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COMMUNICATION CABLE MEASUREMENT Helios 10 Specific system for measuring electrical parameters of telephone, xDSL and industrial cables… DESCRIPTION Helios has been designed to offer an effective solution for testing telephone, xDSL and industrial cables up to 10MHz. It allows the automatic low frequency measurement of pairs and quads (RCKE) as well as high frequency parameters of large composition of symmetrical pair cables. The resistance R is measured according to the 4 point Kelvin method while the capacitance C and the unbalanced KE are measured at low frequency. Additionally, Helios allows for the measurement of HF parameters at the very low end of the high frequency range, either by using the fixed points or sweeping methods. Customer requirements can vary considerably in terms of size and design of connecting frames depending on how many pairs need to be hooked up to the frame simultaneously. Helios proposes several alternatives up a maximum of 104 pairs. The fastest measurement system on the market today Compliant to all major national and international standards for telephone and industrial cables No wire preparation needed due to self-cutting knives Several table sizes available (32, 56, 104 pairs) Accept conductor diameter up to 0.9 mm (1.5 mm on request) Can measure wire, pair, triad or quads Quality inspection with very high accuracy Check against certified ISO 17025 s

Helios 10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS * A list of all measured and calculated parameters is available on request. REQUIRED COMPONENTS • Vector Network Analyzer (VNA). It can be either provided by AESA or by the customer OPTIONS • 50Q switch for options • EMC parameters (Transfer Impedance, Screening/Coupling Attenuation) • Printer • 9000 RCKE ISO 17025 certified standards • 9800 HF ISO 17025 certified standards (50Q SMA)

KEY BENEFITS USER-FRIENDLY • Self-cutting knives for a fast cable connection • Multilingual Optitest software • Direct results without post calculation • Calibration managed/saved by computer • Library with full specifications and limits formulas ACCURATE • The equipment is checked against traceable calibration standards according to ISO/IEC 17025 • The risk of human error is reduced to its strict minimum • No movable parts for maximum measurement speed, accuracy and reliability SMART • All data (results and conditions) are saved in the internal PC • Reports can be printed • Data can be...

OVERVIEW SYSTEM The system consists of a central measuring unit installed in a trolley for easy movement. The connection tables are mobile, thus facilitating the handling and connection of the cable. Reinforced 5 meters long cables connect everything together. The system is equiped with self cutting knives designed for wire diameters from 0.3mm to 0.9mm (1.5 mm on request) for a fast connection. Test heads include "open/short/load" capability allowing a fully automatic calibration procedure. No other calibration is required, which reduces the service time. Robust mechanical design to...

Helios 10 Calculated parameters Fitted Impedance Return Loss (RL) (Open/Short and Terminated 100Q) (fully complex method) NEXT Power Sum FEXT Power Sum Individual ACR, ACR Worst Case, Power Sum ACR ELFEXT Pair to Pair Phase Delay Velocity of Propagation (VOP) and more ... Statistical parameters Maximum and minimum measured values Worst case Pair of worst case Frequency of worst case and more . OPTITEST (Software) The measuring system is equipped with OptiTest (a module of our CIQ quality data management software) which allows to prepare a measurement, to control the ATE to automatically...

Evaluation All data is available for evaluation at any time. Thus, all test data of a cable can be collectively evaluated and printed. Some examples of how to perform evaluations are: - Sample list sorted by test order - Search with pre-defined or customized filters through the data pool - Generate quality charts (statistics) - Statistical distribution (Gauss type curve) - Evolution and parameter survey as function of time - Measurements repartition in a defined time period to determine the testing load Data management Connected to CIQ (AESA quality data management system), all data...

Options 1. Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) A VNA must be integrated into the equipment. It can be provided as an option by AESA. If the customer already has a VNA, he can send it to us (if compatible). In this case, AESA will only charge the integration cost. - Keysight E5071C 2 ports, 9 kHz – 4.5 GHz (incl. VNA, integrations, driver) - Integrated Bode100, 100 kHz - 40 MHz (incl. VNA, integration, driver) Other VNAs available upon request. By adding a specific input (N connectors), options such as the measurement of EMC parameters can be connected to the central unit. The solution includes...

6. Set of ISO 17025 certifies HF calibration standards type AESA 9800 This set of "coaxial" primary standards, certified ISO 17025, allows the periodic calibration, thus proving the accuracy of the complete measurement system (Vector Network Analyzer + RF multiplexer + connecting frame). This set of "coaxial" primary standards should not be mixed up with the "symmetrical" zero correction kit, delivered with the ATE, which is used to carry out the periodical zero correction files of the equipment, required to measure LAN cables. The set of certified HF standards is composed of: - 2...