Noise metallic – EXFO VDSL2 User Manual
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Multi-meter Tests
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AXS-200/635i
Multi-meter
Noise Metallic
The Noise Metallic test allows you to 
measure the amount of unwanted or 
disturbing energy introduced into a 
loop from man-made and natural 
sources.
Each parameter is described below.
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Termination is either BRIDGING if 
the unit uses high bridging 
impedance when the cable is 
active or terminated by other external equipment, or TERMINATED if 
the unit uses normal test impedance termination.
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Noise Filter is either PSOPHOMETRIC for ITU standard or C-MESSAGE 
for ANSI standard.
To start/stop the test:
1. Press the up/down arrow keys to highlight the desired test parameter.
2. Press
to open the list.
3. Press the up/down arrow keys to highlight the desired value, then press
to select it.
4. Select other parameters as required.
5. Press
to start/stop the test.
Test results are displayed on the screen as they are completed.