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Ready for Category 6 and Beyond
The WireScope 350 provides comprehensive support for all
current and emerging LAN cable certification standards including
Category 6 / Class E channel and permanent link. Offering
outstanding test performance, ease of use and graphic reporting,
the WireScope 350 is the ultimate tool for LAN and cabling
professionals.
Superior Measurement Performance
WireScope 350 is based on frequency domain testing, the same
principle used by the world's most accurate Network Analyzers. Its
unmatched hardware accuracy is further augmented by
state-of-the-art software algorithms including a novel patent
pending Enhanced Auto Cancellation Technology to automatically
cancel the interface and adapter effects from the test results.
This automatic and dynamic compensation assures superior
repeatability and accuracy with continuous usage of the
instrument. Major
cabling manufacturers in the industry have endorsed the superior
measurement performance of WireScope 350.
Color User Interface
A bright color touch screen simplifies navigation through menus
and improves comprehension of test result data, resulting in
faster operation and reduced training times. Test setup advisor
screens assist the operator when configuring test options,
minimizing the chances of inadvertently testing to the wrong
limits. All settings can be defined on a PC and downloaded in a
single operation, speeding the process of configuring multiple
WireScope 350 sets for the same job site testing requirements
Universal SmartProbes Enable Accurate Cat
6 Testing
The WireScope 350 supports category 6 testing with Universal Link
& Channel SmartProbes which have been designed to maximize
Category 6 / Class E certification test margins for virtually all
brands & categories of cabling.
Agilent's Universal SmartProbes guarantee TIA
Level III accuracy and optimized test margins when used with
standards compliant category 6 cabling may be the only test cords
you need for category 6 certification.
Given the significant improvement in the quality
and consistency of category 6 connecting hardware, it may no
longer be necessary to purchase manufacturer-specific link test
cords to match the connecting hardware in the channel under test.
Of course Agilent still offers a large selection of
manufacturer-specific category 6 Link and Block SmartProbes.
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here to view a list of available manufacturer specific link and
block smart probes.
Measurement accuracy can also suffer if worn out
test adapters are used. To minimize accuracy problems, the
WireScope 350 uses "SmartProbe" test adapters that
contain their own configuration data and a counter that logs the
number of tests they have been used for. As a consequence, the
WireScope 350 can warn the user if an attached test adapter is
inappropriate for the selected test limits. This avoids wasting
time testing to the wrong limits.
Fiber Support is a Snap
By snapping on the optional Fiber SmartProbe adapters, the
WireScope 350 can also test either multi-mode or single-mode
optical fiber installations. Test results are stored in the same
database with copper tests and can be integrated into the same
reports.
Easy to Follow Setup Instructions
As new standards, limits and cabling system warranty program rules
appear, certification testing becomes more complex. A significant
challenge lies in setting the proper limits and measurement
options before testing starts. The WireScope 350 user interface
addresses this problem through step-by-step setup instructions
that guide the user through all of the necessary choices.
Downloadable Test Profiles
In order to further speed the setup process, the user can load
a test profile, which defines all limit, cabling and tester
settings. Test profiles can be created within ScopeData Pro or
pre-defined profiles for popular warranty programs can be
downloaded. Test profiles can optionally be locked so that while
loaded in the WireScope 350, no settings can be changed.
Extensive Fault Diagnostics
Clear fault schematics simplify diagnosis of failing cabling
runs at the job site. A distance to fault locator function
pinpoints the source of trouble.
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here to view image.
Memory Cards Store Plot Data
The WireScope 350 stores plot data on removable Compact Flash
memory cards. This approach allows for unlimited expansion of
memory capacity and transferal of test data without taking the
WireScope 350 out of service. Readily available Compact Flash card
readers and adapters allow data to be uploaded directly to either
laptop or desktop PCs.
Professional Quality Graphic Reports
As the complexity of cable testing standards increases, it
becomes more challenging to clearly present test result data.
Included ScopeData Pro software solves this problem with
professionally designed report layouts that include plots of test
data, facilitating at-a-glance analysis of cabling quality and
headroom vs. limits. Test reports can be easily customized to
include the contractor or client logo graphics on every page for a
truly professional look.
Features
· Certifies
compliance of installed LAN Cabling to TIA Category 6 and ISO
Class E Standards
· Support
for Cat 6 Channel & Permanent Link Certification
· Accuracy
beyond TIA level III requirements traceable to laboratory
reference standards
· Tests
installed multimode or single-mode optical fiber via Fiber
SmartProbe attachments
· Add
complete network troubleshooting and performance monitoring at a
small additional cost in FrameScope 350 with DualRemote
configuration
· Expandable
test result storage on removable compact flash memory cards
· Automated
TIA-606-A Cable Identification Solution
· Included
ScopeData Pro software produces professional quality graphic test
reports
· Easy
to use color touch screen interface minimizes training
requirements
· Talkset
support improves coordination within testing teams
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