CableIQ TM Qualification Tester Users Manual January 2005 Rev. 2 3/07 © 2005, 2007 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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Table of Contents Title Overview of Features.................................................................................................... Registration ................................................................................................................... Contacting Fluke Networks .......................................................................................... Additional Resources for Cable Testing Information.................................................. Unpacking .........
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Setting User Preferences .............................................................................................. Changing the Language and Length Units ............................................................ Setting the Time and Date ...................................................................................... Entering User Information ...................................................................................... Auto Shutoff ...........
Contents (continued) Using the IntelliTone Cable Map Function .................................................................. Blinking a Port Light ..................................................................................................... Testing for Continuity................................................................................................... Using the Continuity Toner ..........................................................................................
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List of Figures Figure Title Page 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Examples of Voltage Alert Screens ..................................................................................... Features ................................................................................................................................ Using the Universal Adapter for Confined Areas ............................................................... Editing Text ................................
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. MultiMap Results................................................................................................................. Using Multiple Remote ID Locators .................................................................................... Using the Toner (twisted pair example) ............................................................................. Using the Toner with the IP 200IntelliTone Cable Map Function .....
List of Tables Table Title Page 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. International Electrical Symbols .......................................................................................... Autotest Parameters ............................................................................................................ Crosstalk and Impedance Fault Messages........................................................................... Troubleshooting the Tester ..................................................................
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CableIQ Qualification Tester Overview of Features • The CableIQ™ Qualification Tester is a hand-held tester that lets you test wiring and qualify the transmission capabilities of twisted pair and 75 Ω coaxial cabling installations. MultiMap™ function tests multiple segments through bridge taps and detects faults on individual conductors. • Detects Ethernet service on twisted pair cabling and television service on coaxial cabling.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual • Saves up to 250 Autotest results in internal memory. • Runs for 20 to 30 hours during typical use. Powered by 4 AA alkaline batteries. • Multi-language display supports English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Japanese (katakana). • CableIQ Reporter software lets you upload test results to a PC and create professional-quality test reports.
Additional Resources for Cable Testing Information Additional Resources for Cable Testing Information • Universal adapter, 8-pin/4-pin modular jack to 8-pin/4-pin modular jack • F-connector barrel adapter The Fluke Networks Knowledge Base answers common questions about Fluke Networks products and provides articles on cable testing techniques and technology. To access the Knowledge Base, log on to www.flukenetworks.com, then click knowledge base at the top of the page.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual CableIQ Residential Kit (CIQ-KRQ) CableIQ Gigabit Service Kit (CIQ-GSV) • CableIQ Qualification Tester with detachable wire map adapter • CableIQ Qualification Tester with detachable wiremap adapter • Four AA alkaline batteries • Eight AA alkaline batteries • Two patch cords, 8-pin modular plug to 8-pin modular plug (RJ45 to RJ45), 2 m • One 9V alkaline battery • Two patch cords, 8-pin modular plug to 8-pin modular plug (RJ45 to RJ45), 2 m • Test l
Safety Information CableIQ Service Kit (CIQ-SVC) • CableIQ Qualification Tester with detachable wiremap adapter • Six AA alkaline batteries • One 9V alkaline battery • Two patch cords, 8-pin modular plug to 8-pin modular plug (RJ45 to RJ45), 2 m • Coaxial patch cord, F-connector to F-connector, 75 Ω, 1.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual WX Warning • Always turn on the tester before connecting it to a cable. Turning the tester on activates the tool’s input protection circuitry. • Do not use the tester if it operates abnormally. Protection may be impaired. To avoid possible fire, electric shock, or personal injury: • Do not open the case; no user-serviceable parts are inside. • Do not modify the tester. • Do not use the tester if it is damaged. Inspect the tester before use.
Safety Information avv62.bmp Telephone voltages detected. avv57.bmp Power over Ethernet voltages detected. avv58.bmp ISDN voltages detected (NT-1 interface) WXRefer to the warnings on page 6. Note avv59.bmp Voltage from an unknown device detected. avv61.bmp Voltage detected across wires from different pairs (for example, across 1 and 7). The tester may not correctly identify devices that use non-standard wiring. Figure 1.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Physical Features avv01f.eps Figure 2.
Physical Features A LCD display with backlight. I G: Toggles the backlight between dim and bright B J K: The softkeys provide functions related to the current screen. The current functions are shown on the screen above the keys. settings. J I: Exits the current screen. Also exit edit mode when making selections and editing text. C P: Starts the currently selected test. K F-connector for connecting to 75 Ω coaxial cable.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Using the Wiremap Adapter and Remote ID Locators Terminating the cabling under test with the standard wiremap adapter or optional remote ID locators provides the following advantages: • Full wiremap testing on twisted pair cabling The wiremap adapter and remote ID locators are functionally identical, except for their ID numbers. The wiremap adapter has an ID number of 1. The remote ID locators are available with other ID numbers.
Powering the Tester Powering the Tester Setting User Preferences You can power the tester with four AA alkaline batteries (included), four rechargeable nickel-metal hydride or nickel-cadmium batteries, or four 1.5 V lithium batteries. The following sections describe settings you may want to change when you first start using the tester. For Autotest settings, see “Selecting Tests to Run” on page 18. Most of the tester’s screens show a battery status icon (b) near the upper-left corner.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Setting the Time and Date Entering User Information The time and date are stored with saved Autotests. The time setting uses a 24-hour clock. To set the time and date: The User Information screen lets you enter three lines of text that are stored with saved Autotest results. For example, you could enter the operator’s name and your company’s name and location. 1 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP.
Setting User Preferences A The three fields for text entry. B Indicates the field is selected for editing. To select a field, use A D to highlight the field; then press H or J. B C: Moves the cursor. Moving the cursor beyond the last character inserts the first character from the last character’s set. avv11f.eps A D: Changes the highlighted character. J Ins: Inserts the first character from the set that Character Sets Available includes the highlighted character.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Auto Shutoff Resetting to Factory Settings You can set the tester to stay on indefinitely or turn off after 15 minutes of inactivity. The Factory Settings function resets the following to factory settings: To set the auto shutoff: • NVP settings 1 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP. • Tests selected for the Autotest 2 Press D to highlight Auto Shutoff; then press H or J. • Wiremap pair selections for Autotests 3 Press H or J, use A Never; then press H.
Checking the Hardware and Software Versions Checking the Hardware and Software Versions You may need to check your tester’s hardware or software versions before updating the software or if you contact Fluke Networks about the tester. 1 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP. 2 Press D to highlight Version Information; then press H or J. The Version screen shows the following: Qualifying Cabling with the Autotest The Autotest tells you if cabling will support a selected application.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Qualification differs from the certification done by testers such as the Fluke Networks DTX CableAnalyzer. Certification involves testing against an industry standard and a test limit (Category 6 and TIA Cat 6 Permanent Link, for example). The cabling must perform within limits from 1 MHz to the highest frequency defined by standard. Qualification means the cabling will support a selected application, such as 100BASE-TX Ethernet service.
Qualifying Cabling with the Autotest Table 2. Autotest Parameters Wiremap1 Length Delay Skew Signal Performance2 1000BASE-T • • • • 100BASE-TX • • • 10BASE-T over twisted pair • • • VoIP • • • Wiremap • •3 1394b S100 (Firewire) • • Telco • • Coax (75 Ω) •4 •3 Test • 3 1. Wiremap adapter or remote ID locator required for complete wiremap testing. 2. Crosstalk, insertion loss (attenuation), and return loss are tested.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Selecting Tests to Run Figure 5 describes how to use the Autotest setup screens. To select tests to run during an Autotest: Turn the rotary switch to SETUP; then select Autotests. Or turn the rotary switch to AUTOTEST; then press J Setup. A The tests available. To select (s) or deselect (n) a test, use D A to highlight the test; then press H or J. B The pairs required (q) and optional (s n) for twisted pair tests.
Qualifying Cabling with the Autotest Autotest on Twisted Pair Cabling Notes A wiremap adapter or remote ID locator must be connected to the end of the cabling for the wiremap to be completely verified. 5 To save the test: a. Press K S. b. Use AD and H to select the Site, Location, or Outlet field for editing. You can enter up to 17 characters in each field. See Figure 4 on page 13 for details on editing text. The Autotest does not support use of multiple remote ID locators (the MultiMap function).
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Connecting to Star Topologies Telephone cables wired in a star topology (Figure 7) are connected together at a bridge tap at the distribution center. The bridge tap connects each wire to all other wires of the same number. The tester detects bridge taps and measures the distance to the bridge tap.
Qualifying Cabling with the Autotest avv12f.eps Figure 7.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Connecting to Bus Topologies Telephone cables wired in a bus topology (Figure 8) connect the wall outlets in series. In this topology, you measure the length from the last outlet to the distribution center. If you connect to an outlet in the middle of the series, the tester reports a bridge tap. The length reported is the length to the outlet, which is the patch cord length.
Qualifying Cabling with the Autotest avv13f.eps Figure 8.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Autotest Results for Twisted Pair Cabling The Autotest shows results in three levels of detail, as described in Figures 9 through 12. A Overall result for the Autotest. B Overall result for each Autotest type: F: The cabling qualifies for the application. If a far-end adapter is not connected, the tester assigns a i result because the wiremap cannot be completely verified. f: The cabling does not qualify for the application.
Qualifying Cabling with the Autotest Wiremap Results avv17.bmp avv16f.eps (a) A Adapter type and number (wiremap adapter as shown, or remote ID locator). B Overall result for the wiremap (pass F, fail f , informational ?). See Figure 9. C Wiremap. This example shows a good wiremap with a wiremap adapter connected. avv18.bmp (b) Open on pin 3 with (a) and without (b) a far-end adapter. The open is before the middle of the cabling.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual avv19.eps avv20.bmp Crossed wires. Detection requires a far-end adapter. Split pair. Continuity from end to end is correct, but is made with the wrong wires. Note Cables with untwisted pairs, such as telephone cords, typically show split pairs due to excessive crosstalk. Because this crosstalk does not affect voice signals, the split pair warning does not cause a Telco wiremap test to fail.
Qualifying Cabling with the Autotest avv32.bmp avv22.bmp Crossed pairs. In this case, pairs 1,2 and 3,6 are crossed. This is likely caused by mixing 568A and 568B cables. avv03.bmp Telephone cable with pairs 3,6 and 4,5 crossed. This crossover is normal for the flat cords used to connect telephones to wall outlets. Bridge tap detected. Bridge taps are allowed for the Telco test, but cause a failure for network tests. Detection of crossed pairs requires a far-end adapter. Figure 10.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Signal Performance Results B Information about the signal performance: avv23f.eps • Qualified for : The cabling will support the application. • No Signal Performance tests needed for qualification: Appears for the Telco and Wiremap only tests. • Wiring fault! Not tested.: The tester does not evaluate signal performance if there is a wiremap, length, or delay skew fault. • Connection fault: A localized crosstalk fault was detected.
Qualifying Cabling with the Autotest Tip: To determine if a fault is caused by a crosstalk or impedance problem, use the Find Crosstalk Fault and Find Impedance Fault functions in Diagnostic (DIAG) mode. • Fault detected: A localized impedance fault was detected. Localized faults are usually caused by bad connections. Check the cabling at the location given. See the Appendix for other causes of impedance faults.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Length Results C Length of the pair. Note A 2 % to 5 % difference in measured lengths among twisted pairs is typical. This is due to differences in the number of twists in the pairs. D Termination for the pair: avv24f.eps A Qualified/unqualified result, which is given only for pairs required by the application or selected in the Autotest settings. B Length and signal delay limits. Delay is given in nanoseconds (ns). One nanosecond is 0.000000001 second.
Qualifying Cabling with the Autotest avv27.bmp Bridge tap detected at about 86 m. The distance to a bridge tap is approximate (≈) because multiple reflections from the bridge tap interfere with length measurements. avv33.bmp Delay skew failure (1000BASE-T only). Delay skew results are available only if delay skew failed. Delay skew is the difference in the arrival times of signals on the cable pairs. See the Appendix for causes of delay skew problems.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Autotest on Coaxial Cabling (75 Ω) 1 Turn on the tester and turn the rotary switch to AUTOTEST. 2 Press K c. If the coax test is disabled, press H or J Setup to enable it. 3 Connect the tester and wiremap adapter or ID locator to the cabling as shown in Figure 13. 4 Press P. The Autotest proceeds when a wiremap adapter or ID locator is detected. The analog toner turns on if neither is detected. 5 To view results, press J M. See Figure 14.
Qualifying Cabling with the Autotest avv34f.eps Figure 13.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual avv41.bmp The cabling passed the Autotest. The cabling is 80.2 m long, with a wiremap adapter at the far end. avv43.bmp The cabling passed the Autotest, but could not be qualified because a far-end adapter was not used. The tester cannot verify continuity to the end of the cabling. -continued- Figure 14.
Qualifying Cabling with the Autotest avv42.bmp The cabling failed the Autotest because it is shorted. The short is at 82.9 m in this example. Note Devices with low input resistance may be reported as a short. avv45.bmp There is a splitter or fault somewhere along the cabling. Faults that typically cause this message are impedance faults, such as a section of cable with the wrong impedance.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual avv44.bmp avv01.bmp The cabling is connected to a device, such as a television, CATV service, VCR, DVD player, satellite dish, or antenna. The device is turned off or its signal is outside the tester’s detection band (40 MHz to 150 MHz). The cabling is connected to an active signal source that is within the tester’s detection band (40 MHz to 150 MHz), such as a television, CATV service, VCR, DVD player, satellite dish, or antenna.
Discovering Cabling Characteristics Discovering Cabling Characteristics Discover mode lets you quickly check wiremaps, measure length, and determine if the cabling is connected to a network or video device. Discover mode runs continuously to help you isolate intermittent connections. • Results from Discover mode cannot be saved.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Discover Mode Results for Twisted Pair Cabling A Length to the wiremap adapter. The length of the shortest pair is shown. B Test activity indicator. The "+" appears if the USB port is connected to a PC. C Wiremap for good twisted pair cabling with a wiremap adapter attached. See Figure 10 on page 25 for other wiremap descriptions. D Press K to test 75 Ω coaxial cabling.
Discovering Cabling Characteristics G Termination for the pair: • W R: Wiremap adapter or remote ID locator, with its number. • O: Open • N: Short • Q: Port, such as a hub, switch, or PC. • E: Bridge tap. • V: Voltage is detected. This may indicate an active telephone circuit, ISDN line, or Power over Ethernet (PoE) device. See page 6. • avv49.bmp Bridge tap detected at about 33.7 m. U: The tester is connected to an active telephone circuit. • T: A signal is present on the pair.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual B The type of port detected: • 10BASET, 100BASETX, 1000BASET: An Ethernet port that communicates at 10, 100, or 1000 Mb/s (megabits per second). Ports may support multiple speeds. FDX indicates a full-duplex port, which can transmit and receive data at the same time. Speed and duplex information are reported only for autonegotiating ports. • INACTIVE PORT: The port shows no electrical activity. The port may be unused, or the device may be turned off.
Discovering Cabling Characteristics avv02.bmp The tester is connected to an active telephone circuit. R1, T1, R2, and T2 show connections for lines 1 and 2. For active digital lines, the length shown may fluctuate or may not be shown (− − −) because of varying termination on the line. See page 6. avv60.bmp Short between pins 1 and 2. Cable length is 92 m. Shorts are shown near the bottom of the wire map regardless of their location on the cabling.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Discover Mode Results for Coaxial Cabling To see results for coaxial cabling in Discover mode, press K c. Figure 16 describes some typical coaxial results screens. avv50.bmp Coaxial cabling with wiremap adapter attached. The cabling is 80.3 m long. Press J M to see a TDR plot of the cabling. See Figure 17. avv55.bmp Cabling is open at the far end. The signal level graph appears when no wiremap adapter or ID locator is connected.
Discovering Cabling Characteristics avv35.bmp Cabling is connected to a device at the far end, such as a television, CATV service, VCR, DVD player, satellite dish, or antenna. The signal level graph indicates the strength of the signal. Passive (non-amplifying) devices, such as satellite dishes and antennas, usually produce low-level signals in the cross-hatched area at the left side of the graph. Active devices, such as CATV service or a DVD player, produce levels beyond the cross-hatched area.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual TDR Plot for Coaxial Cabling Discover mode includes a TDR (time domain reflectometry) plot. TDR is like radar. The tester sends a pulse down the cable, and receives reflections from impedance changes along the cable. The tester then plots the reflections on a distance scale to show you where impedance changes occur. Signal reflections are undesirable because they can cause poor CATV reception. The Appendix lists some causes of impedance changes.
Discovering Cabling Characteristics avv51.bmp Reflection from a short. Shorts and other decreases in impedance cause negative spikes on the trace. avv52.bmp Reflection from a section of cable with the wrong impedance (followed by the end of the cable). The small positive spike at the start of the section indicates higher impedance than the rest of the cable. The negative spike is the end of the section, where the impedance drops to the correct value. Figure 17. TDR Plots for Coaxial Cabling (cont.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Using Multiple Remote ID Locators in Discover Mode (MultiMap™ ) Figure 19 shows how to connect the tester and remote ID locators for the MultiMap function. In Discover mode you can use multiple remote ID locators to quickly verify the wiremaps of multiple telephone cables connected in a star or bus topology. When you connect the tester at the distribution center, the MultiMap screen shows all of the wiremaps (Figure 18).
Discovering Cabling Characteristics avv07f.eps Figure 19.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Using the Toner 3 IntelliTone: One-note and two-note IntelliTone signals for use with a Fluke Networks IP100 or IP200 probe. You can use the tester with an optional tone probe to locate cables in bundles, at patch panels, or behind walls. Use the tester’s IntelliTone™ functions with a Fluke Networks IP100 or IP200 tone probe.
Using the Toner avv06f.eps Figure 20.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Using the IntelliTone Cable Map Function The tester’s IntelliTone functions also work with an IP200 probe’s cable map function to verify wiring. To use the toner and an IP200 IntelliTone probe’s cable map function: 1 Connect the tester and probe to twisted pair cabling as shown in Figure 21. 2 Turn the tester’s rotary switch to TONE. 3 Use D to highlight the one-note or two-note IntelliTone selection.
Blinking a Port Light Blinking a Port Light The Blink Port Light function helps you determine which cable is connected to which port on a network hub or switch. This function generates a link pulse on pairs 12 and 36 to blink the port’s activity LED. Note The Blink Port Light function does not work with non-negotiating hubs or with ports that use signal timing outside of typical timing parameters. The tester’s analog toner is also active when the port light function is active.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Testing for Continuity 2 The continuity function lets you test for opens and shorts on the 8-pin modular jack or the coaxial connector. The tester shows a bar graph of resistance from 500 Ω to 5000 Ω, and the tester’s audible tones vary depending on the resistance measured. 3 On an 8-pin jack, the tester checks for continuity between the wires in the pair you select. Pair 12 is the default.
Testing for Continuity SH IFT SE TU P AU TE TO ST DISC OV ER RE SU LTS TO NE DIAG avv37f.eps A The tester’s beeper is silent for resistances above about 5000 Ω. The beeper’s tone and rhythm increase as resistance decreases. B Pair 12 (green) on the 8-clip test lead. To change the pair used for testing continuity, press J Pair. C Resistance scale. This example shows about 2.3 k. D Press K c to test for continuity between the coaxial connector’s shield and center conductor.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Using the Continuity Toner The continuity function also acts as a toner for use with an optional tone probe. The signal’s tone and rhythm increase as resistance decreases. This lets you use a tone probe to detect changes in resistance between wires in a cable. 54 The tester’s continuity beeper is silent above 5 kΩ, but the toner signal is present for all resistance values. Figure 24 shows a typical application for the continuity toner: testing security switches.
Using the Continuity Toner avv38f.eps Figure 24.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Locating Crosstalk and Impedance Faults on Twisted Pair Cabling To find crosstalk or impedance faults: Note The Find Crosstalk Fault and Find Impedance Fault functions let you quickly check cable pairs for crosstalk and impedance faults on twisted pair cabling. Crosstalk is unwanted signal transmission between cable pairs. Crosstalk can cause transmission errors in twisted pair networks.
Locating Crosstalk and Impedance Faults on Twisted Pair Cabling Table 3. Crosstalk and Impedance Fault Messages Cabling too short for diagnostics No cabling is connected to the tester, or the cabling is too short to test. Cabling too long for diagnostics The cabling’s length is beyond the tester’s range. No significant crosstalk No significant impedance fault The crosstalk or impedance is acceptable for the selected application.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Testing Speaker Cabling 3 Use D to highlight Speaker Test; then press H, J, or P. The Speaker Test generates audible tones for testing the wiring and phase of installed twisted pair speaker cabling. 4 If the cabling and connections are good, you will hear the tester’s tones on the left and right speakers. To test speaker cabling: 1 Connect the tester to the cabling as shown in Figure 25. 2 Turn the rotary switch to DIAG.
Testing Speaker Cabling avv39f.eps A Press J L and K R to turn the left and right speakers on and off. B Press A D to change the note played over the C The phase of the signal applied to the speaker. To change the phase of the signal going to the right speaker, press B C. speakers. Figure 25.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Calibrating Length Measurements Setting the NVP to a Specified Value The tester uses an NVP value (nominal velocity of propagation) and the signal delay through the cable to calculate length. The tester’s default NVP values are usually accurate enough to verify length; however, you can increase the accuracy of length measurements by adjusting the NVP to a specified or actual value.
Calibrating Length Measurements Determining a Cable’s Actual NVP Note The cable must not be connected to a wiremap adapter, port, or other device. You can determine a cable’s actual NVP by adjusting the measured length to match a known length of cable. To determine a cable’s NVP: 2 1 3 Connect a known length of the cable to be tested to the tester’s twisted pair or coaxial connector. The cable length must be as follows (as measured using the tester’s default NVP values): • Twisted pair: 34.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Memory Functions Uploading Results to a PC The tester can store up to 250 Autotest results in nonvolatile memory. Other tests cannot be saved. CableIQ Reporter software lets you upload Autotest results to a PC, view results, and customize and print test reports. Viewing Saved Results 1 Turn the rotary switch to RESULTS. 2 Use AD, B C, or SHIFT + AD to move through the list and highlight a test to view. 3 Press H or J to view the highlighted test.
Maintenance Maintenance WWarning To avoid possible fire, electric shock, personal injury, or damage to the tester: • Do not open the case. No user-serviceable parts are inside. • Replacing electrical parts yourself will void the tester’s warranty and might compromise its safety features. • Use only specified replacement parts for userreplaceable items. • Use only Fluke Networks authorized service centers.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual To update the tester’s software: Replacing the Batteries 1 If you want to save any of the Autotests stored in the tester, use CableIQ Reporter software to upload them to a PC. Replace the 4 AA batteries when the message Low Batteries! appears. 2 Download the latest versions of CableIQ Reporter software and the CableIQ update file from the Fluke Networks website, or contact Fluke Networks to get the files by other means. The files are available at www.
If Something Seems Wrong Cleaning Clean the display with glass cleaner and a soft, lint-free cloth. Clean the case with a soft cloth dampened with water or water and a mild soap. WCaution To avoid damaging the display or the case, do not use solvents or abrasive cleansers. If Something Seems Wrong If something seems wrong with the tester, refer to Table 4. If Table 4 does not help you solve a problem with the tester, contact Fluke Networks for additional help.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Table 4. Troubleshooting the Tester Symptom 1: The keypad does not respond. Press and hold I until the tester turns off; then turn the tester on again. Symptom 2: The tester reports an error. Note the error number or type. Turn the rotary switch to a new position or cycle the power to clear the error. If the error persists, contact Fluke Networks for assistance. Symptom 3: The tester will not turn on.
Options and Accessories For the latest list of options and accessories visit the Fluke Networks website at www.flukenetworks.com. Options and Accessories To order options and accessories (Table 5), contact Fluke Networks. Table 5.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Table 5. Options and Accessories (cont.
Specifications Specifications o o Specifications apply at 23 C (73 F), unless otherwise noted.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual General Specifications Test connectors Shielded 8-pin modular jack accepts 8-pin modular (RJ45) and 4-pin modular (RJ11) plugs. F-connector for coaxial cable Power Battery type: 4 AA (NEDA 15A, IEC LR6) alkaline batteries Battery life: 20 hours of typical use, without backlight Other compatible battery types: 4 AA photo lithium, NIMH, NICAD Serial interface USB mini-B 5-pin connector Dimensions and weight 7 in x 3.5 in x 1.75in 17.8 cm x 8.9 cm x 4.5 cm 1.
Specifications Performance Specifications Qualification Autotests 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T, VoIP, wiremap only, 1394b S100 (Firewire), Telco, 75 Ω coaxial Autotest speed 4 seconds (typical) Autotest storage Up to 250 Autotests Length test Range: 300 m (1000 ft) Resolution: 0.1 m ( 0.1 ft) Typical accuracy: ± 4% or 2 ft whichever is greater. NVP uncertainty is an additional error Calibration: User-settable NVP for twisted pair and coax. Can determine actual NVP with known length of cable.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Performance Specifications (cont.) Tone generator Generates digital tones compatible with Fluke Networks IntelliTone probe and 4 tones compatible with typical analog probes (all pairs, frequency 1-2 kHz). Continuity test Resistance range: 0 Ω to 10,000 Ω Tone generation: Variable tone between 500 Ω and 5,000 Ω. Tone is audible and can also be detected by a tone probe.
Appendix A: Diagnosing Cabling Faults Appendix A lists the typical causes of cable test failures.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Wire map: split pair Wires connected to wrong pins at connector or punchdown block. Wire map: reversed pairs Wires connected to wrong pins at connector or punchdown block. Wire map: crossed pairs • Wires connected to wrong pins at connector or punchdown block. • Mix of 568A and 568B wiring standards (12 and 36 crossed). • Crossover cables used where not needed (12 and 36 crossed).
Appendix A: Diagnosing Cabling Faults Crosstalk or ELFEXT fault • Excessive untwisting of pairs at connector • Poor quality patch cords • Poor quality connectors • Poor quality cable • Cable compression (tight cable ties, pinches, kinks, etc.
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual Impedance fault • Patch cord or cable impedance not 100 Ω (impedance mismatch) • Patch cord handling causing changes in impedance • Excessive amount of cable jammed into outlet box • Tight service loops in the distribution box • Excessive untwisting of pairs at connector • Poor quality connectors • Cable impedance not uniform • Cable compression (tight cable ties, pinches, kinks, etc.
Appendix A: Diagnosing Cabling Faults Insertion loss (attenuation) fault • Cable is too long • Poor quality patch cord • Bad connection • Wrong cable type installed • Wrong application selected Length exceeds limit, or delay skew fails • Cable is too long (may need to remove coiled service loops) 77
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Index —A— —B— accessories optional, 67 standard, 3 adapter, 10 auto shutoff, 14 Autotest coaxial, 32 parameters, 17 saving, 19, 32 setup, 18 twisted pair, 19 length results, 30 results overview, 24 Signal Performance, 28 wiremap results, 25 backlight, 9 batteries replacement, 64 type and life, 11 beeper, 14 Blink Port Light, 51 bridge tap detected Autotest, 27 Discover mode, 39 bus topologies, 22 buttons, 9 —C— CableIQ Reporter software, 62 cautions, 6 cleaning, 65 coaxial Autotest, 32 Discover mode,
CableIQ Qualification Tester Users Manual coaxial result, 36 port detected, 40 Discover mode, 37 coaxial results, 42 MultiMap, 46 TDR plot, 44 twisted pair results, 38 —E— —I— icons for pair terminations, 30, 39 impedance faults, 56 INACTIVE PORT, 40 IntelliTone cable map function, 50 tone function, 48 ISDN, 6 memory functions, 62 MultiMap, 46 —N— non-negotiating port, 19 NP, 40 NVP, 60 —O— editing text, 13 —K— —F— keys, 9 Knowledge Base, 3 open, 25 options, 67 Outlet, 19, 32 —L— —P— language,
Index (continued) —Q— qualification vs.
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