EXFO AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set - Manual (Page 206)

Tools
196 AXS-200/850
Cable Test Configuration
Cable Test Configuration
The cable test tool is used to diagnose UTP twisted pairs cables (up to
Category 6e/Class E).
Cable test can be performed everywhere in the network where an
electrical 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface is available for testing. Only
the pairs used by the Ethernet signal will be tested. For 10Base-T and
100Bast-TX, pair 2 and 3 will be tested; for 1000Base-T, all pairs will be
tested. However, if the Ethernet signal is unknown, all four pairs will be
tested.
Even if a link up is not required when testing with a far end equipment, it is
preferable to have the far end equipment powered up to maximize the
cable test results.
Supported Ethernet cable categories are: Category 3/Class C, Category 4,
Category 5, Category 5e/Class D, and Category 6e/Class E.
Note: Cable test is only available when the Transceiver Mode is set to Electrical
(Refer to Port on page 34).
The cable test Configuration tab allows to select the UTP wiring scheme,
the length unit, and to enable and set the Pass/Fail verdict threshold
parameters.
Press , select Tools, Cable Test, Configuration, and the Configuration
tab.