EXFO MaxTester MAX-635/635G User guide

User Guide

Copper and G.fast/VDSL2/ADSL2+

Multi-play Test Set

MAX-635G

www.EXFO.com

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Contents

Regulatory Information ....................................................................................................... viii

1 Introducing the MAX-635G .......................................................................... 1

Key Features and Benefits .......................................................................................................1

Typical Applications ................................................................................................................2

Using the MaxTester ...............................................................................................................3

Cable Connections ..................................................................................................................8

Technical Specifications ...........................................................................................................9

Conventions ..........................................................................................................................10

2 Safety Information ..................................................................................... 11

Electrical Safety ....................................................................................................................13

Equipment Ratings ...............................................................................................................14

Other Safety Symbols ...........................................................................................................15

3 Getting Started with the MaxTester ......................................................... 17

Turning the Unit On/Off ........................................................................................................17

Using Menus and Keypad .....................................................................................................19

Keypad ..................................................................................................................................20

Using Screenshot Capture/Online Help .................................................................................21

4 Setting Up the MAX-635G .......................................................................... 23

Home ....................................................................................................................................23

System Settings ....................................................................................................................24

Display and Language ...........................................................................................................25

Date and Time ......................................................................................................................29

Battery Info ...........................................................................................................................31

Software Options ..................................................................................................................33

Information ..........................................................................................................................36

Upload Setup ........................................................................................................................37

Wi-Fi Test ..............................................................................................................................45

EXFO Connect .......................................................................................................................47

Comms Setup .......................................................................................................................48

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5 Setting Up Copper Tests .............................................................................51

Copper Test Main Menu ........................................................................................................51

Test Configuration ................................................................................................................52

Setup ....................................................................................................................................59

Phone Book ..........................................................................................................................60

Dialer Function .....................................................................................................................68

Cable Book ...........................................................................................................................73

Application Settings .............................................................................................................81

Test Lead Compensation .......................................................................................................91

FED Control ..........................................................................................................................92

Saving Results .....................................................................................................................100

6 Reading Saved Copper Test Results .........................................................103

Result Manager ...................................................................................................................103

Results Summary ................................................................................................................103

Result Manager Menu ........................................................................................................104

Upload ................................................................................................................................108

Export .................................................................................................................................110

Delete .................................................................................................................................112

7 Multimeter Tests .......................................................................................113

Multimeter Main Page ........................................................................................................113

Voltage ...............................................................................................................................115

Current ...............................................................................................................................121

Resistance ...........................................................................................................................126

Resistive Balance .................................................................................................................131

Isolation ..............................................................................................................................134

Capacitance/Opens .............................................................................................................139

Station Ground ...................................................................................................................145

Stressed Balance .................................................................................................................148

8 SmartR™ Features .....................................................................................153

Pair Detective ......................................................................................................................153

Pair Detective Result Details ................................................................................................164

FaultMapper .......................................................................................................................166

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9 Noise Tests ................................................................................................ 173

Noise Tests Main Page .........................................................................................................173

VF Noise ..............................................................................................................................174

Power Influence ..................................................................................................................177

VF Impulse Noise ................................................................................................................181

WB PSD Noise .....................................................................................................................184

WB Impulse Noise ...............................................................................................................192

NEXT ...................................................................................................................................197

10 Frequency Tests ........................................................................................ 209

Frequency Tests Main Page .................................................................................................209

VF/AC Balance .....................................................................................................................210

WB Balance .........................................................................................................................215

WB Attenuation ..................................................................................................................221

Return Loss .........................................................................................................................228

Load Coils ...........................................................................................................................236

Locator Tone .......................................................................................................................240

TX/RX Tone ..........................................................................................................................242

RX Tone with FED ................................................................................................................246

11 TDR ............................................................................................................ 253

Continuous .........................................................................................................................254

xTalk TDR ............................................................................................................................267

Cable Setup ........................................................................................................................272

Load Trace ..........................................................................................................................273

Result Details ......................................................................................................................274

TDR Profile Details ..............................................................................................................279

12 RFL ............................................................................................................. 281

Single Pair ...........................................................................................................................281

Separate Good Pair .............................................................................................................284

K-Test ..................................................................................................................................287

RFL Cable Setup ..................................................................................................................291

Result Manager ...................................................................................................................293

Result Details ......................................................................................................................295

13 Copper Auto Tests .................................................................................... 297

Menu ..................................................................................................................................297

POTS Auto Test ...................................................................................................................298

User Auto Test .....................................................................................................................302

Result Details ......................................................................................................................318

Profile Details ......................................................................................................................320

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14 Setting Up DSL/IP Tests .............................................................................327

DSL Main Menu Page ..........................................................................................................327

Test Configuration ..............................................................................................................328

Test Setup ...........................................................................................................................342

Setup ..................................................................................................................................359

15 Running DSL/IP Tests and Viewing Results ..............................................371

DSL/IP Connection Summary ...............................................................................................372

Ethernet Connection Summary ...........................................................................................374

WAN Status ........................................................................................................................375

LAN Status ..........................................................................................................................377

VoIP Call .............................................................................................................................378

VoIP Summary ....................................................................................................................384

IPTV Summary ....................................................................................................................385

Join Leave ...........................................................................................................................387

DSL Parameter Details .........................................................................................................388

DSL Statistics ......................................................................................................................391

Band Information ...............................................................................................................394

Loop Diagnostics ................................................................................................................395

Data Tests Summary ...........................................................................................................396

Web Browser ......................................................................................................................401

Bookmarks ..........................................................................................................................403

16 Saving, Reading, and Managing DSL/IP Test Results ...............................405

Saving Results .....................................................................................................................405

Managing Results ...............................................................................................................410

17 Maintenance ..............................................................................................415

General Maintenance ..........................................................................................................415

Recalibrating the Unit .........................................................................................................416

Battery ................................................................................................................................418

Recycling and Disposal .......................................................................................................421

18 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................423

Solving Common Problems .................................................................................................423

LED Statuses .......................................................................................................................425

Contacting the Technical Support Group ............................................................................426

Transportation ....................................................................................................................427

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19 Warranty ................................................................................................... 429

General Information ...........................................................................................................429

Liability ...............................................................................................................................430

Exclusions ...........................................................................................................................431

Certification ........................................................................................................................431

Service and Repairs .............................................................................................................432

EXFO Service Centers Worldwide ........................................................................................433

Index .............................................................................................................. 435

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Regulatory Information

Canada and USA Electromagnetic Interference

Regulatory Statement

Electronic test and measurement equipment is exempt from FCC part 15,

subpart B compliance in the United States of America and from ICES-003

compliance in Canada. However, EXFO Inc. makes reasonable efforts to

ensure compliance to the applicable standards.

The limits set by these standards are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in

a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the user documentation, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely

to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to

correct the interference at his own expense.

Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

European Electromagnetic Compatibility

Regulatory Statement

Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product

may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to

take adequate measures. Your product is certified for (or is suitable for) use

in industrial electromagnetic environments.

Wireless Regulatory Documentation

You may connect an external Wi-Fi/Bluetooth dongle to your unit to benefit

from wireless features.

Refer to the user documentation of the external dongle for the relevant

wireless regulatory documentation.

Regulatory Information

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European Declaration of Conformity

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following

Internet address: www.exfo.com/en/resources/legal-documentation.

Copper and G.fast/VDSL2/ADSL2+ Multi-play Test Set 1

1 Introducing the MAX-635G

The MaxTester 635G is a handheld device designed for installing and

activating multiplay services over copper/G.fast/ADSL2+/VDSL2, and

Ethernet, between the service provider and the subscriber premises. It

verifies that the customer’s modem/router, equipment, and inside wiring

are operating correctly. The unit also verifies the location of faults during

the installation and repair of voice and DSL circuits.

The MaxTester test set case is an aluminum enclosure with rubber over

mold, which makes it ideal for field use. Its display is a back-lit LCD

featuring 480 x 800 resolution. A membrane keypad mounted on the face

of the unit features a 14-button keypad used to operate the test set.

Key Features and Benefits

 Broadcom chipset

 IP login

 Single-ended copper testing - no remote device required

 DSL testing

 User-defined automatic testing

 Dual Ethernet ports

 Customer modem replacement

 Color display with graphical analysis

 Battery powered

 Rugged and weatherproof handheld unit

 EXFO Connect compatible

 Compatible with Teletech TS125 or Viavi UltraFED



IIB remote Far

End Device (FED) for remote control circuit change

 Touchscreen option with stylus

 Single or dual battery (GVXAA and GVXAB models only) option

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Typical Applications

 Automatic Pair Quality Test toward remote test head or far end device

(FED)

 Multimeter tests

 Noise tests including power influence and PSD

 Frequency tests including balance, load coils, and tracing tone

 Fault location tests including TDR and RFL

 SmartR™ features including Pair Detective and FaultMapper

 Supports vectoring and G.INP for operators looking to mitigate

self-FEXT (far end crosstalk) and promote DSL stability

 ADSL2+, VDSL2, and G.fast testing

 Optional ADSL2+ and VDSL2 bonding support

 Supports Ping, FTP, and Traceroute tests with optional support for Web

Browser, VoIP testing, and IPTV analysis

 Ethernet testing for qualifying FTTx service at the customer premises

 Configurable pass/fail results for automated testing

 Proves IPv4 and IPv6 data flow between the network and the end

equipment

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Using the MaxTester

The MaxTester is tested IEC IP54 which means that it is not affected by dust

or water splashing against the enclosure from any direction. This

protection is only valid when both side doors are properly closed. If the

equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the

protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

The MaxTester is equipped with a series of interfaces shown in the

following views, for single and dual battery option (GVXAA and GVXAB

models only):

 Left side

 Single battery

 Dual battery

USB Host Port

USB Client Port

SD Card (not used)

Head Set Jack (2.5 mm)

Door

USB Client Port

Door

USB Host Port

SD Card (not used)

Head Set Jack (2.5 mm)

DC Power

Battery pack

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 Right side

 Single battery

 Dual battery

Note: For the dual battery, the DC power outlet is on the left side of the unit.

DC Power Door

USB Client Port

Stylus

USB Client Port

Door

Stylus

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 Front

Power LED

Battery LED

Speaker

Touc hs cr een

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 Back

 Single battery

Battery Door

Screws

Stylus

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 Dual battery

Note: The MaxTester enclosure may become warm during normal use.

Stylus

Battery Pack

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Cable Connections

The graphics below show the connectors on the MaxTester device.

Note: In the MAX-63x-GVXAB model, to test an ADSL 1/2/2+ Annex B interface,

the Maxtester uses the second pair (pins 2-5) in the DSL WAN RJ11

connector. When connecting the unit to a wall socket with a modem cable

Ground

terminal

Ethernet/1 GigE LAN port

Ethernet/1 GigE

WAN port

DSL port

Primary Tip/A and

Ring/B connectors for

DSL and copper testing

Secondary Tip/A and

Ring/B connectors for

4-wire copper and

bonded DSL testing

Secondary Tip/A wire of

phone line

Secondary Ring/B wire

of phone line

Shield of phone line

Primary Tip/A wire of

phone line

Primary Ring/B wire of

phone line

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Technical Specifications

that uses the first pair (pins 3-4), use the red cable (pair 2) of the provided

ACC-BD-RJ test cable, RJ14 to dual RJ-11, and an RJ11 female adapter

ACC-RJ11-ADPTR.

Technical Specifications

To obtain this product’s technical specifications, visit the EXFO Web site at

www.exfo.com.

WARNING

A 50 to 500 Vcc limited power source may be present on connector

T/R/G (A/B/E), T1/R1/G (A1/B1/E) when the unit is testing isolation

resistance. Use with caution.

WARNING

These connections are intended for the express purpose of electrical

testing of common telephone line conductors, within the ranges

specified in the Technical Specifications found on the EXFO Web

site. The device is not intended to be used on telephone lines

having voltages greater than 280 VAC or 400 VDC, and it is also not

intended to be used on power distribution circuits.

CAUTION

The unit is protected against damage caused by fault voltages that

may be present on lines under test. Do not connect the unit if the

maximum expected fault voltage is greater than 500 volts.

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Conventions

Before using the product described in this guide, you should understand

the following conventions:

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury. Do not proceed unless you

understand and meet the required conditions.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in minor or moderate injury. Do not proceed unless you

understand and meet the required conditions.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in component damage. Do not proceed unless you

understand and meet the required conditions.

IMPORTANT

Refers to information about this product you should not overlook.

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