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Softing WireXpert 500

Cost-effective professional copper certification up to Cat 6A and 500 MHz.

Professional copper cable certification tester for Cat 5e, Cat 6 and Cat 6A installations up to 500 MHz.

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What is the Softing WireXpert 500?

The Softing WireXpert 500 is a professional copper cable certifier designed for testing and certifying structured cabling installations up to Cat 6A. It provides standards-based certification, test reporting and fault information for installers working on enterprise, commercial and data network cabling systems.

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Key Features

Copper certification up to Cat 6A / Class EA; Frequency range up to 500 MHz; Dual Control System with colour touchscreens on local and remote units; Permanent Link and Channel testing; Fast certification for networks supporting up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet; eXport reporting to PDF and CSV; Rugged field-ready construction.

Applications

Cat 5e, Cat 6 and Cat 6A certification; Office and commercial installations; Enterprise structured cabling; Small and medium data centres; Installation handover and documentation.

Standards

Supports applicable TIA 568 and ISO/IEC 11801 series requirements, EN 50173 Class D, E and EA, Permanent Link and Channel testing as specified by Softing.

Technical Specifications

Maximum test frequency: 500 MHz; Certification scope: Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6A / Class EA; Maximum cable length for dual-ended Autotest: 500 m; Test configurations include Permanent Link, Channel, patch cord and MPTL where supported.

Variants / Configurations

WireXpert 500 standard platform. Softing also offers related WireXpert 500 variants and upgrade paths; contact us to discuss the correct configuration for your requirements.

Training Available

Fibre Optics Training UK can provide practical copper certification training covering tester setup, Permanent Link and Channel testing, standards, fault interpretation and professional reporting.

Downloads & Resources

Download official Softing product literature, datasheets, manuals and quick reference material for the WireXpert 500.

FAQs

What does the WireXpert 500 certify?

It certifies copper structured cabling up to Category 6A / Class EA with a maximum test frequency of 500 MHz.

Is the WireXpert 500 suitable for 10 Gigabit Ethernet?

Yes. Cat 6A certification is used for structured cabling designed to support 10GBASE-T within the applicable cabling limits.

Can training be supplied with the tester?

Yes. Fibre Optics Training UK can provide practical copper certification training covering setup, link testing, fault interpretation and reporting.

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