The WX-AD-GGARJCH2 from Softing IT Networks is a channel adapter for testing network cable channels in Class F and Class FA. It connects GG45 and ARJ45 interfaces and serves as test accessory for WireXpert test equipment. The adapter enables precise analysis of cable channels designed according to Class FA standards (equivalent to Cat. 7A) and is specifically designed for use in professional network installations. It is supplied in pairs to enable testing in both channel directions.

Channel adapter for GG45/ARJ45 interfaces
The adapter is specifically developed for use with WireXpert test devices and serves as an interface component between the test device and the cable channel to be tested. GG45 and ARJ45 connectors are designed for high-speed networks and support transmission rates required for Class FA. The adapter enables testing of the electrical and mechanical properties of the channel, including impedance, attenuation, and crosstalk, to ensure compliance with standards.

Class FA / Cat. 7A
The adapter is designed for testing channels in Class FA (equivalent to Cat. 7A). This classification refers to performance requirements for network cables designed for transmission rates up to 10 Gbit/s over a distance of 100 meters. Class FA requires high impedance stability and low signal distortion, which is supported by the adapter’s specific design. Testing is performed in accordance with applicable standards for structured cabling systems.

Technology explained simply
The adapter serves as a physical connection between the WireXpert test device and the cable channel to be tested. It enables measurement of the channel’s electrical parameters, such as attenuation, reflections (return loss), and crosstalk. GG45 and ARJ45 connectors are designed for secure and stable connections to avoid measurement errors caused by contact issues. Using the adapter is necessary to perform testing according to Class FA standards, as the test devices themselves do not have GG45 or ARJ45 interfaces.

Compatibility and accessories
The adapter is specifically developed for use with WireXpert test devices from Softing IT Networks.

Mounting and installation
The adapter is simply inserted into the corresponding connector of the cable channel to be tested. Installation requires no tools and does not involve additional screwing or soldering. The connection is mechanically stable and enables secure measurement. Installation is performed directly on the cable channel, ensuring correct alignment of the connectors to guarantee reliable measurement.

Operational advantages
Using the adapter enables precise and standard-compliant testing of network cable channels in Class FA. Measurement is performed directly on the channel without additional adapters or conversions, increasing result accuracy. The pair configuration allows testing in both channel directions, which is necessary for comprehensive analysis. Compatibility with WireXpert test devices ensures seamless integration into existing testing processes.