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.
Setup for Permanent Link Test
The standards ANSI, EIA, TIA and ISO all differentiate between permanent link and channel link on specifications for testing of communication networks. A permanent link consists of up to 90 meters of horizontal cabling. (Maximum length limit applies to TIA standards only.) The permanent link shown above serves to certify the installation of the horizontal cabling before network connection and user hook-up. Adapters, patch cords and jumpers are excluded from testing.
Depending on the link under test, Permanent Link testing with LanTEK III requires different adaptors:
- All RJ-45 cabling systems:
- R161051 Permanent Link Adaptor
- R161050 PL Adaptor Replacement Tips
- All non-45 cabling systems:
- R161056 LanTEK GG45 Adaptor
- R161054 LanTEK TERA Adaptor
- R161055 LanTEK EC7 Adaptor
Setup for Channel Link Test
A channel link includes all components of a cabling system. It consists of up to 90 meters horizontal cabling, including patch cords, jumpers, and test adapters at each cable end. The channel link shown above serves to certify the network installation, including the horizontal cable line and patch cord.
Channel link testing requires different test adaptors depending on the link under test: