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IDEAL INDUSTRIES SignalTEK II User Manual

Comprises two hand-held units and a set of standard accessories all held in a semi-rigid case
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156810 issue 1

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  • Page 1 SignalTEK II User Guide 156810 issue 1...
  • Page 2 The information contained in this document is the property of IDEAL INDUSTRIES Ltd. and is supplied without liability for errors and omissions. No part of this document may be reproduced or used except as authorized by contract or other written permission from IDEAL INDUSTRIES Ltd.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ............................... 4 Care of your SignalTEK II ......................... 5 Final Disposal ............................5 Safety Information ............................ 5 Connector Safety ........................... 5 Power................................ 6 Power Module Management ........................6 Power Module Recharging........................6 Battery Pack ............................6 Switching ON and OFF .......................... 7 Power Saving ............................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Near-End Unit will find the Remote Unit that it is uniquely paired with, and not any other SignalTEK II Remote Unit that may be connected to the same network. The Near-End unit may be used as a stand-alone device for wiremap testing copper network cables.

  • Page 5: Care Of Your Signaltek Ii

    Do not use solvents, strong detergents or abrasive materials to clean SignalTEK II. Use only cleaning agents approved for use on ABS and polycarbonate plastics. When your SignalTEK II has reached the end of its life you must dispose of both complete units in accordance with local environmental regulations.

  • Page 6: Power

    IDEAL representative for service. Power Module Recharging The power module can be fully recharged in three hours with the SignalTEK II (either unit) switched ON or OFF. To recharge the power module, connect the supplied power adaptor to the DC inlet.

  • Page 7: Switching On And Off

    This will not delete any stored data. Remove the power module or battery pack to access a small aperture in the SignalTEK II (Fig 3). Insert a paper clip into the reset hole and press the internal reset switch.

  • Page 8: Handset Controls, Indicators And Ports

    Power LED LCD color display Autotest button Fig 4 items 4, 5 & 6 – SignalTEK II FO only. Fig 4 item 13 shows optional power module. Note: The top, bottom and left hand side of both units are identical.

  • Page 9: Menu Navigation

    OK (F1). The display will return to the previous screen which is now populated with the required data. You must press the soft key APPLY to save the changes. Fig 6 SignalTEK II 156810 Iss 1 User Guide Page 9...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    (Fig 8). In addition to wiremap tests (copper), cable performance can be tested and measured. For a full description of these options see Tests menu description – Ethernet mode, page Fig 8 156810 Iss 1 SignalTEK II Page 10 User Guide...
  • Page 11 – Tests menu description – Ethernet mode, page 28. The detected services are PoE (802.3af/at), ISDN, PBX and Unknown. The IPv4 and IPv6 addresses assigned to the tester are displayed (when available). Fig 10 SignalTEK II 156810 Iss 1 User Guide Page 11...

  • Page 12: Ports

    To replace a damaged or worn RJ-45 socket insert proceed as follows: Equipment required: Kit, IDEAL part number 150058 – includes Tool x1 and Replacement Insert x10. Switch the SignalTEK II OFF. Connect the tool to the socket insert that is to be replaced.

  • Page 13: Setup

    All user-defined settings and preferences of the SignalTEK II are set from the SETUP menu. A map of the SETUP menu is shown at Fig 13 and a description of the available settings and preferences is found on pages 14 to 17.

  • Page 14: Setup Menu Descriptions

    The Near-End and Remote Unit must be paired after resetting to factory default. Refer to PAIR on page 17. A FACTORY RESET WILL REMOVE ALL STORED DATA AND PAIRING INFORMATION FROM THE TESTER 156810 Iss 1 SignalTEK II Page 14 User Guide...
  • Page 15 Long IPv6 Netscan Setup – None required (Automatically set). Select PoE or PoE Plus to suit your network. Set minimum power to be detected to suit the demand of your appliance. SignalTEK II 156810 Iss 1 User Guide Page 15...
  • Page 16 Ping4 and TRoute4 tests. Select this option to enter up to 10 IPv6 targets in a look up table. The targets you save here can be quickly selected when running Ping6 and TRoute6 tests. 156810 Iss 1 SignalTEK II Page 16 User Guide...

  • Page 17: Supported Sfp Transceivers

    850nm LC Duplex Apac LM28-C3S-TI-N-DD 1Gb/s Multimode 850nm LC Duplex Avago AFCT-5705PZ 1Gb/s Singlemode 1310nm LC Duplex Apac LS38-C3S-TC-N-DD 1Gb/s Singlemode 1310nm LC Duplex Apac LS48-C3U-TC-N-DD 1Gb/s Singlemode 1550nm LC Duplex SignalTEK II 156810 Iss 1 User Guide Page 17...

  • Page 18: Tests Modes

    Near-End Unit. All available tests are illustrated in the three menu maps that follow (1) When a SignalTEK II Remote Unit is directly connected but no active network is detected, the home screen information bar will read ‘Ethernet’. When the TESTS icon is selected, the Ethernet tests shown in the menu map at Fig 16 are available.

  • Page 19: Tests - Run, Setup And Save

    (3) When a SignalTEK II Remote Unit is detected through an active network the information bar will read ‘Ethernet’. When the TESTS icon is selected, the Ethernet tests shown at Fig 18 are available. Fig 18 Test menu map – Ethernet testing (3) To select a test highlight its icon and press Enter.

  • Page 20: Tests Menu Description - Cable Mode

    In addition, a FAULT icon and a SAVE soft key will appear. Select the FAULT icon and the display will show a textual list of the faults detected, Fig 22. Fig 21 Fig 22 156810 Iss 1 SignalTEK II Page 20 User Guide...
  • Page 21 (range up to 100m (330ft)). With an open termination the possible faults detected are: Fig 26 Short circuit by pin Fig 25 Open circuit by pair SignalTEK II 156810 Iss 1 User Guide Page 21...
  • Page 22 With an Active Remote or a SignalTEK II Remote Unit termination the possible faults detected are: Fig 27 Open circuit by pin Fig 28 Short circuit by pin Fig 29 Crossed pairs Fig 30 Split pairs Fig 31 Bridged shorts...

  • Page 23: Tone

    Tone SignalTEK II can act as a tone generator (Fig 33). Together with a compatible tone probe, the route of a cable can be traced. A choice of three tones can be selected. To achieve the best result, the tone may be played over one of eight pins relative to the other seven, or over one of four pairs.

  • Page 24: Tests Menu Description - Ethernet Mode

    When a SignalTEK II Remote Unit is directly connected but no active network is detected, select the TESTS icon from the home screen (Fig 36) to view the tests available, Fig 37. Fig 36 Fig 37 After any one of the three available tests is selected from the menu, the soft keys RUN and SETUP will appear: Wiremap and Autotest are described in Tests menu description –...

  • Page 25: Poe

    Blink A Hub Blink test forces the connected port of a network device to blink. SignalTEK II also changes the speed and therefore LED color (on supporting devices) making it easier to identify the correct port. Select the BLINK icon from the Tests screen, the test is started and stopped with the soft key F1 which displays as RUN or STOP accordingly.

  • Page 26: Ping4 And Ping6

    The soft keys PREV (F1) and NEXT (F3) used navigate between individual hops. Each hop is traced three times. The time recorded during each trace is displayed in ms as T1, T2 and T3. Fig 44 156810 Iss 1 SignalTEK II Page 26 User Guide...

  • Page 27: Netscan

    Netscan will report the number of IPv4 hosts and IPv6 hosts detected within the scan range. Press the soft key SETUP (F3) to adjust the scan settings if required. Fig 45 SignalTEK II 156810 Iss 1 User Guide Page 27...

  • Page 28: Voip

    When a SignalTEK II Remote Unit is detected through an active network, select the TESTS icon from the home screen (Fig 46) to display the Tests screen (Fig 47). From the Tests screen select the IP TEST icon to show the IP...

  • Page 29: Web

    (79% of the total sent so far). Error shows the number of errored (unreturned) frames (Approx. 12%). When the number of errored frames is ≥ the Threshold (Frames) that you entered at set up, the test is failed. Fig 53 SignalTEK II 156810 Iss 1 User Guide Page 29...

  • Page 30: Jobs

    Job to save the test(s) to and, the prefix and serial number of the Result. If you do not choose, SignalTEK II defaults to the active Job and assigns the next serial number. The structure in which Jobs, Results and test results are stored is shown in Fig 54.

  • Page 31: Using The Jobs Menu

    To change the active Job List from Acme to MyJob Press ENTER to confirm. The display returns to the Job List screen, and the new active Job is now shown in the information bar. Fig 56 Options screen SignalTEK II 156810 Iss 1 User Guide Page 31...

  • Page 32: Managing Jobs

    USB key. The soft key SHOW (F2) toggles between Status (pass/fail), and the Date and Time that the test was saved. Exports the active Job List to USB. Information on how to generate reports is detailed below. 156810 Iss 1 SignalTEK II Page 32 User Guide...

  • Page 33: Generating Reports

    Reports can be generated using test results exported via a USB key. To generate a report: Insert a USB key into the SignalTEK II USB port. From the home screen select the JOBS icon. The display will show the Job List screen.

  • Page 34: Specifications - Signaltek Ii

    The specifications listed below are for the SignalTEK II FO. SignalTEK II has identical function but is fitted with a copper (RJ45) port only. Near-End Unit Connectors Test Ports RJ45 Used for - Cable Test (With a companion Remote Unit)
  • Page 35 Location - Adjacent to SFP socket, nearest front of tester Color - Green Optical Activity LED Use - Flashing indicates Optical link activity Location - Adjacent to SFP socket, nearest back of tester Color - Green SignalTEK II 156810 Iss 1 User Guide Page 35...
  • Page 36 - Web Performance - Video Performance - CCTV Performance - IPv4 Ping - IPv6 Ping - Traceroute v4 - Traceroute v6 - Netscan - PoE / PoE+ Load - Hub Blink (continued) 156810 Iss 1 SignalTEK II Page 36 User Guide...
  • Page 37 Wavelength - 1310nm Connector Type - LC Duplex SFP Type ZX Manufacturer Part # - Apac LS48-C3U-TC-N-DD Speed - 1Gb/s Fiber Type - Singlemode Wavelength - 1550nm Connector Type - LC Duplex (continued) SignalTEK II 156810 Iss 1 User Guide Page 37...
  • Page 38 - Hub Blink - Auto  VoIP Performance  Web Performance  Video Performance  CCTV Performance  IPv4 Ping  IPv6 Ping  Traceroute v4  Traceroute v6  Netscan 156810 Iss 1 SignalTEK II Page 38 User Guide...
  • Page 39 - Split pairs - Bridged shorts - Remote shorts Length of pair - Meters / Feet (Set in System Setup) - Range 100m / 390ft Delay Skew - Per pair (ns) (continued) SignalTEK II 156810 Iss 1 User Guide Page 39...
  • Page 40 Fail Transmitted Frames Count (0 to 10 Percentage (0 to 100% with colored bar indication - green if 100%, red if <100%) Result Pass (100%) Fail (<100%) (continued) 156810 Iss 1 SignalTEK II Page 40 User Guide...
  • Page 41 Number of frames (0 to 99. Default 0) Test - Frames transmitted to Remote at calculated Frame Rate for specified duration - Frames looped back by Remote - Received frames checked and counted (continued) SignalTEK II 156810 Iss 1 User Guide Page 41...
  • Page 42 Equivalent Frame Rate calculated but not displayed FR = IR / 1518 / 8 (fps) Duration User-defined (hh:mm:ss upto 24 hours. Default 10 secs) Failure Threshold Number of frames (0 to 99. Default 0) (continued) 156810 Iss 1 SignalTEK II Page 42 User Guide...
  • Page 43 Test See VoIP Performance Test Results See VoIP Performance Test CCTV Performance Test Fixed Settings Frame size Fixed 1518 bytes Frame Fill Random Setup Resolution 720p 1080p CODEC H.264 MJPEG (continued) SignalTEK II 156810 Iss 1 User Guide Page 43...
  • Page 44 - 8 to 1000 bytes. Results Info - READY - IN PROGRESS - PASSED - NO RESPONSE - UNKNOWN HOST Tx Count - 1 to 999999 Rx Count - 1 to 999999 Delay(ms) - Minimum 156810 Iss 1 SignalTEK II Page 44 User Guide...
  • Page 45 - Maximum Traceroutev4 Setup Target - Numerical address - URL (Store up to 10) Max Hops - 1 to 30 Timeout - 2 to 30 sec Type - ICMP - UDP (continued) SignalTEK II 156810 Iss 1 User Guide Page 45...
  • Page 46 - 1 (class C /20) - 2 (class B /16) Results - Total of IPv4 hosts - Total of IPv6 hosts Blink Test Sequence - Off/10/Off/100/Off/1000 Mb/s (RJ-45) - Off/On (Optical) 156810 Iss 1 SignalTEK II Page 46 User Guide...
  • Page 47 - info: listening, assigned, DHCP failed - Stateful (DHCPv6) or Stateless or Static - IPv6 Address - IPv6 Network Prefix, 64 bit or 128 bit - IPv6 Link Address - IPv6 DNS (continued) SignalTEK II 156810 Iss 1 User Guide Page 47...
  • Page 48 Time Format - 12 hour - 24 hour Software update Update - Via USB General Date/Time Internal Clock Used for -Time stamping results Autonomy - Up to 1 day with battery removed (continued) 156810 Iss 1 SignalTEK II Page 48 User Guide...

  • Page 49: Remote Unit

    Connector type - SFP socket Location - Left hand side System Ports Used for - Software Update Class - Host Connector type - A USB type - 1.1 Location - Top (continued) SignalTEK II 156810 Iss 1 User Guide Page 49...
  • Page 50 Location - Adjacent to RJ45 socket, nearest top of tester Color – Green RJ45 Activity LED Use - Flashing indicates link activity Location - Adjacent to RJ45 socket, nearest bottom of tester Color - Green (continued) 156810 Iss 1 SignalTEK II Page 50 User Guide...
  • Page 51 Performance test with connected Near-End Unit - Regenerate all traffic addressed to this unit’s MAC address - Swap Source/Destination MAC Wiremap test with connected Near-End Unit - Function identical to Active Remote. (continued) SignalTEK II 156810 Iss 1 User Guide Page 51...
  • Page 52 - Standard Power module (4 x AA NiMH cells) - Optional Alkaline battery pack with 4 AA cells Autonomy - Up to 5 hours (power module only) Recharge time - 3 hours (Power module only) (continued) 156810 Iss 1 SignalTEK II Page 52 User Guide...
  • Page 53 - 0.18kg Environmental Temperature Operating - 0°C to 40°C Storage -20°C to 70°C Relative Humidity 90% non-condensing Approvals EN 55022:2006 / A1:2007 EN55024:1998 / A1:2001 / A2:2003 Safety IEC 60950-1:2005+A1:2009/EN 60950-1:2006+A1:2010 SignalTEK II 156810 Iss 1 User Guide Page 53...

  • Page 54: Glossary, Abbreviations And Acronyms

    RJ45 Registered Jack standard for a modular connector using 8 conductors Receive Small Form-factor Pluggable Shielded Twisted Pair Transmit User Datagram Protocol Unicast Communication between single sender and single receiver 156810 Iss 1 SignalTEK II Page 54 User Guide...
  • Page 55 (continued) Uniform Resource Locator Universal Serial Bus Unshielded Twisted Pair VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol Extensible Markup Language XSLT Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations SignalTEK II 156810 Iss 1 User Guide Page 55...
  • Page 58 A subsidiary of IDEAL INDUSTRIES INC.

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