NGC-4500-SM2 Certifier40G
Singlemode adapter
pair
Singlemode Fiber adapter set for
certification testing at 1310 nm and 1550
nm wavelengths
NGC-4500-
BAREWIRE Bare wire adapter for Certifier40G Bare wire adapter for Certifier40G
NGC-4500-BAT1 Battery pack for
Certifier40G Battery pack for Certifier40G
NGC-4500-SCASE Soft Carry Case Soft Carrying Case
NGC-4500-HCASE Hard carry case for
Certifier40G Hard carry case for Certifier40G
NGC-4500-
TALKSET1 Talkset for Certifier40G Talkset for Certifier40G
NGC-4500-PWRAD Power adapter for
Certifier40G AC/DC power adapter (battery charger) for Certifier40G
NGC-4500-
CARCHRG Car charger for Certifier40G Car charger for Certifier40G
1.4 Software and Registration
Please register your product at www.jdsu.com/know-register
For more information, and to download the latest versions of the Reporter and
instrument software go to www.jdsu.com/go/certifier40G

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1.5 Touch
2
Control
Certifier40G consists of two identical devices for dual-ended
certification testing. An included label may be placed at the
bottom of the unit to distinguish the local and remote unit.
Both the devices include LCD displays and touch screens
with identical look and feel. This allows you to start and
save test results, and view results from either ends of the
test.
1.6 Certifier40G Adapters
All Certifier40G test adapters plug into the adapter slot at the
top of the local and remote units. Certifier40G automatically
detects any adapters connected to it and configures its
interface to the matching parameters and limits.
1.7 Permanent Link Adapters and Channel
Adapters
The standard Certifier40G test kit (NGC-4500-FA-xx)
includes adapters for testing copper cabling in both
Permanent Link and Channel Link configurations.
Permanent Link adapters connect to the customer’s wall
plate and telecommunications panel jacks. Certifier40G
software compensates for the adapter’s transmission
characteristics so they do not affect test results.
Certifier40G uses a revolutionary scheme of testing
permanent link configurations that provide highly accurate
and repeatable measurements. Since permanent link
measurements are highly influenced by the performance of
the RJ-45 jack and the link cord, the wear and tear of the
cord contributes adversely to the accuracy of measurements.
In traditional certification equipment where the permanent
link adapter is tethered to the permanent link cable, any
degradation in the cord requires the replacement of the

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permanent lin
k adapters often to remain complaint to
certification standards.
To overcome this problem the Permanent Link
Adapters
Certifier40G includes
a high precision Permanent
interface
adapter and a Permanent link cord shown in the
figure below.
If ware and tear on the cable degrades
performance, the cable can be cost effectively replaced
without replacing the complete permanent link adapter.
Channel link tests require the use of the customer’s
equipment (patch cords) for performing
certification.
Channel adapter
s connect to the customer’s patch cords at
the wall plate and telecommunications panel.
Certifier40G
software compensates for the adapter
’s transmission
characteristics so they do not affect test results.
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Adapters
in
a high precision Permanent
Link
adapter and a Permanent link cord shown in the
If ware and tear on the cable degrades
its
performance, the cable can be cost effectively replaced
without replacing the complete permanent link adapter.
Channel link tests require the use of the customer’s
certification.
s connect to the customer’s patch cords at
Certifier40G
’s transmission

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1.8 Adapter Configuration Warnings
Certifier40G displays a warning when it detects a potential
conflict between the detected adapter and any of the test
settings. Using an inappropriate adapter will significantly
affect measurement accuracy. This is especially important
for category 6A and 7 installations.
1.9 Cabling Certification and Tests
Certification testing with Certifier40G is intuitive and simple.
An autotest function coordinates a series of measurements
between the local and remote devices and analyzes the
results to determine if the cabling run passes or fails the
selected standards.
CAUTION
Never connect Certifier40G test adapters or
test cables to a voltage source such as a
telephone jack. Excessive voltages can
damage Certifier40G adapters and the
Certifier40G analyzer, and void your warranty.

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1.10Copper Cable Certification Testing
Standards for structured twisted pair cabling require that
both ends of each cable run are tested to find the worst case
performance condition. All certification testing requires a
two-part test set consisting of a main unit and a remote unit,
each of which has similar test capabilities. One unit tests the
cabling run from the telecommunications closet end and the
other tests from the outlet end.
There are two primary considerations when testing:
•Whether the user patch cords are included in the
cabling run during the test. If so, channel test
configuration is required. If not, a permanent link test
configuration is required.
•Which standard should be used (Category or Class)?
1.11Permanent Link Configuration Tests
The permanent link configuration is used in facilities still
under construction and does not include user patch cords.
Because the link configuration does not include the two
additional connections which the patch cords produce,
performance standards are more stringent. The local and
remote units attach to the link under test with the permanent
link test adapters.
1.12Channel Configuration Tests
The channel configuration includes the user patch cords at
both ends of the cable run. The pass/fail limits applied when
testing are less stringent than for link configuration to allow
for the performance degradation inherent in the two
additional modular-8 connections. The local and remote

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units attach to the channel under test with the channel
adapters.
1.13 Certifier40G User Interface
1.13.1 Touch Screen Layout
The touchscreen interface of the local and remote
Certifier40G is segmented into three. The Information
Segment is the row at the top of the screen and provides
Device Information, Device Name, Talk Set Status, Storage
and Battery information. The Functionality Segment is below
the information segment. This allows the user to execute
various functions on the device. The Navigation tabs in the
Functionality Segment logically partition the user screens
into test items, system items and informational items.
Figure 1: Screen Layout

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The one touch access segment below the display provides
quick shortcuts to access major functions like AutoTest,
Setup, Viewing/Editing databases, or various Tools, with just
one click.
1.13.2 The One Touch Concept
Most users of Certifier40G will use four very specific
scenarios.
a) To perform a certification test or an auto test
b) To setup the auto test for various limits and cables
that are to be certified.
c) To manage data that is saved in the device, to view
saved results, modify or delete the records
d) Perform troubleshooting and other functions with
tools for advanced or expert users.
Based on these most common usage scenarios, the Certifier
include 4 specific One Touch buttons.
a) AUTOTEST
b) SETUP
c) DATA
d) TOOLS
Each of these sections can be accessed just a touch.
1.13.3 Key Icons
The following are the icons used in the Certifier40G.
Test
Settings System Settings Information
Cancel OK
Figure 2: Key Icons

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1.13.4 Setup
Pressing the SETUP button, or starting up the Certifier40G,
brings you to this section. This section has 3 navigation tabs
at the bottom, each allowing you to configure different
settings. The test settings tab lets you setup the AutoTest
configuration including the limits, cable type, labels for
saving results etc. The system settings tab allows you to set
the system settings like Date/Time, Auto sleep, Auto saving
of results in the memory etc. The last navigation tab in the
setup section is information, which provides information such
as calibration status, adapter (probe) status and type of
adapter etc.
Figure 3: Test Settings Figure 4: System
Settings
Figure 5: Information
1.13.5 Autotest
The one touch AUTOTEST button allows you to start the test
with just one click if both the local and remote units are
correctly connected. You can view the summary results
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is indicated at the top left of the screen. Further detailed
plots and results can be viewed and saved in this section.
Figure 6: Main Screen Figure 7: Detailed
Results
Figure 8: Plots
1.13.6 Data
Selecting the DATA button allows you to manage site
information, the test result database and test results. You
can add/delete new sites and records or rename them.

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Figure 9: Data Screens
You can organize stored results, sort them alphabetically or
by creation time and edit results without using the PC based
Reporter software.
1.13.7 Tools
The TOOLS button selects the tools area that lets you
perform advanced troubleshooting using Certifier40G and
perform calibrations and referencing between local and
remote measurements required for measurement accuracy.

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Figure 10: Tools Screens