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OMNIScanner TMthe future of network testingOMNIFiber TMfeaturing

OMNIScanner User Guide1 - 4ADAPTER CONNECTORFUNCTION KEYSON/OFF BACKLIGHTAUTOTEST ESCAPEALPHANUMERIC ARROW KEYSKEYSENTERUPPER/LOWERCASEHELP KEYSWITCH

OMNIScanner User Guide8 - 6RXTX850 nm1300/1310 nm2 m Launch CableCouplerTwo Jumper Reference Method in Loopback ModeThe OMNIFiber Main can be used w

9 - 1OMNIScanner User GuideChapter 9 - Uploading and PrintingScanlinkTM ToolsScanlink Tools consist of three parts: the Scanlink program, the OMNI-Sc

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10 - 1OMNIScanner User GuideChapter 10 - Updating Scanner Soft-wareDownloading Software from the Microtest WWW siteSoftware updates can be easily do

OMNIScanner User Guide(Setup) function key, and then select the option Remote Info. The newsoftware version will be displayed.Com 1or Com 2DB-9 to DB

11 - 1OMNIScanner User GuideChapter 11 - MultiMediaCardThe MultiMediaCard is the world’s smallest solid state storage device. Itweighs less than two

OMNIScanner User Guide11 - 2MultiMediaCard MaintenanceMulti Media Flash memory cards store data just like a PC stores data onthe hard disk. Saved fil

12 - 1OMNIScanner User GuideChapter 12 - Universal Serial BusPortUSB allows you to instantly connect OMNIScanner2 to your computerrunning Windows® 98

OMNIScanner User Guide12 - 22. Connect the PC with OMNIScanner2 via the high-speed USB cable.3. Turn OMNIScanner2 on.4. Insert the Scanlink Tools CD

12 - 3OMNIScanner User Guidea different USB port, a separate installation of the driver from the ScanlinkTools CD is required.Uploading OMNIScanner2

1 - 5OMNIScanner User Guidescreen. Use the é and ê keys on the keypad to adjust the display con-trast. In addition to contrast adjustments, the scree

OMNIScanner User Guide12 - 4Once the connection is established, the scanner’s serial number is dis-played in the lower left display panel. A gauge in

12 - 5OMNIScanner User Guide9. The message ‘Download complete’ will be displayed to inform you whenthe Configuration is downloaded. Click OK to retur

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A - 1OMNIScanner User GuideAppendix A - Technical Specifica-tionsSpecifications apply to both OMNIScanner and OMNIRemote unless otherwisenoted.P

OMNIScanner User GuideA - 2OMNIFiber MM LED Displays• 850 nm Indicator (GREEN) for transmitting at 850 nm• 1300 nm Indicator (GREEN) for transmittin

A - 3OMNIScanner User GuideUniversal Serial Bus• Type Self Powered Device• Link 12 MB/s Full Speed Bulk Transfer withtwo 128 byte FIFOs and Automati

OMNIScanner User GuideA - 4• Attenuation• ELFEXT (Equal Level FEXT)• ACR (Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio)• Bandwidth• Length/Delay• Resistance• Powe

A - 5OMNIScanner User GuideNEXT• Test all six pair combinations from both directions using OMNIRemote• Frequency Range: 1 to 300 MHz• Dynamic Range:

OMNIScanner User GuideA - 6Length• Range: 0 to maximum distance, where max. distance= 457 m (1500 ft.) for twisted pair cable• Accuracy: ± K ± Lengt

A - 7OMNIScanner User GuideHigh Voltage Input Protection• The test interface withstands input hazard conditions that arise fromnormal telephone inte

OMNIScanner User Guide1 - 6Function KeysThe functions of the 4 keys vary depending on the current display. Theassigned functions are:Setup Measuremen

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B - 1OMNIScanner User GuideAppendix B - BatteriesBattery PacksOMNIScanner and OMNIRemote are powered by rechargeable, recyclablebattery packs.Under

OMNIScanner User GuideB - 2OMNIScanner and OMNIRemote use a charging mechanism that minimizesthe effects of shallow discharging. To maximize battery

C - 1OmniScanner User GuideAppendix C - OMNIFiber PASS/FAILCriteriaFor the latest cable installation, international standards, and conformancetechniqu

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D - 1OmniScanner User GuideAppendix D - Cable Pin-OutsDescribed below are the functions of the electronic signals transmittedthrough each pin in a con

OmniScanner User GuideD - 2Cable Pin-Out SignalsThe signals for the cable pin-outs are as follows:DB-9 DB-25 DB-9Male Female FemalePin Pin Pin Signal

Index - 1OMNIScanner User GuideIndexSymbols2KHz Modulated Mode 5 - 15AAbort on Fail 4 - 10, 4 - 11ACR 5 - 10ACR graph 5 - 10, 5 - 13Attenuation

OMNIScanner User GuideIndex - 2HHardware 4 - 13IIDC (110) block 2 - 11Impedance 4 - 6, 5 - 8Impulse Noise 6 - 10Incremental Circuit ID 4 - 8JJu

Index - 3OMNIScanner User GuideSS-Band 6 - 3S-Band techology 6 - 6SAVE AUTOTEST 2 - 6Save Graph Options 4 - 11Save Graphs 7 - 3Save Graphs to M

1 - 7OMNIScanner User GuideOMNIRemote’s LED IndicatorsLED Color DescriptionPASS Green Overall Autotest Resultis PASSStatus Green (flashing) OMNIRemot

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OMNIScanner User Guide1 - 8Displaying OMNIScanner and OMNIRemote ResultsOMNIScanner and OMNIRemote are used together to perform measure-ments, which

1 - 9OMNIScanner User GuideOMNIScanner displays test results for both ends of the link. Press or to toggle the display between Scanner and Remote

OMNIScanner User Guide1 - 10OMNIFiber MM LED IndicatorsLED Color Description850nm Green OMNIFiber is transmittingat 850 nm850nm Green (flashing) OMNI

1 - 11OMNIScanner User GuideAttaching the OMNIScanner Fiber AdaptersNote: Use dust caps to protect the connectors from dirt. Keep the connec-tors cov

OMNIScanner User Guide1 - 12Editing With OMNIScannerOMNIScanner includes sophisticated easy-to-use editing methods toaccommodate a variety of user-de

1 - 13OMNIScanner User GuideEditing Alphanumeric FieldsTo start the editing procedure for fields that contain alphabetic and numericcharacters use th

OMNIScanner2 TMOMNIScanner LT TMOMNIFiber TM7IAH/KE@AENGLISHA Guide to using the Microtest OMNIScanner to install,manage, and troubleshoot high perf

OMNIScanner User Guide1 - 14Technical SupportIf you have technical questions, you may contact Microtest TechnicalSupport by phone, fax, or e-mail.Not

1 - 15OMNIScanner User GuideProduct VersionsTo display the software version #, the hardware version #, the serial #, andthe factory calibration data

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2 - 1OMNIScanner User GuideChapter 2 - Getting StartedTwisted Pair NetworksCharging OMNIScanner’s BatteryIn order to operate the OMNIScanner and OMNI

OMNIScanner User Guide2 - 2Certification of Network InstallationsOMNIScanner is designed to efficiently certify cabling installations throughits Auto

2 - 3OMNIScanner User GuideThe following sections provide detail on the certification process.Setting the ReferenceA reference must be set when OMNIS

OMNIScanner User Guide2 - 4Project SelectionA project name must be selected for test result management. Autotestsand Cables were previously assigned

2 - 5OMNIScanner User GuideRunning an Autotest for Twisted Pair Cabling1. Connect OMNIScanner to the near end of thetwisted pair cable you are testin

OMNIScanner User Guide2 - 6Saving Twisted Pair Autotest Results1. Press (Save) from the AUTOTESTscreen to open the SAVE AUTOTEST screen,where the A

2 - 7OMNIScanner User Guideselected Save Option.Press (Save) to save the test results to OMNIScanner’s internalmemory.Press (Save with Graphs) to

TOC - 1OMNIScanner User GuideContentsChapter 1 - Introduction ...1 - 1

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2 - 9OMNIScanner User GuideMost Autotest result screens have a retest feature for diagnostic purposes.Press (Retest) to run continuous tests for th

OMNIScanner User Guide2 - 10The RETURN LOSS and NEXT screens have (Diagnostic) function keys to help you withthe interpretation of failed test result

2 - 11OMNIScanner User GuideTypical Test Configurations for Twisted Pair CablingBasic LinkThe graphic shows the connection ofOMNIScanner to a Modular

OMNIScanner User Guide2 - 12Full Channel with Modular 8 JacksA Full Channel consists of all the link elements from the hub to the work-station.For ca

3 - 1OMNIScanner User GuideChapter 3 - Getting StartedFiber Optic NetworksCharging OMNIScanner’s BatteryIn order to operate the OMNIScanner and OMNIR

OMNIScanner User Guide3 - 2Certification of Fiber InstallationsOMNIScanner and OMNIFiber are designed to efficiently certify fiber opticcabling inst

3 - 3OMNIScanner User GuideScanlink Tools support the following:• Upload test results• Storage of test results to files (Scanlink proprietary format)

OMNIScanner User Guide3 - 4cables remain attached to the fiber adapters’ TX(transmit) ports so that the connections are notdisturbed.6. Once the ref

3 - 5OMNIScanner User GuideThe Adapter: field will automatically change toreflect that OMNIFiber is currently attached.OMNIScanner auto-senses the ad

OMNIScanner User GuideTOC - 2Chapter 3 - Getting Started Fiber Optic Networks...3 - 1Charging OMNIScanner’s B

OMNIScanner User Guide3 - 64. Press .1 JUMPER METHOD AUTOTESTTo run an Autotest when the 1-Jumper Method was used to set the Refer-ence proceed as

3 - 7OMNIScanner User Guide4. Press .Loopback Autotest using OMNIFiber MainThis configuration is used to test single fibers, reels and short cables

OMNIScanner User Guide3 - 8Running a Fiber AutotestSome Autotests do not have a fixed loss limit. The Optical Link Budget(OLB) is calculated based o

3 - 9OMNIScanner User GuideFiber Autotest ResultsOnce the Autotest is completed the Autotest screen will be displayed.The arrows at the top of the sc

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4 - 1OMNIScanner User GuideChapter 4 - SetupConfiguring OMNIScannerOMNIScanner’s easy-to-use setup feature allows you to define, edit andpreset man

OMNIScanner User Guide4 - 2Set ReferenceConnect OMNIScanner and OMNIRemote through their test connectorports using the Link Adapter and the Channel A

4 - 3OMNIScanner User GuideAutotestsSelect Autotests to display the AUTOTESTS screen. It contains a list ofstandard Autotest specifications supported

OMNIScanner User Guide4 - 4The second page shows limits for Resistance,NEXT, Attenuation, and Return Loss.The third page lists limits for ELFEXT, ACR

4 - 5OMNIScanner User Guide50 µm fibers. When running an Autotest, OMNIScanner will choose the appropriate Autotest limits based on the selected fibe

TOC - 3OMNIScanner User GuideGeneral Information ...5 - 3 Twiste

OMNIScanner User Guide4 - 6If you cannot find or do not know the name of your cable manufacturer,simply select a cable from the Generic folder, or cr

4 - 7OMNIScanner User GuideWith a or fiber optic cable highlighted, press (Edit) to edit anexisting custom cable, or press (New) to create a

OMNIScanner User Guide4 - 8Note: Default Projects cannot be deleted. Only projects without storedAutotests can be deleted.Press (Edit) to edit an e

4 - 9OMNIScanner User GuidePress ENTER to terminate the edit mode.Use the ê to highlight the Last Circuit ID: field and press ENTER.Enter MT-F12 (MIC

OMNIScanner User Guide4 - 10ConfigurationsSelect Configurations to display the CONFIGURATIONS screen. Itcontains a list of all configurations which a

4 - 11OMNIScanner User Guidebe reported, as in OMNIScanner software versions prior to v4.0. PressENTER to set the default.Note: Attenuation results i

OMNIScanner User Guide4 - 12Depending on the performed Autotest, NEXT/PSNEXT, ELFEXT/PSELF-EXT, Return Loss, and Attenuation graphs can be saved.Use

4 - 13OMNIScanner User Guidename will appear on printed reports. Press ENTER to end the edit mode.Press to save all settings and return to the SETU

OMNIScanner User Guide4 - 14Fiber Adapter InfoSelect Fiber Info to display the FIBER INFO screen.The Serial numbers and the date the adapters werelas

4 - 15OMNIScanner User GuideUse the è to advance to the Date: field. Press ENTER to change the dateformat. DD is the day setting, MM is the month set

OMNIScanner User GuideTOC - 4The Reference Methods ...8 - 2One Jumper

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5 - 1OMNIScanner User GuideChapter 5 - MeasurementsNote: The list of tests in the Measurement screen changes depending onthe adapter that is curren

OMNIScanner User Guide5 - 2Measuring Fiber Optic CablingWith the OMNIFiber adapter attached, press the (Measurements)function key to display the ME

5 - 3OMNIScanner User GuideGeneral InformationMost test result screens have a retest feature for diagnostic purposes.Press (Retest) to run continuo

OMNIScanner User Guide5 - 4Use the ç or è keys to move the cursor within the graph.1x 2x 4x 10xUse the cursor to display values for the desired frequ

5 - 5OMNIScanner User Guide Twisted Pair Measurements with OMNIScannerWiremapThe Wiremap function tests twisted-pair cabling for proper wiring. Yourc

OMNIScanner User Guide5 - 6Delay is a measure of the time required for a pulse to travel from one end ofthe link to the other. OMNIScanner measures t

5 - 7OMNIScanner User Guidecompared to the transmitted signal and the difference is reported as theNEXT value in dB. When measuring the NEXT for the

OMNIScanner User Guide5 - 8The pairs are displayed in the column on the left side, followed by theAttenuation in decibels (dB), the Attenuation margi

5 - 9OMNIScanner User Guidedisplayed for the frequency indicated by the cursor position.Press (Pairs) to view Return Loss graphs forother pairs.Pre

1 - 1OMNIScanner User GuideChapter 1 - IntroductionThe Digital Solution for Fiber and CopperOMNIScanner is the most advanced hand-held certification

OMNIScanner User Guide5 - 10Press (Pairs) to view ELFEXT graphs for other pair combinations.Press ESC to exit the ELFEXT screen.ACR/BandwidthAttenu

5 - 11OMNIScanner User GuideResistanceResistance is measured in a loop through each pair in the cable. In atwisted pair cable, Resistance is measure

OMNIScanner User Guide5 - 12Press (Pairs) to view PSNEXT graphs for other pairs.Press ESC to exit the POWER SUM NEXT screen.Power Sum ELFEXTPower S

5 - 13OMNIScanner User GuidePower Sum ACRPower Sum ACR is calculated from the Attenuation of the disturbing pairsubtracted from the Power Sum NEXT fo

OMNIScanner User Guide5 - 14 Fiber Optic Measurements with OMNIFiberLength/DelayThe Length/Delay function measures a fiber’s length and propagation d

5 - 15OMNIScanner User GuidePower MeterThe Power Meter function reports the overall received power. Use it toquickly verify and correct cabling and e

OMNIScanner User Guide5 - 16 Coaxial Measurements with OMNIScannerCoax TestsIn coaxial cable, an insulated wire runs throughthe middle of the cable a

5 - 17OMNIScanner User Guideweaken the signal.A multi-tone trace signal will begin transmitting. Toenhance the signal, insert a grounding plug into t

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6 - 1OMNIScanner User GuideChapter 6 - DiagnosticsOMNIScanner’s Diagnostic FunctionsOMNIScanner has several advanced diagnostic test functions to

OMNIScanner User Guide1 - 2OMNIFiberTMOMNIFiber transforms OMNIScanner and OMNIScanner2 into a fiber optictool for testing and certification of multi

OMNIScanner User Guide6 - 2For each of the 8 conductors and the Shield, Wiremap can indicate properpin termination on each end, continuity to OMNIRem

6 - 3OMNIScanner User GuideSPLIT PAIRS:If a cable is wired correctly, pin-to-pin, but there is asplit pair, Wiremap displays Split Pairs and highligh

OMNIScanner User Guide6 - 4Use or to select which end, OMNIScanner or OMNIRemote,you want to view the results for.Press to open the TDNXT scree

6 - 5OMNIScanner User GuideIf failures occur at both ends of the link, use or to diagnoseeach end. Failures at both ends of the link can interact

OMNIScanner User Guide6 - 6NEXT in the cable is the source of the failureeven though the cable’s NEXT response peaksare less than those of the connec

6 - 7OMNIScanner User GuideS-Bands™ provide a time domain limit to verify that the connections arewithin the desired category of performance. In a ty

OMNIScanner User Guide6 - 8Using TDRL to Diagnose a LinkS-Bands provide an easy method to pinpoint if the fault is located at theconnection or at the

6 - 9OMNIScanner User GuideBAD CABLE, GOOD CONNECTION:The cursor in the Return Loss graph is located at theworst Return Loss at 110.4 MHz, which is o

OMNIScanner User Guide6 - 10Impulse NoiseNoise is undesirable electrical energy that falls within the typical networkfrequency bands of operation (g

6 - 11OMNIScanner User GuideCable TraceTracer/Toner is a cable tracing function that assists in tracking cableshidden in walls, ceilings, floors, or

1 - 3OMNIScanner User GuideOMNIScanner’s DisplayScanner Display Function1-2 or 12/36: The paired numbers in the display indicate wire pairs.For examp

OMNIScanner User Guide6 - 12OMNIScanner will identify office locations anddisplay the ID of the Office Locator adapter found atthe far end of the att

7 - 1OMNIScanner User GuideChapter 7 - ResultsAutotest ResultsTo view previously saved Autotests, press the (Results) function key.The RESULTS sc

OMNIScanner User Guide7 - 2another project or to change the Circuit ID.Press ENTER with the Project: highlighted to reveal alist of all projects th

7 - 3OMNIScanner User Guide For Twisted Pair Cabling:The Autotest Results screen will be displayed. The name of the Autotest,the cable that was used

OMNIScanner User Guide7 - 4indicate the Method used to set the reference. (See Chapter 8 - Fiber OpticReference for further information.)When dual

8 - 1OMNIScanner User GuideChapter 8  Fiber Optic ReferenceMethodsEstablishing the ReferenceDifferent methods can be used when making a reference me

OMNIScanner User Guide8 - 2The Launch/Jumper CableThe launch/jumper cables are 2 m fiber cables and need to be of goodquality and in excellent condi

8 - 3OMNIScanner User GuideOne Jumper Reference MethodThis method is used when the link includes:• the loss of one connection at the near end cross c

OMNIScanner User Guide8 - 4Two Jumper Reference MethodThis method is used when the link includes:• the loss of one connection at the near or far end

8 - 5OMNIScanner User GuideThree Jumper Reference MethodThis method is used when the link includes:• the loss of the cable plantNote: This method is