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Release notes for Version 6.9 Build 2 - DSX CableAnalyzer

Versiv™ Release Notes for Version 6.9 Build 2 (April 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 11.2 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

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:
    • Limits
      • 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
         
    • Cables
      • ​Added Lan-Com's Gig-Lan cables
      • Added SOLARIX cables
      • Updated GIGAMEDIA (Conectis) cables
      • Added "LEGRAND LCS" and rename "LEGRAND" to "LEGRAND ORTRONICS"

​

  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

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
  • 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​
  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:
    • Copper twisted pair test limits reduced to make selection easier
      • Limits with (+All) moved to their TIA or ISO folders
      • (+All) includes the following measurements
        • Resistance Unbalance within a pair/between pairs
        • Transverse Conversion Loss (TCL)
        • Equal Level Transverse Conversion Transfer Loss (ELTCTL)
      • Balance Measurements folder removed
      • (+PoE) and (+TCL) limits removed since (+All) is a combination of the two
    • ​Added Class Fa (+All) limits
    • Added 2.5GBASE-T and 5GBASE-T draft 1.2 limits
    • EN50173
      • 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 
    • 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:
    • (+PoE) and (+All) limits now report Resistance Unbalance between pairs
    • IEEE 802.3bt added under Application folder
      • 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) versions of BICSI modified single connector permanent link added under application folder
      • Cat 5e Mod 1-Conn Perm. Link (+PoE)
      • Cat 6 Mod 1-Conn Perm. Link (+PoE)
      • Cat 6A Mod 1-Conn Perm. Link (+PoE)
    • 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

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