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Table of contents CHAPTER 1 Your LanTEK®II Cable Certifier.................................................9 1.1. Technical Information ......................................................................................9 1.2. Product Specifications .................................................................................... 10 1.3. Dimensions, Weights, Operating Conditions ...................................................... 10 1.4. Performance Specifications .........................
Table of contents 5.3.2. Default Cable ID .......................................................................................... 35 5.4. Labeling Standard TIA/EIA 606-A ................................................................... 37 5.4.1. Cable Name in Format TIA/EIA 606A .............................................................. 38 5.4.2. Cable Parameter 606A Drop .......................................................................... 38 5.4.3. Cable Parameter 606A Backbone ...
Table of contents 6.11.1. Insertion Loss test Error ................................................................................ 64 6.12. Return Loss Test .......................................................................................... 64 6.12.1. Return Loss Test Error .................................................................................. 64 6.13. Impedance Test ........................................................................................... 65 6.13.1.
Table of contents 8.10.4. Light Source Mode ........................................................................................ 81 8.11. Application-specific Configuration of a Fiber Test .............................................. 82 8.11.1. Determine Loss Budget ................................................................................. 82 8.11.2. Select Fiber Standard and Determine Loss Budget ............................................ 83 CHAPTER 9 9.1. Tone Generator ...............
Table of contents 13.1. Technical Support ...................................................................................... 107 13.2. Service in the US ....................................................................................... 107 13.3. Service outside the US ................................................................................ 107 13.4. Internet ....................................................................................................
CHAPTER 1 Your LanTEK II Cable Certifier ® The LanTEK II Cable Certifier is designed to measure twisted pair cables (TP), coaxial cables and fiber-optic cables (LWL) used for high-speed data transmission in communications networks. ® 1.1.
Chapter 1 ® Your LanTEK II Cable Certifier 1.2. Product Specifications Standard Test Compliance ANSI/TIA/EIA 568A, 568B, CAT 6A/6/5E/3, ISO FA/F/EA/D/C, AS/NZS 3080, IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, EN50173 – F/E/D/C Cable Types UTP/SCTP/FTP CAT 3/5E/6A/7 (100 Ω); Coax (50/75 Ω) 1.3. Dimensions, Weights, Operating Conditions Dimensions: (L) 254 mm x (W) 127 mm x (D) 53 mm Weights: Display handset (DH) 1180 g (incl. battery) Remote handset (RH) 1120 g (incl.
Chapter 1 ® Your LanTEK II Cable Certifier 1.4. Performance Specifications ® LanTEK II Length (50 - 100 Range cable) Resolution Accuracy 0 – 605 m 0.1 m + (3 % + 1 m) Delay 0 - 8000 ns 1 ns/0.1 m + (3 % + 1 ns) Average impedance 35 – 180 0,1 + (3 % + 1 ) Capacitance (bulk) 0 - 100 nF 1 pF or 3 digits + (2 % + 20 pF) Capacitance 0 - 333 pF/m 0.1 pF + (2 % +1 pF) DC loop resistance 35 -200 0,1 + (1 % + 2 ) Attenuation 1 MHz - 1 GHz 0.
CHAPTER 2 Product Description 2.1. The Display Handset (DH) The Display handset (DH) ensures control of preferences and test functions during individual cable tests. 2.1.1. Controls and Ports/Connectors Illustration 1 Controls 2.1. The Display Handset (DH) Front view Description 1 On/Off Power the Display handset (DH) on/off. 2 Dim Backlight Dim Backlight in two stages. 3 Shift Toggle key activities having dual functions.
Chapter 2 Product Description Controls Description 8 Autotest Direct execution of test run pre-programmed for established standards. 9 TFT-Display Display of menus, test results, graphs, activity selection and function keys. 10 Function keys F1 to F5 / F6 to F10 Select menu options displayed on screen. 11 Arrow Keys / Enter Navigate menus on TFT Display / Enter key to activate and edit the selected menu. 12 Escape Abort and exit the current menu without making changes.
Chapter 2 Product Description 2.1.2. TFT Display Ready screen appears on operational Display handset (DH). Illustration 2.1.2. TFT Display Display Description 1 Power supply and charge state Indicates battery operation or external power supply and charge state of battery pack (%). 2 Talkset indicator Indicates whether talkset function is active. 3 Screen Title Indicates that display handset (DH) or selected function is ready. 4 Time and Date Displays the time and date.
Chapter 2 Product Description 2.1.3. Function Keys F1 to F10 Function keys F1 to F5 have dual functions (F6 to F10). Pressing down the Shift key while simultaneously pressing one of the function keys F1 to F5 will activate the 2nd function of the function key (example: Shift + F4 equals function F8). 2.1.4. Soft Key Soft keys indicate possible menu options at the bottom of the screen. To select the according option, press the corresponding Function Key (F1 - F5) below the soft key.
Chapter 2 Product Description 2.2. The Remote Handset (RH) The Remote handset (RH) works with the Display handset (DH) to perform autotests or individual real time analyze tests. The Remote handset (RH) is located at the end of the cable link and communicates with the Display handset (DH). To perform measurements, the Remote handset (RH) is automatically activated by the Display handset (DH). 2.2.1. Controls and Ports/Connectors Illustration 2.2.1.
Chapter 2 Product Description Controls Description Hazard LED Excessive line voltage (TELCO): Excessive voltage at measurement input. 10 S/W-LCD Display Two line alphanumeric display 11 On LED The Remote Handset is on. 12 Fail LED Test result: Fail. 9 Illustration 1 Ports/Connectors 2.2.1. The Remote Handset (RH) Rear and side view Description 13 Low-NEXT-Connector Connect a test adapter. 14 Service and Maintenance Jack Connection for service and maintenance work.
Chapter 2 Product Description 2.3. Power Management Both the Display (DH) and Remote (RH) handset use interchangeable rechargeable lithiumion battery packs (Li-ion). The Display (DH) and Remote (RH) handsets can be run on battery power for approximately 18 hours. Actual battery power times depends on various factors, such as operating time versus standby time, use of the display backlight, and ambient temperature. When charge state of battery drops below the required voltage, a warning appears.
Chapter 2 Product Description 2.3.2. Battery Charging The batteries of the Display (DH) and Remote (RH) handset are charged using the adapter. It takes approximately 6-8 hours until the batteries in the instrument are fully charged. If the batteries are charged externally, charge time is approximately 4 hours. During recharging, the instrument is calibrated to the corresponding battery. This ensures an accurate indication of the charge state at all times.
CHAPTER 3 Basics of the Cable Test 3.1. Testing of cables and relevant requirements The following sections describe typical setup for permanent link and channel link testing. Illustration 3.1. Illustration of test setup The area marked with P indicates the typical test setup of a Permanent Link. The area marked with C indicates the typical test setup of a Channel Link. 3.1.2.
CHAPTER 4 Preferences Most instrument configurations are set by using the "Preferences" menu. 4.1. Open Preferences 1. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to "Preferences" and press Enter. Illustration 1 4.1. Open Preferences Next, the instrument preferences can be set by using the listed menus. Illustration 2 4.1. Preference Selection 4.2.
Chapter 4 Preferences 1. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to "Language" menu and press Enter. Alternatively, open menu by using the Shift + Help / Language keys. Illustration 4.2. Language 2. Use soft keys to select the desired language. 3. Press Enter to save the information entered. Escape allows you to exit the menu without making changes. 4.3. User Information This menu can be used to provide information on assigned Technician, Company and Contractor. 1.
Chapter 4 Preferences Illustration 4.4. Autotest Options 2. Use Arrow keys to select the desired option. 3. Use soft key to activate or deactivate the selected option. An activated option is indicated by the green box. 4. Press Enter to save the information entered. Press Escape to exit the menu without making changes. 4.5. Contrast Use this menu to set Dim Backlight on screen. 1. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to "Contrast" menu and press Enter. Illustration 4.5. Contrast 2.
Chapter 4 Preferences 1. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to "Timeout Options" menu and press Enter. Illustration 4.6. Timeout Options 2. Use Arrow keys to select the desired option. 3. Use soft keys to set the desired value. 4. Press Enter to save the information entered. Press Escape to exit the menu without making changes. 4.7. Measurement Units Use this menu to specify the measurement unit for length measurements ft or m (foot or meter). The default setting depends on the language selected. 1.
Chapter 4 Preferences 4.8. Talkset Use this menu to set signal strength of tone generator, volume of internal speaker and volume of talkset. Also use this menu to change the talkset mode. 1. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to "Talkset" menu and press Enter. Illustration 4.8. Talkset 2. Use Arrow Keys to select the desired option. 3. On options Toner Volume, Speaker Volume or Talkset Volume, use soft keys to set signal strength and volume. 4. On option Talkset, use soft key / to select desired setting. 5.
Chapter 4 Preferences 6. Use soft keys to select the desired format MDY (month/day/year), DMY (day/month/year) or YMD (year/month/day). 7. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to option Date. 8. Use Alphanumeric Keys to enter the date. 9. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to option Date/Time Display. 10. Use soft key / to select the desired setting. 11. Press Enter to save the information entered. Press Escape to exit the menu without making changes. 4.10.
Chapter 4 Preferences 4.11. Clear Memory Use this menu to clear all records from the tester memory at one time. CAUTION! When using the "Clear Memory" menu, the records cannot be restored. This will permanently delete all stored tests. 1. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to Clear Memory menu and press Enter. Illustration 4.11. Clear Memory 2. Use the soft key to clear the memory of the Cable Certifier. 3. Use the soft key to exit the screen without making changes. 4.12.
CHAPTER 5 Autotest Using Autotest, the installation can be measured and tested in a simple and fast way. After pressing the AUTOTEST key, LanTEK II Cable Tester automatically performs a number of pre-programmed single tests. Autotest can be enabled from the Display (DH) or Remote (RH) handset. ® Selection of single tests from the test series depends on the type of cabling to be tested. Specification of the test series is based on approved or recommended standards, as well as specific parameters.
Chapter 5 Autotest The test results of the last Autotest remain in the non-volatile memory until they are overwritten by new test results, the memory is deleted or an analysis test is conducted. Overall Passed/Failed Result The overall result of Autotest is displayed after test series is completed. Symbol Overall Autotest Result The overall Autotest receives a passing grade if all single tests have been passed or passed*.
Chapter 5 Autotest Autotest Pref Description This will permanently delete the Tests / Jobs from the tester Enables confirmation prompt prior to deleting data. Disable Fiber Autotest Length Enable / disable length measurement of fiber (LWL) with FiberTEK™ FDX during Autotest. Enable 606A Enable labelling standard TIA/EIA 606-A for telecommunication infrastructure as cable ID.
Chapter 5 Autotest Use Arrow Keys to navigate to the desired job folder. The display is highlighted yellow. Illustration 2 2. Use soft key 5.2.1. Job List to open job options. 3. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to option Make Job Current. The display is highlighted yellow. Illustration 3 5.2.1. Job Options (example Current Job Info) 4. Press Enter to save the information entered. Escape allows you to exit the menu without making changes. 5.
Chapter 5 Autotest 2. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to option New Job and press Enter. Illustration 2 5.2.2. Job Options 3. Use Alphanumeric Keys to enter the desired information. Illustration 3 5.2.2. New Job 4. Make corrections to entries by using the soft keys (delete at cursor position), (delete characters to the left of cursor), / (insert alphanumeric characters at cursor position / overwrite highlighted entry). 5. Press Enter to save the information entered.
Chapter 5 Autotest 5.3. Set Cable Name (cable ID) The cable name of the cable lines in an Autotest consists of a fixed Cable Name and a variable Current Value (4-digit test meter) that automatically increments. Depending on selected Autotest Pref it is also possible to specify structure and way of counting. 1. Use Arrow keys to navigate to "Cable ID" and press Enter. Illustration 5.3. Cable ID The name used last will appear: Single Cable ID (1 name is assigned to each cable).
Chapter 5 Autotest 5.3.1. Simple Cable ID 2. Use Arrow keys to navigate in "Cable ID" view to option Set… and press Enter. Single Cable ID (1 cable name) 3. Use Alphanumeric Keys to enter a Cable Name for the test portion. 4. Use Alphanumeric Keys to reset the Current Value of the test meter, or enter an arbitrary value. 5.
Chapter 5 Autotest 11. Use Alphanumeric Keys to enter a Cable Name for the Cable From/Cable To of test portion. 12. Use Alphanumeric Keys to reset the Current Value of the test meter, or enter an arbitrary value. 13. Make corrections to entries by using the soft keys (delete at cursor position), (delete characters to the left of cursor), / (insert alphanumeric characters at cursor position / overwrite highlighted entry). 14. Press Enter to save the information entered.
Chapter 5 Autotest 3. Use Alphanumeric Keys to enter an arbitrary value for Start and End. Meter is reset after reaching final value. 4. Make corrections to entries by using the soft keys (delete at cursor position), (delete characters to the left of cursor), / (insert alphanumeric characters at cursor position / overwrite highlighted entry). 5. Use symbol to lock a position into entered value. Use symbol Auto Increment of a character. Illustration 2 6. Use soft keys Cable To. and to enable 5.3.2.
Chapter 5 Autotest Examples for Default Cable ID In default setting, the meter starts at 0000 and ends at 9999. The four (4) positions are enabled and incrementing.
Chapter 5 Autotest 5.4.1. Cable Name in Format TIA/EIA 606A To determine cable name, a structure for the test portion is created. The three (3) cable parameters 606A Drop, 606A Backbone and 606A Backbone Pair/Fiber are available. 1. Use Arrow keys to navigate to "Cable ID" and press Enter. Illustration 5.4. Cable ID 5.4.2. Cable Parameter 606A Drop Name of horizontal cable line (e.g. 1 building, 1 floor, 1 distribution, sockets) 2. Use soft key Drop to select cable parameter 606A Drop.
Chapter 5 Autotest 5.4.3. Cable Parameter 606A Backbone Name of a horizontal and vertical cable line (e.g. several floors, several distributions, sockets). 1. Use soft key Backbone to select cable parameter 606A Backbone. Illustration 1 AAA A Floor Telecom room 5.4.3. Cable Parameter 606A Backbone / AAA A Floor Telecom room - 00 Port 2. Use Left/Right Arrow Keys to navigate to desired position in port area. Use Up/Down Arrow Keys to assign characters and numbers. 3.
Chapter 5 Autotest AAA A / Floor Telecom room AAA A Floor Telecom room - 00 Port . 000 Pair 2. Use Left/Right Arrow Keys to navigate to desired position in Pair area. Use Up/Down Arrow Keys to assign characters and numbers. 3. Proceed in the same manner with positions Port, Telecom Room, and Floor. 4. Proceed in the same manner with positions Telecom Room and Floor. 5. Use soft key to hide individual positions. Assembling the cable line automatically generates the 606A-Name. 6.
Chapter 5 Autotest 5. Use available soft key options to specify a cable type, create a cable type, edit NVP values or enter reference temperature. 5.5.1. Specify Cable Type 1. Use soft key to open select menu to specify the selected cable type. 2. Use Arrow keys to navigate to desired specification and confirm with Enter. Illustration 5.5.1. Specification of Cable Type 3. Press Enter to save the information entered. Escape allows you to exit the menu without making changes. 5.5.2. Create Cable Type 1.
Chapter 5 Autotest Illustration 2 5.5.2. Frequency range 4. Press Enter to save the information entered. Escape allows you to exit the menu without making changes. 5. Use Arrow keys in Select Menu to navigate to option Connector Pinout and confirm with Enter. 6. Use Arrow keys to navigate to desired pairings and enable or disable your selection with soft key Illustration 3 . An enabled pairing is indicated by the green box. 5.5.2. Connector Pinout 7. Press Enter to save the information entered.
Chapter 5 Autotest 10. Press Enter to save the information entered. Escape allows you to exit the menu without making changes. 11. Use Arrow keys in Select Menu to navigate to option Link Models and confirm with Enter. 12. Use soft key Ignore or Skip. to select the link model Perm, Basic, Channel, EIA, Flat Rate, Illustration 5 5.5.2. Link Models 13.
Chapter 5 Autotest 20. Make corrections to entries by using the soft keys (delete at cursor position), (delete characters to the left of cursor), / (insert alphanumeric characters at cursor position / overwrite highlighted entry). Illustration 7 5.5.2. Custom Name/NVP 21. Use Arrow keys to navigate to the individual boxes and assign desired NVP with the Alphanumeric Keys. 22. Press Enter to save the information entered. Escape allows you to exit the menu without making changes. 5.5.3.
Chapter 5 Autotest Illustration 2 6. Use soft key 5.5.3. Cable Length to start calculation of NVP. 7. Press Enter to save NVP. Use Escape to exit menu without making changes. 5.5.4. Enter Reference Temperature 1. Use soft key to open Select Menu for changing ambient temperature. 2. Use Alphanumeric Keys to assign reference temperature. Illustration 5.5.4. Reference Temperature 3. Press Enter to save the reference temperature. Use Escape to exit menu without making changes.
Chapter 5 Autotest 5.6. DualMODE™ Function for Twisted Pair Cabling The DualMODE™ function of LanTEK II Cable tester allows measurement in compliance with 2 limits in one single Autotest. Thus, for instance, simultaneous Channel Link and Permanent Link measurements can be performed. ® With DualMODE™ it is possible to perform other important tests. Let us assume you are installing a Cat-6 system in a country whose government agency uses a national standard based on ISO.
Chapter 5 Autotest 5. Press AUTOTEST. The passed/failed results are displayed. For each DualMODE™ test, the worst case margins and values for NEXT, RL, ACR und Loss are indicated. Illustration 2 5.6.1. Overall DualMODE™ Result 6. Use Enter to load the corresponding graphical result displays of the highlighted test. 5.7. Edit NVP Default Value of a Cable To perform length measurement, the nominal velocity of propagation (NVP) of the cable must be known.
Chapter 5 Autotest Illustration 2 5.7. Enter NVP 4. Use Alphanumeric keys to enter one or several NVP. 5. For automatic calculation of a new NVP, press Illustration 3 . 5.7. Calculation of NVP 6. Connect a cable of known length. 7. Use Arrow Keys and Number Keys to enter known cable length. 8. For automatic calculation of a new NVP, press NVP, the display returns to the NVP main screen. . After calculation of new NOTE: This concerns a channel measurement.
Chapter 5 Autotest 2. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to option Ethernet and confirm with Enter. Illustration 1 5.8. Ethernet 3. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to desired cable type and confirm with Enter. Illustration 2 5.8. Cable Type 5.8.1. Autotest Test Series for Coaxial Cables Cable Types Resistance Length Loss Return loss Impedance RG59 31 or 92 m X X X X X RG6 31 or 92 m X X X X X IBM Coax X X X TWINAX, ARCNET X X X 10BASE2 (IEEE 802.3) X X X 10BASE5 (IEEE 802.
Chapter 5 Autotest 5.9. Calibration A field calibration must be performed if: During the last 7 days no calibration has been performed. The user receives a message, informing him that a field calibration is required. The test adapter has been changed. A patch cord has been changed. 5.9.1. Twisted Pair Cabling 1. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to "Calibration" and press Enter to open job list. Illustration 1 5.9.1.
Chapter 5 Autotest 4. Connect Display handset (DH) and Remote handset (RH) with patch cord for Display handset (DH), as shown on the display. Remember which connection of the patch cord is connected to the Display handset (DH). Illustration 3 5.9.1. Patch Cord (DH) 5. Use soft key to continue calibration. The Remote handset (RH) indicates calibration, and a progress bar shows the status. 6.
Chapter 5 Autotest 5.9.2. Coaxial Cable Calibration must be performed if: During the last 7 days no calibration has been performed. The user receives a message, informing him that a field calibration is required. The test adapter has been changed. A patch cord has been changed. For calibration with COAX adapters, the LanTEK II process, consisting of 4 steps, is changed.
Chapter 5 Autotest 8. After completion of calibration and display of according message, press Escape to return to main screen. 5.10. Perform Autotest Autotest is performed after all preferences have been carried out. 1. Disconnect the cable line to be tested from all network components. 2. Using suitable patch cords, connect the Display handset (DH) to one end of the cable line (link), and the Remote handset (RH) to the opposite end of the cable line (link). 3. Start by pressing Autotest. 5.11.
Chapter 5 Autotest 3. Use soft key Test Options to open Test Options. Description Select all Selects all stored test results. Select All Passed Selects only passed tests for editing. Select All Failed Selects only failed tests for editing. Deselect All Deselects all stored test results. Permanently Delete Selected Tests Deletes highlighted test results. Permanently Delete All Deletes all stored test results.
Chapter 5 Autotest Illustration 1 5.12. Single test overview 5. Press Enter again to open test series of single test. Illustration 2 5.12. Test series 6. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to desired test series and press Enter to display result table. Illustration 3 5.12. Result Table 7. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to desired test result and press Enter to display graph.
Chapter 5 Autotest Illustration 4 5.12. NEXT Graph When opening graph, cursor is always in worst case margin. In this example, cursor is positioned on horizontal axis at 186 MHz. 8. Press Escape to return to previous screen. 5.12.1. Graph Formats, Layouts and Controls Graphs make it easier to recognize the relation between two network parameters, the actually measured values and the pre-programmed limits. The horizontal axis indicates the frequency values and the vertical axis the measured values in dB.
Chapter 5 Autotest 3 The actual measurement curve of the wire pair. In this case, the loss is displayed. 4 The actual measurement curve of the wire pair. 5 Vertical axis with measuring values in dB. Use arrow keys to move cursor horizontally. When cursor position is changed, the measuring values displayed on screen are changed as well. 6 Use soft keys and to move cursor in larger steps. Use Arrow Keys to move cursor in smaller steps.
CHAPTER 6 Structured Cabling Testing 6.1. Test Setup for Single Test Analysis Perform calibration if LanTEK II Cable Tester has not been calibrated during the last 7 ® days. Select cable type. Separate cable line to be tested from all network components. Connect adapter and patch cord to Display handset (DH) and Remote handset (RH). Connect patch cord of display handset (DH) to one end of the cable line and the patch cord of remote handset (RH) to the other end. 6.2.
Chapter 6 Structured cabling testing Illustration 6.3. Single Tests 5. Confirm selection of test with Enter. After completion of test, a result table opens. 6.4. Evaluation of Analysis Test Results The overall result of the analysis test is displayed in the upper right on the screen below the title bar. The results for the individual wire pairs are displayed on the right side of the respective test. Overall Result Individual Results Illustration 6.4.
Chapter 6 Structured cabling testing Depending on cable type and specified test standard, the following single test analyses are available: Wiremap Resistance Length Capacitance NEXT Loss/Insertion Loss ACR-N (ACR) Return loss Impedance Delay and Skew Power Sum NEXT Power Sum ACR-N (Power Sum ACR) Margin ACR-F (ELFEXT) Power Sum ACR-F (Power Sum ELFEXT) NOTE: The following tests do not require a Remote handset (RH): Resistance, Length, Capacitance, Impedance, Delay and Skew. 6.6.
Chapter 6 Structured cabling testing 6.7. Length Test This test determines the length of wire pairs to ensure that the recommended limits for the selected cable are complied with. Depending on the measurement unit selected in "Preferences", the length is indicated in Foot or Meter. Illustration 6.7. Length Test 6.7.1. Length Test Error Minor length differences can occur between the wire pairs of a cable due to small NVP differences, as well as length differences caused by transposition.
Chapter 6 Structured cabling testing Illustration 6.9. NEXT, ACR-F (ELFEXT) and Power Sum The NEXT test determines interfering effects (crosstalk) of a transmitting wire pair on the adjacent wire pair in the same cable. NEXT is measured on Display handset (DH) and Remote handset (RH).
Chapter 6 Structured cabling testing 1 2 2 3 1 6 6 3 5 4 4 8 5 7 8 Effects of 3 Pairs on 1 Pair 7 When using Power Sum NEXT, four (4) calculations on each cable end and on each wire pair combination (pairs 1-2, 3-6 and 4-5 to 7-8 etc.) are performed. A total of eight (8) values is obtained. Illustration 1 6.10.1. Power Sum NEXT NOTE: The Power Sum NEXT values are usually 2 - 3 dB below the value (= stronger crosstalk) than with conventional NEXT measurement.
Chapter 6 Structured cabling testing 6.11. Insertion Loss Test (Attenuation) This test determines the overall insertion loss of the signal in the cable and checks compliance with limits. A minor loss is the prerequisite for a faultless transmission. Insertion loss measurement is performed by feeding a signal with known amplitude into the Remote handset (RH) and then reading the amplitude on the Display handset (DH). Illustration 6.11. Loss Test 6.11.1.
Chapter 6 Structured cabling testing 6.13. Impedance Test The average impedance is calculated from delay of electrical signal and capacitance measurement. The result is indicated in ohm. The average impedance can help in indentifying damages to cable, connections or cable sections with impedance mismatch. Since this test uses a capacity measurement, the correct cable type must be indicated to obtain a precise measuring result.
Chapter 6 Structured cabling testing 6.14.1. Delay and Skew Test Error The delay and skew measurements usually result in slightly different values for the individual wire pairs of a cable. However, a large difference indicates a cable fault or a damaged wire pair. 6.15. Capacitance Test This test determines the mutual capacitance between the two conductors of each wire pair, to ensure that the capacitance of the corresponding cable type has not been impaired by the installation.
Chapter 6 Structured cabling testing Illustration 6.16. ACR-N (ACR) / Power Sum ACR-N (Power Sum ACR) 6.16.1. ACR-N (ACR) Test and Power Sum ACR-N (Power Sum ACR) Test Error A large difference between the measuring values is preferable, since this indicates a strong signal and minor perturbations. 6.16.2. Troubleshooting ACR-N (ACR) Test and Power Sum ACR-N (Power Sum ACR) Test Error For information on troubleshooting, refer to the corresponding sections on NEXT and loss test. 6.17.
Chapter 6 Structured cabling testing 6.18. Custom Cable Preferences and Cable Parameters All cable types pre-programmed in LanTEK II Cable Tester are based on a predefined test standard. These pre-programmed preferences cannot be changed. If you wish to perform other tests on a selected cable line, you first must create a custom cable. ® Example: In addition to TIA 568B Category 5 tests, the return loss is to be measured (which is not required by TIA).
Chapter 6 Structured cabling testing Illustration 3 6.18.1. Custom Name/NVP 5. Assign a name for the newly created custom cable The soft key appears. 6. Use alphanumerical keys to enter one or several NVP values, if required. 7. Use soft key cable. to accept changes and return to screen to create a custom 6.18.2. Select Custom Cable Type The custom cable type can be edited at any time or selected as current cable type. 1. Open "Cable Type" on start screen. 2.
Chapter 6 Structured cabling testing model and link type. Select Autotests Not all cable lines require the complete Autotest test series. Use this option to select the individual Autotests to be performed. Custom Name/NVP Use alphanumerical keys to enter a custom name or edit the NVP value. LanTEK®II Cable Tester can save up to 10 custom cable types.
CHAPTER 7 Coaxial Cable Test 7.1. PROPERTIES OF COAXIAL CABLES The coaxial cable offers numerous benefits. It is hardly influenced by electromagnetic disturbances and supports high bandwidths. Thus, many customers prefer using the coaxial cable for their cable TV and data applications. A typical coaxial cable consists of: Center Conductor: This conductor usually consists of a fairly heavy, solid and yet flexible wire. Stranded wire is also used.
CHAPTER 8 Fiber Testing with FiberTEK™ FDX 8.1. Safety Precautions WARNING! NEVER look directly into the port of measuring adapter, at connector surface, open fiber ends or into couplers. There is a risk of light emerging from the fiber that is not visible, which could permanently damage your eyes. If you are not sure whether the device is switched on or whether the fiber transmits light, for safety reasons always assume that the device is active.
Chapter 8 Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX 8.3. Performance Specification Technical Information FiberTEK™ FDX Detector Wavelength (reception): MM: 850 nm, 1300 nm SM: 1310 nm, 1550 nm Laser type (transmitter) MM 850 nm: MM 1300 nm: SM 1310 nm: SM 1550 nm: VCSEL and LED Fabry-Perot MCW (GRIN lens, focused) Fabry-Perot MCW (GRIN lens, focused) Fabry-Perot MCW (GRIN lens, focused) Accuracy level Loss: Length: Display resolution: Loss: Length: MM 850/1300 nm: SM 1310/1550 nm: (+/-3%) + 1 meter 0.
Chapter 8 Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX 8.4. Test Setup According to Reference Method with Three Test Cords (based on ISO/IEC 14763-3) This is the preferred measuring method, which can be used for any topology - both installation and transmission line. Irrespective of the plug face, it is also used on the measuring equipment and within the transmission line. Calibration takes place via reference line between the launch cords and tail cords used for measurement.
Chapter 8 Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX 8.6. Set Autotest Pref Autotest is the test mode used most often. The Autotest allows various presettings: Automatic saving Passed/Failed Rating 1. On start screen of Display handset (DH) select option Preferences. 2. Select option Autotest Pref. 3. Now enter the desired preferences in the opening screen. NOTE: Please note that Autotest Pref entered by you must be in compliance with the requirements of the certification to be carried out. 8.6.1.
Chapter 8 Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX Illustration 1 8.6.2. Manual Specification of Loss Budget NOTE: Refer to chapter Specifications in this instruction manual to find an overview of cabling standards and application requirements for the installation of fibers. The current limit for the loss is displayed in box Limit. 3. If you want to keep the value, confirm with Enter, or use keypad to enter a number or use the soft key to open input box for loss budget calculator. 4.
Chapter 8 Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX 8.7. Calibration During calibration, FiberTEK™ FDX calculates a reference level for the loss measurement. Calibration accuracy depends on warm-up period of measuring adapter and quality of the test cords. Illustration 8.7. Calibration (general) NOTE: The launch and tail cords must correspond to the type of fiber to be tested (e.g. 50- m launch fibers for testing of 50- m cable).
Chapter 8 Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX 2. Use Arrow Keys to navigate on ready screen to "Calibration" and press Enter. Illustration 1 8.8. Ready Screen If calibration was not successful, implement the following measures: Check correct connection of launch cords. Check launch fiber connections for contamination. If necessary, clean connections and check with a fiber test microscope (IDEAL order number 45-332). Dirty launch fibers also contaminate the measuring adapter connections.
Chapter 8 Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX Only Autotests with the overall evaluation Passed can be automatically saved. Tests with failure rating must be manually saved. The test results are automatically saved if Autosave Pref is enabled. A name is automatically assigned to finished tests if Auto Increment function has been enabled. If another name is preferred, use option name. to manually assign another 8.9.3. Manual Saving of Autotest Results (Autosave off) 1.
Chapter 8 Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX Illustration 1 8.10. Select Wavelength 3. Use Arrow Keys to navigate on ready screen to "Analyze" display and confirm with Enter. Illustration 8.10. Analyze 8.10.1. Continuous Run This mode is used for troubleshooting. During continuous run, the measurement is repeated until it is manually cancelled. There is no save function. 1. Use Arrow keys to navigate to menu Continuous Run and press Enter. Illustration 8.10.1.
Chapter 8 Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX 3. Use soft key to open menu to designate and save the test portion. 4. Use Up/Down Arrow Keys to navigate between the boxes, and use Alphanumeric keys to designate the test portion from/to. 5. Press Enter to save the entries. Use Escape to exit menu without making changes. 8.10.2.
Chapter 8 Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX 8.11. Application-specific Configuration of a Fiber Test The certification of fiber cabling is usually performed according to TIA-568 or ISO 11801 standards; in doing so, the passed/failed criterion is based on cable length, number of splices and connections in the fiber line. In addition to these criteria, the LanTEK II Cable Tester can also be configured for application-specific fiber tests.
Chapter 8 Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX Length (m) > Loss/km Fusion splices: Number > Loss Connector Pairs: Number > Loss Mechanical splices: Number > Loss Illustration 3 6. Use soft key box. 8.11.1. Details concerning the fiber line to start the calculation. The result appears in Loss Budget 7. To confirm, press Enter in this box and the next two boxes. 8.11.2. Select Fiber Standard and Determine Loss Budget 1. Mark the wavelength according to fiber to be measured and press soft key .
Chapter 8 Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX 3. Use soft key 50.0/62.5 to select core diameter. 4. Use soft key 850nm/1300nm to select maximum insertion loss of according wavelength. Illustration 3 8.11.2. Fiber Standard 5. If you want to keep the loss budget, confirm with Enter, or use soft key to open the menu to determine the loss budget. 6. Use soft key to open the menu to determine the loss budget. 7.
Chapter 8 Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX Illustration 5 10. Use soft key box. 8.11.2. Details concerning the fiber line to start the calculation. The result appears in Loss Budget 11. To confirm, press Enter in this box and the next two boxes. NOTE: The type of soft keys indicated depends on the corresponding standard. Concerning fiber standards, refer to Fiber Cabling Standards & Application Requirements .
CHAPTER 9 Tone Generator 9.1. Tone Generator The Display handset (DH) as well as the Remote handset (RH) can generate a low tone, a high tone and an alternating tone, with a rate of 2 Hz between low and high alternating tone ("Warble"), which is recognized by most standard cable locators. Illustration 9.1. Typical Application of Tone Generator NOTE: The keys WIREMAP, SHIFT and TONE are hard keys.
Chapter 9 Tone generator NOTE: The Tone Mode remains enabled until you press Escape. 3. Use soft keys to select the wire pair (Pair 78, Pair 36, Pair 54 or Pair 12) into which the tone signal is to be fed. 4. Press SHIFT to select tone signal and enable it with soft keys LOW, HIGH or WARBLE. 9.1.2. Enable Tone Generator with Remote handset (RH) 1. Connect Remote handset (RH) to cable to be tested. 2. On Remote handset (RH) press TONE. The tone mode is enabled.
CHAPTER 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software The software included permits test record management on your computer and FirmwareUpdate of your LanTEK II Cable Certifier. For this purpose, the program IDEAL DataCENTER, the PDF Writer bioPDF and the program LanTEK Firmware-Upgrade are installed on your computer. ® 10.1. Installing Software To install the software on your computer and set up the IDEAL DataCENTER, make use of the following description. 10.1.1.
Chapter 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software 10.2. Select Language Use menu button Options and function Language to change the displayed language, depending on available fonts. 10.3. Software-Update The software of IDEAL DataCENTER should be updated to the latest software version in regular intervals. If you register for the Newsletter on the website of IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC., you will automatically receive information on new downloads. 10.3.1. Retrieve Version 1. From the menu bar, select Help and next About.
Chapter 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software 10.4. Databases To store the test records of the LanTEK II Cable Certifier, the IDEAL DataCENTER program requires a database. For initial storage of test records, a new database must be created. ® 10.4.1. Create a new database 1. Open the IDEAL DataCENTER program with the start symbol DataCENTER. 2. Click on New Project, or on File in the menu bar and then on New Project. A dialog box opens, indicating the path and the new database.
Chapter 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software The new database with its assigned name appears on the left side of the box. The path to the database is shown in the top window bar. NOTE: We recommend creating a new project for each customer. For safety purposes, the databases should be backed up in regular intervals, e.g. on a removable media. 10.4.2. Open an existing database When starting IDEAL DataCENTER, the database used last is loaded. To open another database: 1.
Chapter 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software 10.5. Transfer job file The job files containing test records can be directly transferred to a database by the LanTEK II Cable Certifier, the computer or an external data carrier. ® ® 10.5.1. Upload from LanTEK II Cable Certifier Illustration 1 10.5.1. Transfer test records from LanTEK®II Cable Certifier 1. Connect the Display handset (DH) to a free USB port of the computer by using the USB cable supplied with the LanTEK II Cable Certifier. ® 2.
Chapter 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software Illustration 2 10.5.1. Upload job folder with test records 7. Create a new database by clicking on database icon New. 8. Define the location. 9. Assign a name to the new database. 10. Select the tester and click on Upload. 11. Confirm creation of a backup copy (in ZIP format). Illustration 3 10.5.1. Create a backup copy 12. Confirm with OK. The new database appears in the left side of the box and the transferred job folder(s) as subfolders of the database.
Chapter 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software NOTE: In the folder with the new database, an additional "Upload" folder is created, in which a backup copy of the downloaded test records is saved. 10.5.2. Import from the computer or an external data carriers (USB Flash Drive) 1. Select an existing database (.sdf) or create a new database. 2. In the menu bar, click on File, then on Import and Tests. Illustration 10.5.2. Import job folder 3.
Chapter 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software 10.5.3. Export job folder It is possible to export the content of a job folder in CSV format as list, or in XML format as report, and to further edit the records (e.g. with Excel). 1. Select the job folder to be exported in the view appearing in the left side of the box. 2. Click on Export. Illustration 10.5.3. Export job folder 3. You can either select the existing path or a new path by choosing Change Folder. 4.
Chapter 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software 10.5.4. Rename job folder 1. Select the job folder to be renamed in the view appearing in the left side of the box. 2. Click on this job folder with the right mouse button. Illustration 10.5.4. Rename job folder 3. Assign a new file name to the job folder (e.g. building, floor, room, etc.
Chapter 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software 10.6. Manage Tests The tests stored in the job folder appear in the right side of the box. In Overview, the tests appear as summary, in Table View with test records, or in Graph View with all test details of the individual measurements. 10.6.1. Edit information Test name, customer information and user information can be edited. It is also possible to add notes. 1. Select a job folder in the left side of the box. 2. Select Graph View in the right side of the box. 3.
Chapter 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software 10.6.2. Edit tests and test records In the Table-View individual tests and test records can be edited. The functions Cut, Copy, Paste and Delete are available by using the menu button Edit or the corresponding buttons. The tests can be copied or moved to any job folder. Deleted tests are initially sent to the wastebasket and can be restored.
Chapter 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software 10.6.4. Graphs The graphs displayed in Graph View cannot be edited; only the view can be changed for analysis purposes. Graph surface, wire pair and limit value can be displayed and positioned in different ways. 1. Maximize the graph display by using the Zoom function. Illustration 10.6.4. Graph View 2. Click on a wire pair or limit value with the right mouse button and edit the view by using the direct commands. 3.
Chapter 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software 10.7. Produce and print reports To create and print reports on tests and corresponding test records, use the Print function. 10.7.1. Set up header and footer The report can be set up with header and footer and printed. 1. In the menu bar, click on File and then on Header/Footer. Illustration 10.7.1. Set up header and footer It is possible to add a logo, page number, date, time or self-designed text. When selecting a logo, the location of the Bitmap file (.
Chapter 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software 10.7.2. Define test selection. A report can consist of all tests in a job folder, a selection of available tests in a job folder, or only one (1) test in a job folder. If only one (1) test or one selection of the existing tests shall appear in the report: 1. Select the table view. 2. Click with mouse cursor on the desired test. or 3. Combine a selection by pressing and holding the Shift key on the keyboard and clicking on the desired tests with the mouse cursor. 10.7.3.
Chapter 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software o Brief if a summary of test records and the corresponding graphs shall be displayed for each selected test. o Detailed if all test details and the corresponding graphs shall be displayed for each selected test. 4. Under Color Options highlight the option o Passed + Failed if passed tests shall be displayed in green font and failed tests in red font. o Only failed if failed tests shall be displayed in red font. o Grayscale if colored font shall be used. 5.
CHAPTER 11 LANTEK Firmware Upgrade The firmware of LanTEK II Cable Tester should be updated in regular intervals. You can download the latest firmware upgrade from the website of IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. separately or together with the software update of IDEAL DataCENTER. ® If you register for the Newsletter on the website of IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC., you will automatically receive information on new downloads. 11.1.
Chapter 11 LanTEK Firmware Upgrade 5. Select Upgrade and follow the instructions until the upgrade is finished. NOTE: Upgrade only newer firmware with higher end numbers. During the upgrade, the connection to the adapter must not be interrupted. 6. Repeat with the remote handset (RH). or 7. Supply the Remote handset (RH) with power by using the adapter. 8. Connect the Display (DH) and the Remote (RH) handset with a patch cord by using the test adapters. 9. Press Autotest.
CHAPTER 12 Specifications 12.1. Fiber (LWL) ISO 11801 Generic Cabling ISO 11801 Generic Cabling Max Splice Insertion Loss (dB) Min Connector Return Loss (dB) Maximum Distance (m) Min Operating Distance (m) (50um/62.5um) Max Fiber Attenuation (dB/km) Min Fiber Bandwidth (MHzkm) Core size (um) / wavelength (nm) 62.5/850 50/850 62.5/1300 50/1300 62.5/850 50/850 62.
50/850 3.25 OF-500 OM3 2.25 OF-500 OS1 OF-2000 OM1 OF-2000 OM1 OF-2000 OM2 OF-2000 OM2 50/130 9/1310 or 1550 50 or 62.5/850 50 or 62.5/1300 50 or 62.5/850 50 or 62.5/1300 OF-2000 OM3 50/850 8.50 OF-2000 OM3 4.50 OF-2000 OS1 Multimode/ OM1-OM2 Multimode/ OM1-OM3 Multimode/ OM1-OM3 Multimode/ OM1-OM2 Multimode/ OM2-OM3 Multimode/ OM1-OM3 Multimode/ OM2-OM3 Multimode/ OM1-OM2 Multimode/ OM1-OM2 Singlemode/ OS1 MultimodeOM1 MultimodeOM1 Multimode/ OM2-OM3 50/130 9/1310 or 1550 62.
CHAPTER 13 Customer Service 13.1. Technical Support For technical support in the US and Canada, or questions about Service, call IDEAL INDUSTRIES at 1-800-854-2708 or 858-627-0100. To order parts or accessories call 800435-0705. 13.2. Service in the US To comply with precision requirements, you should have your LanTEK II Cable Tester calibrated on an annual basis. Before sending the tester for calibration or maintenance, please contact the Technical Customer Service of IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
Chapter 13 Customer Service North/South America IDEAL INDUSTRIES Corporation 9650 Chesapeake Drive San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: 800-854-2708/ 858-627-0100 Fax: 858-715-7003 Europe (Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Eastern Europe, Portugal, Switzerland, Spain, MEA) IDEAL INDUSTRIES GmbH Gutenbergstrasse 10 85737 Ismaning, Germany Tel: +49-89-99686-0 Fax: +49-89-99686-111 E-mail: Ideal_Germany@idealindustries.
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