Microtest OMNIScanner User manual

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OMNIScanner User Guide
OMNIScanner TM
2950-4500-03E Rev. 01 12/98
Fluke Microtest OMNIScanner Remote Specs
Provided by www.AAATesters.com

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OMNIScanner User Guide
OMNIScanner TM
USER GUIDE
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A Guide to using the Microtest OMNIScanner to install,
manage, and troubleshoot high performance cabling systems.
OMNIScanner verifies installed links against all common
cabling and network standards including Category 6/Class E
and Gigabit Ethernet.

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Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction ............................................... 9
The Digital Solution...................................................................................... 9
The Graphical User Interface and Accompanying Software ....................... 9
OMNIRemote .............................................................................................. 9
OMNIScanners Display ............................................................................. 9
OMNIScanners Keypad ............................................................................ 11
OMNIRemotes LED Indicators.................................................................. 13
When To Use OMNIRemote ...................................................................... 13
Connecting OMNIScanner and OMNIRemote ........................................... 14
Editing With OMNIScanner........................................................................ 15
Predefined Lists ................................................................................... 15
Editing Numeric Fields with the Spin Control ....................................... 15
Editing Alphanumeric Fields ................................................................ 16
Technical Support ..................................................................................... 16
Product Versions ....................................................................................... 17
Chapter 2 - Getting Started ........................................ 19
Charging OMNIScanners Battery ............................................................ 19
OMNIScanners Project Screen ................................................................ 19
Certification of Network Installations ........................................................ 20
Setting the Reference ............................................................................... 21
Project Selection ....................................................................................... 22
Running an Autotest ................................................................................. 23
Saving an Autotest .................................................................................... 24
Viewing Autotest Results .......................................................................... 25
Typical Test Configurations ........................................................................ 28
Basic Link ............................................................................................ 28
Basic Link with 110 Block and Modular 8 Jack ................................... 28
Full Channel with Modular 8 Jacks ........................................................... 29
Chapter 4 - Measurements......................................... 31
Performing Individual Measurements with OMNIScanner ........................ 31
General Information .................................................................................. 32
Wiremap ................................................................................................... 33
Length/Delay.............................................................................................. 33
NEXT ........................................................................................................ 34

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Attenuation................................................................................................. 35
Return Loss ............................................................................................... 36
ELFEXT ..................................................................................................... 37
ACR/Bandwidth ........................................................................................ 37
Resistance ................................................................................................. 38
Power Sum NEXT ...................................................................................... 39
Power Sum ELFEXT .................................................................................. 39
Power Sum ACR ........................................................................................ 40
Office Locator ............................................................................................ 41
Chapter 5 - Results .................................................... 43
Autotest Results......................................................................................... 43
Viewing Autotest Results ........................................................................... 44
Chapter 6 - Uploading and Printing ............................ 47
Microtest Utilities........................................................................................ 47
Chapter 7 - Updating Scanner Software ................... 48
Downloading Software from the Microtest WWW .................................... 48
Updating OMNIScanner Software from the PC ......................................... 48
Updating OMNIRemote Software from the PC .......................................... 49
Appendix A - Technical Specifications........................ 51
Physical Characteristics ............................................................................ 51
User Interface ............................................................................................ 51
Power ........................................................................................................ 51
Environmental ........................................................................................... 52
Measurement Port (Test Interface) ........................................................... 52
High Voltage Input Protection ................................................................... 52
Serial Port ................................................................................................. 52
Memory ..................................................................................................... 52
Autotest Functions .................................................................................... 52
Test Functions........................................................................................... 53
Transmission Performance Measurement Method ................................... 53
Transmission Performance Measurement Parameters ............................. 53
Wire Map .................................................................................................. 54
NEXT ........................................................................................................ 54
Return Loss .............................................................................................. 54
Attenuation................................................................................................ 54
ELFEXT (Equal Level FEXT) .................................................................... 55
ACR (Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio) ....................................................... 55
Bandwidth ................................................................................................. 55

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Length ....................................................................................................... 55
Resistance ................................................................................................ 55
Power Sum NEXT, ACR and ELFEXT ...................................................... 55
High Voltage Input Protection ................................................................... 56
Appendix B - NiCd Batteries ...................................... 57
Batteries..................................................................................................... 57
Battery Charging ........................................................................................ 58
NiCd Battery Tips ...................................................................................... 59
Appendix C - Cable Pin-Outs ..................................... 61
Serial Cable DB-9 Female to DB-9 Male Pin-outs.................................... 61
Serial Cable DB-9 Female to DB-25 Male Pin-outs.................................. 61
Serial Cable DB-25 Female to DB-25 Male Pin-outs................................ 62
Cable Pin-Out Signals .............................................................................. 62

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
The Digital Solution
OMNIScanner is the most advanced hand-held certification and diagnostic
tool for Category 7, 6, 5E (Enhanced), 5 and ISO Class F, E, D, and C
links. With an extended frequency range of 300 MHz, OMNIScanner
provides full software compliance with TIA and ISO/IEC requirements for
measurement reporting and analysis (including Length, Delay, ACR, NEXT,
ELFEXT, Return Loss. Resistance, PSNEXT, PSACR, PSELFEXT and
Attenuation).
The Graphical User Interface and Accompanying
Software
OMNIScanners graphical user interface consists of a backlit LCD display,
quick access menus, arrow keys, and descriptive menu options that guide
you through certifying or troubleshooting cabling systems. PC-based
software expands the user interface and aids with the management of
projects.
OMNIRemote
For test and certification of twisted pair cabling, the OMNIScanner requires
the OMNIRemote unit at the opposite end of the cabling link under test.
OMNIScanner communicates with OMNIRemote to obtain status and
perform measurements from both ends of the link. OMNIRemote is
equipped with a speaker to generate tones, and several colored LEDs to
indicate overall test results and status.
OMNIScanners Display
Scanner Display Function
1-2 or 12/36: The paired numbers in the display indicate wire
pairs. For example, 1-2 indicates the wire pair of
pins 1 and 2. 12/36 indicates two wire pairs tested,
the first pair of pins 1 and 2, and the second pair of
pins 3 and 6.

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Pop-up lists: Pop-up lists are available by pressing ENTER when
the cursor is located on user definable fields. A
selection list will appear, and the rest of the display
will be inactive.
Spin Control: The spin control is available on editable fields that
allow for increasing or decreasing numeric values by
depressing the éor êkeys.
Scrollbars: Use the éand êkeys on the keypad to move up
and down in a scrollable screen.
Graph: Use the çor èto move the graph cursor on the
frequency axis. Use the éor êto zoom in and out
of graphs.
FUNCTION KEYS
ON/OFF BACKLIGHT
AUTOTEST ESCAPE
ALPHANUMERIC ARROW KEYS
KEYS
UPPER/LOWER CASE ENTER
SWITCH KEY
HELP KEY