MaxTester 635

SMARTER COPPER QUALIFICATION AND xDSL PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION

SPEC SHEET
A fast, easy-to-use and cost-effective solution for installation and activation of multiplay services over
copper/ADSL2+/VDSL2 and Ethernet

KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Supports single-pair and bonded ADSL2+ and VDSL2, SmartR™ features allow users to quickly and accurately
including vectoring and G.INP, thereby enabling service determine physical copper circuit quality and locate faults
providers to recover and grow wireline revenues
Adherence to existing methods and procedures is easy
IPv4 and IPv6 data testing and web browser for complete with single-ended testing, or via testing to a far-end
service qualification
device (FED), including high-voltage stressed-balance
Ethernet testing for qualification of FTTx services at the testing; finish up by uploading closeout tests to the Cloud
customer premises
Configurable pass/fail thresholds for automated testing
IPTV and VoIP test suites for automated quality of service
(QoS) testing Designed to face the challenges of the outside plant
environment with an IEC IP54 rating

THE MAXTESTER 600 SERIES

MAX-610 MAX-630
Copper Test Set xDSL and Multiplay
Test Set
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A NEXT-GENERATION TOOL FOR BROADBAND DEPLOYMENTS

EXFO’s MaxTester 635 is the perfect tool for any service provider deploying multiplay services over single-pair or bonded
ADSL2+ and/or VDSL2. Its small form factor, rugged design and easy-to-use menus make it the ideal tool for installation and
repair technicians. With the MaxTester 635, the testing process is highly automated and technicians close their jobs quickly and
efficiently. The large display of the MaxTester 635 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 WITH THE MAXTESTER 635

Equipped with SmartR™, the MaxTester 635 allows technicians to work smarter, not harder. SmartR
is a suite of intelligent and automated tests that allow any technician to quickly and easily get an
understanding of the condition of the line under test, as well as to identify and locate a variety
of common circuit faults. The Pair Detective feature automatically runs the most common line
tests and provides graphical, color-coded results and pass/fail indications to detect conditions,
including shorts, grounds, opens, battery, splits and imbalances. FaultMapper utilizes time-domain
reflectometry (TDR) and resistive fault location (RFL) technology to provide the additional capability
of locating service-affecting line faults including bridged taps, shorts, grounds and opens. EXFO’s
unique SmartR presents results in an easy-to-understand, graphical format, with plain language
feedback, making copper troubleshooting easier than ever before.

KEY DSL APPLICATIONS

› Ensures that the customer has the required bandwidth (downstream and upstream rates) for delivering
triple-play services over single-pair or bonded ADSL2+ and VDSL2
› Validates that the IPTV and data services can operate on the circuit with the required QoS
› Verifies that the customer’s modem/router, equipment and inside wiring are operating correctly
› Proves IPv4 and IPv6 data flow between the network and end equipment
KEY COPPER APPLICATIONS
› Detection of potential bottlenecks on subscriber loops to ensure high-quality, consistent and error-free multiplay services
› 30 MHz spectrum analysis for circuit qualification in any VDSL2 band plan (8, 12, 17 and 30 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
remote controlled by the MaxTester to put the necessary opens and shorts at the end of the circuit under test
› Determine the maximum ADSL2+ 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
1 Dual Ethernet connectors—
1 2 sealed against the environment
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2 DSL connector—sealed against
the environment
9
6 3 Copper connectors

4 All-round rubber bumper

4 5 Touchscreen color LCD—

daylight visible

6 Interface connections—
7 water and dirt protected

7 Innovative and icon-driven user

3 8 interface

8 Handgrip area

9 Simple keypad
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SIMPLIFYING FTTx TESTING

Thanks to its DSL and dual Ethernet ports, the MaxTester 635 is a flexible tool for service providers
qualifying services, from the central office or remote terminals to the customer’s equipment.
The MaxTester 635 also provides powerful troubleshooting applications that can be used in
different modes to quickly isolate faults no matter where they are located (network, outside plant,
customer equipment or inside wiring). Even in hybrid networks where FTTH is also deployed,
the Ethernet ports of the MaxTester 635 can be used inside the home to test at any point where a
LAN connection is available.

COMPREHENSIVE METALLIC TESTING

Verification of copper quality is a snap with the copper measurement capabilities of the MaxTester
635. Thanks to its industry-standard AC and DC voltage, resistance (shorts), capacitance (opens),
power influence, balance and impulse noise measurements, technicians obtain results that are
graphically clear and concise with pass/fail indications.
The MaxTester 635 also features a POTS dialer, an optional TDR with dual-trace comparison
capability and an optional 2/4 wire RFL and K-test for pinpointing loop faults. The optional wideband
testing suite allows the qualification of circuits at VDSL2 frequencies of up to 30 MHz and includes
PSD, near-end crosstalk (NEXT), impulse noise and attenuation analysis. Technicians have the
option of running single-ended tests, or running tests against an
optional FED.

IPTV TESTING
To boost their revenues, many service providers are using DSL to deliver new multiplay services
on their existing networks. Among these services, video (IPTV) is one of the fastest growing and
is getting a high level of focus and investment. Knowing that customers are very sensitive when
it comes to IPTV QoS (i.e., picture quality due to packet loss, zap time, etc.), technicians must
be equipped with the right test sets to quickly and efficiently turn up IPTV services and meet
customers’ QoS expectations. With this in mind, the MaxTester 635
offers an optional IPTV test suite to provide both expert and entry-
level technicians with a simple method to check the operation and
quality of the offered video channels.

VoIP TESTING
The MaxTester provides SIP-based, voice-over-IP (VoIP) performance validation for service turn-up
and troubleshooting. The VoIP function allows users to send or receive live VoIP calls to an FTB
EXpert VoIP-enabled platform or IP phone. The MaxTester supports industry-recognized quality
metrics (e.g., mean opinion score or MOS, R-factor) and performance metrics (e.g., latency, jitter).
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WEB BROWSER
Many telcos require that technicians use a Web browser to confirm service operation or as
visual proof to show the customer. Up to now, technicians required a PC in addition to the test
set to do this. Thanks to the integrated browser of the MaxTester 635, carrying a laptop to the
job location is no longer necessary. The MaxTester 635 is equipped with a browser that allows
the user to access websites and load a Web page as part of any automated test, directly from
the test set. Just as with any other browser, it can bookmark commonly used URLs and allows
the user to save new ones in real time as needed.

ALL THE RIGHT FEATURES FOR INSTALLATION TECHNICIANS

With its small form factor, the MaxTester 635 can go anywhere the technician needs 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 service testing

Thresholds can be set and saved for key copper and DSL parameters as well as for the data and IPTV service tests. When tests
are run, users are given a clear graphical pass/fail result so they 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 635 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 and
novice users.

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 635, 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
635 also make it possible for service providers to have test results in hand for data mining and post-analytics, thereby enabling them
to proactively manage loop plants and ensure that they are of the highest quality.

Battery-Powered
The MaxTester 635 is equipped with a battery using the latest technology in rechargeable cells. It provides the maximum testing
time between charges, even when meeting the high-power demands of VDSL2. When charging is required, technicians can either
use the optional 12 VDC vehicle charger or the supplied AC adapter.
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MAXTESTER 635 OPERATIONAL MODES

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ADSL2+/VDSL2 Terminate Mode xDSL Pass Through Mode Ethernet Terminate Mode
The MaxTester 635 synchronizes The MaxTester 635 replaces the The MaxTester 635 automatically
with the DSLAM on the circuit in the customer modem or router, synchronizes synchronizes with 10/100Base-T
outside plant or at the NID, allowing with the DSLAM, and enables ports inside the customer premises
authentication and service testing. authentication and service testing. It also and allows authentication as well as
Technicians can test ADSL2+ and allows the customer’s applications to be service testing. In this configuration,
VDSL2 single pair, ADSL2+ and used to confirm the correct operation for the MaxTester 635 can be used
VDSL2 bonding, as well as ADSL2+ services such as PC Web access, IPTV in xDSL (FTTN), xPON (FTTH) or
PTM modes. viewing, STB operation and VoIP. Ethernet deployments.
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AUTOMATE ASSET MANAGEMENT.

PUSH TEST DATA IN THE CLOUD. GET CONNECTED.
The EXFO Connect cloud-hosted solution provides an automated, secure environment that
links your EXFO test instruments together and centralizes captured data across your
organization, with the ability to leverage this information to improve your business processes.
With its powerful correlation engine, EXFO Connect allows you to convert captured data into
actionable information through customized test-data reporting and features that streamline test
operations from build-out to maintenance. Enable EXFO Connect on your fleet of MaxTester
units to improve your operational efficiency at all levels of your business.

PART OF THE KEY FEATURES

TEST EQUIPMENT REPORT MANAGER
MANAGER Powerful filtering capabilities,
Automated inventory tracking multiple export options and
and software download customizable templates

TEST DATA MANAGER CONTRACTOR MODE

Automated upload of test results CONTRACTOR MODE Secure, segregated access for
to a dynamic database for test-result upload, and automated
customized reporting file download

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FILE MANAGER
Download/upload files, work

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procedure documents

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
EX EXFO Sync is an Android application that operates together with EXFO’s MAX-635 Copper,
DSL and IP field test set. This application provides a fully automatic copper test script and
Wi-Fi transfer of the results files to a phone 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 a
central 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 HTTPS or FTP server
› Secure, password-protected connection to upload and access results
* Upload to Android devices is supported only over Wi-Fi and only for the copper and DSL autotests.

Download from
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DSL SPECIFICATIONS
DSL chipset Broadcom

Standards compliance ADSL1/2/2+ ITU-T G.992.5 (ADSL2+ including Annex A, B, J, M)

ITU-T G.992.3 (ADSL2 including Annex A, B, J, L)
ITU-T G.992.1 (G.DMT including Annex A, B)
ITU-T G.994.1
ATIS/ANSI T1.413 Issue 2
IEEE 802.3ah (PTM)
ITU-T G.998.x (ATM, Ethernet bonding)
ITU-T G.998.4 (G.INP)
DT 1 TR 112 U-R2

VDSL2 ITU-T G.993.2 Annex A, B, Y

Profiles: 8a/b/c/d, 12a/b, 17a, 30a
Band Plan: 997, 998, US0
IEEE 802.3ah (PTM)
ITU-T G.998.2 (Ethernet bonding)
ITU-T G.998.4 (G.INP)
ITU-T G.993.5 (G.Vector)
DT 1 TR 112 U-R2 (U-RV2)

DSL parameters Maximum attainable bit rates Interleave depth

Actual achieved bit rates Interleave delay
Actual bonded achieved rates Trellis coding
Latency modes: fast, interleaved Bit swapping
Data modes: ATM, PTM INP
Capacity (%) Nitro
Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) margin PhyR, G.INP state, performance counters
Output power Vectoring state, performance counters
Attenuation Modes: PTM, ATM, Nitro
Bits/bin LOS, FEC, CRC, HEC
Attenuation/bin (Hlog/bin) LATN per band
QLN/bin SATN per band
SNR/bin EWL
Vendor code, revision KL0
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MULTIPLAY TESTING SPECIFICATIONS

Test interfaces › VDSL2
› ADSL1/2/2+
› Ethernet 10/100 BT
Encapsulation › RFC 2684/Bridged Ethernet/IPoE (IPv4 and IPv6) › PPPoE (RFC 2516)
methods › IPoA (RFC 1577) › PPPoA/LLC and PPPoA/VC-MUX (RFC 2364)
Operating modes › DSL Terminate › Ethernet Terminate
› Modem Replacement (DSL to Ethernet) Pass Through
Login format › User name and password using PAP/CHAP
Connectivity › IPv4 and IPv6 LAN/WAN status › VLAN ID, VLAN tagging
support › IPv4 and IPv6 DNS, gateway › VPI/VCI
› IPv4 DHCP client/server, DHCP vendor class › IP release
› IPv6 DHCP client › Multi-VLAN support
› NAT
Ping test › Ping destination › Gateway, IPv4 address or URL
› Number of pings › 1 to 99
› Packet size › 32 to 1200 bytes (32 is default)
› Timeout › 1 to 10 seconds
› Results › Packets sent/received, average round-trip delay (ms)
Traceroute test › Traceroute destination › Gateway, IPv4 address or URL
› Timeout › In seconds, default is 1 s, maximum is 10 s
› Packet size › 32 bytes
› Number of hops › 1 to 32 (default is 30)
› Results › Indicates IPv4 address of hop and round-trip time in
milliseconds (ms)
FTP test › Address › IPv4 address or URL
› Direction › Upload and/or download
› Results › Time, kB transferred, bit rate in kbit/s
Web browser › Address › IPv4 address or URL
(software option) › Bookmarks › User-definable
VoIP testing › Protocol support › SIP (IPv4)
(software option) › Codecs › G.711 µ-Law, G.711 A-Law
› Interface support › ADSL1/2/2+, VDSL2, Ethernet
› Parameter/functionality › Test duration timer
› MOS (current, average)
› R-Factor (current, average)
› Latency (current, average, maximum)
› Jitter (current, average, maximum)
› Packets (lost, total)
IPTV testing › Supported video standards › MPEG2, MPEG4 part 2 and 10 (H.264/AVC),
(software option) Microsoft Mediaroom/WM9/VC1

› Operating modes › DSL Terminate

› Ethernet Terminate
› IPTV parameters/functionality › IGMP (IPv4) join/leave requests with STB emulation
› Automatic tests to join/leave and analyze up to five simultaneous streams
› Programmable channel list for storage of commonly used channels
› Bandwidth usage per channel
› IGMP (IPv4) packet and rate information per line and channel
› Multicast/unicast RTP/UDP IP stream support
› Key IP video QoS parameters, packet loss, zap time, PID statistics
› Graphical results
› Transport
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COPPER SPECIFICATIONS a, b, c
Transmitter characteristics
Frequency range (200 Hz to 20 kHz) 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) 600
Frequency range (20 kHz to 2.2 MHz) Frequency 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 range (2.2 MHz to 30 MHz) 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
Receiver characteristics Reception frequency range 200 Hz to 20 kHz
20 kHz to 30 MHz
Frequency uncertainty range (accuracy) ± (50 ppm + 1 digit)
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
Impedance (Ω) 100, 120, 135, 150, 600
POTS dialer DTMF 0 – 9, #, *
Phonebook 25 entries
Digital multimeter (DMM) Test type Snapshot and continuous
Impedance selection (for voltage measurement) 100 kΩ, 1 MΩ
Measurement Range Resolution Uncertainty (accuracy)
DC voltage 0 to 400 V 0.1 V for 0 to 99.9 V ± (|1 %| + 0.5 VDC)
1 V for 100 V to 400 V
AC voltage 0 to 280 Vrms 0.1 V for 0 to 99.9 V ± (1 % + 0.5 VAC)
1 V for 100 V to 280 V
Isolation resistance 0 to 1 GΩ, auto-ranging Three digits
(stress/leakage) 1 kΩ to 99 MΩ ± (2 % + 1 digit)
100 MΩ to 999 MΩ ± (5 % + 1 digit)
Resistance 0 to 100 MΩ Three digits
0 to 999 Ω ± (1 % + 5 Ω)
1 kΩ to 100 MΩ ± (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 Up to three digits
0 to 999 Ω ± (1 % + 3 Ω)
1 kΩ to 1 MΩ ± (2 % + 1 digit)
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.
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COPPER SPECIFICATIONS a, b, c (continued)

Isolation resistance
Source 50 to 500 VDC (current safely limited to 2 mA)
(stress/leakage) (continued)
Soak timer (s) 1 to 60

VF noise measurement 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

VF impulse noise 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) 125

None, 3 kHz flat, C-message, psophometric,
Filters
notched and D filter (IEEE 743-1995)
Counter Maximum 999 for each threshold

Timer Maximum 100 hours

Power influence (noise to ground) Noise range (dBm) –60 to 10

Uncertainty (accuracy) –60 dBm to –50 dBm ± 2 dB
–50 dBm to 10 dBm ± 1 dB
VF longitudinal balance Frequency (Hz) 1004

Level range (dB) 0 to 100

Level uncertainty (accuracy) (dB) ±1

Impedance 600 Ω

Time-domain reflectometer (TDR) 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 feet

Load coil detection Count Up to 5

Plot (kHz) Up to 10

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

Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT) 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

Return Loss Test Type Single, Sweep

Frequency range 20 kHz to 2.2 MHz
Dynamic range 0 dB to 40 dB
Resolution 0.1 dB
Uncertainty (Accuracy) ±0.5 dB, for dynamic range 0 dB to 20 dB
Horizontal scale 4.3125 kHz to 2.2 MHz , in 4.3125 kHz steps
Vertical scale 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) Test type Continuous 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 30 MHz, in 8.625 kHz steps
Noise filters None or E, F, G, ADSL2+, VDSL2-8, VDSL2-12, VDSL2-17 and VDSL2-30
Wideband impulse noise 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) ±2
Noise filters None or E, F, G, ADSL2+, VDSL2-8, VDSL2-12, VDSL2-17 and VDSL2-30
Wideband longitudinal balance 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)
Single-ended frequency response Distance range (m) 100 m to 5000 m (300 ft to 16000 ft)
(attenuation) d
Frequency range (Hz) 4.3 kHz to 30 MHz

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

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
Vertical scale (dB) 0 to +100
Resistive fault location (RFL) 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) ±(0.1 Ω + 1% RTS)
K-test uncertainty (accuracy) e ±(1 Ω + 1% RTS)
Stressed Balance 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.
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Display Touchscreen TFT LCD with backlight
152 mm (6 in) diagonal
800 x 480 resolution, WVGA
Test connections RJ11 for ADSL2+/VDSL2
Five-color banana connector for T/A, R/B, G, T1/A1, R1/B1
RJ45 for Ethernet 10/100 WAN
RJ45 for Ethernet 10/100 LAN
Results management > 2 GB internal memory
Single and bulk file export to USB memory devices
FTP upload

Temperature range
operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
storage –20 °C to 60 °C (–4 °F to 140 °F)

Humidity 5 % to 95 % relative, non-condensing

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

Altitude 3000 m (9842 ft)

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

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

Safety CE 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) 1.9 kg (4.2 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 Wi-Fi support

Languages English, French, Spanish, Polish and Italian

STANDARD ACCESSORIES
DSL test cables: RJ14 to RJ11 and telco clip with bed of nails (ACC-RJ11-TC), or
RJ14 to RJ11 and 4 mm plugs with crocodile clips (ACC-RJ11-4MM)

Copper test 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 shrouded crocodile clips (ACC-M4MM)
RFL strap (ACC-STRP)

Certificate of compliance

AC adapter (GP-2146)
Soft carrying case (GP-10-072)
 MaxTester 635

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)

DSL bonded test cables: RJ14 to dual RJ11 (ACC-BD-RJ) and RJ14 to four telco clips with bed of nails (ACC-BD-TC), or
RJ14 to four 4 mm plugs with crocodile clips (ACC-BD-4MM)

RJ45 Ethernet cable (ACC-RJRJ-UTP)

USB host/client cable (GP-2053)

12 V vehicle charger (GP-2205)

Form fitting, protective soft glove with shoulder strap (ACC-LGLOVE)

16 GB USB memory stick (GP-2144)

Headset (GP-1002)

Wi-Fi Pico Adapter (GP-2223)

Teletech TS125 Far-End Device (TS125)

ORDERING INFORMATION
MAX-635-XX-XX-XX-XX
Model DSL Software Options
MAX-635 = Copper and DSL test set 00 = Without software options
BOND = ADSL2+ and VDSL2 bonding support a, b
DSL Version BROWSER = Web browser
V2XAA = ADSL2+ Annex A IPTV = IPTV analysis
V2XAB = ADSL2+ Annex A and B IPV6 = IPv6 support for LAN/WAN connectivity
Platform Options MOS = MOS/R-factor for VoIP calls c
00 = Without software options VDSL2MOD = VDSL2 modem emulation
FTPUPLD = Result upload via FTP over Wi-Fi, Ethernet or DSL VOIP = VoIP Emulation support (Ethernet and DSL ports)
Copper Software Options
00 = Without software options
FED = Support for Teletech TS125 Far-End Device d
NEXT = Near-End Crosstalk e
RFL = Resistive fault location/K-test option
SBAL = Stressed Balance
SMARTR = Pair Detective and FaultMapper f
TDR = Time-domain reflectometry
WBAND = Extend frequency range from 20 kHz to 30 MHz
HIVOLT = Enables 500V isolation resistance
RLOSS = Return loss to 2.2 MHz option e
Example: MAX-635-V2XAA-FTPUPLD-BOND-IPTV ADRP = ADSL2+ data rate prediction option g

Notes
a. VDSL2 bonding requires VDSL2MOD option.
b. ADSL2+ bonding or ATM bonding not available with V2XAB.
c. VoIP option required.
d. Teletech TS125 Far-End Device sold separately.
e. Requires the WBAND option.
f. Includes TDR option.
g. Requires WBAND and TDR option, or WBAND and SMARTR option

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