More than a qualifier
If you install, maintain or troubleshoot data cabling and Ethernet networks, SignalTEK NT allows you to prove the performance up to Gigabit Ethernet transmission rates.
By simulating actual network traffic users are able to test and document network and data cable performance to Gigabit Ethernet standards.
Where system warranties are not required the SignalTEK NT is a cost effective way of proving your copper and fiber networks provide error-free performance.
Transmission testing proves real performance
There is no industry standard defining the testing requirements of cable qualifiers, consequently passing a qualification test does not prove that the installed structured cabling will provide flawless data transmission.
Uniquely, SignalTEK NT utilizes a test method known in wide area networks as transmission testing to prove the performance of a network by sending real Ethernet data frames through the cabling and/or network devices to compare the error rate against the IEEE802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet standard. This provides a clear standards based Pass/Fail of the link being tested.
SignalTEK NT requires no configuration from the user as the two handsets automatically pair ready for testing; just select a usage scenario to simulate the appropriate service, from VoIP to CCTV, Video and web traffic.
Installation testing
Cabling:
- Network traffic performance test on copper and fiber to IEEE802.3ab standard
- Wiremap test for open, shorts, miswires and split pairs to TIA-568 standard
- Gigabit link verification for copper and fiber cabling
Active network:
- Network load testing through switches simulating CCTV/IPTV/VoIP/Web traffic
- PoE/PoE+ verification that displays available voltage at device location
- Check Ethernet connectivity at device location to 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Verify network configuration (device IP/gateway address/subnet mask)
- Switch port identification via LLDP/CDP protocols
- Use a list of wiremap templates for common Ethernet cable types including CAT 6A/7A/8, and non-Ethernet cable, such as Profinet and ISDN.
Troubleshooting/diagnostics
Cabling:
- Distance to fault using TDR technology (copper only)
- Ability to identify and trace cables with a compatible amplifier probe (62-164)
- Optical power indication (with compatible SFP modules)
Active network:
- Network load testing through switches simulating CCTV/IPTV/VoIP/Web traffic
- Stress test network before installing bandwidth hungry devices
- Port blink to visually trace cable from work area outlet to network switch
- Displays port ID of LLDP/CDP enabled switches to eliminate manual cable tracing
- Identify network connection problems as hardware, network or configuration faults
- Ping local network devices and Internet URL's
- Count number of hops between network points with traceroute tests
- PoE load testing to confirm available power meets PoE device requirements
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Step 1
Test
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Step 2
Connect
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Step 3
Send
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- >Create job folder
- >Enter job site information
- >Perform autotest on copper/fiber cabling and copper/fiber networks
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- >Activate SignalTEK NT wireless hotspot
- >Connect your mobile phone or tablet with the IDEAL AnyWARE App
- >Transfer test reports to your mobile device
- >View test reports
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- >Select reports (PDF or CSV) to send
- >Select preferred transfer method - email, ftp, cloud storage etc.
- >Send file
- >Alternatively save test reports to USB key
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Test Reporting
SignalTEK NT automatically generates test reports in PDF or CSV format. The summary page of each report can be customized to include logo, company and operator details. Choose between 3 different reports that can show either passed, failed or all test reports in each report:
Applications
- SignalTEK NT is used to quickly prove that Ethernet will work correctly after installation in cable installations such as SOHO or residential cabling where cable certification is cost prohibitive or where the end customer does not require the cable manufacturer’s warranty programs.
- Workstation or Laptop has an extremely slow network access. SignalTEK NT can be used to run a simplified transmission test to check network performance
- An existing LAN installation gets upgraded to VoIP. SignalTEK NT can be used to check if both the cabling as well as the active components can support VoIP traffic
- After MACs (Moves/Adds/Changes) of active devices, SignalTEK NT can be used to ensure minimum bandwidth requirements are met.
- In industrial Ethernet applications, SignalTEK NT can be used to verify cabling performance to 100Mb/s or Gigabit requirements
- SignalTEK NT can be used to test throughput of an industrial Ethernet LAN