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