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Страница 1: ...IDEAL INDUSTRIES LANTEK CABLE TESTERS USER S GUIDE 01 FEBUARY 2002 MANUAL PART 6510 00 5000 REV A ...

Страница 2: ...rom IDEAL INDUSTRIES IDEAL INDUSTRIES and the IDEAL INDUSTRIES logo are registered trademarks of IDEAL INDUSTRIES All other product names mentioned in this book are trademarked or copyrighted by their respective manufacturers IDEAL INDUSTRIES LAN and Test Tools Division 9145 Balboa Avenue San Diego CA 92123 800 854 2708 858 279 2200 Manual Part No 6510 00 5000 Rev A IDEAL INDUSTRIES 2002 Printed i...

Страница 3: ...ty 30 days after discovery of such defect or nonconformity Buyer shall prepay shipping charges and insurance for Products returned to IDEAL INDUSTRIES or its designated Service Provider for warranty service IDEAL INDUSTRIES or its designated Service Provider shall pay costs for return of Products to Buyer IDEAL INDUSTRIES shall have no responsibility for any defect or damage caused by improper sto...

Страница 4: ...tice Charge Battery Packs Prior to Use The battery packs in the Display and Remote Handsets are subject to discharge even when the units are turned off With time on the shelf the battery packs charge levels may not support the instrument s operation Refer to Chapter 2 Your Cable Tester for charging instructions and observe all Safety Precautions in Appendix A ...

Страница 5: ...r 2 Your Cable Tester 2 1 Contents 2 1 The LANTEK Cable Tester 2 1 The Display Handset 2 6 The Remote Handset 2 15 Operational Sequence 2 18 Battery and Power Management 2 18 Chapter 3 Calibration Configuration and Special Operations 3 1 Contents 3 1 Adapters and Reference Patchcords 3 2 Warning Screens 3 7 Tester Field Calibration 3 8 Tester Configuration 3 11 Simple Cable ID AutoName Option 3 27...

Страница 6: ...p 6 2 Tester to PC Connectivity 6 4 LANTEK Reporter User Interface 6 8 LANTEK Reporter Help System Overview 6 18 Uploading DH Tests to the PC 6 22 Utilizing Graph Data 6 24 Working with Databases 6 25 Working at the Job Level 6 27 Working at the Test Level 6 33 Backing Up and Restoring Databases 6 41 Producing and Printing a Report 6 42 Chapter 7 Cable Testing Fundamentals 7 1 Contents 7 1 Testing...

Страница 7: ...Statement of Liability A 2 Environmental Statement A 2 Important User Information A 3 Appendix B Customer Support B 1 Contents B 1 Customer Service B 1 World Wide Web Services B 4 Appendix C Measurement Methods and Limits C 1 Contents C 1 Electrical Performance Specifications C 1 Tester Performance Levels C 11 Permanent and Channel Link Test Limits C 14 Appendix D Specifications D 1 Contents D 1 L...

Страница 8: ...f a Total Link 3 5 Figure 3 2 Sample Warning Screen 3 7 Figure 3 3 Tester Field Calibration Setup 3 8 Figure 3 4 Custom Cable Parameter Screen 3 38 Figure 3 5 Typical Tone Generator Setup 3 39 Figure 3 6 TDR Graphical Plot Layout and Controls 3 47 Figure 4 1 Tabular Data and Graphical Plot Layout 4 22 Figure 6 1 Typical Installation Window 6 3 Figure 6 2 PC Uploading Cable Pinout 6 5 Figure 6 3 PC...

Страница 9: ... and Reference Patchcord Usage 3 3 Table 3 3 Unsuccessful Field Calibration Checklist 3 10 Table 3 4 Autotest Preference Options 3 13 Table 3 5 Custom Cable Parameter Options 3 38 Table 3 6 TDR Graphical Plot Layout and Controls 3 47 Table 4 1 Preset Autotest Suites Available for Specific Cable Types 4 2 Table 4 2 Overall Test Result Symbols 4 10 Table 4 3 Individual Autotest Reports 4 10 Table 4 ...

Страница 10: ...uld use particular caution in order to prevent personal injury or damage to the tester or the system under test Exercise caution when you see this symbol It indicates actions that could be harmful to the user or to the equipment Exercise extreme caution when you see this symbol It indicates potentially lethal voltages ...

Страница 11: ...ons This chapter describes the test adapters and reference patchcords as well as the use of the Tone Generator and Digital Talkset It explains the procedures for calibration configuration cable identification selecting cable types and custom cable settings The last section depicts the useful effects of performing Time Domain Reflectometer tests Chapter 4 Autotesting This chapter describes the Auto...

Страница 12: ...nd for viewing and printing test reports Chapter 7 Cable Testing Fundamentals This chapter describes test setup physical and electrical characteristics of cables test descriptions test storage and data management procedures This chapter also describes how to set up different cabling tests what to do when tests fail and typical causes of test failure Appendix A Safety Precautions This appendix revi...

Страница 13: ...n regarding cable test accuracy levels worst allowable pair to pair measured performance levels and basic and channel link test limits Appendix D Specifications This appendix contains information regarding standard and optional cables adapters accessories and unit specifications ...

Страница 14: ...t USB Cable NiMH Batteries 2 Cat 6 Channel Adapters 2 AC Wall Adapters 2 Cat 7 Channel Adapters 2 LANTEK 7 only LANTEK Reporter Cat 6 RJ45 Patchcords 2 Quick Reference Guide Cat 7 RJ45 to Tera Patchcords 2 LANTEK 7 only Soft Carrying Case Cat 7 Tera Patchcords 2 LANTEK 7 only Hanging Strap 2 The Premier package consists of All items supplied in the Basic package with a substitution of a hard case ...

Страница 15: ...6 F7 F8 ENTER Escape TALK ANALYZE SETUP HELP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQR STU VWX Y Z SPACE AUTO TEST ESCAPE TONEMODE TONE PAGE TALK SHIFT Remote HAZARD PASS FAIL ON 350 MHz Certifier Cat 7 Channel Adapters 2 LANTEK 7 only USB Interface Cable Cat 6 RJ45 to RJ45 Cat 7 RJ45 to Tera LANTEK 7 only Cat 7 Tera to Tera LANTEK 7 only B as ic P ack age P remierP ack age PCMCIA Adapter 32MB C...

Страница 16: ...o Next Steps page 1 7 Power up Power up the Display Handset by pressing the On Off key Note The Remote Handset will be powered up automatically by the Display Handset when the test begins Self Test When the LANTEK Tester is turned on it displays a Self Test In Progress message and performs a quick self test An alert message is displayed if the self test determines that calibration or repair is nec...

Страница 17: ...its 4 From the DH Ready screen select Field Calibration 5 From the Field Calibration screen select Start on the DH 6 At completion of the first patchcord process disconnect the first patchcord from the adapters of the DH and RH and insert the second patchcord into both of the units adapters 7 Select Start on the DH 8 At completion of the second patchcord process disconnect the second patchcord fro...

Страница 18: ...ith shielded cable systems Shielded cable systems i e 4 pair STP or Coaxial present a unique testing problem due to the cable shield s ground connection The LANTEK unit can test these systems to specifications only if the handsets are operated on battery power and not connected to a PC or printer using a copper serial cable If connection to a printer or PC is essential to perform testing IDEAL IND...

Страница 19: ...ck that the Cable Type is set for Permanent Link Channel Link Test Setup 1 Attach the channel adapters to both the Display and Remote Handsets 2 On the link to be tested disconnect the corresponding user patch cords from the network equipment 3 Connect the DH adapter to the patch panel using the user patchcord and the RH adapter to the wall outlet using the user patchcord Note Prior to testing che...

Страница 20: ...o choose the Cable Type refer to Chapter 3 Selecting Cable Type 2 Press Autotest to begin testing The cable tester will perform a predefined test suite 3 The test result is displayed below the Title Bar at the top right corner A checkmark indicates an overall pass A indicates an overall fail 4 To interpret save or print an Autotest result refer to Chapter 4 Autotesting Next Steps Refer to the foll...

Страница 21: ...t run during an Autotest and provides instructions for viewing and interpreting Autotest results Chapter 5 Analyze Testing This chapter describes the Analyze test function and provides instructions for setting up test preferences and running an Analyze test This chapter also provides instructions for viewing and interpreting test results Chapter 6 Using LANTEK REPORTER This chapter describes how t...

Страница 22: ...sted pair and coaxial cable used for high speed data communications networks The LANTEK 7 tester is capable of certifying Category 5 5e 6 and 7 cables to Level III accuracy with a frequency of 750 MHz 350 MHz for the LANTEK 6 and will perform a frequency sweep based platform with vector amplitude and phase capabilities This instrument is designed to meet the current test requirements of the TIA EI...

Страница 23: ...CF Compact Flash memory modules Digital talkset including FIBERTEK compatible capability with FO adapter module USB and serial ports for downloading and communication with standard PC Both DH and RH have a Kick stand for optimum display visibility on the bench The RH has a two line alphanumeric B W LCD display and a reduced keypad set Initiate Autotest from either the DH or RH IDEAL s revolutionar...

Страница 24: ...2000 ft 1ft 3 3ft 0 5 0 99c Cable Capacitance Range Resolution Accuracy 0 100nF 3dig 2 20pF DC Loop Resistance Range Resolution Accuracy 0 200ς 0 1ς 1 2ς Attenuation Frequency Range Measurement Range Dynamic Range Frequency Step Size kHz Resolution Accuracy 1 350 MHz LANTEK 6 1 750 MHz LANTEK 7 0 90dB 55dB to 700 MHz 150 250 500 1000 0 1dB Exceeds Level III Accuracy ...

Страница 25: ...150 250 500 1000 72dB 0 1dB Exceeds Level III Return Loss Frequency Range Measurement Range Frequency Step Size kHz Resolution Accuracy 1 350 MHz LANTEK 6 1 750 MHz LANTEK 7 0 30dB 150 250 500 1000 0 1dB Exceeds Level III Auto Test Time Cat 5 E Cat 6 Certification to 750 MHz LANTEK 7 only 25 seconds 30 seconds 35 seconds Average Noise Range Bandwidth Resolution Accuracy 0 2Vrms 40 500 Hz 10mVrms 3...

Страница 26: ...acy Min pulse width 0 9999 counts sec 0 2V 10mV 5 20mV 10ns above threshold ELFEXT Frequency Range Measurement Range Dynamic Range FEXT Frequency Step Size kHz Residual FEXT Resolution Accuracy 1 350 MHz LANTEK 6 1 750 MHz LANTEK 7 20 100dB 70dB to 700 MHz 150 250 500 1000 72dB 0 1dB Exceeds Level III Accuracy ...

Страница 27: ...s you to control procedural preference and test functions used during the performance of various cable test activities Display Controls Indicators and Interface Figure 2 1 shows the controls and indicators of the Display Handset DH Table 2 1 provides a brief description of each DH feature Figure 2 1 Display Handset DH ...

Страница 28: ...alk Analyze Key Activate deactivate the Talkset function or Select option to perform individual cable tests real time 8 Help Setup Key Display Help info or open cable type setup screen 9 Escape Key Abort and exit the current screen without making changes 10 Alphanumeric Keys Enter numbers letters or special characters Select numbered menu options 11 Shift Key Toggle key activities having dual func...

Страница 29: ...s when the unit is powered up Note A warning screen will appear reminding you to perform a field calibration if one has not been performed within the last 7 days You can still perform testing but the test results may not be qualified or reliable Figure 2 2 LCD Ready Screen ...

Страница 30: ...itle 5 Time and Date Display time and date information 6 Setting Display the cable type selected for testing 7 Job Title Display the current job name 8 Function Title Display the title of the highlighted function 9 Cable ID Icon Select the cable naming function 10 Stored Test Icon Select the stored test file manager function 11 Field Calibration Icon Select the field calibration function 12 Prefer...

Страница 31: ...the four function keys positioned directly below the display To select an action press its corresponding function key In the example below press the Function keys directly below the screen to adjust the Timeout options The soft key will indicate the function of the key below F1 to increase or F2 to decrease Soft Keys Function Keys ...

Страница 32: ...he far end Show a list of options to select from Begin or Run the selected activity Accept the new changes upon exiting the activity Exit the activity without making changes Display graphs Save data to the current file or use the auto naming convention Save data to a renamed file or overwrite an existing file Print data Show a list of manufactured cables Create a Custom Cable Display Nominal Veloc...

Страница 33: ... Decrease value 10 units Activate Deactivate an item in a list box A box containing an X mark indicates the activity is on An Open box indicates off 12 hour time format 24 hour time format Measurement in feet Measurement in meters Manual setting Automatic setting Select an Item Automatically calculate a new NVP value ...

Страница 34: ...Talkset to the tester 2 DC Input Jack Charge the battery in the handset 3 DB 9 Serial Port Supports the following functions Print test results on a serial printer Upload stored test results to a PC Load firmware upgrades 4 USB Port Supports the following functions Upload stored test results to a PC Load firmware upgrades 5 Low Crosstalk Connector Attach adapters for all types of cables ...

Страница 35: ...ing names corresponding to job names and containing the test s data files Figure 2 4 PCMCIA Slots The storage system can accommodate compact flash memory up to 256 MB The firmware will automatically present the option of moving test data from the internal memory to the Compact Flash if the flash card is installed The stored test data from the flash card can be transferred to a PC or laptop through...

Страница 36: ...cable link and communicates with the DH The RH is automatically activated by the DH The RH needs to have power available when performing a field calibration otherwise the DH will not find it Display Controls Indicators and Interface Figure 2 6 shows the controls and indicators of the Remote Handset RH Table 2 7 provides a brief description of each RH feature Figure 2 6 Remote Handset RH ...

Страница 37: ...ort and exit the current activity without making change 8 Tone Key Press to activate deactivate Tone 9 Talk Key Press to activate deactivate Talkset 10 Shift Key Toggle key activities having dual functions 11 Backlight Key Toggle the screen backlight on off 12 On Off Switch Power the Remote Handset on off 13 Low Crosstalk Connector Port Test access cable connector 14 Talkset Jack Connect a Talkset...

Страница 38: ...e Ports Table 2 6 RH Connectors Item Connector Description 1 Talkset Jack Connect the Talkset to the tester 2 DC Input Jack Charge the battery in the handset 3 DB 9 Serial Port Load firmware upgrades 4 USB Port Load firmware upgrades 5 Low Crosstalk Connector Attach adapters for all types of cables ...

Страница 39: ...ence patchcords If you attempt to run the test without the adapter the DH will display a warning message Battery and Power Management Both the Display and Remote Handsets use interchangeable rechargeable NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride battery packs The DH Display Handset can be run on battery power for approximately eight hours Actual battery power times will vary based on factors such as operating tim...

Страница 40: ...ive a trickle charge The DH handset will display the AC plug and cable indicator at the top left of the screen Only the Wall Cube provided with the instrument should be used Other types of Wall Cubes may cause damage to the tester These adapters are currently available for European United Kingdom and North American AC power Note When the batteries become fully charged and the wall cube is still co...

Страница 41: ...powered flash ROM to store handset data and settings whenever the battery is removed from the tester The internal flash ROM battery has a three year life expectancy The batteries can be recharged in the handsets using the AC DC Wall Cube in about 8 hours Note Charge time will vary depending upon battery level at the time of charging ...

Страница 42: ...on and Special Operations Contents Adapters and Reference Patchcords Warning Screens Tester Field Calibration Tester Configuration Cable ID AutoName Option Changing a Cable Type Custom Cable Settings Tone Generator Digital Talkset TDR Test ...

Страница 43: ...Tester is supplied with two Category 7 Tera Test Adapters and two sets of Reference Patchcords The first set of Reference Patchcords have Tera plugs at both ends The second set of Reference Patchcords have Tera Plugs at one end and Category 6 RJ45 plugs at the other end Table 3 1 LANTEK 6 Test Adapter and Reference Patchcord Usage Type of Test Cat 6 Channel Adapter Cat 6 to Cat 6 Reference Patchco...

Страница 44: ...annel 2 Note 1 Good Quality User patchcords may be used for permanent link testing if the units have been calibrated with them 2 Category 6 Test Adapters are required for Channel Testing They also provide an additional option for Category 6 Permanent Link testing on the LANTEK 7 Benefits of Using the New Adapter Design Reduction of the Cost of Ownership The same adapter can be used for permanent a...

Страница 45: ...switching activity reducing wear Reduction of Maintenance Costs Repeated testing requires multiple plug insertions when moving from link to link Repeated insertions cause the plug to wear necessitating its replacement The new design allows only the reference patchcord to be replaced which is considerably less expensive than replacement of the adapter Reduction of Installer Test Time Caused by Adap...

Страница 46: ...ter Adapter Interface Mated Plug Jack Pair Figure 3 1 Loss Components of a Total Link All of the loss effects of each of the above components must be known in order to properly report the Loss Effects of a Permanent Link or a Channel Link Channel losses can be measured when the background loss effects of the test units adapters and the test unit adapter interfaces are subtracted from the measured ...

Страница 47: ... cords should be identical good quality shielded patchcords Once the calibration is complete the information is retained by the test unit to disclose the characteristics of the mated pair used to connect the patchcord cable to the test adapter Performing a Permanent Link Test 1 Insert one end of a patchcord into the adapter s jack at both the Near End and the Far End 2 Insert the other end into th...

Страница 48: ... jack at both the Near End and the Far End 3 Select the appropriate Channel Link Test 4 Start the Autotest Function Warning Screens In response to a change in parameter s failure harmful condition or operational limitation the tester will display a warning screen This screen advises you of the activity or request you are or will be engaged in The screen will prompt you to respond in a YES NO manne...

Страница 49: ... is requested The purpose of calibration is to 1 synchronize the units 2 qualify test the patchcords and 3 gather loss data regarding the patchcords and mated connections To calibrate the tester perform the following steps 1 Connect the channel adapters to the Display Handset and Remote Handset 2 Power both units on 3 Connect one of the two appropriate patchcords to the adapters of the DH and RH u...

Страница 50: ...rocess disconnect the first patchcord from the adapters of the DH and RH and insert the second matching patchcord into both of the units adapters 7 From the Field Calibration screen select to begin the calibration process on the second patchcord 8 At completion of the second patchcord process press to return to the Ready screen 9 Disconnect the second patchcord from one of the units and re insert ...

Страница 51: ...may not be qualified or reliable Table 3 3 Unsuccessful Field Calibration Checklist Action Result Check the battery power on both the Display and Remote Handsets Check the DH for a low battery message If the Display Handset indicates a low battery you must recharge the battery before the unit will pass calibration The RH will not respond if its battery is low Check the adapter and connections Make...

Страница 52: ...reen select the Preferences The Preferences screen appears 2 Use the Up Down Arrow keys to select one of the following options Enter User Information Set Date and Time Set Autotest Preferences Select Display Language Adjust Display Contrast Restore Factory Defaults Set Time Out Options Pack Memory Set Measurement Units Clear Memory Configure the PC Printer I F Select Save Media Configure the Talks...

Страница 53: ...est reports 1 From the Preferences screen select User Information The User Information screen appears 2 Use the Alphanumeric keys to enter your name Press the Left or Right Arrow keys to move the cursor from one character to the next 3 Use the Up or Down Arrow keys to move between the fields 4 Press to save or to exit without saving changes ...

Страница 54: ... results Note If a wire map cannot be reliably completed due to gross miswiring the Autotest may abort regardless of the setting of this preference AutoSave Autotest automatically names and saves any passed Autotest results Failed tests are not automatically saved Save Graphs Displaying graphs on the DH requires data to be transferred from the RH to the DH To save time during testing do not select...

Страница 55: ... Preferences screen select Autotest Preferences Press Enter The Autotest Preference screen appears 2 Press the Up Down Arrow keys to highlight the desired option 3 Choose Select to activate or deactivate the highlighted option 4 Press to save or to exit without saving changes ...

Страница 56: ... and Special Operations 3 15 Adjusting the Display Contrast 1 From the Preferences screen select Contrast Press Enter The Contrast screen appears 2 Select or to adjust the screen contrast 3 Press to save or to exit without saving changes ...

Страница 57: ...tes 1 From the Preferences screen select Timeout Options Press Enter The Timeout Options screen appears with the cursor on the Backlight Timeout option Note The timers begin counting from the last key press 2 Select or to adjust the Backlight Timeout setting 3 Press the Down Arrow key to select the Power Off Timeout option 4 Select or to adjust the Power Off Timeout parameter 5 Press to save or to...

Страница 58: ...n to set the unit of measurement parameter for length measurements The default setting is feet 1 From the Preferences screen select Measurement Units Press Enter The Measurement Units screen appears 2 Select either or to set the unit of measure to feet or meters 3 Press to save or to exit without saving changes ...

Страница 59: ...n to configure the serial port and select the type of printer being used 1 From the Preferences screen select PC Printer I F Press Enter The PC Printer I F screen appears 2 Press the Arrow keys to highlight the desired parameter 3 Select or to input the desired setting 4 Press to save or to exit without saving changes ...

Страница 60: ... mode and not currently testing the units will switch to Talk mode The units will remain in Talk mode until the Talk button on either unit is depressed the AutoTest button is depressed or after a period of time of no talk activity is detected by the DH During fiber testing the lasers in each adapter are not powered when the DH and RH are in Talk mode Prolonged active talk will not allow the Timeou...

Страница 61: ...he default setting for Talkset is Manual Select or to select the desired setting 4 To talk with someone using the talkset both the Display Handset and the Remote Handset must be connected to a cable 5 If the talkset is in Manual setting select or to adjust the audible volume 6 Press to save or to exit without saving changes ...

Страница 62: ...ferences screen select Date and Time Press Enter The Date and Time screen appears 2 Select or to select the desired time format setting 3 Use the Arrow keys to highlight the parameter to be changed 4 Press or select the Alphanumeric or soft keys to enter the desired setting 5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all of the desired parameters have been set 6 Press to save or to exit without saving changes ...

Страница 63: ... can select one of six languages for the tester display screen English Default Italian French Portuguese German Spanish 1 From the Preferences screen select Language Press Enter The Language screen appears 2 Select or to select the desired language 3 Press to save or to exit without saving changes ...

Страница 64: ... reset all unit settings to their factory defaults 1 From the Preferences screen press the Arrow keys to highlight Restore Defaults 2 Press Enter to restore the unit to the factory default settings 3 A Warning screen will appear Select to accept the changes or Select to exit this screen without making changes ...

Страница 65: ...r the tester memory of test s marked for deletion 1 From the Preferences screen press the Arrow key to highlight Pack Memory 2 Press Enter to clear the tester memory of scheduled deletions 3 A Warning screen will appear Select to accept the changes or Select to exit this screen without making changes ...

Страница 66: ...1 From the Preferences screen press the Arrow key to highlight Clear Memory 2 Press Enter to clear the tester memory 3 A Warning screen will appear Select to accept the changes or Select to exit this screen without making changes Note There is no undelete option when Clear Memory is used All stored tests will be permanently deleted ...

Страница 67: ... Use this option to select the type of tester storage memory to use 1 From the Preferences screen press the Arrow key to highlight Select Save Media 2 Press Enter The Select Save Media screen appears 3 Use to select the storage media 4 Press to save or to exit without saving changes ...

Страница 68: ...be identified and quickly located If the Autosave Autotest preference is selected names will automatically be assigned to completed tests You can assign a maximum of two unique 10 character cable names for the cable under test Double ID The tester defaults to a single naming mode Single ID The following three screens are examples of unique Single and Double Cable IDs 1 Single ID Example A unique a...

Страница 69: ...eric character name can be entered along with a four character incrementing counter field This example is set to start at 0003 Note Select to switch to the Cable To screen Test Counter In addition to the cable name you can assign up to four incrementing characters to identify individual tests This input is placed in the Current Value parameter located just below the Cable Name parameter of the Cab...

Страница 70: ...uble To toggle between Single and Double ID screens position the cursor over Select Single or Double ID and press Enter Single ID Screen Double ID Screen 3 The following options may be selected from the main Cable ID screens Increment Cable ID Cable From and Cable To in Double ID mode Set Cable ID Cable From and Cable To in Double ID mode Select either Single or Double IDs for tests 4 Press to sav...

Страница 71: ...t the most recently assigned Cable ID either Single or Double Double ID is used in this example 3 Enter the following parameters as required a Cable Name ten characters maximum b Current Value four incrementing characters c Select to go to the Cable To screen Repeat steps a and b 4 After entering the desired Cable From and Cable To names and parameters press to save and return to the Main Cable ID...

Страница 72: ...lly programmed into the tester Cable choices are made by cable type Twisted Pair Permanent Ethernet Twisted Pair Channel Link Custom Cable Miscellaneous Types Fiber To select a cable type 1 Press both and keys at the same time or select located on the DH Ready screen The Cable Type screen appears 2 Press the Up Down Arrow keys highlight the desired cable type 3 Press Enter to select a cable type a...

Страница 73: ...sting Note A number of unique cable manufacturer NVP values are stored in the tester memory To display the list of manufacturer cables for the currently highlighted test standard select 5 Select if you want to use the selected cable as the basis for a Custom Cable The tester will display the Custom Cable screen You can then change the default cable features and save the cable as a Custom Cable ...

Страница 74: ...ow keys to highlight and enter new NVP values 3 To automatically calculate a new NVP value select Measure NVP The Measure NVP screen appears 4 Connect a test cable of known length 5 Using the Arrow and Number keys enter the known cable length 6 Select to calculate a new NVP value The display returns to the main NVP screen after the new NVP value has been calculated Note For ISO Standards add 4 met...

Страница 75: ...d like to run Return Loss in addition to the TIA 568B Category 5 tests Return Loss is not a required TIA test you must create a Custom Cable and select the tests you want to include in the test suite for this cable A maximum of ten custom cable settings can be created stored removed and retrieved when needed To create a new custom cable type 1 Press both and keys at the same time or select located...

Страница 76: ...ge the desired cable settings then proceed to the next step naming the cable 6 Position the cursor over Custom Name NVP and press Enter The NVP Screen appears 7 Change NVP parameters as required and then name your new custom cable 8 Press Enter to accept the changes and return to the Custom Cable screen The new custom cable is now selected as the cable under test ...

Страница 77: ...reen The Cable Type screen appears 2 Press the Arrow Key to highlight the Custom Cable type 3 Press Enter to open the Custom Cable screen 4 The tester displays all currently stored custom cable types 5 Position the cursor over the desired custom cable type 6 Press Enter to make the custom cable you highlighted the new cable type or select to delete the selected custom cable type ...

Страница 78: ...Enter to open the Custom Cable screen 4 Select the cable type to be customized 5 Press the soft key The Custom Cable parameter screen appears 6 Position the cursor on the desired custom cable parameter and press Enter to edit the settings 7 After making the desired changes select the Custom Name NVP option The NVP screen appears 8 Press to save the cable under its current name or under a new name ...

Страница 79: ...est pass fail limits 4 Link Models Custom NEXT and Attenuation limits are set by using a flat line limit or one of several different models Frequency limits will vary from less than 1 to 350 MHz for the LANTEK 6 and from 1 to 750 MHz for the LANTEK 7 based on the link type For a detailed description of the methods and limits for calculating NEXT and Attenuation values refer to Appendix C Measureme...

Страница 80: ...Chapter 3 Calibration Configuration and Special Operations 3 39 store up to 10 custom cables ...

Страница 81: ...E SETUP H E L P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQR STU VWX Y Z SPACE Display Handset OR Figure 3 5 Typical Tone Generator Setup Note The Wiremap Shift and Tone buttons are hard keys Pair A Pair B Pair C Pair D Low High and Warble are soft keys displayed on the DH To activate the Tone Generator using the Display Handset 1 Connect the DH to the Cable under test 2 Press both and NET MONITOR ...

Страница 82: ...two line display shows the first line TONE the second line shows a XY form of characters X Character Tone Type Y Character Placement of tone L Low A Pair A H High B Pair B W Warble C Pair C D Pair D Example LA Low tone Pair A Note The Tone mode will remain active until is pressed or no test activity has been performed after the past five minutes 3 Select the pair on which to place the tone by cycl...

Страница 83: ... The actual communication from one handset to the other is via a digital data stream and is compatible with fiber optics via the fiber optic adapter module Audio communication is initiated by assuring that the Talksets are properly connected and momentarily depressing the Talk button on either the DH or the RH If the wire map supports this audio communications will be activated Both the RH and DH ...

Страница 84: ...ements may not show The LANTEK tester uses the TDR test to scan the length of a cable for impedance problems or to accurately verify the cable length TDR is not limited to identifying just shorts or opens it also points out any disturbances in the cable How TDR Works The TDR function transmits energy into a cable pair and the returning reflections are monitored in a manner similar to radar The sha...

Страница 85: ...ecommunications outlets appears to be faulty Owner informs a wiring contractor of bad cable The wiring contractor sends a technician out to investigate Technician performs Autotest and TDR on the failed network drop A wire pair fails the Crosstalk test TDR indicates an anomaly at 100 feet from the patch panel The current TDR graph with anomaly is saved Contractor checks the cable at 100 feet out f...

Страница 86: ...Calibrate and configure the tester as required Refer to Chapter 3 Calibration and Configuration sections Note The tester retains the last configuration settings Configuration settings must be adjusted if one or more settings have changed 3 Disconnect the cable to be tested from all network equipment 4 Connect the required test lead to the Display Handset and to one end of the link TDR does not req...

Страница 87: ...n 1 From the Ready screen select Analyze The Analyze screen appears 2 Press the Arrow keys to highlight the TDR function 3 Press Enter to start the TDR test Once started the TDR automatically runs in the continuous mode Note When TDR is running relays will be heard clicking in the Display Handset ...

Страница 88: ...e settings The TDR Plot The TDR graph is an image of the structure of the cable under test along its entire length up to a limit of 2000 feet 609 6 meters This graph shows anomalies by displaying blips peaks or valleys on an otherwise flat line TDR Plot Layout and Controls The horizontal axis represents distance data and the vertical axis represents the percentage of reflection ...

Страница 89: ... the data 2 Designated wire pair plotted from TDR data Pair A B C or D 3 Distance in meters or feet and impedance value at the cursor 4 The vertical axis representing percentage of reflection data 5 The horizontal axis representing distance data 6 Distance of cursor vs total length measured in points and associated measured levels of impedance 7 Zoom out Zoom in keys to expand or compress the hori...

Страница 90: ...or position Press the Up Down Arrow keys to view TDR results from a different wire pair The TDR test runs one time and displays the results Press the Zoom keys to scale the graph At the maximum or minimum limits the key becomes inactive TDR results can be saved to a PC and printed Interpreting TDR Results Always note the cable pair currently being displayed The shape of the reflections plotted for...

Страница 91: ...ing screen plots Condition TDR Plot Indication Open Near End Upswing develops early In comparison to good cable pairs this pair appears shorter in length Short Near End Downswing develops early In comparison to good cable pairs this pair appears shorter in length Open Far End Fully developed upswing at the Far End Short Far End Fully developed downswing at the Far End Split Pair 20 to 30 rise in r...

Страница 92: ...tomatically assigned If a different name is desired use the Delete key to change the highlighted character s Note The default Save As name is derived from the cable name entered into the Cable ID screen or from the previous saved name 4 When you have entered the name press Enter to accept the changes and return to the ready screen Retrieving or Deleting a Graph For detailed instructions regarding ...

Страница 93: ...tandards as well as specific parameters After all tests have been completed the tester displays a single overall pass fail result and individual test pass fail results Autotests are performed with the Display Handset DH and Remote Handset RH connected at opposite ends of the cable under test Test Suites The tests run during an Autotest depend on the cable type selected refer to Chapter 3 Changing ...

Страница 94: ...IA568B Permanent Channel prop D UTP STP Perm ISO IEC 11801 2 Edition prop D 120 ohm UTP STP Perm ISO IEC 11801 2 Edition ISO Class E UTP STP Perm ISO IEC 11801 2 Edition EN50173 A1 Class D UTP STP Perm CENELEC Nexans LANmark D UTP STP Perm Nexans LANmark E UTP STP Perm Nexans Epsilon E UTP STP Perm Nexans Class D UTP STP Perm TWISTED PAIR Basic CAT 3 UTP Link TIA EIA568B CAT 5 UTP STP Link TIA EIA...

Страница 95: ...EE 802 3z CAT 5e UTP STP Channel TIA EIA568B 1 CAT 6 250 UTP STP Channel TIA EIA568B 2 1 ISO Class C UTP STP Channel ISO IEC 11801 1 Edition ISO Class D UTP STP Channel ISO IEC 11801 1 Edition ISO Class D 120 ohm UTP STP Channel ISO IEC 11801 1 Edition prop ISO Class D UTP STP Channel ISO IEC 11801 2 Edition prop ISO Class D 120 ohm UTP STP Channel ISO IEC 11801 2 Edition ISO Class E UTP STP Chann...

Страница 96: ...CR PS NEXT PS ELFEXT PS ACR Headroom MISC TYPES Local Talk ISDN Bavaria STP Link AUTOMATCH ECOMATCH FOILTEK PAIRTEK Single Pair USOC IBM Coax Twinaxial Arcnet CATV VW STP Link CAT 6 200 UTP STP Channel CAT 6 200 UTP STP Link ETHERNET 10BASE T IEEE 802 3 10BASE 2 IEEE 802 3 10BASE 5 IEEE 802 3 100BASE T Basic Link 100BASE T Channel Note For a detailed test description refer to Chapter 7 Cable Testi...

Страница 97: ...ngs You only need to set configuration options if one or more parameters have changed 3 Select the Cable Type Refer to Chapter 3 Changing a Cable Type 4 Disconnect the cable to be tested from all network equipment 5 Connect the Adapters to both handsets 6 With the appropriate patchcords connect the Display Handset patchcord to one end of the link and the Remote Handset patchcord to the opposite en...

Страница 98: ... serial number is valid the DH will proceed with the specified Autotest The first test performed in most Autotests is the Wire Map for twisted pair cable types 4 After running the Wire Map test Autotest runs the remaining tests specified for the currently selected cable type You have the option of specifying in Autotest Preferences that testing halt after any failed test or proceed through the ent...

Страница 99: ...t Preferences The Preferences screen appears 2 Select Autotest Preferences The Autotest Preference screen appears 3 Press the Arrow keys to highlight the desired option 4 Select to activate or deactivate an option 5 Press to accept the selected Autotest Preferences 6 Press to exit this screen without making changes ...

Страница 100: ...s not found a Searching for Remote Handset warning message is displayed on the DH Press to cancel the test and return to the Ready screen 3 If the RH is found Autotest compares the cable test readings to standards for the cable type selected and issues pass fail statements for each test 4 While Autotest is in progress an hour glass displays test progress and indicates pass or fail for each complet...

Страница 101: ...he next Autotest press Autotest 7 If results from the current test have not been printed or you did not have AutoSave enabled in the Autotest Preference screen you will be prompted to discard or save the current test results before the next Autotest will run Note The tester also performs real time Analyze testing that enables you to troubleshoot problem areas If Autotest results indicate a failure...

Страница 102: ...ividual test is a pass or a pass Overall test result is a fail if one or more individual test is either a fail or a fail Table 4 3 Individual Autotest Reports Symbol Individual Autotest Result Pass All values pass with sufficient margin Pass All values pass but one or more test values passed by a margin smaller than the unit s specified accuracy for the measurement The pass result does not fail th...

Страница 103: ...up just like a standard fail However fail means it has failed by a small margin and minor adjustments in the installation may correct the error The effect of pass fail reporting of individual test results is to provide a built in margin of safety above and below the advertised accuracy for a measurement Measurements which fall outside this guard band are a clear pass or a clear fail and the probab...

Страница 104: ...st Results Autotest results can be viewed at the completion of the test sequence or saved for later viewing 1 Press the Arrow keys to highlight the desired test 2 Press Enter to view test results 3 When finished press to return to the Autotest screen ...

Страница 105: ...e will determine the type of fault If the Autotest shows a failure on a particular sub test perform Analyze testing see Chapter 5 for the failing test in order to troubleshoot the cable When more than one test fails on Autotest the test order used for troubleshooting is an important element in eliminating the source of the problem If any tests fail Analyze tests should be performed in the followin...

Страница 106: ...and store test results in a descriptive manner You can set up a separate Job for each floor in a building each building on a campus each customer or for any other user defined classification To create a New Job 1 On the Ready screen select Stored Results Press Enter At this point you will see a list of all the jobs which are currently available If you have never created a Job the list will be empt...

Страница 107: ...key Press the Right Arrow hard key to advance to the next character position Note Use the soft keys to correct a highlighted character 5 After entering the name press Enter returning to the Job Options screen where you can Access Job information Delete Jobs Rename Jobs make a Job the current Job or create more Jobs The new active job name is displayed at the top left corner of the display Note Whe...

Страница 108: ...ter Test names are automatically assigned to completed tests If a different name is desired a test can be named manually using Note The user can either store the results in the internal memory or on the compact flash card To save Autotest results AutoSave Disabled 1 To manually save an Autotest press the Save key 2 The Test Saved screen will be displayed for a brief period showing the name the tes...

Страница 109: ... Deleting Stored Autotest Results Test Results contain stored data from Autotest up to 6 000 Autotests can be stored in internal memory You can view print delete or rename these files When an Autotest or an individual test from Analyze is saved the data is stored with a unique name Test results can be viewed printed or deleted from the Stored Results screen 1 On the Ready screen select Stored Resu...

Страница 110: ...Current Job Info Total number of tests passed failed cable length and headroom for current job All Job Info Total number of tests passed failed cable length and headroom for all jobs Delete Selected Jobs Deletes selected jobs from memory Rename Job Change name of currently selected job New Job Add new job to job list Make Job Current Activate highlighted job Saved tests Autotests Analyze will be s...

Страница 111: ...Print Selected Print selected test results Print All Print a summary of stored test results Undo Deleted Tests Undo the last delete action Delete Selected Delete marked test results Delete All Delete all stored test results Result Info Display test result information such as number of tests number passed and failed length tested and headroom Selected Result Info Display the results of selected tes...

Страница 112: ... things you need to know before you start using them In Autotest Preferences you can set your tester to include and save graphs with test results Save Graphics is the factory default To save Autotest Results and graphs use external storage media Flash Card and or PC The limit and worst case margin parameters are always displayed at the bottom of the tabular test screen When you go to graph view th...

Страница 113: ...erall Autotest results screen displays 4 To display tabular data position the cursor on the desired test result the NEXT test and press Enter 5 To display a graph of the tabular data position the cursor on the tabular data of interest pairs 7 8 and 3 6 and press Enter 6 The graph will always open with the cursor positioned on the worst case margin In this example the cursor is positioned on the ho...

Страница 114: ...ameters and predefined worst case margins There are two different graph formats single and dual plot Single Plot Dual Plot Layout and Controls The horizontal axis represents frequency data and the vertical axis represents the measure values in dB with limits indicated as a solid line trace Tabular View Graphical View Figure 4 1 Tabular Data and Graphical Plot Layout ...

Страница 115: ...displayed the cursor is automatically positioned at the worst case limit and frequency point 5 Actual data plot for a wire pair Attenuation is plotted in this example 6 Predefined worst case limit plot for attenuation 7 Predefined worst case limit plot for NEXT 8 Actual data plot for a wire pair NEXT is plotted in this example 9 Expands or compresses the horizontal axis of the graph At full magnif...

Страница 116: ...Chapter 4 Autotesting 4 24 ...

Страница 117: ...rement can indicate crimped or stretched cable With Analyze testing you can walk the cable and check for damage and stretching Freeing the cable at suspected problem areas should improve the measured reading Depending on the cable type and defined test standard any or all of the following individual tests are available Wire Map Resistance Length Capacitance NEXT Attenuation ACR Return Loss Impedan...

Страница 118: ...Note The tester retains the last used configuration settings You will need to set configuration options if one or more parameters have changed 3 Select the Cable Type See Chapter 3 Changing a Cable Type 4 Disconnect the cable to be tested from all network equipment 5 Connect adapters and patchcords to both the Display and Remote Handsets using the connectors 6 Connect the Display Handset patchcord...

Страница 119: ...riate Calibration Recommended message will display 3 If the serial number is valid the DH will proceed with the specified individual test 4 If the test does not require the RH the DH will run the test and display test data 5 Once a test is completed the test data can be reviewed or printed Analyze Test Screens There are a total of 16 Analyze test screens They are identical to the corresponding Aut...

Страница 120: ...d All Analyze tests are performed using the following procedure 1 In the Ready screen select Analyze to open the Analyze screen The Analyze screen lists the tests that can be performed on the currently selected cable type refer to Chapter 3 Changing a Cable Type 2 Press the Arrow keys to highlight the desired test In this example the Length test is selected ...

Страница 121: ...Chapter 5 Analyze Testing 5 5 3 Press Enter to start the test 4 Upon test completion the tabular results screen is displayed ...

Страница 122: ...he top right below the date Individual wire pair test results are displayed in the last column on the right Result column Overall and Individual test result reporting is usually identical to Autotest mode For a description of symbols and test results refer to Chapter 4 Pass Fail Reporting Printing Analyze Test Results A tabular test result screen can be sent directly to a serial printer Before sen...

Страница 123: ...uence in either a tabular or a graphical format 1 Run an Analyze test 2 Position the highlighted cursor on the desired table data 3 Press Enter to display the wire pair table data as a graph Analyze graphs are similar to Autotest graphs For a description of these graphs refer to Chapter 4 Graph Formats Layout and Controls ...

Страница 124: ...Chapter 5 Analyze Testing 5 8 ...

Страница 125: ...and Startup Tester to PC Connectivity LANTEK Reporter User Interface LANTEK Reporter Help System Overview Uploading DH Tests to the PC Utilizing Graph Data Working with Databases Working at the Job Level Working at the Test Level Backing Up and Restoring Databases Producing and Printing a Report ...

Страница 126: ...card cable of providing resolution of 1024 x 768 a laser printer and an available USB port Note Windows 95 and Windows NT SP4 do not support USB connections Uploading test results is therefore limited to a serial port connection LANTEK Reporter Installation and Startup LANTEK Reporter Upgrades The CD supplied with your tester may not contain the latest version of the LANTEK Reporter program IDEAL ...

Страница 127: ...LANTEK Reporter CD ROM 2 Click on the Start button and then click Run 3 Type d setup Note If your CD ROM drive is not the d drive replace d with the correct drive letter 4 Follow the instructions on your screen Note Install the LANTEK Reporting System in the default directory c LANTEK Reporter An empty database will be created in c LANTEK Reporter db Figure 6 1 Typical Installation Window ...

Страница 128: ...Connectivity PC Cables Use the cables supplied with your tester either the USB or the Serial Port Interface Serial Port Interface Cable The serial cable commonly referred to as a Null modem cable connects to the RS232 serial port and is capable of uploading data test results to the PC or laptop as well as establishing a connection to a serial port printer for printing If you supply your own serial...

Страница 129: ... Cable The USB Universal Serial Bus interface cable is supported by Windows 98 ME XP and NT SP5 and SP6 operating systems and can upload data approximately 20 times faster than uploads via the serial port The USB provides the same functionally provided by the serial port except printing ...

Страница 130: ... cable to the tester and an available serial port or USB port on the PC or Laptop 2 Turn on the tester 3 Start the LANTEK Reporter program on the PC or Laptop 4 From the File Menu select Upload From Tester or select on the toolbar The upload process can be performed either by Serial or USB connection from the Display Handset directly into the PC or laptop The upload process can also be performed t...

Страница 131: ...he LANTEK Reporter Options menu and select the Tester ID command The program will automatically scan the available communications ports and baud rates to locate and identify the attached Tester If the tester is not identified proceed to the next step 2 Some PCs may have difficulties with this function and the following dialog box displays Click OK ...

Страница 132: ...t LANTEK Reporter User Interface The Menu Bar The menu bar at the top of the screen displays the pull down menu names When you choose a menu a list of commands drops down under the menu You can choose only the commands that are solid black Gray commands or options are disabled or may be context sensitive For example to use test commands such as Find Test and Select Test the cursor must be in the t...

Страница 133: ... a new database Open Database Open an existing database More than one database can be open at the same time Save Database Save the currently open database Close Database Close the currently open database Upload From Tester Pull result data from the LANTEK tester Pack Tester Memory Erase all tests in the tester memory that are marked for deletion ...

Страница 134: ...hancement Export Export test results as Comma Separated Values CSV or standard ASCII text files Page Setup Modify the print settings Headers and Footers Insert notes and company logos Print Print a report Backup Database Archive current data in the current folder Restore Database Restore a closed database from a zipped archive file into the current folder Re Index Database Re index the database 1 ...

Страница 135: ...iption Add Job Add a Job Edit Job Modify a Job Delete Delete a job from the database Paste Paste the clipboard contents to the currently selected item Select Job Select an item in the database view in preparation for printing or reporting Select All Select all entries in the database view Find Job Locate a database item ...

Страница 136: ...lected test s Copy Copy the currently selected tests to the clipboard Paste Paste the clipboard contents to the currently selected item Select Test Select a test in the database view for printing or reporting Select All Select all tests in the job Set Operator Provide details about the operator for the currently selected test Find Test Locate a database test item ...

Страница 137: ...TER 6 13 The View Menu The View pull down menu allows you to hide or display the toolbar or status bar and view While in database test view select a test and click on the Test Information option to open the Test Information window ...

Страница 138: ...med Operator The name of the operator who performed the test Test Instrument The type and serial number of the instrument used to perform the test Frequency Range The test frequency range of the tested cable NVP The Nominal Velocity of Propagation value defined for the cable on which the test was performed Individual tests can be viewed by clicking on a test tab to display stored test results A re...

Страница 139: ...tabase view Units Choose feet or meters as the measurement units for both the screen display and printouts Serial Port Configure the serial port for your LANTEK tester Graphing Select graphing options Upload Target Designate the source of data Font Change the screen display font Language Change the language for both the screen display and printouts Tester ID Locate and identify a connected tester ...

Страница 140: ...enu provides the standard windows Help support and displays the About dialog The Status Bar The Status Bar at the bottom of the screen lists the functions that are currently operating and indicates the number of tests residing in the currently highlighted job ...

Страница 141: ...reate a new database Upload Test Open a database Find Tester ID Save Set Operator Cut Backup Copy Select All Paste Sort Test Delete Find Jobs or Test Export Help Assistant Print Help The Right Mouse Button The right mouse button provides a shortcut to either display the Job or Test Edit menu depending on the area of the window where the click is performed ...

Страница 142: ...elp Topics menu option is the primary way to gain access to the LANTEK Reporter Help system To open the Help System 1 Pull down the Help menu and click the Help Topics command The Help Topics screen displays Help Topics Screen The LANTEK Reporter Help Topics screen contains three tabs and three buttons ...

Страница 143: ...ORTER 6 19 Content Tab The Content tab displays a list of topics in the LANTEK Reporter Help system organized by category Index Tab The Index tab is similar to a traditional book index listing keywords and phrases alphabetically ...

Страница 144: ...ind Tab The Find tab allows a full text search for any word or phrase in the Help system Display button Opens the selected LANTEK Reporter Help item Print button Prints the selected item Cancel button Closes the LANTEK Reporter Help system ...

Страница 145: ... menu bar The screen contains instructions for using and customizing the LANTEK Reporter Help system The Web Help feature allows you to access Microsoft Product Support Online About LANTEK Reporter Screen The About LANTEK Reporter screen displays the LANTEK Reporter version number running on your computer ...

Страница 146: ...older or use an existing job folder before uploading the tests To create a new database refer to Creating a New Database To create a new job name refer to Adding a Job Upload procedure 1 Designate the upload location on the PC or Laptop Before uploading test data from the LANTEK DH select a destination database in the Database View 2 From the File pull down menu click on Upload From Tester The Upl...

Страница 147: ... For example JOB 1 in the cable tester select LANTEK as upload job 5 Select the Data Source Choose Comm Port for direct connection USB or Serial with the tester Or Data Storage Device if you have stored the test results on the compact flash card and are using the USB flash card reader or if you have files stored on an alternate media device on your PC CD ROM Zip Disk Hard Drive 6 Click OK to begin...

Страница 148: ...specify whether or not to include graphs with the test result data This activity can be selected through the Options Menu under the Graphing command Save Graph Data Select this option to save graph data if present when tests are uploaded from the tester Enable Graphs on Detailed Reports Select this option to enable printing of summary graphs in the detailed report The option Save Graph Data must b...

Страница 149: ...he toolbar 2 You can either type the new path and database name or choose Browse and select an existing path and then type in the database name Note The name of the new database displays only in the title bar of the main window 3 Click OK to enter your selection Note We recommend creating a new database for each new customer When all of the reporting has been completed make a final database backup...

Страница 150: ...REPORTER 6 26 Opening an Existing Database 1 Pull down the File menu and select the Open command or click on the toolbar 2 Use the Browse feature to locate the desired database folder and file 3 Click OK to open the database ...

Страница 151: ...cular technician The left side of the Database View shows the hierarchy of Jobs Clicking on a Job folder that is preceded by a plus sign reveals the Jobs it contains This hierarchy can be up to five levels deep Jobs that have attached test records are indicated by an icon When you click on this icon the test records become visible on the right side of the screen You may move Jobs from one folder t...

Страница 152: ...s by adding a Job folder 1 Select the folder that you want to add a Job to 2 From the Edit menu click Add Job The Add Job dialog box displays 3 Type in a name for the Job folder and any notes you want to add 4 Click OK to create the new job folder Note The preferred method of initiating the Add Job function is to right click the mouse on the job list where the new job can be defined as a sub job ...

Страница 153: ...Job To change the name of a Job folder or attach text notes to it 1 Select a Job 2 From the Edit menu click Edit Job The Edit job dialog box appears 3 Click on the Name or Note text boxes to perform the desired edits 4 Click OK when you are finished ...

Страница 154: ...r modify customer details for a specific Job entry 1 From the Edit menu select Edit Job 2 Click Customer The Add Customer or Modify Customer dialog box displays 3 Add new customer information or edit existing information If a customer name is supplied it will appear at the beginning of a report ...

Страница 155: ...b and position the cursor in the desired test field on the right side of the screen Select one or several Autotest s 2 Select the Edit menu Click Customer or click The Set Operator dialog box displays 4 Click on the Drop down Menu for a list of all operators 5 Select an operator from the drop down list or enter a new operator name 6 Click OK when you are finished ...

Страница 156: ...l on the left side of the main database screen to find a job Click on a test in the test grid on the left side of the main database screen to find a test 2 Select the Edit menu Click Find Job or Find Test or click on the toolbar The Find dialog box displays 4 Enter the job name and then specify the find criteria using the Match case and Direction buttons 5 Click Find Next to search for the next oc...

Страница 157: ... 33 Working at the Test Level Displaying the Test Grid 1 Click on a Job folder that contains tests as indicated by an icon 2 A list of test records will appear on the right side of the Database View This is referred to as the Test Grid ...

Страница 158: ...ains tests as indicated by an icon 2 Double click on any test entry in the test grid left side of the main database screen or hold down the Control key and type V Depending on the type of cable you will see individual tabs for each test 3 Click on the desired Test Tab to view the test results ...

Страница 159: ... this button to view graphs of individual test results performed The Graph Display The graphical data display depending upon the test tab that has been clicked provides radio buttons on the left side to select the pair and or the test reference site of the graphed data The window displays the test result data over the plot area The small popup window shows the frequency and dB value of the data po...

Страница 160: ... an Excel spreadsheet Color Change the color of various items on the graph Click and select a color from the drop down dialog Click hold and drag the color to the desired item on the chart Zoom Magnify an area of the graph Click and move to the area of the plot that is to be magnified Click hold and drag on the area to be zoomed This zoom operation can be repeated to intensify the magnification Ve...

Страница 161: ... test To select a range of tests click the first column then hold and drag to the last test preferred To select a set of non contiguous tests click the first column of each test while holding down the Control key 2 Move the cursor to the bottom of the highlighted area The cursor will turn into a rectangle 3 Click and hold the left mouse button while you drag the test s into a new Job folder on the...

Страница 162: ...n a folder at the Job level at the left side of the main database screen to find a job Click on a test in the test grid on the left side of the main database screen to find a test 2 Select the Edit menu 3 Click Edit Test to open the Edit Test dialog box 4 Enter the cable ID in the text box labeled From Enter the destination of the cable in the text box labeled To 5 Enter data into the From To and ...

Страница 163: ...olumn title You sort by ascending descending or natural order The Sort function is available when more than one test is selected in the grid view 1 On the Options menu click Sort 2 Click the Down Arrow next to each field and choose from the sorting options that are displayed 3 Click OK to begin the sort You can sort tests according to three different values with highest sort criteria listed first ...

Страница 164: ...are searching for a Test you should have an item on the Test level of the hierarchy selected before bringing up the Find dialog box 1 Before opening the Edit menu Click on a folder at the Job level at the left side of the main database screen to find a job Click on a test in the test grid on the left side of the main database screen to find a test 2 Select the Edit menu 3 Click the Find Test comma...

Страница 165: ...r Click on the toolbar The backup will be placed in the current folder Note Prior to performing an uploading of test results the currently open database is automatically backed up Restoring a Database This function becomes available on the File menu only after all databases have been closed 1 Click the File menu 2 If you have a database open click Close Database and proceed to step 3 If you don t ...

Страница 166: ... Headers Footers dialog box displays 2 Decide on the position for your header or footer and click the accompanying Down Arrow 3 From the drop down text box select one of the displayed options If you select Text the Text Box will open Enter your information If you select Logo you must supply the location of the Bitmap file bmp file to be used as the logo Type the name of the file directly into the ...

Страница 167: ... Font style and size will be set by the program to maintain a single page per test 1 From the File menu click on Page Setup the Page Setup dialog box displays 2 Set Paper Size Source Orientation and Margins 3 Click OK Note You may also need to adjust the space you allocate to the header footer and margins in order to fit the report on one page ...

Страница 168: ...cting the printer and specifying what you want to print 1 From the File menu click Print or click on the toolbar The Print dialog box displays 2 Select Report Type Printer Print Range and the number of Copies 3 Click Preview to display your report as it will appear in print 4 Click OK ...

Страница 169: ... The tests included in the report are determined by what item s are selected in the views If a job is selected in the Tree view all tests in that job are included If tests have selected in the Grid view the selected tests are reported To view summary test information for the selected job check the Show Summary Data box ...

Страница 170: ...ts for each test The tests included in the report are determined by what item s are selected in the views If a job is selected in the Tree view all tests in that job are included If tests have been selected in the Grid view the selected tests are reported To view summary test information for the selected job check the Show Summary Data box ...

Страница 171: ...all selected tests The tests included in the report are determined by what item s are selected in the views If a job is selected in the Tree view all tests in that job are included If tests have selected in the Grid view the selected tests are reported To view summary test information for the selected job check the Show Summary Data box ...

Страница 172: ...Chapter 6 Using LANTEK REPORTER 6 48 ...

Страница 173: ...est Wire Length Test DC Resistance Test NEXT ELFEXT and Power Sum Test Attenuation Test Return Loss Test Impedance Test Delay and Skew Test Capacitance Test ACR and Power Sum ACR Test Headroom Test Testing and Troubleshooting 10Base T Cabling Testing and Troubleshooting with Block Adapters ...

Страница 174: ...es on the same cable Table 7 1 Both unshielded UTP and foil shielded STP FTP cables are available Jacket Insulation Tinned Copper Stranded or Solid Conductor 4 Pairs Copper Drain Wire Shielded Cable only STP Aluminum Polyester Shield Foil Shielded Cable only FTP The following diagram shows modular jack pin numbering and wiring patterns for T568A T568B 10 Base T TP PMD and USOC cabling types Figure...

Страница 175: ...eads at both the Display Handset and Remote Handset When testing STP be sure to select Shielded Cable Type STP in the Cable Type menu Twists are maintained to within as required per TIA Category 5e insulation guidelines Screened Category 5e Cable ScTP Metallic shield provides EMI protection Figure 7 2 Shield Continuity Test Connections Twisted Pair USOC Wiring If a USOC Universal Service Ordering ...

Страница 176: ... Patchcord Network Patch Panel RJ 45 Wall Outlet Horizontal Network Cable Maximum of 90 Meters A U T O T E S T N E T M O N I T O R WIRE MAP TDR LENGTH SHIFT 750 MHz Certifier F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 ENTER Escape TALK ANALYZE SETUP HELP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQR STU VWX YZ SPACE A U T O TEST ESCAPE TONE MODE TONE PAGE TALK SHIFT Remote HAZARD PASS FAIL ON 750 MHz Certifier Channel...

Страница 177: ...et Horizontal Network Cable Maximum of 90 Meters A U T O T E S T N E T M O N I T O R WIRE MAP TDR LENGTH SHIFT 750 MHz Certifier F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 ENTER Escape TALK ANALYZE SETUP HELP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQR STU VWX Y Z SPACE A U T O TEST ESCAPE TONE MODE TONE PAGE TALK SHIFT Remote HAZARD PASS FAIL ON 750 MHz Certifier Figure 7 4 Channel Link Test Connections Connection ...

Страница 178: ...n open may also cause a zero capacitance reading and will cause false readings in NEXT tests A wire map test will always look for and map all nine possible wires four pairs shield but will only consider wires defined as present in the selected cable type refer to Chapter 3 Changing a Cable Type for pass fail criteria For example a wire that is not specified in the cable type will show on the map b...

Страница 179: ... or more open pins Probable Causes Connector to wire punch down not mated Defective jack or plug Broken wire s Other Tests Affected Test Possible Result DC Resistance Fail Attenuation Fail NEXT Some false measurements Mutual Capacitance 0 reading possible Length May be low if the open is near the Display Handset Problem Shorted pins Probable Causes Conductors making contact at a connector Jack or ...

Страница 180: ...e Infrequently one or more tests may fail Wire Length Test This test measures the length of each wire pair to make sure that the recommended limits for the particular cable type are not exceeded Depending on the units selected in the Setup menu length is reported in either feet or meters See Chapter 3 Setup information Note The RH is not required to perform this test ...

Страница 181: ...tween pairs in the same cable due to minor NVP differences between the pairs and physical length differences due to twisting patterns When electrically measured cable length varies too much from actual length a problem exists Troubleshooting Wire Length Problems Problem Length between a pair of the same cables varies by more than 10 Probable Causes Incorrect NVP Excessive cable length Installed ma...

Страница 182: ... the loop resistance of each pair of wires The instrument tests to make sure total loop resistance does not exceed recommended limits Results are displayed with resistance in ohms for each pair and a comparison limit for the cable type Note The RH is required to perform this test ...

Страница 183: ... Mismatched cable types Poor punch block connection Poor RJ 45 termination connections Wire pair has a tap never done Cable damage Shorted cable Other Tests Affected Test Possible Result Wire Map May fail Attenuation May fail NEXT May have false readings Capacitance May fail Problem One wire pair has a very high DC loop resistance others are normal Probable Causes Poor connection points Cable dama...

Страница 184: ...d ELFEXT Equal Level Far End Crosstalk tests measure crosstalk at the near and far ends of the cable in one Autotest High levels of crosstalk can cause excessive retransmissions data corruption and other problems that slow the network system NEXT Test Screens Note The RH is required to perform these tests ...

Страница 185: ...FEXT Test Screens NEXT FEXT and ELFEXT The NEXT test measures cross talk from a transmitting pair to an adjacent pair in the same cable sheath NEXT is measured at the both the DH and the RH 1 2 3 6 4 5 7 8 2 1 3 6 4 5 7 8 Effect of Adjacent Pair ...

Страница 186: ... pair 1 2 vs 3 6 etc yielding a total of twelve measurements ELFEXT measurements are made with the DH and RH for all possible pair combinations 1 2 vs 3 6 3 6 vs 1 2 1 2 etc at both ends yielding a total of twenty four measurements Power Sum NEXT and Power Sum ELFEXT Power Sum tests measure the crosstalk effects of three transmitting pairs on the fourth pair in the same cable sheath 1 2 3 6 4 5 7 ...

Страница 187: ...pter 7 Cable Testing Fundamentals 7 15 During the Power Sum NEXT test six measurements are made at each end of the cable and combined pairs 1 2 3 6 and 4 5 vs pair 7 8 etc for a total of eight measurements ...

Страница 188: ... ELFEXT test twelve measurements are made at the DH side of the cable and combined pairs 1 2 3 6 4 5 vs pair 7 8 etc for a total of four measurements Note Power Sum NEXT measurements will generally read 2 3 dB lower in value higher crosstalk than conventional NEXT ...

Страница 189: ...es Installed cable or patch cable not correctly rated Defective poor quality cable or too many connectors Poor quality installation at the connection points Too much insulation has been stripped from the wires at termination A pair of wires has been untwisted too much at termination Split pairs Poor quality connectors or connectors not rated to desired category Delay skew ELFEXT Other Tests Affect...

Страница 190: ...h loss in the cable and verifies that it is within acceptable limits Low attenuation is essential for error free transmission Attenuation is measured by injecting a signal of known amplitude at the Remote Handset and reading the amplitude at the Display Handset Note The RH is required to perform this test ...

Страница 191: ... hardware The larger the number the greater the attenuation Troubleshooting Attenuation Problems Problem High Attenuation Reading Probable Causes Poor connector termination points Excessive cable length Incorrect or poor quality adapter cable Incorrect cable Other Tests Affected Test Possible Result DC Loop Resistance May be high Capacitance May be high Length May be over limit NEXT May be low on ...

Страница 192: ...Loss Test This test measures the ratio of reflected to transmitted signal strength Good quality cable runs will have little reflected signal indicating good impedance matches in the run s various components Note The RH is required to perform this test ...

Страница 193: ...n of signal back to the source Troubleshooting Return Loss Problems Problem Excessive Return Loss Value of 10 dB or less Probable Causes Open shorted or damaged cable Installed cable cable segments or patch cord have improper characteristics Damaged or worn cable or connectors Poor punch down Factory splice in cable Other Tests Affected Test Possible Result Attenuation May be high Capacitance and ...

Страница 194: ...aracteristic impedance This test uses capacitive measurements therefore it is necessary to specify the correct cable type in order to accurately perform the test Note If a CAT 3 cable is selected specified as the cable type where PVC is used in the cable insulation but a CAT 5 cable where Teflon is used as the cable insulation is actually used the average impedance will be calculated incorrectly T...

Страница 195: ...gs Probable Causes Compression stretching or excessive bending damage to the cable Defective connectors Insulation damage at a connector Ground loops created between cable shielding if used and equipment grounding via RS 232 cable to computer or auxiliary power Improperly chosen cables or patch cords Moisture in the cable Other Tests Affected Test Possible Result Length Affected pairs will appear ...

Страница 196: ...d of time for a test signal applied to one end of a cable run to reach the other end Skew indicates the difference between the measured time delay for that pair and the pair with the lowest value displayed as 0 0 ns Delay and Skew limits are set according to the currently selected cable type ...

Страница 197: ...cable A substantial difference indicates a cable installation problem or a pair defect Troubleshooting Delay and Skew Problems Problem Excessive Differences Between Measurements Probable Causes Cables which use different materials for insulating the four pairs of wires A break or short in the pair Excessive cable length Cable installation problems ...

Страница 198: ...rs of each wire pair to verify that installation has not affected the capacitance for the particular cable type Bulk capacitance measurements are displayed in nanofarad nF in the Analyze Capacitance test Autotest measures the bulk capacitance in picofarads pF per foot or meter Note The RH is not required to perform this test ...

Страница 199: ... Exceeds the Maximum Limit Probable Causes Compression stretching or excessive bending damage to the cable Defective connectors Insulation damage at a connector Ground loops created between cable shielding if used and equipment grounding via RS 232 cable to computer or auxiliary power Improperly chosen cables or patch cords Moisture in the cable Poor connections at punch downs and wall plates Othe...

Страница 200: ...s a mathematical comparison difference calculation between the results of the Attenuation and NEXT tests The difference reading between each pair gives an indication of how problem free the cable pair will be for transmissions The ACR measurements are calculated pair to pair Note The RH is required to perform these tests ...

Страница 201: ...lected pair and the other three pairs in the same cable sheath ACR and Power Sum ACR Errors A large difference reading is desirable since it indicates a strong signal and little noise interference Troubleshooting ACR and Power Sum ACR Problems Refer to the NEXT and Attenuation troubleshooting suggestions in this chapter ...

Страница 202: ... been normalized to 100 meters or 328 feet and the additional margin between the worst case PS NEXT and the limit for PS NEXT Headroom provides a simplified means of reporting the margin available in a single cable run which will support an application with error free performance It also gives an indication of additional margin which may be achieved through the utilization of enhanced cable and co...

Страница 203: ...ork data frames Both the cable and connecting hardware must meet minimum standards as specified in the IEEE 802 3 standard The default settings for 10BASE T network links in the LANTEK tester reflect these standards 10BASE T systems use the 1 and 2 pins for transmit and the 3 and 6 pins for receive as shown in Figure 7 5 The instrument passes or fails the Wire Map based on this pin configuration I...

Страница 204: ...t Use a patchcord with a RJ45 plug on one end and the appropriate 110 or 210 plug on the other end The RJ45 end of this patchcord is usually connected to the Display Handset However if required it can be connected to the Remote Handset Connect the other handset using one of the patchcords supplied with your tester Note Observe the Wire Map results on the first test carefully If the Wire Map fails ...

Страница 205: ...ucing electrical currents sufficient to cause personal injury and or property damage IDEAL INDUSTRIES has tried to provide the maximum protection possible by installing an automatic reset fuse in every battery pack to help stop high current discharges as quickly as possible However this fuse may not completely protect against a momentary arc which can result if the battery pack s electrical contac...

Страница 206: ...d battery pack case intact There are no user serviceable parts inside the case and the batteries in the case are not replaceable Statement of Liability IDEAL INDUSTRIES does NOT assume any liability for death injury or damage to equipment or property resulting from the use of this charger in a manner inconsistent with the use for which it was intended IDEAL INDUSTRIES will not be liable for conseq...

Страница 207: ...INDUSTRIES s own experience and testing However the default settings in the tester may not yield the desired certification test results in every given instance because each network is a custom installation designed to suit the requirements of the users It is therefore imperative that specific network parameter limits be obtained from the network designer s and employed during certification and tes...

Страница 208: ...Appendix A Safety Precautions A 4 ...

Страница 209: ...n or service call IDEAL INDUSTRIES Technical Support at 1 800 854 2708 or 858 279 2200 If cleaning is required use a soft cloth and mild cleaner suitable for plastic Do not immerse the tester in water When returning a unit for service or calibration 1 Customer name company address telephone number proof of purchase for warranty repairs and a description of the service are required 2 Pack in a soft...

Страница 210: ...estions outside the U S A and Canada call your local distributor IDEAL INDUSTRIES recommends annual calibration of the LANTEK testers to ensure that it continually meets its accuracy specifications Before returning a unit for calibration or service outside the U S A contact your local distributor or one of the IDEAL INDUSTRIES Corporation offices listed below If your local distributor does not hav...

Страница 211: ...l 49 89 99686 0 Fax 49 89 99686 111 United Kingdom Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg Sweden Norway Finland Denmark Iceland IDEAL INDUSTRIES UK Ltd 225 Europa Boulevard Gemini Business Park Warrington Cheshire WA5 7TN United Kingdom Tel 44 1925 444444 Fax 44 1925 445501 Australia IDEAL INDUSTRIES AUST PTY LIMITED 27 Keene Street Baulkham Hills NWS 2153 Australia Tel 61 2 9686 6923 Fax 61 2 9686 2364 ...

Страница 212: ...e latest information on cable test application notes or firmware version upgrades A question and answer forum allows you to share information with other users and submit questions to IDEAL INDUSTRIES product managers You can download the latest firmware upgrades for your LANTEK tester using a PC computer Upgrade files are available on the World Wide Web at http www idealindustries com ...

Страница 213: ...rformance Specifications A number of parameters comparisons and definitions for category 3 5 5e 6 and ISO Class C D E and F cables are presented in this section Topics include tables and graphs that define and compare Level I II and III accuracy levels Which tests are required Worst allowable pair to pair measured performance levels Permanent and channel link test limits ...

Страница 214: ...56 21 26 200 00 27 21 31 47 250 00 30 86 35 87 Category 3 ANSI TIA EIA568 TSB67 Category 5 ANSI TIA EIA568 TSB67 95 ANSI TIA EIA568 Category 5e Category 6 Draft 9 ANSI TIA EIA568 TSB67 95 EINBETTENEINBETTENISO AS NZS Frequency MHz dB Permanent Channel Permanent Channel Permanent Channel Permanent Channel 1 00 3 10 4 20 2 10 2 50 1 90 2 20 1 90 2 20 4 00 5 80 7 30 4 10 4 50 3 80 4 40 35 00 4 20 8 0...

Страница 215: ...0 10 41 80 39 90 200 00 36 90 34 80 250 00 35 30 33 10 Category 3 Category 5 Category 5e ANSI TIA EIA568 TSB67 ANSI TIA EIA568 TSB67 95 ANSI TIA EIA568 TSB67 95 ANSI TIA EIA568 Category 6 Draft 9 EINBETTEN EINBETTENISO AS NZS Frequency MHz dB Permanent Channel Permanent Channel Permanent Channel Permanent Channel 1 00 40 10 39 10 54 00 54 00 61 20 60 30 72 70 72 70 4 00 30 70 29 30 45 00 45 00 51 ...

Страница 216: ...57 00 57 00 62 00 62 00 2 00 3 00 4 00 52 00 50 90 61 80 60 50 8 00 47 10 45 70 10 00 45 60 44 10 16 00 42 20 40 60 52 20 50 60 20 00 40 70 39 00 50 70 49 00 25 00 39 10 37 30 49 10 47 30 31 25 37 50 35 70 47 60 45 80 62 50 32 60 30 60 42 70 40 60 100 00 29 30 27 10 39 30 37 10 200 00 34 30 31 90 250 00 32 70 30 20 ANSI TIA EIA568 TSB67 ANSI TIA EIA568 TSB67 95 ANSI TIA EIA568 TSB67 95 ANSI TIA EI...

Страница 217: ...8 00 44 00 42 50 55 60 55 60 10 00 42 50 41 00 54 00 54 00 16 00 39 30 37 60 50 60 50 60 20 00 37 70 36 00 49 00 49 00 25 00 36 00 34 50 47 30 47 30 31 25 34 60 32 70 45 70 45 70 62 50 39 70 27 60 40 60 40 60 100 00 26 30 24 10 37 10 37 10 125 00 35 40 35 40 155 52 33 80 33 80 175 00 32 90 32 90 200 00 31 90 31 90 250 00 30 20 30 20 ISO Class D 11801 Proposed ISO Class C AS NZS 3080 ISO Class D IS...

Страница 218: ... 00 155 52 11 00 9 00 250 00 10 00 8 00 Category 3 Category 5 Category 5e Category 6 Draft 9 ANSI TIA EIA568 TSB67 ANSI TIA EIA568 TSB67 95 ANSI TIA EIA568 TSB67 95 ANSI TIA EIA568 ISO AS NZS Frequency MHz dB Permanent Channel Permanent Channel Permanent Channel Permanent Channel 1 00 15 00 15 00 17 00 17 00 15 00 15 00 19 00 19 00 4 00 15 00 15 00 17 00 17 00 15 00 15 00 19 00 19 00 8 00 15 00 15...

Страница 219: ...27 10 100 00 7 70 3 10 10 70 6 10 22 60 19 00 155 52 14 30 10 00 250 00 3 50 Category 3 Category 5 Category 5e Category 6 Draft 9 ANSI TIA EIA568 TSB67 95 ANSI TIA EIA568 ANSI TIA EIA568 TSB67 ANSI TIA EIA568 TSB67 95 ISO AS NZS Frequency MHz dB Permanent Channel Permanent Channel Permanent Channel Permanent Channel 1 00 37 00 34 90 51 50 51 30 59 30 58 10 70 80 70 40 4 00 24 90 22 00 40 20 39 80 ...

Страница 220: ... 00 41 40 39 40 57 00 55 60 10 00 39 30 37 00 55 50 54 00 16 00 34 00 31 50 52 20 50 60 20 00 31 50 28 80 50 70 49 00 25 00 28 80 25 90 49 10 47 30 31 25 26 00 22 80 47 50 45 70 62 50 15 90 12 00 42 70 40 60 100 00 7 70 3 10 39 30 37 10 125 00 37 70 35 40 155 52 36 10 33 80 175 00 35 30 32 90 200 00 34 30 31 90 250 00 32 70 30 20 Category 3 Category 5 Category 5e Category 6 Draft 9 ANSI TIA EIA568...

Страница 221: ...8 00 38 50 36 00 50 60 49 70 10 00 36 40 34 00 48 40 47 50 16 00 31 50 28 70 43 50 42 30 20 00 29 00 25 70 41 00 39 70 25 00 26 00 23 00 38 40 36 90 31 25 23 60 19 90 35 70 34 00 62 50 13 70 9 10 26 20 23 70 100 00 5 70 0 10 18 60 15 40 125 00 14 50 10 90 155 52 10 20 6 10 175 00 7 70 3 40 200 00 4 80 0 10 250 00 ISO Class D 11801 Proposed ISO Class C AS NZS 3080 ISO Class D ISO Class E EINBETTENE...

Страница 222: ...1 10 24 10 21 50 28 30 27 40 100 00 19 60 17 00 20 00 17 40 24 20 23 30 200 00 18 20 17 20 250 00 16 20 15 30 Category 3 Category 5 Category 5e Category 6 Draft 9 ANSI TIA EIA568 TSB67 ANSI TIA EIA568 TSB67 95 ANSI TIA EIA568 TSB67 95 ANSI TIA EIA568 ISO AS NZS Frequency MHz dB Permanent Channel Permanent Channel Permanent Channel Permanent Channel 1 00 59 60 57 00 64 20 63 20 4 00 47 60 45 00 52 ...

Страница 223: ...NSI TIA EIA568 TSB67 ANSI TIA EIA568 TSB67 95 ANSI TIA EIA568 TSB67 95 ANSI TIA EIA568 Category 3 Category 5 Category 5e Category 6 Draft 9 ISO Frequency MHz dB Permanent Channel Permanent Channel Permanent Channel Permanent Channel 1 00 57 00 54 40 61 20 60 20 2 00 3 00 4 00 45 00 42 40 49 10 48 20 8 00 39 00 36 00 43 10 42 20 10 00 37 00 34 40 41 20 40 20 16 00 32 90 30 30 37 10 36 10 20 00 31 0...

Страница 224: ... 55 3 51 8 11 5 8 5 600 0 46 0 54 7 54 7 51 2 8 7 5 7 Measurement Limits in dB Freq Power Sum NEXT ELFEXT Power Sum ELFEXT Return Loss MHz Permanent Channel Permanent Channel Permanent Channel Permanent Channel 1 0 62 0 62 0 65 0 65 0 62 0 62 0 21 0 19 0 4 0 62 0 62 0 65 0 65 0 62 0 62 0 21 0 19 0 10 0 62 0 62 0 62 7 60 8 59 7 57 8 21 0 19 0 16 0 62 0 62 0 59 3 57 5 56 3 54 5 20 0 18 0 100 0 62 0 ...

Страница 225: ...ries Categories Description CAT 1 and 2 UTP not recommended for LAN use CAT 3 Four pairs with three twists per foot Rated for signals up to 16 MHz CAT 4 Four pairs per foot Rated for signals up to 20 MHz CAT 5 Four pairs with eight twists per foot Rated for signals up to 100 MHz CAT 5E Same characteristics as CAT 5 Higher quality cable low crosstalk Rated for signals up to 200 MHz CAT 6 Four pairs...

Страница 226: ...y cable installation contractors What does accuracy mean Accuracy is the difference between the measured value reported by the LANTEK tester and the actual value Accuracy is a function of the characteristics of the field tester and link transmission characteristics Requirements for Level I II and III Accuracy Accuracy requirements are specified in the TIA EIA 568 B and ISO Class E specifications A...

Страница 227: ... dB 37 15 log f 200 dB Dynamic Accuracy 1 0 dB 0 75 dB Length Accuracy 1 meter 4 1 meter 4 Return Loss 15 dB 15 dB Directivity Delay Level III Draft 3 Level III New Proposal 1 250 MHz 1 250 MHz Random Noise Floor 70 15 log f 200 dB 75 15 log f 100 dB Residual NEXT 60 15 log f 200 dB 65 20 log f 100 dB Output Signal Balance 35 15 log f 200 dB 40 20 log f 100 dB Common Mode Rejection 35 15 log f 200...

Страница 228: ...s 43 50 43 50 43 50 43 50 Impedance Ohm 85 115 85 115 85 115 85 115 85 115 85 115 85 115 85 115 Proposed TSB67 Category 3 TSB67 95 Category 5 TSB67 Category 5e TSB67 Category 6 Proposed ISO AS NZS TEST Limits Link Channel Link Channel Link Channel Link Channel Length m 90 100 90 100 90 100 90 100 Loop Resistance DC Ohm 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 Capacitance m 56pF 56pF 56pF 56pF 56pF 56pF 66pF 66pF D...

Страница 229: ...rge Battery Recharger for LANTEK switchable 120V 240V Power 1019 00 1510 North American Wall Cube AC DC Power Supply 1019 00 1511 European Wall Cube AC DC Power Supply 1019 00 1512 United Kingdom Wall Cube AC DC Power Supply 0012 00 0627 Category 6 Channel Adapter 0012 00 0626 Category 7 Channel Adapter 6011 50 0029 Category 6 Patchcords RJ45 to RJ45 Set of 2 6011 50 0028 Category 7 Patchcords RJ4...

Страница 230: ... Singlemode 1550 nm fiber optic adapter module 0012 00 0336 Multimode 850 nm fiber optic adapter module 0012 00 0337 Multimode 1300 nm fiber optic adapter module 0012 00 0341 Singlemode TRACETEK Adapter 6011 00 1017 Singlemode TRACETEK Long Launch Cable d 6011 20 5004 Singlemode 50 50 Splitter 0012 00 0340 Multimode TRACETEK Adapter 6011 00 1016 Multimode TRACETEK Long Launch Cable d 6011 20 5003 ...

Страница 231: ... pF Capacitance 0 100pF ft 0 1 pF 2 1 pF DC Loop Resistance 0 200 Ω 0 1 Ω 1 2 Ω Attenuation 1 350 MHz 0 1 dB Level III NEXT 1 350 MHz 0 1 dB Level III Return Loss 1 350 MHz 0 1 dB Level III ELFEXT 1 350 MHz 0 1 dB Level III Noise Floor 90 dB Dynamic Range 90 dB Level III only specified to 250 MHz Storage Capacity Internal Memory Cat 5e 6 No Graphics 6 000 Test Results Cat 5e with Graphics 100 Test...

Страница 232: ...0 MHz 0 1 dB Level III NEXT 1 750 MHz 0 1 dB Level III Return Loss 1 750 MHz 0 1 dB Level III ELFEXT 1 750 MHz 0 1 dB Level III Noise Floor 90 dB Dynamic Range 90 dB Level III only specified to 250 MHz Storage Capacity Internal Memory Cat 5e 6 No Graphics 6 000 Test Results Cat 5e with Graphics 100 Test Results Cat 6 with Graphics 60 Test Results Cat 7 with Graphics 25 Test Results Storage Capacit...

Страница 233: ...pable of surviving the normal bench handling procedures found in typical maintenance and repair facilities Connector Stress Strain All connectors and adapters will withstand a strain of 25 lb in any direction or orientation when attached to a Display Handset or Remote Handset Jerk All connectors and adapters will withstand a jerk force of up to 1 lb dropped from a 3 foot cord in any orientation wh...

Страница 234: ...oz Remote Handset Dimensions 10 1 x5 0 x2 3 Weight 2 lbs Battery and Power Management Display Handset Battery Pack 8 4 Vdc 2 45 AH NiMH External Source 12 Vdc 800mA continuous Remote Handset Battery Pack 8 4 Vdc 2 45 AH NiMH External Source 12 Vdc 800mA continuous Test Connector Input Protection Input Impedance 2 MΩ Voltage Protection 20 200 VAC DC ...

Страница 235: ...g current results 4 16 stored 4 17 viewing current 4 12 Autotest Results pass fail reporting 4 10 symbols 4 10 Autotest setup 4 5 Autotest suites 4 2 B Battery and Power Management 2 18 Battery charging 2 20 baud rates 6 7 C Cable ID 3 29 double 3 30 single 3 29 Cable IDs and Test Numbering 3 27 Cable Type Selection 3 31 Cable types and applicable analyze tests 5 2 Calibration 3 6 Calibration Proc...

Страница 236: ...mpedance Test 7 22 Impedance Troubleshooting 7 23 J Job folder 6 27 Jobs 4 14 6 27 creating 4 14 L LANTEK Basic Package 1 1 LANTEK Cable Tester 2 1 LANTEK Features 2 2 LANTEK Performance Specifications 2 3 LANTEK Premier Package 1 1 LANTEK Reporter customer details 6 30 Database file menu 6 25 display test grid 6 33 edit menu 6 11 find 6 32 Job editing 6 29 view test details 6 34 LANTEK Reporter b...

Страница 237: ...nent Link Test Setup 1 6 7 4 ports 6 7 Power up 1 3 Preferences screen setting tester configuration parameters 3 11 Q Quick Start Procedures 1 3 R Remote Handset 2 15 Remote Handset Controls 2 15 Remote Handset Interface Ports 2 17 Removable Mass Storage 2 14 Report Single Line 6 45 Report Brief 6 46 Detailed 6 47 footer 6 42 header 6 42 print command 6 44 printing 6 42 setup 6 43 Return Loss Erro...

Страница 238: ... language 3 22 setting 3 11 setting Autotest preferences 3 13 setting date and time 3 21 setting length measurement units 3 17 setting length measurement units 3 17 setting timeout options 3 16 Tester Field Calibration 3 8 Tester Field calibration setup 3 8 Tester to PC Connection 6 6 Testing Twisted Pair Cables 7 2 Tests moving 6 37 Tone Generator 3 39 Tone Generator setup 3 39 Twisted Pair Cable...

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