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Fluke CableIQ Getting Started Manual

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CableIQ
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Getting Started Guide
January 2005 (English)
© 2005 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in China.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

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  • Page 1 CableIQ Qualification Tester Getting Started Guide January 2005 (English) © 2005 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in China. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 2 LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Fluke Networks mainframe products will be free from de- fects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Parts, accessories, product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days, unless otherwise stated.
  • Page 3 Prolonged exposure to the voltages applied by these interfaces may damage the tester. Disconnect the tester if the voltage alert symbol ( ) appears. Read the safety information given in the CableIQ Users Manual on the Product CD before using the tester. Controls axy01...

  • Page 4: Setting User Preferences

    CableIQ Getting Started Guide Setting User Preferences Turn the rotary switch to SETUP; then use to select a setting. • User Information: Three lines of text are stored with saved Autotests. • Language / ft⋅m: Select a language for the display.

  • Page 5: Connecting For Cabling Tests

    A wiremap adapter or remote ID locator must be connected to the end of the cabling for the wiremap to be completely verified. Fluke Networks recommends using patch cords at least 2 m long. Connecting to a Data Link axy10...
  • Page 6 CableIQ Getting Started Guide Connecting to a Star Topology axy12 Connecting to Coaxial Cabling axy34...

  • Page 7: Results Icons

    Results Icons Results Icons The icons below appear on Autotest and Discover screens. The cabling qualifies for the application. The cabling does not qualify for the application. Results are for informational purposes only, not for qualification. The cabling cannot be completely qualified for the application because the wiremap results are incomplete (wiremap adapter not used).

  • Page 8: Discovering Cabling Characteristics

    CableIQ Getting Started Guide Discovering Cabling Characteristics Discover mode lets you quickly check wiremaps, measure length, and determine if cabling is connected to a network port or video device. Turn the rotary switch to DISCOVER, then connect to twisted pair or 75 Ω coaxial cabling with or without a wiremap adapter at the far end.
  • Page 9 Discovering Cabling Characteristics Discover Mode on a Port axy48 Discover Mode on Coaxial Cabling with Adapter axy50 Discover Mode on Coaxial Cabling Connected to a Device axy35...

  • Page 10: Qualifying Cabling With The Autotest

    CableIQ Getting Started Guide Discover Mode with MultiMap Verifies wiremaps of multiple telephone outlets connected in a star or bus topology. axy07 Qualifying Cabling with the Autotest The Autotest tells you if cabling will support a selected application. You can save Autotest results to document an installation.

  • Page 11: Using The Toner

    Using the Toner Turn the rotary switch to TONE; then select a tone  function. The two IntelliTone functions work with a Fluke Networks IntelliTone probe. The other four analog tones can be detected by most tone probes. axy06...

  • Page 12: Blinking A Port Light

    CableIQ Getting Started Guide 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. The tester’s analog toner is also active when the port light function is active.

  • Page 13: Testing For Continuity

    Testing for Continuity Testing for Continuity The continuity function lets you test for opens and shorts on the 8-pin modular jack or the coaxial connector. Turn the rotary switch to DIAG. Use to highlight Continuity; then press , or The tester’s beeper is silent for resistances above about 5000 Ω.

  • Page 14: Using The Continuity Toner

    CableIQ Getting Started Guide Using the Continuity Toner Turn the rotary switch to DIAG; then select Continuity. The beeper’s tone and rhythm increase as resistance decreases. axy38 Locating Crosstalk and Impedance Faults The Find Crosstalk Fault and Find Impedance Fault functions let you quickly check cable pairs for crosstalk and impedance faults on twisted pair cabling.

  • Page 15: Testing Speaker Cabling

    Testing Speaker Cabling Testing Speaker Cabling The Speaker Test generates audible tones for testing the wiring and phase of installed twisted pair speaker cabling. Turn the rotary switch to Diag; then select Speaker Test. axy39 4-clip test lead wiring: Pair 12: green Pair 45: blue Pair 36: orange Pair 78: brown...

  • Page 16: Replacing The Batteries

    CableIQ Getting Started Guide Replacing the Batteries Remove yellow boot to access battery door. 4 AA batteries (alkaline recommended) 20 hours typical battery life. axy53 Contacting Fluke Networks www.flukenetworks.com support@flukenetworks.com +1-425-446-4519 • Australia: 61 (2) 8850-3333 or 61 3 9329 0244 •...

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