5Cable Testing in Expert Mode
Running COAX and TWINAX Autotests
Running COAX and TWINAX Autotests
The FrameScope 350 and the DualRemote 350 support both Coaxial and Twinaxial standards. This section will instruct you how to test to these standards.
COAX Testing
Coaxial cable (also called Coax) consists of an insulated central conducting wire wrapped in another cylindrical conducting wire. Both of these wires are encased in an insulating layer and an outer protective layer. Coax is typically used in carrying
Testing of coaxial cable checks only for length and cable integrity. Because of this, there is no need to calibrate before the Autotest. Only a subset of the tester settings applies to Coax testing. These settings are shown on the screens below.
1Insert the Coax probe in the FrameScope 350’s SmartProbe port and connect it to the coaxial cable to be tested. The FrameScope 350 will automatically detect it and change several settings. There is no need to use the DualRemote 350 in certifying Coax cables. Press the Autotest button on the Main Menu to bring up the Autotest Setup screen. Press the Edit Settings button to change any settings.
2When the Coax probe is inserted a default Coax cable is automatically selected. You can change to a different Coax cable in the Autotest Settings screen.
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