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Test-Um NT955 Series

1. Setting Up the Test Tool

The Setup menu allows the user to adjust internal functions such as 

Display Contrast, the internal time clock, English or Metric units, the 

displayed language, and Shutdown Timeouts. Most of these functions 

can be set once and left alone unless a specific change is desired.  In 

addition, although currently not functional, future upgrades may permit 

the user to print Test Results directly from the Validator-NT to a serial 

port printer.  

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Figure 1.1 Setup Screen 

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Содержание Validator NT955

Страница 1: ...Validator NT TM NETWORK CABLING CERTIFIER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Validator NT955...

Страница 2: ...ob 50 Test Um Inc validator 2004 Oct11 10 53 01 Expected Results 1 1 2 2 3 3 6 6 4 4 5 5 7 7 8 8 Cable001 Pass 1 1 2 2 3 3 6 6 4 4 5 5 7 7 8 8 Test Time 10 11 2004 10 53 A M Test Results PASS VALIDATO...

Страница 3: ...can damage the poly carbonate lens over the LCD screen Clean spills and moisture from the Validator NT immediately Do not allow the Validator NT to be submerged Battery and display damage will result...

Страница 4: ...agement 23 Battery Lock Feature 26 Operations 27 1 Setting Up the Test Tool 29 1 1 Display Contrast 30 1 2 Printer Settings 31 1 3 Shutdown Timeouts 32 1 4 Set the Clock using the Real Time Clock Scre...

Страница 5: ...rforming Active Network Tests 74 6 1 Port Discovery 75 6 2 Ping Test 79 6 3 Cisco Discovery Protocol 84 6 4 Hub Flash 87 6 4 Step by Step Instructions for Performing Network Tests 88 7 Uploading Downl...

Страница 6: ...ossible It is the most up to date way of seeing the physical condition of the wiring and how a specific cable run will handle data flow on Ethernet speeds 10 Megabit 100 Megabit and Gigabit In additio...

Страница 7: ...TIA 568 Interconnect Specifications such as Opens Shorts Miswires Split Pairs and Reversals The distance to faults and length of cable runs are accurately pinpointed with the use of both TDR and capa...

Страница 8: ...Um software ties the superior testing capability of the Validator NT with a simple to use software tool that helps organize the cable information and test results associated with your jobs Plan Um wil...

Страница 9: ...coax and 2 wire ports of the main or remote Validator NT units A set of 8 wiremap remotes TP610 are also included in this test kit TP74 4 sacrificial cable with RJ45 connectors TP20 7 5 no fault cable...

Страница 10: ...nected to Validator NT Validator TM Introduction Validator TM Introduction RJ11 6 wires Telco interface USOC pairing TP20 7 5 no fault cable assembly with RJ12 connectors for the RJ11 or RJ45 port TP2...

Страница 11: ...Banana Jack Cables Connected to Validator NT Validator TM Introduction Validator TM Introduction RG59 U Coaxial cable with BNC connectors not included Banana Jacks to alligator clip cable assembly not...

Страница 12: ...11 Test Um NT955 Series Data Cable Remote Connection Figure 7 Wiremapper Remote 1 Connected to Validator NT Validator TM Introduction Validator TM Introduction...

Страница 13: ...software updates as well as important product announcements helpful hints and other support services To register go to our web site at www test um com and click on Warranty Registration or fill out th...

Страница 14: ...end e mail to support test um com or click Live Chat to communicate real time with our Technical Support department via instant messaging To get the location of the nearest Test Um distributor go to t...

Страница 15: ...fied to support a data rate of 100 Megabit or greater which is a basic requirement for VoIP applications The following chart specifies the pre programmed tests that are performed on specific cable typ...

Страница 16: ...eatures Figure 8 Main Unit Features Validator TM About Your Validator NT Validator TM About Your Validator NT 6MNO JKL 5 4 GHI 7 PRS 0 9 TUV 8 QZ WXY MENU 1 ACCPT TEST 3 ABC 2 DEF SEL QUIT 15 16 17 10...

Страница 17: ...utomatic test sequence for the highlighted cable 6 SEL Select Key enables editing of currently highlighted field or activates the next level into the menu navigation sequence 7 Arrow Keys are used for...

Страница 18: ...serial port printer Currently inactive 16 USB Port When computer is sensed connected to USB port NT955 powers down and enters USB mode 17 DC Power Supply External power supply 18 Compact Flash Card S...

Страница 19: ...s 1 2 4 3 9 11 6 5 8 7 10 VALIDATOR REMOTE 76 100 76 100 50 75 50 75 25 49 25 49 5 24 5 24 LOW BATTERY STATE CHARGE LINK MADE IN USA TM TM Figure 9 Remote Unit Features Validator TM About Your Validat...

Страница 20: ...between 50 to 75 25 49 LED Battery life capacity is between 25 to 49 5 24 LED Battery life capacity is between 5 to 24 LOW Battery life capacity is low and does need to be recharged 5 Data Jack RJ45...

Страница 21: ...ompact Flash Card 2 NT93 Lithium ion Rechargeable Batteries 2 NT93 Lithium ion Rechargeable Batteries 2 NT92 AC Adapter Charger Units 2 NT92 AC Adapter Charger Units 2 NT94 72 Cable Assembly USB 2 NT9...

Страница 22: ...ur Validator NT 2 TP62 Adapters BNC Plug to F Jack 2 TP62 Adapters BNC Plug to F Jack 2 TP74 Sacrificial Cables for Extending Modular Plug 2 TP74 Sacrificial Cables for Extending Modular Plug TP610 Se...

Страница 23: ...e unit on off When the unit is on a short tap dims the backlight Holding key down for over a second turns the unit off Alphanumeric keypad is used to enter data Multiple presses of a key advance the l...

Страница 24: ...Validator NT main unit a full days use can be assured by swapping the batteries between the two in the middle of the day A full recharge cycle takes approximately 2 half hours The lithium ion batteri...

Страница 25: ...rrent job Note The battery must be fully charged the first time it is used to re port charging status After one full charge the batteries in the main unit and the remote unit are interchangeable If th...

Страница 26: ...by an AC adapter the battery is not inserted If the battery is replaced by another while topping off it is necessary to press the Battery State button to initiate a new charge cycle When operating fr...

Страница 27: ...e the battery in the locked position see Figure 11 and in the opposite direction to unlock the Battery Release button see Figure 12 Press the Battery Release button to eject the battery Validator TM B...

Страница 28: ...s You can navigate between these buttons with the arrow keys that move from left to right on each row Auto Test Selecting this button takes you to a menu of five functions used to work with existing j...

Страница 29: ...on Ethernet equipment Job Manager The Job Manager displays a list of jobs that have been uploaded from the Plan Um software or have been created in the Validator NT and are on the CF card By highligh...

Страница 30: ...and left alone unless a specific change is desired In addition although currently not functional future upgrades may permit the user to print Test Results directly from the Validator NT to a serial po...

Страница 31: ...1 soft key to increase the contrast for a dark environment or F2 soft key to decrease the LCD contrast in a bright environment see Figure 1 2 Test Um Inc validator 100 2005 Aug 25 10 53 01 Set LCD Con...

Страница 32: ...ter properties of the printer you use Press Save F1 to set and exit Printer Settings Use the serial port on the left side of the Validator NT to connect to the printer A Cable Assembly is not provided...

Страница 33: ...and the Tone Generator to automatically shutdown and timeout in order to preserve battery life Click the down arrow on each drop down dialog box and select the number of minutes desired before each fu...

Страница 34: ...5 Press Accept to select your choice and move to the next field Press Set F1 to confirm your choices and return to the Setup Screen Set Month Real Time Clock Untitled1 job 2005 Year August 10 25 Day H...

Страница 35: ...urements see Figure 1 6 Press Accept Press OK to confirm your choice and return to the Setup screen OK Units Untitled1 job Test Um Inc validator Current Unit English 100 2005 Aug 25 10 53 01 Current L...

Страница 36: ...The Validator NT does not require any other calibration Figure 1 7 Note Please disconnect all Patch Cables Calibrate Untitled1 job Continue To calibrate the unit make sure there are no cables plugged...

Страница 37: ...associated with the battery product revision levels available free space on the Compact Flash card and Test Um support information Figure 2 1 Support Info Product Version CF Card Usage Battery Info Pr...

Страница 38: ...ad Battery Status or No Battery Serial Number Allows the user to identify a specific battery Charge Cycles Reports the number of times the battery charger completes the charge cycle Remaining Maximum...

Страница 39: ...0 Total Charge Accumulated 2 Status Normal Figure 2 2 Unit Operating on Battery Power Battery Properties Untitled1 job RST CHRG Test Um Inc validator 100 2005 Aug 25 10 53 01 EXTERNAL POWER Charge Com...

Страница 40: ...to refer to this screen to confirm current product revision information This screen will also be important in managing future product upgrades and updates Serial Number 30745 VAL_Board 01 01 VAL_Boot...

Страница 41: ...iangle at the top right corner of the screen changes from yellow to green When it turns green you can remove the flash card by gently pulling up and unlocking the ejector button and pushing it to ejec...

Страница 42: ...rs USB File I O Mode From the Test Um Inc web site www test um com select the downloads button and login Follow the instructions to Download Firmware directly to the compact flash card 3 Carefully rem...

Страница 43: ...atibility with the new component 8 A Green check in the component column indicates the existing component is compatible with the new A Red check signifies it is not If this occurs call Test Um support...

Страница 44: ...Copy Rename or Delete Figure 3 1 When the Validator is powered on the current job the last job opened in the Validator displays in the upper left corner of the screen This makes it easy to proceed di...

Страница 45: ...ft key is used to revise the name of the highlighted job The DEL JOB F4 soft key will permanently remove the job from the CF card A pop up window asks you to confirm your request to delete the selecte...

Страница 46: ...b Utilities The Save command on this screen is the same as the save in the Menu Window which saves the current RAM memory contents to the currently loaded job s file In addition this screen provides a...

Страница 47: ...m Inc validator 2005 Aug 25 10 53 01 100 Current Job Untitled1 job Site Info Contractor Info Cable Test Schedule Job Utilities Custom Cable Definitions Test Um Inc validator 2005 Aug 25 10 53 01 100 F...

Страница 48: ...b Information Validator TM Managing Job Files Validator TM Managing Job Files Current Job Untitled1 job Site Info Contractor Info Cable Test Schedule Job Utilities Custom Cable Definitions Test Um Inc...

Страница 49: ...e Validator NT keypad select Auto Test on the Start screen Enter the Contractor and or Custom Cable Information that you wish to save as a template Press Quit to return to the Auto Test screen 2 Selec...

Страница 50: ...e a Filename If you do not create a new Filename a Warning Message appears advising that the Filename is empty Press OK to go back and create a Filename for the job 5 Press Select to display the exist...

Страница 51: ...ou must create a Filename If you do not create a new Filename a Warning Message appears advising that the File name is empty Press OK to go back and create a Filename for the job 6 Select a Template o...

Страница 52: ...ad create a Test Schedule by completing the Cable ID field and selecting a Cable Type from the drop down menu The To and From fields are optional information The Result field is automatically populate...

Страница 53: ...sults between Plan Um and the Validator When you have uploaded a job from Plan Um to the Validator NT main unit the job will appear in the list on the Job Manager screen To run an existing job you mus...

Страница 54: ...alidator Expected Results 1 1 2 2 3 3 6 6 4 4 5 5 7 7 8 8 Cable001 Pass 1 1 2 2 3 3 6 6 4 4 5 5 7 7 8 8 Test Time 10 11 2004 10 53 A M Test Results PASS 2005 Aug 25 10 53 01 Figure 4 1 Auto Test Flowc...

Страница 55: ...connected to the cable the test function can be started Press TEST See Figure 4 2 You will hear relays switching in the main unit and remote A link is established with the remote and Validator NT beg...

Страница 56: ...he wire map conditions of each individual pair on the cable Use the Arrow keys to scroll down this screen Interpreting Wiremap Errors The following four classes of wiring errors cause cables to FAIL E...

Страница 57: ...6 4 4 5 5 7 7 8 8 Cable001 Fail 1 1 2 2 3 3 6 6 4 4 5 5 7 7 8 8 Test Time 10 53 Thu 2005 Aug 25 BACKSPC PG UP PG DOWN Test Um Inc validator 100 2005 Aug 25 10 53 01 CAT5E 1 Gbit s Remote ID 1 Figure 4...

Страница 58: ...ge will appear Remote not found Alternating between Tone and Test We call this Auto Find and it is a feature that let s you start the test and then go to the other end where the remote should be plugg...

Страница 59: ...Menu scroll to Save Job and press Select BACKSPC DELETE Site Info Untitled1 job Company Job ID Contact Phone Address 1 Email Address 2 State City Test Um Inc validator 100 2005 Aug 25 10 53 01 Figure...

Страница 60: ...e Data Phone or 2 wire 3 To create a New Custom Cable Definition use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the information into each field Press Accept when you are finished entering data into each field a...

Страница 61: ...entered press the Save Type soft key F3 9 A message box appears that asks you to confirm the changes in the test parameters you have entered If you are sure of the changes press Yes To verify or edit...

Страница 62: ...t Parameters Untitled1 job Speed Type Name Skew SNR PF ft Length Mx Lngth ft Connector None Yes SAVE TYPE Test Um Inc validator 100 2005 Aug 25 10 53 01 BACKSPC DELETE Two Wire Test Parameters Untitle...

Страница 63: ...Test Um Inc validator 100 2005 Aug 25 10 53 01 Example BACKSPC Current File New File Save As Untitled1 job Untitled1 job DELETE OK Test Um Inc validator 100 2005 Aug 25 10 53 01 OPEN RENAME COPY DEL...

Страница 64: ...t wiremapping only and are NOT designed to work in the Auto Test mode The Test Results will indicate Fail because the Validator was not able to perform a complete test sequence 5 Press Test 6 A messag...

Страница 65: ...est parameters display in green and fail parameters display in red 12 Test Results are automatically saved to the current job To save text changes select Save Job 13 Test Results for the selected job...

Страница 66: ...oise Ratio you must use the Validator Smart Remote unit Length Constant is used for length measurement and is adjusted in 1pF increments by pressing the up and down arrow keys The displayed cable leng...

Страница 67: ...itled1 job 1 Gbit s 10 Gbits Completed Test Rate Error Test Um Inc validator 100 2005 Aug 25 10 53 01 Wiremap DATA Untitled1 job Results Length Skew SNR 34ft 34ft 33ft 34ft 1 1 2 2 3 3 6 6 4 4 5 5 7 7...

Страница 68: ...d1 job Tone Cable Test Phone Manual Tests Untitled1 job Test Um Inc validator 100 2005 Aug 25 10 53 01 Wiremap PHONE Untitled1 job Wiremap Length 1 1 6 6 52 ft 50 ft 52 ft 2 2 5 5 3 3 4 4 Remote ID 1...

Страница 69: ...s Untitled1 job Test Um Inc validator Tone Cable Test 100 2005 Aug 25 10 53 01 2 Wire Length Untitled1 job Test Um Inc validator Wiremap Length 1 1 2 2 A 52 ft Up and Down controls Length Constant Rem...

Страница 70: ...lts will display Figure 5 5 2 The up and down arrow keys adjust the length constant by 1 pF increments if the cable requires a different setting than that displayed at the top of the screen 3 On the D...

Страница 71: ...gure 5 6 5 Select the Tone Path by choosing the cable pair or pairs you wish to apply Tone to Press Accept 6 Using the appropriate cable assembly connect the cable to the Main unit jacks 7 Press the S...

Страница 72: ...r the cable type you selected displays 3 Using the right arrow key select Cable Test 4 The pF F1 and pF F2 soft keys adjust the length constant in pico farads per unit length if the cable requires a d...

Страница 73: ...10Mb or 100Mb mode the Validator NT can be set to emulate a NIC a HUB or to Auto auto MDI MDIX mode using the drop down menu If plugging into a hub the Validator NT must be set to NIC or Auto modes Th...

Страница 74: ...hernet speed of 1 gigabit or 100 Megabits Press Accept 3 Select the number of bits to transfer from the drop down dialog box Press Accept 4 Press the Test button to begin the run The Complete will adv...

Страница 75: ...twork Tests Auto Test Setup Properties Job Manager Port Discovery Network Tests Untitled1 job 2005 Aug 25 10 53 01 Test Um Inc validator 100 Cisco Discovery Protocol Hub Flash Ping Test Port Discovery...

Страница 76: ...resent If voltages are found the patterns for commonly used services are compared to the voltages observed and reported as phone ISDN or legacy phantom power as appropriate If the voltage pattern is u...

Страница 77: ...d1 job Test Um Inc validator 2005 Aug 25 10 53 01 100 ISDN ISDN 6 3 ISDN Phone Detected Port Discovery Legacy Power over Ethernet 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Untitled1 job Test Um Inc validator 2005 Aug 25 10 53...

Страница 78: ...ator NT and the installed far end equipment The value should not normally exceed 100 ppm Data errors are likely to occur at 200 ppm Port Discovery Ethernet Capabilities Link established at 1 Gbs Remot...

Страница 79: ...TA Untitled1 job Results Length Skew SNR 34ft 34ft 33ft 34ft 1 1 2 2 3 3 6 6 4 4 5 5 7 7 8 8 S S Remote ID 1 Length Constant 15 PF ft A 1 6 30 0 B 0 0 30 0 C 1 9 30 0 D 0 0 30 0 Up and Down controls L...

Страница 80: ...e net mask are obtained automatically from a DHCP server and the values displayed on the Validator NT Press Get IP Parameters to start the DHCP request process IP Address Untitled1 job 2005 Aug 25 10...

Страница 81: ...is entered next to My IP as a count of ones starting from the left FFF0 24 FFE0 24 etc Press the down arrow to Select the box titled Configure IP Parameters and initiate the operation to verify that t...

Страница 82: ...entered name Pressing the F3 soft key would change Test Um to www Test Um com When entering addresses the button is a shortcut for the period punctuation mark needed to enter dotted quad or URL addre...

Страница 83: ...e default URL is www test um com and the Targets soft key F4 and subsequent screen is used to edit the four other user defined targets Press the Ping soft key to start the ping operation of up to seve...

Страница 84: ...NG 6 12 Adjusting the Length of the Ping Packet Press the Ping soft key to start the ping operation of up to seven IP addresses simultaneously Press quit to stop The Validator NT will issue a DHCP rel...

Страница 85: ...es and routers over the network to inform each other of their existence The content of the CDP message contains addresses that SNMP messages can be sent to Untitled1 job Cisco Discovery Protocol Test...

Страница 86: ...s from network appears on your screen below the CDP message Port Our Port eth0 Device ID cisco_3524 Device addresses IP address 192 168 1 252 Holdtime 179 sec Capabilities Transparent_Bridge Switch Ve...

Страница 87: ...stop the current broadcast press the Stop soft key F3 A message Ignoring CDP packets from network appears on the screen below the CDP message Port Our Port eth0 Device ID cisco_3524 Device addresses I...

Страница 88: ...Ethernet equipment You can select a specific data rate or Any if you wish to have the hub and the Validator NT auto negotiate the speed Select Rate Hub Flash Untitled1 job Auto NIC Wiring Flash Any Au...

Страница 89: ...ys which move from left to right on each row 2 Using the RJ45 port connect the appropriate cable assembly from the Validator NT main unit to one end of the cable or jack and the remote unit to the opp...

Страница 90: ...F1 and Delete F2 soft keys to edit the target IP addresses When entering addresses the button is a shortcut for the period punctuation mark Press escape when done to return to the previous screen 4 P...

Страница 91: ...e a NIC a HUB or an Auto mode auto MDI MDIX device using the drop down menu If plugging into a hub the Validator NT must be set to NIC or Auto modes The Auto mode can be used most of the time but it m...

Страница 92: ...o and select Paste to transfer the job file to the compact flash card on the Validator Do not remove the USB cable after this procedure instead follow the instructions below to safely remove the USB c...

Страница 93: ...cted to and select Copy Open the My Documents folder on your desktop right click and select Paste Select Yes to replace the previous file with one you just downloaded that contains the test results Do...

Страница 94: ...formed However Job Information must be saved manually Download Test Results to a pc laptop Stored job information is used to generate an End of Job Report Refer to the archived job for additional move...

Страница 95: ...downloading Jobs Future upgrades may permit the user to print Test Results directly from the Validator NT to a serial port printer using a D Sub 9 pin Male to Female cable assembly Figure 9 1 Figure...

Страница 96: ...Schedule can be sorted so that all CAT 5E cables are listed first or all CAT 5 etc This groups the types of cables for quicker testing at the Comm or Patch Panel 6 Once all tests are done upload the...

Страница 97: ...Test Um Inc The Intelligent Test Solutions Company 808 Calle Plano Camarillo CA 93012 805 383 1500 FAX 805 383 1595 www Test Um com TU9862 1 REV B 07 06...

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