Versiv™ Release Notes for Version 6,12 - DSX CableAnalyzer

Versiv™ Release Notes for Version 6,12 (September 2024)

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

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• You MUST use LinkWare PC 11.5 or later to be fully compatible with Versiv™ Version 6,12.
• You MUST use FI-3000 Version 2.2.1 or later to be compatible with IEC 61300-3-35 ED 3 limits.
• 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 to be compatible with newly manufactured DSX-5000 modules.

Recursos

• Added ‘calibration expiring warning’ message starting 30 days prior to expiration.
• Feature enhancements while using CertiFiber Pro
  • Added warning to CFP if TRC verification length is 0 meters.
  • Improved navigation during Set Ref workflow between TRC verification and fiber inspection
    • Fiber Inspection button added to Set Ref Wizard on CertiFiber Pro
    • Start Over button added after Set Ref Warning appears.

Cable / Spec Database Changes

• Added Limits:
  •  IEC 613000-3-35-ED3 – Fiber Inspection Edition 3
    • Defect identified and graded .
    • Fiber Inspection will not fail if overall optical test performance passes per the standard.
• Updated Limits:
  • Added VW Group 2-pair IE E2E
  • Added VW Group 4-pair IE E2E
  • Japanese JIS test limits available in a single menu
  • Updated YD/T1019-2013 to reflect current limit changes.
  • Updated 11801-9909 to reflect current limit changes.
• Added Cables
  • Added Siemens Simatic Net Cables to the cable library.
  • Added Kerpen Cables to the cable library.
  • Added Protec.Net cables to the cable library.
  • Added Solarix cables to the cable library.
  • Added OFS Fiber cables in the cable library.
  • Added GameChanger cables in the cable library.
  • Added OCC Copper Cables
  • Updated Leviton / BerkTek cables per vendor request
  • Updated Excel cables per vendor request

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

NOTA: • 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)

OBS.::

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

NOTA: 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

Correções de bugs:

• 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

NOTA: 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

NOTA: 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

Cabos

• 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:
  • Limits
    • Added new / updated current Korean Emblem standards
    • Restored the Cat xx Mod 1-Conn Perm. Link limits
  • Cabos
    • Added Cleerline brand cabling
    • Added ORingNetworking (Turkey) cables
    • Updated Belden cables
    • Added Mohawk brand cables
    • Added Nexans Industrial Ethernet cables

Correções de bugs

• 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.

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

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2. Correções de bugs
   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.

NOTA: 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

Cabos

• Added and amend CCM Cables database (new NVP values and two new cables)
• Updated Berk-Tek and Nexans cables

2. ​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.

NOTA: 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

Cabos

• Added manufacturer ICC cables to cable database

2. Correções de bugs

• 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.

NOTA: 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

Cabos

• ​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
  • Os múltiplos comprimentos de onda são compatíveis com várias aplicações: 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: um conector APC, uma junção ou um evento de perda.
  • OTDR Expert Manual mode, allows the user to quickly experiment with range, pulse width, averaging time and wavelength settings to uncover details of interest

2. ​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

3. ​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

2. 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

3. Correções de bugs

• 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

2. 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

3. Correções de bugs

• 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. O DSX-8000 é o mais recente acréscimo à linha de certificação de cabos Versiv™ e dá continuidade à tradição da Fluke Networks de desenvolver produtos que ajudam instaladores de comunicação de dados a obterem a aceitação de sistemas de cabos de cobre e de fibra de maneira mais rápida, precisa e rentável.
• 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.  Correções de bugs

• 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. Correções de bugs

• 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. Correções de bugs

• 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. Correções de bugs

• 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
      • Perda de Conversão Transversal (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. Correções de bugs

• 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. Correções de bugs

• 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)
  • USB ASUS 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. Correções de bugs

• 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. Novos recursos

• 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. Correções de bugs

• 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. Novos recursos

• 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. Correções de bugs

• 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. Novos recursos

• 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. Correções de bugs

• 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. Novos recursos

• 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. Correções de bugs

• 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. Novos recursos

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

3. Correções de bugs

• Various language translation issues fixed