Psiber Data Systems NetXpert 1400 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ✗ pert 1400 Cable Qualifier User Manual Psiber Data GmbH a Softing Company www.psiberdata.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Kit Contents ......................4 Safety Information.................... 5 NetXpert 1400 Description................6 Active Remote Description................7 NetXpert 1400 Touch Screen and Buttons........... 8 General Operations................... 9 System Settings....................10 First System Settings Screen (IP Setup) ............. 10 Second System Settings Screen (Display Settings)......... 11 Third System Settings Screen (Time and Date) .........
  • Page 3: Introduction

    1400 handheld tester conducts Bit Error Rate (BER) tests by sending data packets down specified cable runs at defined data rates to check for errors at the maximum throughput of the link. The NetXpert 1400 also reports on signal quality that can impact high-speed data transmission by measuring signal to noise ratio (SNR).
  • Page 4: Kit Contents

    1400 The NetXpert 1400 comes in one kit that will cover all your needs. Part number Description ▪ NetXpert 1400 226605 ▪ NetXpert 1400 main unit ▪ Active remote ▪ Power supply (2) ▪ Network test cables (2) ▪ Sacrificial cables (2) ▪...
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Information To ensure safe operations of the NetXpert 1400, follow instructions carefully and observe warning and caution messages in this manual. Failure to observe warnings can result in severe injury or death and can damage the equipment. notification Definition...
  • Page 6: Netxpert 1400 Description

    1400 Description Modular cable interface RJ45 Jack and f-connector lCD Touch screen Menu buttons Power button battery Door Kickstand Micro Usb and sD card slot D/C Charger plug...
  • Page 7: Active Remote Description

    active Remote battery charge status leD’s linked/Pass/fail leD’s RJ45 Jack status button Hook strap loop battery Door D/C Charger plug battery door screws...
  • Page 8: Netxpert 1400 Touch Screen And Buttons

    1400 buttons and Touch screen The NetXpert 1400 features buttons and a full color capacitive touch screen to allow easy navigation. Touch an icon to select an option Touch and drag a list to scroll up or down or touch the Up/Down arrows.
  • Page 9: General Operations

    GeneRal oPeRaTIons on/off • Turn NetXpert 1400 on by pressing the Power button • Tap the Power button to put the NetXpert 1400 in sleep mode. • Press and hold the Power button to power the unit off. automatic Power Down The NetXpert 1400 automatically enters sleep mode to conserve battery power if no input or activity is performed on the device.
  • Page 10: System Settings

    IPV4 setup In the IPV4 setup screen, the NetXpert 1400’s network tests can be configured to use DHCP or a Static IP addresses. The NetXpert 1400 can also be set to use a DHCP provided DNS or a fixed DNS IP.
  • Page 11: Second System Settings Screen: Display Settings

    second system settings screen: Display settings length settings: • Under Display Units, touch either Feet or Meters. • Under “Standard”, touch either T568A or T568B. The touched wiring standard will be displayed in the cable test wiring diagram. lCD screen brightness: •...
  • Page 12: Third System Settings Screen: Time And Date

    Third system settings screen: Time and Date set time/clock/date: • Under Time Format, touch either 12-hour or 24-hour format. • To the right of Hours (1–12), touch Set Hour. Enter the hour you wish to display then touch oK. • To cancel, press the Back button •...
  • Page 13: Fifth System Settings Screen: User Information

    User Information The User Information screen allows the user to enter Company name, user’s name, and email to be included on the NetXpert 1400 test reports. • Touch Set Company and use the keypad to enter the company name (Max 20 Characters) then touch oK.
  • Page 14: Sixth System Settings Screen (Firmware)

    Firmware file is saved. Upload firmware using the sD Card: • Remove the SD Card (located on the left side of NetXpert 1400) and insert it into your computer using an SD Card reader. Your computer will recognize the SD Card as a removable drive. Open the removable drive folder and copy the firmware file from your computer to the removable drive window.
  • Page 15 Upload netXpert 1400 firmware using the Micro Usb cable: • Plug the included micro USB cable into the NetXpert 1400 then plug the other end of the cable into your computer. • Touch File Manager • Touch More Options • Touch USB .
  • Page 16 You will be prompted to touch to continue or Cancel to cancel. NetXpert 1400 will then restart. • To reset to the factory settings, touch the Reset Settings new screen will appear, confirming that you are restoring factory Cable Type list.
  • Page 17: Seventh System Settings Screen: Firmware/Hardware Versions

    • Boot (initializes hardware, loads, and executes operating system) • GUI (graphical user interface) • PIC (cable tester processor) Hardware • Serial Number (NetXpert 1400 MAC Address) • Battery (type of battery) • NAND size (flash memory in megabytes) Press the More Settings soft key...
  • Page 18: Active Remote

    ReMoTe The Active Remote is used with the NetXpert 1400 to perform a speed certification test. The Active remote can be configured to display 1-4 remote ID’s • Press the Status button to display the battery percentage and the Pass/Fail result of the previous cable test.
  • Page 19: Cable Test

    Set of 20 Coax Remote (optional): When using coax remotes, the NetXpert 1400 will display the remote ID. If a short or open is detected, the NetXpert 1400 will measure the distance to the fault. Open Ended Test When no remote it being used, the NetXpert 1400 will display the cable length and “Status”...
  • Page 20: Cable Test Overview

    Cable TesT oVeRVIew Detailed Test Results Cable Test list The Cable Test menu saves all tests, except when using ID only remotes, to a file in internal memory with the extension “.tst”. The Cable Test has two screens; a Detailed Results screen and a spreadsheet-like Test List screen.
  • Page 21: Cable Test Setup

    Cable Test setup From the home screen, touch Cable Test . If the list screen is displayed, press Select at the bottom of the screen or the Back button to go to the Detailed Results screen: Creating a New Test List: Touch New File at the bottom of the Detailed Results screen, enter a file name (20 characters max.), and touch OK.
  • Page 22: Cable Type

    Warning! All cable test files refer to the cable type list to extract information about the cable definition used in the testing. If a cable type is deleted or the name changed, any Test List that uses that cable type will be corrupted. It is suggested that any PDF or CSV files created from a Test List affected by a cable list change be generated before making a change to a cable type that is used by the test list.
  • Page 23: Select Cable Type

    Cable Test • From the home screen, touch Cable Test • Connect an Ethernet cable to the NetXpert 1400 then connect the Active Remote to the opposite end of the cable. If an active remote is not being used, connect a Network testing ID remote to the opposite end of the cable.
  • Page 24: Cable Faults

    Retest Coax Cable Test: • Connect the included F81 barrel adaptor to the NetXpert 1400 module and then connect a Coax ID Remote to the opposite end of the cable • From the Home Screen, touch Cable Test •...
  • Page 25: Saving Cable Tests As Pdf

    • From the Detailed Result screen, touch More Options • Touch PDF • Enter the desired file name for your test and touch oK. • NetXpert 1400 will save the PDF under your new file name to external memory (SD Card). saving a PDf Report •...
  • Page 26: Create A New Test List

    Create a new Test list When a Test list is created, The NetXpert 1400 automatically saves your test list as a .tst file to internal memory. The .tst file can be transferred to an SD card or computer. TST files can be reopened by a NetXpert 1400 for editing, retesting, or adding new tests.
  • Page 27: Link Test

    lInK TesT The Link Test menu displays port services provided by an active switch, router, or NIC. • From the home screen, touch Link Test • Touch the desired Link Test option. Port Discovery The Port Discovery test will display port services and capabilities such as link speed, MDI/MDI-X, auto negotiation, and SNR of each pair within the cable.
  • Page 28: Link Light

    The Link light blinks the port LED on a switch or router to identify which port the NetXpert 1400 is connected to. • Connect the NetXpert 1400 to a cable that it plugged into an active hub, switch or router.
  • Page 29: Network Test

    The Network Test menu provides advanced network tests to discover, verify and troubleshoot the network. • From the home screen, touch Network Test • The NetXpert 1400 will automatically establish a link upon entering the Network Test screen. link Test...
  • Page 30: Ping Test

    Ping Test • Connect the NetXpert 1400 to an active Ethernet port or cable. • Touch Ping from the Network test screen. • Touch Add . The saved target list will be displayed. • Touch Add or Edit to enter a new IP address or URL.
  • Page 31: Vlan

    • Press the Test button to begin the Trace Route test. • The NetXpert 1400 will display the hop number, IP address, and response time. If a device does not respond with an IP, the NetXpert 1400 will display dashes “- - - -“for that device.
  • Page 32: Discovery Protocols

    Discovery Protocols The Discovery Protocol menu provides Cisco switch Protocol and Link Layer Protocol information. • Connect the NetXpert 1400 to an active Ethernet port or cable. • Touch CDP/LLDP • Touch CDP to display Cisco switch information. • Touch LLDP to display Link Layer switch information.
  • Page 33: File Manager

    Usb Mode Files can be uploaded to a computer by removing the SD card and inserting it into an SD Card reader, or by plugging the NetXpert 1400 into a computer via USB. • To upload files from the NetXpert 1400 to a computer via USB, plug a micro USB cable into a computer then into the NetXpert 1400.
  • Page 34 • Double click on the PDF or CSV folders to view the test files. • Copy the desired files to your computer. sD Card • Remove the SD Card from the NetXpert 1400. Push the SD Card inward then release to unlock the SD Card.
  • Page 35: Icon Glossary

    ICon GlossaRy Cable Test Menu Retest Reload Factory Software Link Test Menu Restore Defaults Network Test Menu Save one Test to a PDF File Manager Menu Save *.tst file to a PDF System Settings Menu Save *.tst file as CSV Cable Type Ping Test DHCP request...
  • Page 36: Customer Service

    CUsToMeR seRVICe Contacting Psiber Data For technical information and support please contact the Psiber Office in your country. Psiber europe: Psiber Data GmbH, Phone: +49 (89) 8913 6060, e-mail: info@psiber-data.com, www.psiberdata.com, Psiber asia/Pacific: Psiber Data Pte. Ltd., Phone: +65-6569-6019, e-mail: asiasales@psiber-data.com, www.psiberdata.com...
  • Page 37: Maintenance

    • Do not use harsh cleaners, abrasives, or solvents. storage • When not in use, store the NetXpert 1400 in the included protective case. • Do not expose the NetXpert 1400 to high temperatures (above 80°C) or humidity. See the specifications section...
  • Page 38: Specifications

    sPeCIfICaTIons specifications Description Time Domain Reflectometry & length Measurement Capacitance ▪ Wall Power Adapter: Input 100-240VAC 50/60Hz, Output 12VDC 2.5ADC Input Jack: 10-28VDC, 20 watts max ▪ Battery pack - Rechargeable Li-ion Power rated 7.8V, 5500mAh, initial capacity ▪ Battery life - Linked @ 1Gb - 8 hours minimum output Connectors ▪...
  • Page 39: Warranty Information

    waRRanTy Psiber Data warrants that the product shall be free from defects in parts or workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase if used in accordance with Psiber Data operating specifications. THIS IS THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY Psiber Data AND IS EXPRESSLY MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
  • Page 40 ✗ pert 1400 Cable Qualifier eURoPe/M.easT/afRICa Psiber Data GmbH a Softing Company Lise-Meitner-Str. 3 82152 Krailling Germany Phone: +49 (89) 8913 6060 e-mail: info@psiber-data.com www.psiberdata.com asIa / PaCIfIC Psiber Data Pte. Ltd. 3 Science Park Drive #03-09 The Franklin Singapore Science Park 1, Singapore 118223 Phone: +65-6569-6019 e-mail: asiasales@psiber-data.com...

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