MaxTester 610

Smarter verification of copper pairs and location of faults during the installation and repair of voiceand DSL circuits
Feature(s) of this product is/are protected by US patents 7,583,727 and equivalent patent(s) pending and/or granted in other countries.

KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Aligns with existing methods and procedures; perform
single-ended testing or testing with a far-end device (FED)
to minimize repair times and costs
Full suite of digital multimeter measurements to quickly andeffectively determine the electrical health of the network
Optional TDR with variable gain and RFL/K-test allows
service providers to scale the product based on existing or
new methods and procedures

THE MAXTESTER 600 SERIES

MAX-630G
xDSL and Multiplay
test set

MAX-635G
Copper, xDSL andMultiplay test set

SmartR™ features allow users to quickly and accurately
determine physical copper circuit quality and locate faults,
in addition to performing high-voltage balance testing on
inactive pairs
Designed to face the challenges of the outside plant
environment with an IEC IP54 rating
Configurable pass/fail results for automated closeout
testing; upload the results to the cloud with easeSPEC SHEETSMARTER COPPER TESTING FOR INSTALLATION TECHNICIANSMaxTester 610

THE PERFECT TOOL FOR COPPER I&R TESTING
The MaxTester 610 is designed for the installation and repair (I&R) of voice and DSL circuits. Its small form factor, rugged designand easy-to-use menus make it the ideal tool for outside-plant I&R technicians. With the MaxTester 610, the testing process ishighly automated, enabling technicians to close their jobs quickly and efficiently. In addition, the large display of the MaxTester
610 makes it even more user-friendly, and when it comes to saving results, it provides technicians with many connectivity options
for uploading tests and compiling reports.

WORK SMARTER—NOT HARDER
The MaxTester 610 allows technicians and engineers alike to work smarter—not harder. SmartR™
is a suite of intelligent and automated tests that enable any technician to quickly and easily gain anunderstanding of the condition of the line under test, as well as to identify and locate a variety ofcommon circuit faults. SmartR™ comes with several interesting features. Its Pair Detective feature
automatically runs the most common line tests and provides graphical, color-coded results andpass/fail indications to detect conditions, including shorts, grounds, opens, battery, splits andimbalances. Fault Mapper utilizes time-domain reflectometry (TDR) and resistive fault location (RFL)technology to provide the additional capability of identifying the location of the service affecting line
faults, including bridged taps, shorts, grounds and opens. SmartR™ presents results in an easy-tounderstand, graphical format, with plain language feedback, making copper troubleshooting easierthan ever before.

KEY COPPER APPLICATIONS› Detection of potential bottlenecks on subscriber loops to ensure high-quality, consistent and error-free multiplay services› 35 MHz spectrum analysis for circuit qualification in any VDSL2 band plan (8, 12, 17, 30 and 35 MHz)
› Loop and fault analysis, using proven TDR and RFL/K-test techniques for VDSL2 or ADSL2+ prequalification› Measurement and reporting of suspect voltages, opens, shorts and balance issues from a single end, or utilizing an FED that can be remotecontrolled by the MaxTester to put the necessary opens and shorts at the end of the circuit under test

› Determine the maximum ADSL2+, VDSL2-17a and VDSL2-35b data rates that a copper loop could support, prior to connecting/provisioning the circuit and equipment, with the MaxTester’s Data Rate Prediction (ADRP) pre-qualification report

KEY CHARACTERISTICS
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1 Ethernet connector sealed

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against the environment

2 Copper connectors sealed

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against the environment

3 All-round rubber bumper
4 Touchscreen color LCD—

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daylight visible

5 Interface connections—water and dirt protected

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6 Innovative and icon-driven
user interface

7 Handgrip area
8 Simple keypad

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COMPREHENSIVE METALLIC TESTING
Verification of copper quality is a snap with the copper measurement capabilities of the MaxTester
610. Sporting industry standard AC and DC voltage measurements, resistance (shorts) andcapacitance (opens) measurements, power influence, balance and impulse noise, technicians
obtain results that are graphically clear and concise with pass/fail indication. Technicians have theoption of running single-ended tests, or running tests against an optional FED.
The MaxTester 610 also features a POTS dialer and an optional TDR with dual-trace comparison
capability and resistive fault locator (2/4 wire RFL and K-test) for locating loop faults. The optional
wideband testing suite allows the qualification of circuits at VDSL2 frequencies of up to 35 MHz
and includes PSD, near-end crosstalk (NEXT), impulse noise and attenuation analysis.

ALL THE RIGHT FEATURES FOR INSTALLATION TECHNICIANSWith its small form factor, the MaxTester 610 can go anywhere technicians need to go. It is rugged
and light, and all connectors are protected from the rain—just what is needed for the demanding
outside-plant environment.

Automated testingThresholds can be set and saved for key copper tests. When tests are run, users are given a clear graphical pass/fail result sothey can quickly move on to the next job or investigate further. Test profiles can easily be transferred between units to ensure that
all technicians from the same organization are testing to the same thresholds.

Easy-to-use GUI
The next-generation user interface of the MaxTester 610 was designed with first-level technicians in mind. The large touchscreen
display features colored icons and graphics for easy configuration and operation, and is simple to use for both experienced andnovice users. Users can “capture” important GUI screens, whether menu’s or test results with the Screen Capture capability of
the MAX-610. Users can save the data to a USB memory device or upload to EXFO Connect’s File Manager.

Asset and results management
In today’s highly competitive environment, quality of service delivered to subscribers is paramount for service providers. With
solutions such as EXFO Connect and EXFO Sync coupled with the MaxTester 610, service providers can manage their fleet of
MaxTester units and ensure that they have the most up-to-date software installed and properly configured. These solutions on the
MaxTester 610 also make it possible for service providers to have test results in hand for data mining and post-visualization, thereby
enabling them to proactively manage
loop plants and ensure that they are of
the highest quality.

Battery-powered
The MaxTester 610 is equipped with abattery using the latest technology inrechargeable cells. When charging isrequired, technicians can either use theoptional 12 VDC vehicle charger or the
supplied AC adapter.

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AUTOMATE ASSET MANAGEMENT. GET CONNECTED.
The EXFO Connect cloud-hosted solution provides an automated, secure environment thatlinks your EXFO test instruments together and enables the management of your deployed
inventory of test sets.
EXFO Connect enables automated downloads of latest software versions to all test sets inthe field to ensure consistency of testing across the organization. Test profiles and thresholdsettings may also be deployed to all units, to mandate testing according to the latest
procedures. Enable EXFO Connect on your fleet of MaxTester units to improve operational
efficiency at all levels of your business.

KEY FEATURES

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TEST EQUIPMENT MANAGER
Automated inventory
tracking and software download

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CONTRACTOR MODE

FILE MANAGER
Download/upload files,
work orders, test configurations
or procedure documents

CONTRACTOR MODE
Secure, segregated accessfor test-result upload,
and automated file download

Visit EXFO.com/EXFOConnect for details and features compatibility with the MaxTester
handheld series.

REAL-TIME COPPER TEST RESULTS UPLOAD–STRAIGHT FROM THE FIELD
Working in the field with an Android™ device?
Download the EXFO Sync application for your Android*.
EXFO Sync is an Android application that operates together with the MAX-610 Copper Test
Set. It provides a fully automatic copper test script and WiFi transfer of the results files to aphone or tablet for upload to the customer’s server.
With the EXFO Sync application, your copper test results can be uploaded in real-time to acentral location for access and further analysis to identify trouble patterns, assess technician
performance or target customers for upsell to higher revenue services.

› Copper test result are uploaded, live from the site
› GPS tagging gives visibility of location of test for mapping of test history and network performance› Ensure compliance to service provider workflow process› Flexibility to upload test results to an FTP server› Secure, password-protected connection to upload and access results* Upload to Android devices is supported only over WiFi and only for the copper autotest.

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COPPER SPECIFICATIONS a, b, c
Transmitter characteristics
Frequency range (200 Hz to 20 kHz)Frequency range (20 kHz to 2.2 MHz)

Frequency range (2.2 MHz to 30 MHz)

Receiver characteristics

Frequency resolution

1 Hz steps

Frequency uncertainty (accuracy)± (50 ppm + 1 Hz)

Level range (dBm)–20 to 10 at 600 Ω

Level resolution

0.1 dB

Level uncertainty (accuracy)±1 dB

Impedance (Ω)

600Frequency resolution

1 kHz steps

Frequency uncertainty (accuracy)±(50 ppm + 100 Hz)

Level range (dBm)–20 to 10 at 100 Ω

Level resolution

0.1 dB

Level uncertainty (accuracy)±1 dB

Impedance (Ω)

100, 120, 135, 150

Frequency resolution

1 kHz steps

Frequency uncertainty (accuracy)± (50 ppm + 100 Hz)

Level range (dBm)–20 to 0 at 100 Ω

Level resolution

0.1 dB

Level uncertainty (accuracy)±1 dB

Impedance (Ω)

100, 120, 135, 150

Reception frequency range

200 Hz to 20 kHz
20 kHz to 35 MHz

Frequency uncertainty range (accuracy)±(50 ppm + 1 digit) for 20 kHz to 30 MHz

VF reception level range (dBm)–90 to 15 at 600 Ω

VF level uncertainty (accuracy)

200 Hz to 20 kHz–90 dBm to –50 dBm, uncertainty (accuracy) ±2 dB–50 dBm to 15 dBm, uncertainty (accuracy) ±1 dB

WB reception level range (dBm)–90 to 15 at 100 Ω and 135 Ω

WB level uncertainty (accuracy)

20 kHz to 2.2 MHz–90 dBm to –50 dBm, uncertainty (accuracy) ±2 dB–50 dBm to 15 dBm, uncertainty (accuracy) ±1 dB
2.2 MHz to 30 MHz–90 dBm to –50 dBm, uncertainty (accuracy) ±2 dB–50 dBm to 15 dBm, uncertainty (accuracy) ±1 dB

POTS dialer

Digital multimeter (DMM)

Impedance (Ω)

100, 120, 135, 150, 600

DTMF

0 – 9, #, *Phonebook25 entries

Test type

Snapshot and continuous

Impedance selection (for voltage measurement)
Range

Resolution

Uncertainty (accuracy)

DC voltage

0 to 400 V± (|1 %| + 0.5 VDC)

AC voltage

0 to 280 Vrms

Isolation resistance(stress/leakage)

0 to 1 GΩ, auto-ranging
1 kΩ to 99 MΩ
100 MΩ to 999 MΩ
0 to 100 MΩ
0 to 999 Ω
1 kΩ to 100 MΩ

0.1 V for 0 to 99.9 V
1 V for 100 V to 400 V
0.1 V for 0 to 99.9 V
1 V for 100 V to 280 V
Three digits

Resistance± (1 % + 0.5 VAC)

± (2 % + 1 digit)± (5 % + 1 digit)
Three digits± (1 % + 5 Ω)
± (2 % + 1 digit)

Capacitance

0.1 nF to 2 µF

Four digits± (2 % + 50 pF)

DC current

0 to 110 mA

0.1 mA± (|2 %| + 1 mA)

AC current

0 to 110 mA

0.1 mA± (|2 %|+ 1 mA) d

Station ground

0 to 1 MΩ
0 to 999 Ω
1 kΩ to 1 MΩUp to three digits

Notes
a. Subject to change without notice.
b. Typical, at 23 °C ± 3 °C, on batteries, with no type B USB connection.
c. Specifications based on 24 AWG (PE 0.5 mm) cabling.
d. From 10 mA to 110 mA.

100 kΩ, 1 MΩMeasurement± (1 % + 3 Ω)
± (2 % + 1 digit)

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COPPER SPECIFICATIONS a, b, c (continued)
Isolation resistance(stress/leakage) (continued)

VF noise measurement

VF impulse noise

Power influence (noise to ground)VF longitudinal balance

Time-domain reflectometer (TDR)

Load coil detection

Near-end crosstalk (NEXT)

Return loss

Source50 to 500 VDC (current safely limited to 2 mA)

Soak timer (s)1 to 60

Frequency range

200 Hz to 20 kHz

Level range (dBm)–90 to 20

Resolution (dB)

0.1

Uncertainty (accuracy)–90 dBm to –50 dBm, uncertainty (accuracy) ±2 dB–50 dBm to +20 dBm, uncertainty (accuracy) ±1 dB

Filters

ITU: none, psophometric, P-notched, 3.4 kHz, D-filter, 15 kHz
ANSI: none, C-message, C-notched, 3.4 kHz, D-filter, 15 kHz

Impedance

600 Ω

Low threshold (dBm)–40 to 0, in 1 dB steps

Mid threshold

Low threshold plus separation

High threshold

Mid threshold plus separation

Separation (dB)

1 to 6, in 1 dB steps

Dead time (ms)125Filters

None, 3 kHz flat, C-message, psophometric,
notched and D filter (IEEE 743-1995)

CounterMaximum 999 for each threshold

Timer

Maximum 100 hours

Noise range (dBm)–60 to 10

Uncertainty (accuracy)–60 dBm to –50 dBm ± 2 dB
–50 dBm to 10 dBm ± 1 dB

Frequency (Hz)1004

Level range (dB)

0 to 100Level uncertainty (accuracy) (dB)±1

Impedance

600 Ω

Modes

Automatic, Manual, Peak, Xtalk (Crosstalk), Differential

Distance range (m)0 to 6700 (0 ft up to 22 000 ft)

Pulse width

15 ns to 20 µs

Amplitude

7.5 V p-p on cable, 9 V p-p open circuit

Velocity of propagation (VOP)

0.400 to 0.999

Distance uncertainty (accuracy) d (m)±(0.5 m + 1 % x distance)

Units

Meters and feetCount

Up to 5

Plot (kHz)Up to 10Distance range (m)Up to 8000 (up to 27 000 ft)

Frequency range

10 kHz to 30 MHz

Level range

0 to 90 dB

Level resolution

0.1 dB

Level uncertainty (accuracy)

2.2 MHz: ±2.0 dB, from 0 to 90 dB
8 MHz: ±2.0 dB, from 0 to 80 dB
12 MHz: ±2.0 dB, from 0 to 75 dB
17.6 MHz: ±3.0 dB, from 0 to 75 dB
30 MHz: ±3.0 dB, from 0 to 68 dB

Terminations

100, 120, 135, 150 Ω

Test type
Frequency range
Dynamic range
Resolution
Uncertainty (accuracy)
Horizontal scale
Vertical scale

Single, Sweep
20 kHz to 2.2 MHz
0 dB to 40 dB
0.1 dB±0.5 dB, for dynamic range 0 dB to 20 dB
4.3125 kHz to 2.2 MHz , in 4.3125 kHz steps
0 dB to 50 dB

Notes
a. Subject to change without notice.
b. Typical, at 23 °C ± 3 °C, on batteries, with no type B USB connection.
c. Specifications based on 24 AWG (PE 0.5 mm) cabling.
d. Qualified up to 300 m (1000 ft) and does not include the uncertainty due to VOP.

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COPPER SPECIFICATIONS a, b, c (continued)
Power spectral density (PSD)

Wideband impulse noise

Wideband longitudinal balanceSingle-ended frequency response(attenuation) d

Resistive fault location (RFL)

Test typeContinuous with peak-hold

Termination

Bridging (Hi-Z), 100, 120, 135, 150 ohm

Vertical scale

15 dBm/Hz to –140 dBm/Hz or 20 dBm to –90 dBm

Horizontal scale

4.3125 kHz to 17 MHz, in 4.3125 kHz steps or
8.625 kHz to 35 MHz, in 8.625 kHz steps

Noise filters

None or E, F, G, ADSL2+, VDSL2-8, VDSL2-12, VDSL2-17, VDSL2-30 and VDSL2-35b

Threshold–50 dBm (40 dBrn) to 0 dBm (90 dBrn) in 1 dB steps

Termination

Bridging (Hi-Z), 100, 120, 135, 150 ohm

Counter maximum

65 000 000

Test duration

Maximum 100 hours

Uncertainty (accuracy) (dB)±2Noise filters

None or E, F, G, ADSL2+, VDSL2-8, VDSL2-12, VDSL2-17 and VDSL2-30

Level scale

0 up to 100 dB

Level range uncertainty (accuracy)

2.2 MHz: ±2.0 dB, from 0 to 55 dB
8 MHz: ±2.0 dB, from 0 to 45 dB
12 MHz: ±3.0 dB, from 0 to 45 dB
17.6 MHz: ±3.0 dB, from 0 to 40 dB

Level resolution

0.1 dB

Frequency scale

ADSL/2+: 8.6 kHz to 2.2 MHz, in 8.6 kHz steps
VDSL2-8 : 17.25 kHz to 8 MHz, in 17.25 kHz steps
VDSL2-12: 17.25 kHz to 12 MHz, in 17.25 kHz steps
VDSL2-17: 34.5 kHz to 17.6 MHz, in 34.5 kHz steps

Frequency uncertainty (accuracy)±(50 ppm + 1 digit)

Distance range (m)100 m to 5000 m (300 ft to 16000 ft)

Frequency range (Hz)

4.3 kHz to 35 MHz

Frequency uncertainty (accuracy)±(50 ppm + 1 digit) for 20 kHz to 30 MHz

Level uncertainty (accuracy) (dB)

±2.0 dB typical for 2.2 MHz and 8 MHz ranges±3.0 dB for VDSL2-12 and VDSL2-17±4.0 dB for VDSL2-30 ranges

Resolution (dB)

0.1

Horizontal scale (MHz)ADSL2+ = 2.208, VDSL2-8, VDSL2-12 = 12, VDSL2-17 = 17.66,
VDSL2-30 = 30, VDSL2-35 = 35

Vertical scale (dB)

0 to +100

Test type

Single pair (two wire), separate good pair (four wire) and Küpfmüller (K-test)

Fault detection (MΩ)

0 to 20 for single faults; up to a total fault resistance of 30 for K-test double faults
only

Resolution

Three digits

Loop resistance (kΩ)

10 maximum

Multiple cable sections

Five (includes gauge and temperature setting)Fault location

Total resistance, near-end to fault resistance, fault to strap resistance(three significant digits, least significant digit 0.1 Ω)
Total length, distance to fault, distance from fault to strap(three significant digits, least significant digit 1 m)

Single fault uncertainty (accuracy)
K-test uncertainty (accuracy)
Stressed Balancee±(1 Ω + 1 % RTS)

Level range

0 to 82 dBrnC

Resolution

0.1 dBrnC

Longitudinal excitation

135 VDC (0 dBm, ±1 dB reproducibility)

Notes
a. Subject to change without notice.
b. Typical, at 23 °C ± 3 °C, on batteries, with no type B USB connection.
c. Specifications based on 24 AWG (PE 0.5 mm) cabling.
d. Specification based on 1 kft 24 AWG cabling. Range depends on cable type and condition.
e. For double faults only.

±(0.1 Ω + 1% RTS)

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Display

Touchscreen TFT LCD with backlight
152 mm (6 in) diagonal
800 x 480 resolution, WVGA

Test connections

Five-color banana connector for T/A, R/B, G, T1/A1, R1/B1

Results management> 2 GB internal memory
Single and bulk file export to USB memory devices
FTP upload

Temperature

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)–20 °C to 60 °C (–4 °F to 140 °F)

operatingstorage

Humidity

5 % to 95 % relative, non-condensing

Shock

1 m (39 in) drop per GR-196-CORE

Altitude3000 m (9842 ft)

Input power

9-24 VDC, 2A, 18 W via 90-220 VAC adapter or 12 V vehicle adapter

Battery

Internal rechargeable lithium polymer, with battery-state and level indications, adjustable auto-power down

SafetyCE and CSA marked

Size (H x W x D)

254 mm x 124 mm x 62 mm (10 in x 4 7/8 in x 2 7/16 in)

Weight (with battery)

1.5 kg (3.3 lb)

Water/dust ingress

Designed to comply with IP54

Differential voltage protection

354 Vrms or 1000 VDC max

Common mode voltage protection

354 Vrms or 1000 VDC

Voltage detection>20 V will trigger alarm message

Self-test

Routine on power-up

Connectivity

Two USB 2.0 client ports
One USB Type B host port
Optional WiFi support

Languages

English, French, Italian, Polish and Spanish

STANDARD ACCESSORIESTest cable: Three-color (black, red, green) 4 mm banana plugs terminated with telco clips (ACC-M3COLR), or
Three-color (black, red, green) 4 mm banana plugs terminated with 4 mm plugs with crocodile clips (ACC-M4MM)
Certificate of complianceAC adapter (GP-2146)
Soft carrying case (GP-10-061)

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Copper test cables: Yellow/blue banana connectors to telco clips (ACC-MTCYB) or
Yellow/blue banana connectors to 4 mm plugs/croc clips (ACC-M4MMYB)
USB host/client cable (GP-2053)
16 GB USB memory stick (GP-2144)
12 V vehicle charger (GP-2205)
Form fitting, protective soft glove with shoulder strap (ACC-LGLOVE)
Headset (GP-1002)
2.4 GHz WiFi Pico Adapter (GP-2223)
Teletech TS125 Far-End Device (TS125)
Bluetooth Nano USB Dongle V4.0 + EDR (GP-2260)
RFL strap (ACC-STRP)High Impedance (Hi-Z) test cable (ACC-HIZ). Requires WBAND software option.
MAX-600 screen protector film (Pkg 2) (GP-2272)

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ORDERING INFORMATION
MAX-610-XX-XX
Model
MAX-610 = Copper I&R test set
Platform Options
00 = Without software options
FTPUPLD = Result upload via FTP over WiFi and Ethernet

Copper Software Options
00 = Without software options
FED = Support for Teletech TS125 Far-End Device a
NEXT = Near-end crosstalk b
RFL = Resistive fault location/K-test option
SBAL = Stressed balance
SMARTR = Pair Detective and Fault Mapper option c
TDR = Time-domain reflectometry option
WBAND = Extend frequency range from 20 kHz to 35 MHz
HIVOLT = Enables 500V isolation resistanceRLOSS = Return loss to 2.2 MHz option b
ADRP = ADSL2+ and VDSL2-17a data rate prediction option d
V35DRP = VDSL2-35b data rate prediction e

Example: MAX-610-FTPUPLD-TDR-SMARTR
Notes
a. Teletech TS125 Far-End Device sold separately.
b. Requires the WBAND option.
c. Includes TDR option.
d. Requires WBAND and TDR option, or WBAND and SmartR™ option.
e. Requires ADRP option

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