Softing WX4500-FA User manual

USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introducon ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
1.1 About product ......................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Safety precauons................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Intended use ........................................................................................................... 5
1.4 About this document .............................................................................................. 5
1.5 Before you start ...................................................................................................... 6
1.6 Scope of delivery .................................................................................................... 7
1.7 System requirements ............................................................................................. 7
2 WireXpert PC Soware and Firmware �������������������������������������������������������������������� 8
2.1 Install soware ....................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Upgrade rmware .................................................................................................. 8
3 Understanding WireXpert ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 10
3.1 WireXpert Overview ............................................................................................ 10
3.2 Dual Control System (DCS) ....................................................................................11
3.3 WireXpert Adapters .............................................................................................. 11
3.4 Cabling Cercaon and Tesng .......................................................................... 12
3.5 Memory ................................................................................................................ 13
3.6 Baery Informaon ............................................................................................... 13
3.7 Power Supply ........................................................................................................ 14
3.8 Dimension ............................................................................................................ 14
3.9 Environmental Condions ....................................................................................14
4 WireXpert User Interface ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15
4.1 Touch Screen Layout ............................................................................................. 15
4.2 The One Touch Access Buon .............................................................................. 16
5 Seng Reference ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 32
6 Conguring an AUTOTEST������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 33
6.1 Seng up WireXpert ............................................................................................ 33
6.2 Tesng Guide for Permanent Link Tesng ............................................................ 34
6.3 Tesng Guide for Channel Tesng ........................................................................ 35
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7 Performing an AUTOTEST ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 36
7.1 Understanding AUTOTEST ..................................................................................... 36
7.2 NEXT and RL Fault Locang ................................................................................ 38
7.3 Managing test result(s) ....................................................................................... 39
7.4 Exporng test results into eXport PC Soware ................................................... 40
8 Declaraons ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 45
9 Appendix ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 48
10 Technical Support ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 52

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1.2 Safety precauons
1 Introducon
1�1 About product
Soing’s WireXpert, with its unparalleled 2,500 MHz measurement range, is the rst
cable cerer with capability to cerfy the highest performance cabling systems
in enterprise networks and data centers. Cable installers make signicant gain in
producvity with WireXpert‘s industry leading test speed and ease of use. With
cercaon tesng up to Class FA and CAT8 copper cabling, as well as MPO, SM, MM
and MMEF ber opc cabling, WireXpert is ready for 40G and beyond.
Read this manual before starng
For damages due to improper connecon, implementaon or
operaon Soing refuses any liability according to our exisng
warranty obligaons.
Note
This symbol is used to call aenon to notable informaon that
should be followed during installaon, use, or servicing of this
device.
Hint
This symbol is used when providing you with helpful user hints.
CAUTION
Selecon of opon may cause all or paral of saved data and/or
sengs in the device to be erased or restored to non-reversible
original factory state. Backing up of saved result(s) is recommended
before execung opon.

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Document version Modicaons compared to previous version
105 Firmware update to v7.3.
1�3 Intended use
WireXpert series has been designed for use in factory, process and building control.
The unit must not be used in explosion hazard areas. The permissible ambient
condions given in the Technical Data must be complied with.
The faultless and safe operaon of the product requires proper transport, proper
storage and installaon, and expert operaon and maintenance in accordance with
the manual.
1.4 About this document
1.4.1 Document history
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potenally hazardous situaon which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potenally hazardous situaon which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situaon which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to
be limited to the most extreme situaons.
Read this manual before starng
For damages due to improper connecon, implementaon or
operaon Soing refuses any liability according to our exisng
warranty obligaons.
Table 1: Document history

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1.4.2 Convenons used
The following convenons are used throughout Soing customer documentaon:
Keys, buons, menu items, commands
and other elements involving user
interacon are set in bold font and
menu sequences are separated by
an arrow
Open Start → Control Panel → Programs
Buons from the user interface are
enclosed in brackets and set to bold
typeface Press [Start] to start the applicaon
Coding samples, le extracts and screen
output is set in Courier font type MaxDlsapAddressSupported=23
Filenames and directories are
wrien in italic
Device descripon les are located in
C:\<product name>\delivery\soware\
Device Descripon les
1.5 Before you start
Check that the latest eXport PC soware and rmware is installed in the workstaon
and WireXpert respecvely to ensure the latest features are available. Ensure
WireXpert is calibrated annually for opmum accuracy.
Key dierences between WX4500 and WX500
Features WX4500-FA WX500
Frequency of measurement 2500 MHz 500 MHz
Accuracy Specification Level 2G Level IIIe
Fiber Testing option Yes No
Class FA/CAT 8 options Yes No
Patch Cord Test adapters Yes Yes

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1.6 Scope of delivery
WireXpert WX-4500-FA or WX-500-FA comprises the following parts:
1.7 System requirements
Hardware
● PC
Operang system
● Windows Vista, 7, 8.x or 10 (32 bit or 64 bit)
● Intel Core i3, 2.4Ghz and above
● 4 GB of RAM
● 200 MB of free space of installaon
● Microso .NET framework 4.0
So or Hard carrier case
(WX_AC_SOFTCASE) or
(WX_AC_HARDCASE)
Power Adapters -
Input: 100-240VAC/0.8A
Output: 12VDC/3.0A
(WX_AC_PWRAD)
CAT 6A Channel adapters
(WX_AD_6ACH2)
WireXpert WX4500 or
WireXpert WX500
(LOCAL and REMOTE)
Talk-set headphones
(WX_AC_TALKSET1)
Permanent Link
adapters & cords
(WX_AD_6ALKIT2)
Calibraon Cercate
& USB Flash Drive
LCD Protecve Cover
(WX_LCD_COVER)
Straps

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2 WireXpert PC Soware and Firmware
2.1 Install soware
1 Download the latest eXport PC soware from hp://itnetworks.soing.com/
2 If this is a new installaon, install the les in the package in the following order
a. Step_1_drvupdate-amd64.exeb
b. Step_2_dotNetFx40_Full_x86_x64.exed
c. Step_3_vcredist_x64.exe
d. Step_4_vcredist_x64_mfc.EXE
e. Step_5_eXport_setup_v7.2.0_x64.exe
3 If this is an upgrade from an earlier version from 6.x and above, install only item e.
2.2 Upgrade rmware
1 Download and install the latest eXport PC soware.
2 Connect an USB ash drive to the workstaon.
3 Run eXport PC soware.
4 Go to Tools → Update Device Firmware
5 Click [OK] and select USB drive from “Export to USB” window.
6 Click [Export] and [OK] to proceed.
User Manuals
For more informaon on installaon and using eXport PC soware,
please refer to “Installaon Guide for eXport PC soware” and “User
Manual for eXport PC soware”.
Note
Soing IT Networks has ceased support for ReportXpert v5.x and
earlier. Please contact asia-support.itnetworks@soing.com for
more informaon.

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7 Please wait while exporng takes place. This process may take a while.
8 Remove USB ash drive from workstaon and connect to WireXpert.
9 Select [Upgrade Firmware] from prompt and click [OK] buon to connue.
10 If prompt did not appear, check that USB icon is present on the status bar,
and press the [SETUP] buon →Sengs 2 →Storage →USB�
11 Please wait while upgrading takes place. This process may take a while.
12 Upgrade process is complete.
CAUTION
Saved test results and sengs may be erased during upgrading.
You are recommended to save all test results before upgrading
the rmware.

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3 Understanding WireXpert
3.1 WireXpert Overview
Power ON/OFF buon
Touch sensive color LCD screen
USB device port
Audio port
USB host connector for ash drive
RJ-45 Ethernet port for remote control
Power supply port (12V)
One-Touch access buons
Brightness control buon
Navigaon scroll buons
Context sensive Help buon
Probe interface connector
Baery compartment
Part Funconality
Power ON/OFF Buon
To turn on the device, press the power buon for
5 seconds. To turn o the device, press the power
buon, and select OK on the power o dialog box.
Alternately, press and hold the power buon for 10
seconds (not recommended). The LED in the power
buon turns green if the unit is turned on. The LED on
the power buon turns red when the device is charging
in stand-by mode, orange if it’s turned on.
Touch Sensive LCD screen Performs test execuons and viewing of results.
USB device port Enables remote connecon to the PC for remote con-
trol update and exporng saved results.
Audio port Enables vocal communicaon between LOCAL and REMOTE units when connected to talk set headphones
(WX_AC_TALKSET).
USB Host port Enables results to be exported and rmware upgrade via USB ash drive. Enables loading of custom limits
and labels for list based tesng.
RJ-45 Ethernet port Enables communicaon between two sets of WireX-
pert for Alien Crosstalk tesng
Power Supply port Performs charging of device when connected to power
adapter shipped with WireXpert. (WX_AC_PWRAD)
One-touch access buons Main funconal buons AUTOTEST, SETUP, DATA and TOOLS for WireXpert. Enables quick AUTOTEST and
results viewing in a single click.
Brightness Control Adjusts the brightness level of the LCD display.
Navigaon scroll buons Performs navigaon in long lists.

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Part Funconality
Context sensive help Provides simple explanaon relevant to the funconality
on the current screen (available in future version).
Probe interface connector When connected with dierent probe adapters (e.g. CAT6A channel or Permanent Link), WireXpert will
enable specied cercaon test to be conducted.
Baery compartment Baery storage compartment. Unscrew to replace
baery (WX_AC_BAT1).
3.2 Dual Control System (DCS)
WireXpert consists of two idencal devices, LOCAL and REMOTE, for dual-end tesng
and cercaon. Both devices ulize easy to use LCD touch-screen technology and
graphical user interface. The DCS ensures the same graphical data on the LOCAL units
are received on the REMOTE unit real-me, improving eciency and producvity
signicantly as test data and sengs can be viewed from REMOTE and LOCAL side.
In the event of a wire map failure, the DCS will enable the operator on the far-end to
visually idenfy which pair of wires is causing the error, instead of just a LED indicaon
on tradional testers.
3.3 WireXpert Adapters
All test adapters are designed to t onto every WireXpert units. The device automacally
detects adapters when connected and prompts to change in the matching interface
depending on the type of adapter. Press the [SETUP] buon →Quick Setup to change the
test limit using generic conguraons.
3.3.1 Permanent Link (PL) and Channel (Ch) Adapters
Every standard WireXpert kit includes adapters for tesng copper cablings in
Permanent Link and Channel conguraons.
Channel adapters connect to the patch cords at the wall plates and telecommunicaon
panels. WireXpert soware compensates for the adapter’s transmission characteriscs
to ensure test results’ accuracy.
Permanent Link adapters connect to the wall plates and telecommunicaon panel
jacks. WireXpert soware compensates for the adapter’s transmission characteriscs
to ensure test results will not be aected.
WireXpert’s Permanent Link adapters’ high precision interface reduces the degrading
issue between the RJ-45 jack and link cord, providing highly accurate and repeatable
measurements, and cost ecient method of replacing the link cords instead of the
expensive link adapters.
Tradional tester with single display
screen, usually on LOCAL unit only
WireXpert with LCD screens display on
both LOCAL and REMOTE units

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3.3.2 Adapter Conguraon Warnings
WireXpert will display a warning a potenal conict is detected between the adapter
and the test sengs. It is important to use the appropriate adapters as accuracy of
measurements will be aected.
3.3.3 Adapter Inseron Counts
Every WireXpert adapter can keep track of the number of tests performed. This data
ensures up to date informaon on the adapter’s lifespan. WireXpert will indicate a
warning when the adapter inseron counts has expired the specied inseron counts
lifespan. This can be checked by pressing the [SETUP] buon
→
System Sengs 2
→
Device Info
→
Probe Test Count
3.4 Cabling Cercaon and Tesng
Cercaon tesng with WireXpert is highly intuive and simple. The AUTOTEST
funcon performs a series of measurements between the LOCAL and REMOTE devices
and analyses the results to determine if the cabling run passes or fails the selected
standards.
3.4.1 Copper Cable Cercaon Tesng
Test at both ends of structured twisted pair cables for the worst case performance
are required in accordance to the ISO/TIA standards. All cercaon tesng requires
a two-part test consisng of a main and remote unit, both bearing similar test
capabilies. The test would be conducted with one end from the telecommunicaon
closet, and the other at the outlet.
There are two primary consideraons regarding the test method:
• Whether the user patch cords are included in the cabling run during the test.
▪ If so, channel test conguraon is required.
▪ If not, link test conguraon is required.
• Which standard – TIA or ISO should be used (Category or Class)
3.4.2 Permanent Link Conguraon Tests
The Permanent Link conguraon is generally used in facilies sll under construcon
and does not include user patch cords. As the link conguraon does not include
the two addional connecons of the patch cords, performance standards are more
stringent. Special link adapters are used on both LOCAL and REMOTE units for links
that are under test.
3.4.3 Channel Conguraon Tests
User patch cords are included for the Channel conguraon. The pass/fail limits for
this conguraon allows performance degradaon inherent in the two addional
patch cords included in the measurements, thus are less stringent. Special channel
adapters are used on both LOCAL and REMOTE units for channels that are under test.

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3.5 Memory
1 Gigabyte internal ash memory.
External USB Flash Drive included allows for exible data management and storage.
WireXpert only supports FAT/FAT32/exFAT le system.
3.5.1 Memory Requirements
The amount of memory that each test result takes up depends on the opons that is
congured before starng the test. If plots are saved with each test, le size of test
results will be generally larger than one that has plots opon omied.
WireXpert allocates approximately 1 GB of internal ash memory for test result storage.
3.6 Baery Informaon
WireXpert units are powered by Lithium Ion rechargeable baeries. These baeries
contain circuitry that reports their state of charge to WireXpert. The units can be
powered by external AC/DC power adapters.
A fully charged baery can operate WireXpert for ve to eight hours before requiring
recharging. Reducing the screen brightness and enabling the sleep funcon allows
WireXpert to run longer on a charge.
3.6.1 Baery Safety
• To avoid the risk of re, burns or damage to your baery pack, do not allow metal
objects to touch the baery contacts.
• The baery pack is suitable for use only with compable WireXpert devices.
• Do not disassemble the baery pack. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Do
not dispose the baery pack in re or water.
• Handle a damaged or leaking baery with extreme care. If you come into contact with
the electrolyte, wash the exposed area with soap and water. If the electrolyte contacts
the eye, ush the eye with water for 15 minutes and seek medical aenon.
• Do not expose the baery pack to high storage temperatures (above 55°C).
• When discarding a baery pack, contact your local waste disposal provider regarding
local restricons on the disposal or recycling of Lithium Ion baeries.
• To obtain a replacement baery (part number WX_AC_BAT1), contact your local
dealer.
• Do not charge the baeries pack if the ambient temperature is above 40°C.
WARNING
Do not set reference or operate WireXpert while the baery is hot
immediately aer charging.Make sure that the WireXpert is always
operated within the allowed temperature range from 0-40°C. If a
signicant increase or decrease of the temperature is discovered, repeat
the set reference procedure to remain the instrument’s accuracy.
CAUTION
Use only the supplied power supplies with the WireXpert kit. Using other
powers may damage the tester and void its warranty.

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3.6.2 Replacing Baery
The baeries are located and secured at the boom of the WireXpert units for safety
reasons. To replace the baeries;
1� Switch o WireXpert and disconnect external power supplies.
2� Unscrew the baery compartment and remove the cover.
3� Remove and replace a new baery into the compartment.
4� Close, fasten and secure the screw onto the compartment cover.
3.7 Power Supply
• Removable/rechargeable Li-Ion baeries provide more than 8 hours of connuous
operaon.
• AC power: 100~240V AC plugs directly into the baery. Alternavely, the baeries
can be recharged using an external charging kit that can be ordered separately
(WX_AC_CHARGER).
3.8 Dimension
• Size: 220mmH x 110mmW x 53mmD
• Weight: approx. 1.0 kg (approx. 2.2 lbs.)
3.9 Environmental Condions
• Operang temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Storage Temperature: 20°C to 60°C
• Relave humidity: 10% to 80%
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4 WireXpert User Interface
4.1 Touch Screen Layout
The Graphical User Interface (GUI) in version 7.0’s rmware has been updated with a
more responsive system and quick-access menus.
WireXpert boots up to the SETUP screen. It is categorized into 5 groups:
1. Status bar
2. Quick Setup group
3. Test Sengs group
4. Project Sengs group
5. System Sengs group
1. The Status bar displays the current date and me, talk set and baery level. Tap
icons to change/view seng.
2. The Quick Setup group provides quick selecon with predened conguraons.
3. The Test Sengs group provides results oriented conguraons necessary to
perform an AUTOTEST.
4. The Project Sengs group provides non-results oriented conguraons before
performing an AUTOTEST.
5. The System Sengs group sengs provides device, me, localizaon and device
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4.2 The One Touch Access Buon
The fundamental philosophy behind the WireXpert User Interface is simplicity in its
ease of use. The main funcons of the One-Touch access buons as follows:
4.2.1 The [AUTOTEST] buon
The [AUTOTEST] buon will perform an immediate cercaon test
on the last congured sengs. If no sengs were congured, default
sengs will be used.
Test results will be generated automacally aer the test is completed.
You will receive any of the following 4 results aer performing AUTOTEST:
Note
Marginal Pass/Fail is enabled by default. Press the [SETUP] buon
→
Test Sengs
→
Test Opons
→
Lab
→
Marginal Pass/Fail to change the
presentaon of the test result to clear “PASS” or “FAIL” results. Uncertainty of
the tester is then not taken into account. Contact Soing for more informaon.
Green “PASS” – Good test result in accordance to pre-dened sengs.
Green “PASS*” – “PASS” result with one or more test parameters that have
margin in the range of uncertainty of the tester.
Red “FAIL” – Unacceptable results with severe disturbance on one or more test
parameters.
Red “FAIL*” – “FAIL” result with one or more test parameters that have
negave margin in the range of uncertainty of the tester.
You will be given the following opon aer performing an AUTOTEST:
• [Retest] can be conducted on a PASS or FAIL result (if list based tesng labelling
scheme is selected).
• [View] details will display addional test parameters and plots.
• [Save] test results to device
An AUTOTEST will fail in the event of missing connecon between the LOCAL and
REMOTE units, wrong sengs congured or if seng reference are required. WireXpert
will perform an inial wire map test before tesng other parameters. Disable wire map
test at Test Sengs
→
Test Opons
→
Lab
→
Wire map to bypass this test.

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The [SETUP] buon provides seng opons necessary to conduct an
AUTOTEST and congure the device.
These opons include –
AUTOTEST results [View] detail results Plots
Two worst tested parameters will be displayed on the result summary screen. Press the
[View] buon to view detailed results.
The type of results will dier depending on the Test Limits and type of cable.
Test results on the screenshots are for illustraon purposes only and not to be taken as
reference values.
4.2.2 The [SETUP] buon
4.2.2.1 Quick Sengs
Quick Sengs provides quick selecon using predened TIA (CAT 5e/6/6A) and ISO
(Class D/E/EA/FA) conguraons for UTP/FTP cables. WireXpert will detect if Channel or
Permanent Link adapter is used and changes its test limits automacally.

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4.2.2.2 Test Sengs
Test Sengs provides results oriented conguraons necessary to perform an
AUTOTEST including;-
4.2.2.2.1 Test Limit
Choose from a list of standards to determine the performance criteria in a given
category or class. Three of the most commonly used limits will be listed in the “Recent
Limit” list.
Press the [SETUP] buon
→
Test Sengs
→
Test Limits to choose from a list of
commonly used limits. Three recently used limits will be on top of the list.
4.2.2.2.2 Cable
Choose from a list of cable manufacturer for more specic test parameters. If unsure
of manufacturer, choose [Generic UTP] or [Generic Shielded], or [Customized Cable]
to create custom cable.
Press the [SETUP] buon
→
Test Sengs
→
Cable Manufacturer to choose from a list
of cable manufacturers. If unsure of manufacturer, choose [Generic UTP] or [Generic
Shielded], or [Customised Cable] to create custom cable.
Customized Cable
Click [Add] to add or [Delete] to remove customized cable(s) from the customised
cable list.

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4�2�2�2�3 NVP
Determine the Nominal Velocity of Propagaon (NVP) value of the cable. The NVP
factor is required to determine the accurate length of the cable run to be measured.
Based on this constant value, the WireXpert performs its TDR calculaons. Please see
the cable’s data sheet for the specic value of the cable type in use.
If the specic NVP value is unknown, press the [TOOLS] buon
→
Learn NVP to
determine the value using the predened cable run of at least 30 meters or 100 feet.
4�2�2�2�4 Connector
Press the [SETUP] buon
→
Test Sengs
→
Connector Manufacturer to choose from
a list of connector manufacturers. If unsure of manufacturer, choose [Generic UTP] or
[Generic Shielded], or [Customised Connector] to create custom connector.
Click [Add] to add or [Delete] to remove customised connector(s) from the customised
connector list.
When creang customised cable, determining the cable name, number of pairs,
construcon type, performance grade(S/FTP) and cable’s NVP is required.
WireXpert introduces the [Manage] buon on version 7.0 rmware.
[Manage] enables mulple saved items such as sites, operators,
customized cables, customized connectors and results to be selected
and deleted simultaneously.
Manage customised cablesAdd customised cable

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4.2.2.2.5 Advanced Test Opons
Advanced Test Opons determines how the test will be conducted and results will be
displayed.
General
• Locator – If enabled, WireXpert will display NEXT and Return Loss (RL) fault
informaon in an AUTOTEST result. Disabled by default.
• Cable Pairing Type – Choose T568A or T568B copper cable wiring standard. “B”
selected by default.
• Start AUTOTEST On Connecon – If enabled, WireXpert will perform AUTOTEST
as soon as a connecon between LOCAL and REMOTE is established. Disabled by
default.
• Direct Aach – If enabled, WireXpert will perform Direct Aach copper installaon
test. Aach Permanent Link adapter to the LOCAL and Patch Cord adapter to the
REMOTE unit to perform this test. Connect LOCAL unit to patch panel and REMOTE
to eld terminated end. Disabled by default.
• AC Wire map – If enabled, WireXpert is able to measure test runs with Power over
Ethernet (PoE) midspan devices in between. The WireXpert supports cable runs
with IEEE 802.3 af and 802.3 at injectors. Disabled by default.
Lab
Laboratory use only. Please contact your local WireXpert Vendor for more informaon.
• WireMap Test – If enabled, WireXpert will not ignore failed wire maps during test.
Enabled by default.
• Marginal Pass/Fail –If enabled, WireXpert will display marginal pass (PASS*) and
marginal fail (FAIL*) results. Enabled by default.
• Save Phase Data – If enabled, WireXpert will generate informaon for phase data
plot generaon. Export saved results to CSV format using eXport soware to obtain
phase data. Impedance plot will be displayed on eXport. Disabled by default.
• 3/4 dB Rule – If enabled, WireXpert will ignore RL failures if Inseron Loss (IL) is
<3dB and NEXT failures if IL is <4dB. Disabled by default.
Add customized connector Manage customized
connector