LinkIQ™ Cable+Network Tester Users Manual 2/2021, Rev. 1, 1/2022 (English) ©2021-2022 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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Table of Contents Title Introduction................................................................................................................................... Automatic Test Discovery....................................................................................................... Contact Fluke ............................................................................................................................... Safety Information........................................................
LinkIQ Users Manual PoE Test Pass Example........................................................................................... PoE Test Fail Reasons.............................................................................................. Save a Test Result ...................................................................................................................... Results Menu ................................................................................................................
Introduction The Fluke Networks LinkIQ Cable+Network Tester (the Product or Tester) is a unique handheld test instrument for use in many applications to test twisted pair cables, network connectivity, and Power over Ethernet (PoE). These applications include system integration, cable installation, and network and security system maintenance. The Product provides an automatic test discovery suite that recognizes a connected device and automatically selects the appropriate type of test for the device.
LinkIQ Users Manual Switch test if the Product detects a network device. See Switch Tests. Switch test with Ping test with Ping enabled and the Product detects a network device. See Switch Tests. Switch test with Power over Ethernet (PoE) with PoE enabled and the Product detects a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) device. See Switch Tests. Contact Fluke Fluke Corporation operates worldwide. For local contact information, go to our website: www.flukenetworks.com.
Cable+Network Tester Product Familiarization Product Familiarization Unpack the Product and identify the items shown in Table 1. Parts Table 1 shows the parts of the Product. Table 1. Parts 2 1 3 4 7 8 Item Description 6 Item 5 Description Product Remote ID 1[2] Battery charger Office locator holder Universal power adapter kit[1] USB C to USB A cable Hang strap CAT6A Copper patch cable [1] Not available in all kits.
LinkIQ Users Manual Controls and Connections Table 2 shows the controls and connections of the Product. Table 2. Controls and Connections 2 1 2 3 4 5 Item 4 Description Item Description RJ-45 jack LCD touch screen (display) Hang strap attachment slots Power button. USB C input terminal used to charge the battery or upload results to LinkWare PC. The Product cannot do a test while the battery charges or while results upload to LinkWare PC.
Cable+Network Tester Product Familiarization Hang Strap Figure 1 shows how to attach the hang strap. Figure 1.
LinkIQ Users Manual Display When you turn on the Product for the first time, the language selection screen shows on the display. If needed, scroll to see more languages, tap a language, and tap OK to set the language to use in the user interface (UI). The users manual shows English screens in examples and translates the explanations as appropriate in tables or text. Table 3 shows the items on the display. Table 3.
Cable+Network Tester Main Menu Main Menu Table 4 lists the submenus available in the Main Menu. Table 4. Main Menu Submenu Function Home If necessary, tap to return to the Home screen. Use the Home screen to start a test or upload results to LinkWare PC. Results Tap to view or manage results. See Results Menu. Tools Tap to access additional tools. The tools cannot be used while in a test. See Tools Menu. Settings Tap to set user preferences and view information about the Product.
LinkIQ Users Manual Table 5 is a list of the menu controls. Table 5. Menu Controls Item Control Function Adjusts a value. Touch and slide the bar to the left to decrease the value or to the right to increase the value. Slider bar When shown under a selection, indicates which of two options is selected. Selection indicator Option selected. Turns on or off a feature. Feature is on or enabled. Toggle switch Feature is off or disabled.
Cable+Network Tester Main Menu Settings Menu Table 6 is a list of the options available in the Settings menu. The Product uses the last saved settings when the Product is turned off and back on. Table 6. Settings Menu Option Menu Option Description Wire map Settings Uses the continuity of the shield on the cable to determine if a test passes. Shield Test Even if a shield is connected to a cable, the continuity of the shield is not used to determine if a test passes. Default setting.
LinkIQ Users Manual Table 6. Settings Menu (cont.) Option Menu NVP Option Description Set the Nominal Velocity of Propagation (NVP) value based on the cable. NVP value range is 50-99. The default NVP value is 68. General Settings Automatically increments the Test ID by one number or letter for the next test. Default setting. Auto Increment Use to manually increment or edit the Test ID. Enable PoE detection. Use to automatically do a PoE test after you do a network switch test.
Cable+Network Tester Main Menu Table 6. Settings Menu (cont.) Option Menu Option Description With the IP address of the Product automatically assigned or configured in the Network setting, tap to open the Ping screen to: Ping Enable or disable the Ping feature. Enabled is the default setting. With Ping enabled, use to: Automatically do a Ping test after you do a network switch test. Default Setting: IPv4 address 8.8.8.
LinkIQ Users Manual Table 6. Settings Menu (cont.) Option Menu Option Description Date/Time Tap to select options to set the date, time, date format, and time format. Language Tap to select a language after initial setup. About -- Tap to view the serial number, MAC address, and version information of the Product. Factory Reset -- Tap to delete all test results and reset the Product to the factory default settings.
Cable+Network Tester Main Menu 6. To change from an IPv4 address to an IPv6 address or vice versa: a. On the IP button, tap . b. Tap OK to delete the address. c. Tap IPv4 or IPv6. d. Tap to add an IP address button. e. On the IP button, tap U and enter a new address. See Configure an IPv4 Address or Configure an IPv6 Address. Configure an IPv4 Address To manually configure an address: 1. Tap IP to open the IP address screen. 2. Enter the IP address.
LinkIQ Users Manual Configure an IPv6 Address To manually configure an address: 1. Tap IP to open the IP address screen. 2. Enter the IP address. An IPv6 address is 128 bits represented as eight groups of four hexadecimal digits (16 bits) with a colon between each group. The UI has a separate entry field for each group of digits.
Cable+Network Tester Before a Test Tools Menu Table 7 is a list of the options available in the Tools Menu. Table 7. Tools Menu Options Menu Option IntelliTone Tone Generator Analog Tone 1 Analog Tone 2 Analog Tone 3 Blink Port Light -- Description The Product emits a digital tone that an IntelliTone probe can use to locate and isolate cables behind walls, at patch panels, or in bundles. The Product emits an analog signal that a standard analog probe can use to identify cables in bundles.
LinkIQ Users Manual Use caution when working in potentially hazardous locations such as an elevated location on a ladder or roof top, especially if work is occurring in proximity to a lightning storm. Also use caution if external communication cables are run at length in parallel to electrical power installation cables. These types of installations can expose communication cables to coupled electrical transients that could be accessible on exposed conductive parts of the equipment during operation.
Cable+Network Tester Cable Tests Do a Cable Test Cable tests pass or fail based on the settings selected for the test. To pass a test: The Product must detect a Remote ID. The wire map must match the selected wire map settings. The cable under test must meet or exceed the selected test limit. To do a cable test: 1. Turn on the Product. 2. If necessary, adjust the settings. See Settings Menu. 3.
LinkIQ Users Manual 4. Connect the other end of the patch cable into an RJ-45 jack or into an adapter that is connected to the near end of the cable under test. Then, connect the Remote ID into an RJ-45 jack or adapter that is connected to the far end of the cable under test. Or, Connect the Remote ID into an RJ-45 jack or into an adapter that is connected to the near end of the cable under test.
Cable+Network Tester Cable Tests Table 8. Cable Test Results 2/15/2021 2:20 PM 1 2/15/2021 2:20 PM 2 1 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 Wire Map 10 Item Description Function Result label The background is green if the test passed. The background is red if the test failed. The background is blue if the screen is for information only. Cable length Shows the length of the shortest pair in the cable. Pairs button Tap to open the PAIRS screen.
LinkIQ Users Manual Table 8. Cable Test Results (cont.) Item Description Function Shows the Remote ID number used in the test and information about the test. Remote ID The Product detects the Remote ID and the wire map test passes. Remote ID label Remote ID The Product detects the Remote ID, but the wire map test fails. No Remote ID There is a short on the cable under test, so the Product cannot detect the Remote ID. The wire map test fails.
Cable+Network Tester Cable Tests Wire Map Screen Multiple Failures Table 9 shows a wire map of a cable test that failed for multiple reasons. Table 9. Multiple Failures 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Item Wire Map Description Pairs 1,2 are the shortest pair of the cable and open at 43.1 m. The Product detected the Remote ID, and the wire map failed. The wires are not wired correctly based on the settings selected for the test. The wire map shows how the cable is wired.
LinkIQ Users Manual Table 9. Multiple Failures (cont.) Item Description Pairs 1,2 fail because they are open. Pairs 7,8 fail because they are a reverse pair. The continuity of the shield fails because the continuity of the shield cannot be verified. Because the wire map failed, the Product cannot test the performance capability of the cable. Open Pairs Failure Figure 3 shows a wire map of a cable test that fails because wires 4, 5, 7, and 8 are open.
Cable+Network Tester Cable Tests Short Failure Figure 4 shows a wire map that fails because wires 1 and 2 are shorted together. The length of the wire on the wire map indicates the distance to the short. With wires shorted together, the Product cannot detect the Remote ID. Repair the short and do the test again to verify the wire map of the other pairs. Figure 4.
LinkIQ Users Manual Test Limit Failure Table 10 shows a cable test that fails because of near end cross talk (NEXT). Table 10. NEXT Failure 1 1 2 3 NEXT Item Description The Product detected the Remote ID, and the wire map passed. The wire map passes because: The wires are all connected correctly on both the near and far ends for a straight through cable. Allow Crossover can be on or off to test a straight through cable. The continuity of the shield is not included as part of the test.
Cable+Network Tester Switch Tests Switch Tests The Product can do switch connectivity, Ping, and Power over Ethernet (PoE), and tests. Switch Connectivity Tests In a network test, the Product performs a series of queries to determine and report information about a switch or device. The Product determines information about the device and reports advertised data rates with full-duplex or half-duplex. See Switch Test Results. Ping Tests The Product supports IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.
LinkIQ Users Manual Do a Switch Test To do a switch test: 1. Turn on the Product. 2. Connect one end of the CAT6A copper patch cable or other approved cable into the RJ-45 jack on the Product. See Figure 6. Figure 6. Switch Test Set Up 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 02/15/2021 09:56 AM 2 3 4 5 6 02/15/2021 09:56 AM 3. Connect the other end of the patch cable into an RJ-45 jack in an outlet connected to a switch. 4. If needed, adjust the settings. See Settings Menu. 5. Tap AUTO TEST to do a test.
Cable+Network Tester Switch Test Results Table 11. Switch Test Results 1 24 Switch Name Switchco XXXXXX IP (3) 10.250.190.200 fd0c:10:250:192::8465 Connected Speed (1000 Mb/s Max) 1000 / Full 2 Duplex Advertised Speeds 3 Full Half 10GBASE-T 5GBASE-T 2.5GBASE-T 1000BASE-T 100BASE-TX 10BASE-T 4 Ping 6 ms 192.168.86.
LinkIQ Users Manual Table 11. Switch Test Results (cont.) Item Description Funcition Shows the advertised speeds of the device and whether they have full-duplex or half-duplex capability at the advertised speed. Speeds in black indicate the switch advertises that speed. Speeds in gray indicate the switch does not advertise that speed. Full Duplex Advertised speeds A check mark (Y) indicates the device can send and receive communication simultaneously at the advertised speed.
Cable+Network Tester Switch Test Results Switch Test Detail Results Table 12 shows possible detail results of a switch test. When an item is not configured with a name or description, -- shows. Table 12.
LinkIQ Users Manual Table 13. Ping Test Results Item Description General section IP Address The IP address configured in Settings > Ping, Round Trip Times The round trip time in ms from each time the Product pings the IP address. Packets shows if no packets are lost. shows if one or more packets is lost. Lost The number of lost packets. For example 1/4 indicates one packet is lost of the four packets sent. Size The size in bytes (typically 64 bytes) of the ping packet sent for each test.
Cable+Network Tester Switch Test Results Table 13. Ping Test Results (cont.) Item Description For IPv4 addresses, the length of time between when the Product sends the request and receives the acknowledgment from the DHCP server. ACK Time For IPv6 addresses, the DHCPv6 reply time shows. The reply time is the length of time between when the Product sends the DHCPv6 request and receives the reply response packet. For IPv4 addresses, the length of time the offered address is valid.
LinkIQ Users Manual PoE Test Results Table 14 shows possible results of a PoE test. Table 14. PoE Test Results 1 3 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 Item Description 11 Function Tap to view single signature power results. Single : Indicates the switch can negotiate single signature power. : Indicates the switch cannot negotiate single signature power. Tap to view Dual A signature power results. Dual A : Indicates the switch can negotiate dual signature power on pairs 1,2 and 3,6.
Cable+Network Tester Switch Test Results Table 14. PoE Test Results (cont.) Item Description Function Powered pairs Shows which pairs have power. HW: Class The hardware negotiated power class (Class 0 to Class 8) of the PSE device. Watts at PD The loaded power in watts provided by the PSE at the PD. Volt minimum The minimum required volts the device needs to meet under load per the IEEE 802.3 standard based on the HW negotiated power class ().
LinkIQ Users Manual Table 14. PoE Test Results (cont.) Item Description Volt minimum Function The minimum required volts the device needs to meet under load per the IEEE 802.3 standard based on the SW negotiated power class (). Measured voltage under load at reported power draw. : Indicates the voltage meets the requirements for the SW negotiated power class (). : Indicates the voltage does not meet the requirements for the SW negotiated power class ().
Cable+Network Tester Switch Test Results Figure 7. PoE Test Pass Example HW Class: 6 51.0 W at PD 55.0 V Under Load, 42.5 V Minimum SW Negotiated Class: 8 71.3 W at PD 54.2 V Under Load, 41.1 V Minimum The hardware class section passes because: The device identifies as a HW Class 6 capable of 51.0 W at PD. The Product applies a load to the device to validate if the available power from the PSE at the PD meets the standard of the negotiated class (in this example, a Class 6 device).
LinkIQ Users Manual Save a Test Result To save a test: 1. On a test result screen, tap SAVE AS.... Switch, Ping, and PoE results save in the same test result. 2. If necessary, use the onscreen keyboard to enter the Test ID, Project Name, and Operator Name. 3. Tap OK. Results Menu Table 15 shows possible symbols in the Results menu.
Cable+Network Tester Results Menu Table 15. Results Menu 02/15/2021 09:24 AM 1 2 8 3 4 7 6 5 Item Description Project selection box Function Tap to view the results of all the projects or to select a single project to view the results from. Shows the number of results selected to view. In the Project selection box (): Number of results With All Projects selected, shows the total number of test results saved.
LinkIQ Users Manual Table 15. Results Menu (cont.) Item Description Function Available results Shows the remainder of available results that can be saved in memory. The Product can save a maximum of 1000 results. Test information Shows the Test ID, Project Name, and the date and time of the test. MANAGE RESULTS Tap to select which results to delete. See Delete Test Results. The result passed. Result symbol The result failed. The result is for information only.
Cable+Network Tester Upload Results to LinkWare PC Upload Results to LinkWare PC To upload results to LinkWare PC: 1. If necessary, tap on Home. 2. Connect the USB-C end of the USB cable into the USB port on the Product. See Figure 8. 3. Connect the USB-A end of the USB cable into a USB port on a PC. 4. On a PC, use LinkWare PC to upload results. Figure 8. Product to PC Connection Tests with MS-IE-Adapter Set To do a test with an MS-IE Adapter Set, see the MS-IE-Adapter Set QRG on www.flukenetworks.com.
LinkIQ Users Manual Maintenance Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury: Do not open the case. You cannot repair or replace parts in the case. Use only specified replacement parts. Have an approved technician repair the Product. Clean the Product Clean the case and display with a soft cloth dampened with water and a mild soap solution. Do not use solvents, isopropyl alcohol, or abrasive cleansers.
Cable+Network Tester Product Specifications Disconnect the battery charger and move the Product or battery to a cool, nonflammable location if the rechargeable battery becomes hot (>50 °C) during the charge period. Replace the rechargeable battery after 5 years of moderate use or 2 years of heavy use. Moderate use is defined as recharged twice a week. Heavy use is defined as discharged to cutoff and recharged daily.
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