Versiv™ Release Notes for Version 6.11 Build 2 (November 2023)

This update covers the DSX‐8000 CableAnalyzer™, DSX‐5000 CableAnalyzer™, DSX‐600 CableAnalyzer™, DSX-602 CableAnalyzer™, CertiFiber Pro®, OptiFiber Pro® modules, FI-1000 FiberInspector™ Pro and FI-3000 FiberInspector™ Ultra. Instructions on how to update your units can be found here

NOTE: • You MUST use LinkWare PC 11.3 or later to be fully compatible with Versiv™ Version 6.11. • You MUST use Versiv Version 6.9 or later to be compatible with newly manufactured DSX-8000 modules. • You MUST use Versiv Version 6.10 or later

V6.11 Build 2 Features/Enhancements

Cable / Spec Database Changes:

Added Limits

• EN MTPL

• IEC 14763-3:2024 Draft

• JIS X5153

• Superior Essex PowerWise® 1G and 10G

Updated Limits

• JIS (+All) now equivalent to ISO limits for TCL on shielded cables

• Removed obsolete TIA-568.3-D-1

Added Cables:

• 3C3

• Ekivalan

• TKM

• Windy City Wire

Updated Cables:

• Removed obsolete TrueCables folder

• Updated Berk-Tek and Leviton cables

• Updated HCS-DataLink cables

Versiv™ Release Notes for Version 6.9 Build 2 (April 2023)

NOTE:

You MUST use LinkWare PC 11.2 or later be compatible with Versiv™ (TFS) Version 6.9.

You MUST use Versiv Version 6.9 or later to be compatible with newly manufactured DSX-8000 modules.

V6.9 Build 2 Features/Enhancements

Cable / Spec Database Changes:

Limits

• ISO MPTL (Modular Plug Terminated Link) and DAC (Direct Attach Channel) limits now report error for an incompatible LIA (Link Interface Adapter)

Added Cables:

• ALANTEC S/FPT cat 7A (now under the A-LAN TECHNOLOGIE group)

• LUX (copper and fiber)

• RiT Tech

• trueCABLE Indoor and Outdoor & Burial

Updated Cables:

• Giganet

Versiv™ Release Notes for Version 6.8 Build 6 (October 2022)

This update covers the DSX‐8000 CableAnalyzer™, DSX‐5000 CableAnalyzer™, DSX‐600 CableAnalyzer™, DSX-602 CableAnalyzer™, CertiFiber Pro®, OptiFiber Pro® modules, FI-1000 FiberInspector™ Pro and FI-3000 FiberInspector™ Ultra. Instructions on how to update your units can be found here

NOTE: You MUST use LinkWare PC 11.2 or later be compatible with Versiv™ (TFS) Version 6.8.

V6.8 Build 6 Features/Enhancements

Cable / Spec Database Changes:

Limits

• TIA-568.3-E fiber limits added

• E2E Limits for 11801-3 Amd 1 added

• ISO/IEC TR 11801-9909 added

• 25GBASE-T added (IEEE 802.3bq)

• 40GBASE-T added (IEEE 802.3bq)

• Updated JIS X5150:2016 limits to JIS X5150:2021

• Updated CertiFiber Pro JIS X5150:2016 limit to same as ISO/IEC 14763-3:2014

• Belden Long Reach Limits added (please contact Belden for details)

• Updated TCL noise floor for TIA Cable (+All Limits)

Added Cables:

• CERTECH

• CobiCabling

• Derwiser

• Gaestopas

• Huber & Suhner

• ORCA

• RSCC

• S2CEB

• Tinifiber

• trueCable

• ZVK Easylan

• Zemec

• Zhejiang

Updated Cables:

• Alantec

• Berk-Tek

• Brand-Rex (Removed at request of Leviton)

• Cleerline

• Eurolan

• Excel

• Leviton

• Paige Datacom/Game Changer

• Superior Essex

Enhancements:

• When using the CertiFiber Pro set to bi-directional for LC, FC or ST, the tester will wait 3 seconds before automatically start testing again after the cables are swapped. We have increased this to 5 seconds for higher density panels, where it can take more than three seconds to fully engage the connector. To disable this feature, simply select General as the fiber connector type.

• Allow a 3-jumper reference for the IEC 14763-3 limit

Bug fixes:

• When selecting a CertiFiber Pro or OptiFiber Pro module, you don’t get a choice of End Type for the fiber inspection test - fixed

• OTDR bi-directional averaging incorrectly groups widely spaced losses – fixed

• OTDR can misreport launch event as a hidden event (rare) - fixed

Versiv™ Release Notes for Version 6.7 Build 1 (October 2021)

This update covers the DSX‐8000 CableAnalyzer™, DSX‐5000 CableAnalyzer™, DSX‐600 CableAnalyzer™, DSX-602 CableAnalyzer™, CertiFiber Pro®, OptiFiber Pro® modules,

FI-1000 FiberInspector™ Pro and FI-3000 FiberInspector™ Ultra.

Instructions on how to update your units can be found here

NOTE: You MUST use LinkWare PC 10.9 or later be compatible with Versiv™ (TFS) Version 6.7.

V6.7 Build 1 Features/Enhancements

• Resolves a hardware compatibility issue with new DSX-5000/DSX-8000 adapters

Versiv™ Release Notes for Version 6.6 Build 2 (April 2021)

This update covers the DSX‐8000 CableAnalyzer™, DSX‐5000 CableAnalyzer™, DSX‐600 CableAnalyzer™, DSX-602 CableAnalyzer™, CertiFiber Pro®, OptiFiber Pro® modules, FI-1000 FiberInspector™ Pro and FI-3000 FiberInspector™ Ultra.

Instructions on how to update your units can be found here

NOTE: You MUST use LinkWare PC 10.8 to be compatible with Versiv™ (TFS) Version 6.6

New Features/Enhancements:

 Cable / Spec Database Changes:

 Limits

• Added Prysmian GenSpeed EfficienC limits 

• Added Superior Essex limits 

• Made TCL Info only for current ISO11801-9907 DA Class D, E, and Ea and added a (+ALL) option

• Updated MPTL (+PoE) limits to include pass/fail values for Loop Resistance 

• Added ISO MPTL Limits

• Updated ISO 11801 Class D noise floors for NEXT and PSNEXT 

• Corrected the TCL noise floor for TIA 100m (LA) (+ALL) Limits 

• Updates to E2E limits to current Published version

Cables

• Updated CommScope Copper cables 

• Updated DINTEK cables

• Updated InfraLan cables 

• Updated Krugel cables 

• Updated LEONI Kerpen GmbH cables 

• Updated QUBIX cables

• Adjusted the NVP value on the cable ‘1150 S/FTP Kat7A Simplex 9301 1130’ from Cobinet

• Added Wavenet cables

• Added Resideo Genesis cables 

• Added Amphenol FCI cables 

• Added Excel cables

• Added Techline cables 

• Added Emiter brand cables

Versiv™ Release Notes for Version 6.5 Build 5 (February 2020)

New Features/Enhancements

• Single fiber support for the FI-3000 FiberInspector™ Ultra fiber inspection probe

• Allow Versiv Versiv1/Versiv2 testing

• Ability to measure power at 1490 nm or 1625 nm with CertiFiber Pro

• Cable / Spec Database Changes:

• Added Cleerline brand cabling

• Added ORingNetworking (Turkey) cables

• Updated Belden cables

• Added Mohawk brand cables

• Added Nexans Industrial Ethernet cables

• Added new / updated current Korean Emblem standards

• Restored the Cat xx Mod 1-Conn Perm. Link limits

• Limits

• Cables

Bug Fixes

• Fixed end face analysis when using the FI-1000 LCAPC bulkhead tip

• Corrected HDTDX graph for longer (~30 m) links on Cat8 test

• Error is now generated if Custom Test Group is selected when doing coax testing

• Corrected Traditional Chinese translation of "Memory Status" in the Tools menu

• Threshold values no longer remain set after changing from manual to auto PON OTDR

• Splitter entries no longer remain set after changing from manual to auto PON OTDR

• DSX-602 Remote will now upgrade DSX-602 Main

• Wire Map with crossover and shield short shows wrong pinouts

• The Wire Map for M12 connectors has the wrong pins identified

• Update the adhesive zone ring size for FiberInspector images

• FaultMap returns BAD LOSS THRESHOLD error

Versiv Release Notes for Version 6.4 Build 4 (October 2019)

This update covers the DSX‐8000 CableAnalyzer™, DSX‐5000 CableAnalyzer™, DSX‐600 CableAnalyzer™, DSX-602 CableAnalyzer™, CertiFiber Pro®, OptiFiber Pro® modules, FI-1000 FiberInspector™ Pro and FI-3000 FiberInspector™ Pro.

NOTE: You MUST use LinkWare PC 10.4 to be compatible with Versiv (TFS) Version 6.4.

1. New Features/Enhancements

• Support for the FI-3000 FiberInspector™ Pro MPO fiber inspection probe

• Cable / Spec Database Changes:

• Added Lan-Com's Gig-Lan cables

• Added SOLARIX cables

• Updated GIGAMEDIA (Conectis) cables

• Added "LEGRAND LCS" and rename "LEGRAND" to "LEGRAND ORTRONICS"

• Removed Cat xx Mod 1-Conn Perm. Link

• Belden Long Reach Channel limit added to the Vendor group

• Cat8 TCL and ELTCTL limits updated to 568.2-D standard

• Updated limits in the Aus-NZ Region Test Group

• Changed CommScope Link Loss Calculator uncertainty value to 0.25 dB for multimode fiber products
   

• Limits

• Cables

1. Bug Fixes
   Corrected connector compensation when using the DSX-CHA-5-IX adapter with the following limits

• ISO 11801-9907 Class D/E/EA

• Cat 5e and Cat 6 Patch Cords|
  
  Removed warning when DSX-CHA-5-IX adapter is used with legitimate cross-connected adapters
  Corrected the default coax limit on the DSX-600
  Corrected the SAMPLE wire map on Outlet Configuration screen when a shielded cable is selected

Versiv Release Notes for Version 6.3 Build 3 (August 2019)
This update covers the DSX‐8000 CableAnalyzer™, DSX‐5000 CableAnalyzer™, DSX‐600 CableAnalyzer™, CertiFiber Pro®, OptiFiber Pro®, OptiFiber Pro® HDR modules, and FI‐7000.

NOTE: You MUST use LinkWare PC 10.3 to be compatible with Versiv (TFS) Version 6.3 Build 3.

1. New Features/Enhancements:

• Introduction of the DSX-602

• Added German keyboard layout

• Cable / Spec Database Changes:

Limits

• Added 5GBASE-T and 2.5GBASE-T limits to DSX-600/602

• Added ISO TR 11801-9907 Direct Attach limits

• Corrected IEC 61300-3-35 ED.2 APC

Cables

• Added and amend CCM Cables database (new NVP values and two new cables)

• Updated Berk-Tek and Nexans cables

1. Bug Fixes

• OptiFiber Pro HDR event detection and measurement improvements

Versiv Release Notes for Version 6.2 Build 1 (May 2019)

This update covers the DSX‐8000 CableAnalyzer™, DSX‐5000 CableAnalyzer™, DSX‐600 CableAnalyzer™, CertiFiber Pro®, OptiFiber Pro®, OptiFiber Pro® HDR modules, and FI‐7000.

NOTE: You MUST use LinkWare PC 10.2 to be compatible with Versiv (TFS) Version 6.2 Build 1.

1. New Features/Enhancements

• Copper Single-Ended Spool testing support  

• Improve OTDR auto-test performance

• Cable / Spec Database Changes:

Limits

• Added limits for Ericsson RDS/DAS spec in Vendor folder

• Add TCL and ELTCTL limits to the 100 m cable testing options

Cables

• Added manufacturer ICC cables to cable database

2. Bug Fixes

• Reliability improvements

Versiv Release Notes for Version 6.1 Build 3 (Jan. 2019)

This update covers the DSX‐8000 CableAnalyzer™, DSX‐5000 CableAnalyzer™, DSX‐600 CableAnalyzer™, CertiFiber Pro®, OptiFiber Pro® modules and FI‐7000.

Instructions on how to update your units can be found here.

NOTE: You MUST use LinkWare PC 10.1 to be compatible with Versiv (TFS) Version 6.1 Build 3.

New Features / Enhancements:

• OTDR Span feature allows user to specify span over which limits apply

• OTDR Event editing feature allows user to change a Loss Event into an APC connector

• M12 X-code channel adapter support

• Cable / Spec Database Changes:

Limits

• Reordered the list of ISO classes

• Added 10BASE-T1L limits

• Added TCL/ELTCTL to pass/fail of ISO PL and CH limits for screened cabling

• Moved BCT-B limits to 11801 and updated

• Added MPTL +PoE limits

• Updated first and last connector loss values to reflect new TIA-568.3-D-1 values

Cables

• Updated cables for Telegaertner

• Added Cat 8 cable from Leviton

• Added copper cables from Wirewerx

• Changed Norden folder name

• Updated cables for OCC

• Added NEXXT Solutions cablesAdded Cat 8 cables from Datwyler

Bug Fixes:

• OptiFiber Pro HDR event detection and measurement improvements

• Allow M12 D-code in applicable TIA limits and Profinet 2Pr E2E limit

• Transportation limits removed from DSX-600

• OTDR Event Map and trace plot corrections

• Removed Quick Test as an Averaging Time in Manual PON OTDR settings

• Improved copper RL Channel measurement

• Corrected translation in CertiFiber Pro Korean fiber standards

• Improved coax measurement using RG-11

• Corrected Cat6 Self-Test in DSX-8000

• Corrected launch/tail/loopback cord entry with “0,0” numeric format

• Reliability improvements

Versiv Release Notes for Version 6.0 Build 6 (Oct. 2018)

You MUST install LinkWare PC 10.0 before updating your Versiv (TFS) to Version 6.0 Build 6.

This update covers the DSX‐8000 CableAnalyzer™, DSX‐5000 CableAnalyzer™, CertiFiber Pro®, OptiFiber Pro® modules and FI‐7000.

Instructions on how to update your units can be found here

1. New Features/Enhancements

• OptiFiber Pro® HDR OTDR

• The OptiFiber Pro® HDR OTDR is a high dynamic range OTDR suitable for testing single-mode passive optical networks. The OptiFiber Pro® HDR OTDR is the latest addition to the Versiv™ Cable Certification Family, continuing the Fluke Networks tradition of designing products to help data communications installers more quickly, accurately and profitably achieve system acceptance for copper and fiber jobs.

• Optimized for FTTx/PON testing through splitters up to nx128

• High dynamic range up to 42 dB

• Multiple wavelengths support a variety of applications: 850, 1300, 1310, 1490,1550,1625 nm

• Splitter detection for automated discovery of splitters and their ratios. Up to three cascaded splitters may be found or manually configured

• OptiFiber Pro® Series OTDR

• Macrobend detection when testing single-mode fibers with OTDR

• OTDR Event Edit function provides the ability edit or add events – Add 0 dB events, such as perfect splices, not seen by the OTDR or change an event to the correct type: APC connector, a splice or loss event.

• OTDR Expert Manual mode, allows the user to quickly experiment with range, pulse width, averaging time and wavelength settings to uncover details of interest

1. Cable / Spec Database Change

• TIA 568.2-D / Draft ISO 61935-2 Patch Cord

• Updated to the latest published / proposed standards. Includes a reduction in NEXT requirement for the 36-45 pair combination

• TIA 568D.2 / IEC 11801-1

• Update the ohmic noise floor for resistance unbalanced per current standards

• Korean Emblem Channel

• Updated name of the Korean channel specs

• GameChanger™ Channel

• Added the GameChanger™ channel specs from Paige Datacom

• Added / Updated cables from the following manufacturers.

• 3M

• Acome

• Brand-Rex

• ID

• Infinilink Technologies

• LAPP-Kabbel

• Leviton

• Molex

• Nexans

• Nordenco

• Paige Datacom

• Rodgers Communications

• Schrack Technik

• Siemens SIMATIC

• ZVK

1. Bug Fixes

• Enhanced limits for the shield integrity algorithm

• Improved keyboard performance

• Improved response time as more projects are added

Versiv (TFS) Release Notes for Version 5.6 Build 5 (July 2018)

You MUST install LinkWare PC 9.9 before updating your Versiv (TFS) to Version 5.6 Build 5.

This update covers the DSX‐8000 CableAnalyzer™, DSX‐5000 CableAnalyzer™, CertiFiber Pro®, OptiFiber Pro® modules, the FI‐7000 and DSX-600 CableAnalyzer™ .

Instructions on how to update your units can be found here.

1. New Features / Enhancements

• Support for a new version of the GG45 adapter for the DSX-8000

1. Cable / Spec Database Change

• JIS X5151 Fiber Standard

• ISO 11801-9905 standard

• Added +All

• Added +PoE

• Existing limits with +All

• Added +PoE

• Updated spec names in the database

• Generic Cat6A S/FTP

• Added or updated cables from the following manufacturers:

• MMC Multimedia Connect

• Molex

• Vertical Cable

• BKT Elektronik

• Betts Telecom (Voice 4 pair Test Limit)

• Hubbell (added copper cables / update fiber cables)

• CCM

• General Cables

• Furukawa

• InfraLan

• DATWYLER (Update request)

• EFB Elektronik GmB

• Ultima

• Nikomax Limited

• CONNECTIX

1. Bug Fixes

• Loss budget calculations for two and three jumper references were updated for the ANSI/TIA-568.3-D

• ISO E2E limits are incorrectly applying the TCL and ELCTCL limits to screened cabling

• Set the default to "on" for Bi-directional tests in Smartloop OTDR

• Added "Cat 7 S/FTP" to default 'last used' list

• Support "Profinet 2pr E2E" Hybrid M12 RJ45 without warning

Versiv (TFS) Release Notes for Version 5.5 Build 2 (March 2018)

You MUST install LinkWare PC 9.9 before updating your Versiv (TFS) to Version 5.5 Build 2.

This update covers the DSX‐8000 CableAnalyzer™, DSX‐5000 CableAnalyzer™, CertiFiber Pro®, OptiFiber Pro® modules, the FI‐7000 and DSX-600 CableAnalyzer™ .

Instructions on how to update your units can be found here.

1. New Features/Enhancements

• Implemented loss budget calculator to simplify using the SYSTIMAX solutions from CommScope

• Added cables/limits for customers installing 4K HDBaseT solutions from Belden

• Added cable/limits for customers installing  the PowerWise + Clarity solution from Legrand + Superior Essex

• Support for a new version of the GG45 adapter for the DSX-5000

• Support for new Tera Permanent Link and Channel adapters for the DSX-8000

• Improvements to the LWL sync process to support project and sub-project

1. Cable / Spec Database Change

• Generic OM5 fiber

• Added a generic OM5 fiber

• CommScope cables and limits

• Added LazrSPEED Wideband OM5 fiber

• Added SYSTIMAX limits

• Belden cables and limits

• Added 4K UHD media cables

• Updated the 4K UHD limits

• Legrand + Superior Essex

• Added PowerWise/Clarity cables

• Added PowerWise/Clarity  1G & 10G limits 

• ISO 11801-9905

• Added limits to support the new standard

1. Bug Fixes

• DC shield test fails when using a Permanent Link adapter on main and a Patch adapter on remote.

• With AC Wiremap enabled, there is no “Measure” option when remote is not connected.

• Low frequency Return Loss errors are being introduced when measurement range is 600MHz and below.

• Set Reference does not work when using TERA permanent link or channel adapters.

• Popup to set manual fiber grading not closing when DONE is pressed.

• Change project screen displays overlapping text

• Reduced the likelihood of NEXT failures when conducting channel tests

• New fiber inspection cameras fail good end-faces

• Double tap on test setup screen causes tester to reboot

Versiv (TFS) Release Notes for Version 5.2 Build 1 (Sept, 2017)

Issue Resolved:
When there are >500 (approx.) test results stored in a project, viewing the results can hang and reboot the tester.
Release v5.2 Build 1 resolves this issue.

Versiv (TFS) Release Notes for Version 5.1 Build 4 (May, 2017)

New Features/Enhancements

• New status of “Acceptable” for Category 6A patch cord tests

• Ability to update software from LinkWare Live when the incompatible versions message is displayed

• Support for the use of the DSX-PLA001 adapter on the DSX-8000 module

Cable / Spec Database Change

• EL-3600 limits--Updated to match latest revision (version 9) from the Taiwan standards body

• IEC 61300-3-35 2nd Edition--Added fiber limits per the specification

• TIA-568.3-D

• Updated to account for standard grade TRC's

• Patch Cord Limits

• Added >20m TIA C6A cord Limits 

• Added >20m ISO Cat5e, Cat6 and Cat6A patch cord Limits 

• TIA MPTL Limits - Modular Plug Terminated Links--Implemented limits for the new topology introduced in TIA- 568.2-D (Draft) Standard

• GB50312 - China National Standard--Updated the limits to the newest version

• Added Huawei Cat5e Channel limits

• Added Belden’s 4K UHD Media Cable Channel limits

• Added Extron Limits

• Added Alcadon ECS copper cables

Bug Fixes

• Talk does not work using the coax adapter or when using the Main as Smart Remote

• The Versiv  / LinkWareLive sync slowed down considerably with version V5.0

• LinkWare Live sync generates error when trying to overwrite a random label set with > 1300 ID’s

• Corrected Japanese translations

• Aborting OTDR test occasionally hangs then reboots the tester

Changes to DSX CableAnalyzer Version 5.0 Build 3 (January 2017)

1.  New Features/Enhancements

•  DSX-8000 CableAnalyzer™

• The DSX-8000 CableAnalyzer™ is the first field tester independently verified and endorsed to meet all the requirements for the Category 8 field testing standard. The DSX-8000 is the latest addition to the Versiv™ Cable Certification Family, continuing the Fluke Networks tradition of designing products to help data communications installers more quickly, accurately and profitably achieve system acceptance for copper and fiber jobs.

• Patch Cord Testing Enhancements

• Option to turn Bi-Directional testing ON or OFF

• Option to disable HDTDX/R (Available for all tests)

• Option to prevent unsaved test result warning from being displayed (Available for all tests)

• Long communications on the DSX-5000

• Enables testing copper links up to 1km (Typically used for spool testing)

• Automatically switches communications mode based on cable length

• Looping single-tests no longer stop when remote is connected or disconnected

• Prevent resistance unbalance measurements when using a bi-directional lab adapter

• Reminder to update remote unit when a software update is installed on the main

• Ability to set launch compensation from the home screen

2.  Cable / Spec Database Change

• TIA Cat 8, ISO/IEC Class I

• Extended the limits to cover the full 2 GHz range

• IEEE 802.3bz is now officially 2.5GBASE-T & 5GBASE-T

• Now that the limits are official, removed ‘Draft’ from the name

• Corning Optical Communications

• Changed name that is listed under ‘manufacturers’

• Custom CertiFiber Pro® Test Limit

• Default fiber loss @ 850 nm changed from 3.5 dB/km to 3.0 dB/km

• TIA‐568.3‐D updated

• Multimode Test Cord Attenuation Allowance (dB) = 0.30 dB

• ISO/IEC Class C through Class FA (+All)

• TCL and ELTCTL curves are informational for screened cables

• Added copper limits that extend length to 305 m.

• Based on the 100m ISO limits of the same category

• DE Eval Cat 5e 305m (LA)

• DE Eval Cat 6 305m (LA)

• DE Eval Cat 6A 305m (LA)

• DE Eval Cat 7 305m (LA)

• DE Eval Cat 7A 305m (LA)

• DSX-REFMOD 5000 and DSX-REFMOD 8000 added for DSX CableAnalyzer™ Series

3.  Bug Fixes

• Reflectance value for APC is now reported as less than the minimum detectable reflectance value rather than “NA”

• FAIL LED no longer flashes during software update on remote unit

• Corrected German translation

Changes to DSX CableAnalyzer Version 4.8 Build 1 (June 2016)

1. Bug fixes

• For DSX patch cord adapters only, Return Loss measurement issue reported - fixed

Changes to DSX CableAnalyzer Version 4.7 Build 4 (June 2016)

1. New features/enhancements

• SYNC button for LinkWare Live added to HOME screen

• Once results are sent to LinkWare Live, you can import them into LinkWare PC

• In LinkWare PC, they appear the same as if you had connected via a USB cable

2. Cable / Spec Database Change

• Updated test limits:

• BNT NBR 14565 (Brazilian) standards added for DSX CableAnalyze

• JIS X5150:2016 replaces JIS X5150-2004

• Added Automotive limits under a new folder - Transportation

• Are you a manufacturer wanting to add your cables to the DSX/CertiFiber Pro and OptiFiber Pro? Click here for details.

3. Bug Fixes

• Pinch and zoom can result in the “Asset Tracking Is On” screen appearing – fixed

• DSX frequency plot cursor will not move to the maximum frequency tested/displayed – fixed

• When deleting all results, if there is more than 1250 results, not all results are deleted – fixed

Changes to DSX CableAnalyzer Version 4.6 Build 2 (March 2016)

1. New features/enhancements

• Patch cord certification times reduced

• Category 6A ≈ 12 seconds (NEXT and Return Loss measured in both directions)

• Category 6 ≈ 10 seconds (NEXT and Return Loss measured in both directions)

• Category 5e ≈ 10 seconds (NEXT and Return Loss measured in both directions)

• Icon added to top of the screen, notifying the user if asset tracking (location of upload) has been turned on in LinkWare Live

• New terms of agreement added for LinkWare Live when logging in for the first time

2. Bug Fixes

• Some poorly terminated shield patch cords were incorrectly displayed as open - fixed

• Manual grading of FiberInspector would cause the unit to crash when saving the result - fixed

Changes to DSX CableAnalyzer Version 4.5 Build 2 (January 2016)

1. New features/enhancements

• If automated copper diagnostics is available, tab displays FAULT INFO and not DIAGNOSTICS

• Remembers the last 10 Wi-Fi networks and their passwords

• You can now associate an e-mail address (LinkWare Live user name) with an operator name

• Location of where Versiv was last connected to LinkWare Live (Cloud Service)

• Will be enabled in February 2016 (there will be an option to disable this in your LinkWare Live account)

• When deleting results, you will now be advised if they have not been exported 

2. Cable / Spec Database Change

• Updated test limits:

• Added EN50173 OF-5000 Channel

• Added EN50173 OF-10000 Channel

• Updated length limit for EN50173 Fiber Optic Link with OS2 fiber to 10,000 m 

• Limits with (+All) moved to their TIA or ISO folders

• (+All) includes the following measurements

• Balance Measurements folder removed

• (+PoE) and (+TCL) limits removed since (+All) is a combination of the two

• Resistance Unbalance within a pair/between pairs

• Transverse Conversion Loss (TCL)

• Equal Level Transverse Conversion Transfer Loss (ELTCTL)

• Copper twisted pair test limits reduced to make selection easier

• Added Class Fa (+All) limits

• Added 2.5GBASE-T and 5GBASE-T draft 1.2 limits

• EN50173

• Added Korean Pre-Deploy 250 MHz Copper Limit

• Added Chinese YD/T 1019 twisted pair cable limits – factory testing only

• Informational length limits removed from Voice -1 Pair and Voice - 2 Pair, length is still reported

• Added/updated cable types:

• DNS twisted pair cables from LANSYST added

• RdB twisted pair cables updated              

• Generic U/FTP cables added

• Are you a manufacturer wanting to add your cables to the DSX/CertiFiber Pro and OptiFiber Pro? Click here for details.

3. Bug Fixes

• Green pass light on remote now goes out when disconnecting from main unit

• Looping copper tests longer than 10 minutes with a Wi-Fi dongle installed no longer causes a 

• Connecting hardware test no longer fails Wire Map – this is for use in laboratories only

• TIA Cat 6 (+All) test limit now applies a hard pass/fail to TCL and ELTCTL limits

• In Portuguese, changed the following:

• Apenas para Aprovado / Reprovado* to Apenas para Aprovado* / Reprovado

• Da Ordem de Compra to  Separador Decimal

• Various translation issues

Changes to DSX CableAnalyzer Version 4.3 Build 6 (September 2015)

1. New features/enhancements

• Main unit can be turned into a remote unit (under the TOOLS menu) – allows FiberInspector at far end to be used

• Resistance Unbalance between pairs added per draft 1.0 of ANSI/TIA-1152-A for all limits with (+PoE) and (+ALL)

• Custom Outlet Configuration added – no longer need to select TIA-1005 limit for a two pair test

• Automated software updates via LinkWare Live for future releases

• Increase Cable ID sets from 20 to 50

• Support for Unicode characters in Cable IDs

• Add the ability to show password when logging into LinkWare Live

• Screen resumes quicker after going to sleep

2. Cable / Spec Database Change

• Updated test limits:

• Cat 5e Mod 1-Conn Perm. Link (+PoE)

• Cat 6 Mod 1-Conn Perm. Link (+PoE)

• Cat 6A Mod 1-Conn Perm. Link (+PoE)

• 10GBASE-T + 802.3bt Draft 1.1

• 1000BASE-T + 802.3bt Draft 1.1

• 100BASE-TX + 802.3bt Draft 1.1

• 10BASE-T + 802.3bt Draft 1.1

• (+PoE) and (+All) limits now report Resistance Unbalance between pairs

• IEEE 802.3bt added under Application folder

• (+PoE) versions of BICSI modified single connector permanent link added under application folder

• Add 40GBASE-ER4 noting that it has a minimum and well as maximum loss value

• Measure ALL for laboratory technicians now applies local connector compensation for DSX-CHA004

• Connector limits added for laboratory technicians under Other folder

• End to End link support for standards bodies working on ISO/IEC 11801-99-2 Working Draft 3

• Added cable types:

• DIGITUS Professional

• Leviton – Outside US

• Maxaam

• Updated cable types:

• Belden 

• Berk-Tek

• Excel

3. Bug Fixes

• Manual Entry launch fiber compensation was recorded as Launch + Tail – fixed (Requires LinkWare 9.4 too)

• Real time trace deletes launch compensation for SmartLoop - fixed

• Cable IDs lists created in LinkWare using extended characters would result in a failed import to Versiv - fixed

• Shield integrity test should only be carried out on links with four pairs – fixed

• If there is less than four pairs, a traditional dc shield test is carried out

• Re-test on fiber bi-directional could point to the incorrect fiber for resaving - fixed

• Single Wire Map test under TOOLS does not check for split pairs – fixed

• Removing an adapter deleted an unsaved result – fixed

• Battery status may show a depleted battery when the battery still has plenty of charge (rare occurrence) – fixed

• OptiFiber Pro may misalign a trace with virtual launch event (rare occurrence)  - fixed

• Unplugging the USB camera after the manual grading visual quality box is displayed causes a crash – fixed

• Removing the CertiFiber Pro during the 3 sec. fiber test and re-inserting it issues a requires service message – fixed

• Blank select wireless list using Asus N10 Nano Wi-Fi adapter – fixed

• After successful URL redirect when connecting to a Wi-Fi hotspot, user was presented with “3.0” – fixed

• Various translation fixes

Changes to DSX CableAnalyzer Version 4.2 Build 6 (April 2015)

1. Bug fix

• Customers updating from Version 2.1 Build 5 (August 2013) or earlier had problems with their fiber modules firmware being updated with Build 5. Build 6 resolves that issue. There are no other changes between Build 5 and Build 6. For customers who keep their units current, there is no issue.

Changes to DSX CableAnalyzer Version 4.2 Build 5 (April 2015)

1. New features/enhancements

• Automated IEC 61300‐3‐35 FiberInspector test time now ≈ 1 second

• Additions to automated diagnostics (FAULT INFO) for the DSX‐5000 CableAnalyzer:

• Insertion Loss fails due to lubricant

• Return Loss fails due to water in the cable

• Location of DC contact resistance issue when Return Loss fails

• Support for additional Wi‐Fi USB adapters:

• TP‐LINK TL‐WN725N (Versions 1 & 2)

• ASUS USB N10 Nano

• NETGEAR WNA1000M

• Wi‐Fi user‐access support (URL redirection and HTTP authentication)

• Enhance network connectivity screens:

• Access point strength

• Locked and unlocked access points now displayed

• MAC address of both RJ45 management Port and Wi‐Fi USB adapters

• Improvement to the WEP configuration screen

• PASS* result now shows FIX LATER/TEST AGAIN option

• Allow non T568A and T568B Outlet Configurations for patch cord certification

• Improved calibration reminders:

• The initial calibration reminder for a module shipped from the factory will be one year after first use, but no more than 18‐months after the manufactured date in LinkWare PC Version 9.3.

2. Cable / Spec Database Change

• Updated test limits:

• TIA Coax limit now runs to 1002 MHz.

• Added cable types:

• Linxcom Limited LAN Cables

• DINTEK LAN CABLES

• GIGANET

• Changed names:

• Spezialkabel München becomes SKM Skyline

3. Bug Fixes

• Various translation fixes

• Crash when running Wire Map in Single Test after using the TALK feature ‐ Fixed

• Coax length is greyed out – Fixed

Changes to DSX CableAnalyzer Version 4.1 Build 2 (March 2015)

1. Cable / Spec Database Change

• ISO/IEC 14763-3:2014 updated

Changes to DSX CableAnalyzer Version 4.0 Build 3 (November 2014)

1. Cable / Spec Database Change

• Added test limits Measure ALL - this will make every measurement possible to 1 GHz

• Various Coax limits

• Added cable types

• METZ CONNECT (BTR)

2. New features

• Automated diagnostics (FAULT INFO) for the DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer

• Support for new adapters (Available Dec 2014):

• DSX-CHA003 COAX

• DSX-CHA021 M12 D-Code

• DSX-CHA012 GG45

• Improved upload speed for LinkWare Live

• If remote is not detected after  ≈  4 seconds, MEASURE option appears to allow a single ended measurement

• Moved the @ symbol to the front of keyboard

• Added # and + to the keyboard

• Allow RJ45 to M12 patch cord testing (Requires DSX-PC5ES and DSX-CHA021 adapters)

• Project Sync ready for LinkWare Live Professional (Jan 2015)

3. Bug Fixes

• Various translation fixes

• Put units in TALK mode, running Wire Map under Single Tests causes a crash – fixed

• No valid DNS would result in “LinkWare Live not available”, now results in “Error, please connect to an active network”

• Could not cancel large transfers to LinkWare Live – fixed

• Channel testing a < 0.6 m cord results in the adapter compensation being disabled – fixed

• Sequential IDs longer than 30 characters indicate ID not in list – fixed

4. Reported issues

• Enabling the talk function, then running Wire Map as a single test under TOOLS > Single tests, causes the unit to crash - fixed for next Version.

Changes to DSX CableAnalyzer Version 4.0 Build 3 (November 2014)

1. Cable / Spec Database Change

• Added test limits

• Measure ALL - this will make every measurement possible to 1 GHz
  No limit lines or checking for a bad patch cord at the channel adapters
  Intended for those working in laboratories with the DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer

• Various Coax limits

• Added cable types

• METZ CONNECT (BTR)

Are you a manufacturer wanting to add your cables to the DSX/CertiFiber Pro and OptiFiber Pro? Click here for details.

2. New features

• Automated diagnostics (FAULT INFO) for the DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer

• Support for new adapters (Available Dec 2014):

• DSX-CHA003 COAX

• DSX-CHA021 M12 D-Code

• DSX-CHA012 GG45

• Improved upload speed for LinkWare Live

• If remote is not detected after  ≈  4 seconds, MEASURE option appears to allow a single ended measurement

• Moved the @ symbol to the front of keyboard

• Added # and + to the keyboard

• Allow RJ45 to M12 patch cord testing (Requires DSX-PC5ES and DSX-CHA021 adapters)

• Project Sync ready for LinkWare Live Professional (Jan 2015)

3. Bug Fixes

• Various translation fixes

• Put units in TALK mode, running Wire Map under Single Tests causes a crash – fixed

• No valid DNS would result in “LinkWare Live not available”, now results in “Error, please connect to an active network”

• Could not cancel large transfers to LinkWare Live – fixed

• Channel testing a < 0.6 m cord results in the adapter compensation being disabled – fixed

• Sequential IDs longer than 30 characters indicate ID not in list – fixed

Changes to DSX CableAnalyzer Version 3.0 Build 6 (May 2014)

1. Cable / Spec Database Change

• Added test limits

• ISO C6 Cable 100m (LA)

• ISO C6 PCable 100m (LA)

• ISO C5e Cable 100m (LA)

• Draft TIA Cat 6A Patch Cord limits

• Updated test limits

• ISO C5ePCable 100m (LA)

• ISO C6PCable 100m (LA)

• ISO C6A PCable 100m (LA)

• ISO C7 PCable 100m (LA)

• ISO C7A PCable 100m (LA)

• Korean Pre-Deploy Res. SM translation fixed

• ALANTEC

• CCT Premise

• Added cable types

Are you a manufacturer wanting to add your cables to the DSX/CertiFiber Pro and OptiFiber Pro? Click here for details.

2. New features

• Warns user if results have not been exported if they try and delete them

• Remote storage*

• To enable beta testing, we have added this option to both Versiv and LinkWare.
  ****Remote storage will currently work for select beta customers only****

• Improved pinch and zoom

3. Bug Fixes

• Various translation fixes

• Incorrect display of PSNEXT for two pair tests – fixed (Requires LinkWare 9.0 too)

• SAVE option may not display on SINGLE TESTS when SCAN OFF is selected – fixed

• CONTINUE and FIX LATER options missing after Wire Map fails on AUTOTEST and SCAN ON is used – fixed

• Single ended Wire Map test would not show short to shield – fixed

• Incorrect error message when setting a reference on CertiFiber Pro if a wavelength is not present – fixed

• Product registration database in Versiv could not handle more than 100 modules – fixed

• Different IR values between wavelengths in OptiFiber Pro could result in Event Table length issues – fixed

• Currently selected test may not be visible on CHANGE TEST window – fixed

• Manual Entry launch compensation can result in a too short Range setting – fixed
  Module hardware version is not shown on Version Information screen – fixed

• Results screen is not updated when importing results back in from a USB Drive – fixed

• After Importing results from USB Drive, tapping MANAGE  button on Results screen does nothing – fixed

• On the View All screen, the TRANSFER button did not give an audible click – fixed

• Two pair copper test, view NEXT then tap < or > on either side of Pair to cause a crash – fixed

• Cable ID pop-up message stating that an ID entered that is not in list when greater than 30 characters – fixed

• Importing a new project from a USB Drive is not shown until you refresh the screen - fixed

Changes to DSX CableAnalyzer Version 2.3 Build 2 (December 2013)

1. Cable / Spec Database Change

• Added test limits

• Cat 6A Mod 1-Conn Perm. Link

• Profinet 2pr E2E limit

• Added cable types

• KRUGEL EXIM

• KEline

• Eurolan cable

  2. New Features

• Product Registration support (via LinkWare 8.2).

• Single test / scanning troubleshooting tools for copper. (Wiremap, Length and Resistance).

• Tone Generator functionality (includes wake-up of unit on the other end).

• DSX-PLA001 support

• Patch Cord Adapter support (5e, 6 and 6A adapters coming end Q1 2014).

3. Bug Fixes

• Incorrect Russian Translations - fixed

• Incorrect delay skew calculations for 2 pair applications - fixed

• DSX issues bad patch cord warning when DTX does not - fixed

• Can't run test with lab adapter spec when CHA004 channel adapter is attached - fixed

• Copper LIA Version Info should not include calibration date - fixed

Changes to DSX CableAnalyzer Version 2.1 Build 5 (August 2013)

1. Cable / Spec Database Change

• Renamed limits ending in - PoE to (+PoE) to be consistent with other test limit names - no change in limit values 

• Added to cable library

• AT & T Cabling Systems

• DINTEK LAN CABLES

• SOLARIX

• QUBIX

• VOKA Cable

• Updated cable library

• HCS-DataLink

• Nexans

• Datwyler

2. New Features

• Added Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Swedish and Turkish languages

3. Bug Fixes

• Various language translation issues fixed