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Table of Contents Main Unit Description - User Information Active Remote Description - Firmware General Operation - Versions Cable Test File Manager - Cable Test Overview - File Management - Cable Test Set Up - File Transfer - Cable Type Icon Glossary - Cable Name Product Kit Description...
Net Chaser Main Unit Description LINK CHARGE Link Sign Power Warning Status Bar Power Sign Network Test Cable Test Cable Test Link Test Network Test Link Test Micro USB File Manager SD Card Slot System Setting Setting Test Home Back Power D/C Charger Plug...
Net Chaser Active Remote Description #Active Remote is only included in NC950-AR kit RJ45 Jack Hook Strap Loop Battery Working 100% LINKED Status Status PASS LED’s LED’s FAIL BAT LOW Battery STATUS Door Status Button Charger Plug Battery Door Screws The Active Remote is used with the Net Chaser to perform a speed certification test.
General Operation Full Color Touch Screen and Button for Easy Navigation Cable Test Link Test Network Test System Settings File Manager Touch an icon to select an option. Touch and drag a list to scroll up or down or touch Up / Down arrows. The Buttons assist with Navigation, starting and stopping a test.
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Net Chaser Active Remote Check the Active Remote battery status and last test result by pressing the Status Button. Batteries Net Chaser battery is not user serviceable. In the event you need to remove the battery, unscrew the back panel of the Net Chaser and unplug the battery from the Net Chaser.
Cable Test The Net Chaser performs a wire map test, measures cable length by using capacitance and TDR, and speed certifies a cable up to 1 Gigabit.
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Cable Test There are four test options depending on the type of remote being used or if no remote being used. Below are descriptions of the test results given for each test option. To see a full screen view of the results, touch Full Screen icon .
Cable Test Cable Test Overview 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.
Cable Test Cable Test Setup From home screen, touch the Cable Test icon to get into the Cable Test mode. You will be at the Detailed Results Screen. Creating a New Test List To creat a new test list, touch File icon at the detailed Results screen, enter a file name, and touch OK.
Cable Test Cable Type To go to the cable type list, press the Cable Type icon at the right hand side of the Detailed Result screen. The cable type list contains a list of all the defined cable types to be tested. Cable type list is used to select the test criteria for cables to be tested and manage the list by editing, adding or deleting entries.
Cable Test Select a Cable Type to Test Touch a cable type from the Cable Type list. Add the highlighted cable type to the test list by touching Select icon . The Cable Test screen will appear with the selected cable type displayed in the lower left of the screen.
Cable Test Perform a Cable Test Ethernet Cable Test From the home screen, touch Cable Test icon Connect an Ethernet cable to the Net Chaser 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.
Cable Test Cable Fault Below are the types of cable faults that the Net Chaser will detect and display if the cable under test is damaged or faulty. OPEN : The wire(s) is not continuous throughout the cable. This may be caused by improper termination or a break in the cable.
Cable Test Save Cable Test Result The cable test result can be saved as PDF file and CSV file. Saving Results as a PDF file In the Detailed Results screen there are two options; the Net Chaser can save the last cable test results as PDF, or the entire test list can be saved as a report.
Cable Test Test List The Test List screen contains a list of cables that have been tested. The Test List allows the user to view, save, retest, add, or edit cable tests. From the Cable Test screen, touch Test List icon Touch the Up and Down arrows to scroll through the cable test list.
Link Test From the home screen, touch Link Test . Select 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. Port Discovery is the default Link Test option.
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 Net Chaser will automatically establish a link upon entering the Network Test screen. Network Test Screen Save DHCP Results Link Status Upon entering the Link Test screen, the Net Chaser will automatically...
Network Test Trace Route Trace route is an ICMP ping test that shows much more detail than a regular Ping Test. Choose a target and each device along the route to the target will be displayed with a corresponding hop number. The largest hop number will be the destination.
Network Test Discovery Protocols The Discovery Protocol menu provides Cisco switch Protocol and Link Layer Protocol information. Connect the Net Chaser to an active Ethernet port or cable. Touch CDP/LLDP icon Touch CDP icon to display Cisco switch information. Touch LLDP icon to display Link Layer switch information.
System Settings Use the Settings button to navigate through the settings screens. IPV4 Setup In the IPV4 setup screen, the Net Chaser’s network tests can be configured to use DHCP or a Static IP addresses. The Net Chaser can also be set to use a DHCP provided DNS or a fixed DNS IP.
System Settings Time and Date Setting Under Time Format, touch either 12-hour or 24-hour format. Touch “Set Hour” then select Hours(1–12), then touch OK. Touch “Set Minute” then select Minutes (0-59), then touch OK. Under AM/PM, touch AM or PM on the screen. Under Date, Touch “Set Month”...
The current firmware revision that is being used is displayed above the firmware file table Current x.xx. To update the Net Chaser Firmware, go to Livewire Asia Pacific website : livewire-asiapacific.com .Download the firmware file to your computer.
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System Settings Upload firmware using the Micro USB cable : Connect Net Chaser to your computer by using USB cable. Touch File Manager icon on the Home screen. Touch More Options icon Touch USB icon . Net Chaser will reboot into File Transfer Mode. Net Chaser will be recognized as a removable drive on computer.
System Settings Versions You can check which versions of firmware and hardware are in your Net Chaser at “Version” Screen. Firmware Boot (initializes hardware, loads, and executes operating system ) GUI (Graphical user interface) PIC (cable tester processor) Hardware Serial Number (Net Chaser MAC Address) Module revision (number of your updated module) Battery (type of battery) NAND size (flash memory in megabytes)
File Manager The File manager contains saved PDF, CSV, and TST test files. In this menu, they can be renamed, deleted, or transferred between internal and external memory. File Management From the home screen, touch the File Manager icon The File Manager displays files from internal memory and external memory (SD Card).
Icon Glossary Home Screen Icon Cable Test Link Test Network System File Manager Test Settings Other Icon Save one Test Cable Type List to a PDF file Save *.tst file File Manager to a PDF Save *.tst file Edit New File as CSV file Edit Index Save...
Product kit Description Kit Number Description - Net Chaser main unit - Power Supply - Network patch cable x2 Part Number Description - Sacrificial cable x2 - 4GB SD Card - Micro USB NC 950 - #1 Testing Network Remote - Network and Coax Remote set: #1-5, F-connector coupler - T3 hanging strap and clip...
Optional Accessories Part Number Description TT108 #1-8 Network Testing and ID Remotes TT208 #2-8 Network Testing and ID Remotes RK120 #1-20 ID Only Coax Remotes Part Number Description RK220 #1-20 ID Only Network Remotes AK030 Network Accessory kit : Network patch cable 1ft x4, RJ45 to 8 way alligator clips x2 F-Jack to BNC adaptor x2 RJ45 Sacrificial cables x2...
Product Specification Spec List Description Length Technology Time Domain Reflectometry & Capacitance Ouput Connector 8-Position shielded modular jack / F-Coax Part Number Description Size 6.12 x 10.61 x 22.94 (cm) Weight 1.02kg Power Wall Power Adapter : Input - 100-240VAC 50/6-Hz Output - 12VDC DCInput Jack : 10-28VDC, 20 watts max Battery...
Maintenance Batteries The Net Chaser is powered by a rechargeable Lithium ion battery. To charge the battery, plug the charger into the side port and then plug the charger into the power source. Net Chaser battery is not user serviceable. In the event you need to remove the battery, unscrew the back panel of the Net Chaser and unplug the battery from the Net Chaser.
Safty Information To ensure safe operations of the Net Chaser, 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 Warning / Caution : Potential for perosnal injury or damage to equipment.
After Service To receive further technical info or customer support, please contact the exclusive agent of T3 Innovation in Asia Pacific region : Livewire Asia Pacific Co.,Ltd, or contact our official authorized distributors. Asia Pacific Region Exclusive Agent Livewire Asia Pacific Co., Ltd www.livewire-asiapacific.com...
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