Test Results And Other Functions - Platinum Tools VDV MapMaster 3.0 T130 User Manual

Test Results and Other Functions

PASS, Data Cable,
FAIL, Data Cable,
STP, Remote #1,
STP, Short on 4/5,
35.3 ft
Remote #1, 35.3 ft
FAIL, Data Cable,
FAIL, Data Cable,
STP, Split on 4/5
STP, Mis-wire on
and 7/8 (Splits al-
4/5, Remote #1,
ways affect at least 2
35.3 ft
pairs), 35.3 ft
FAIL, Data Cable,
STP, Open on 4/5,
Remote #1, 35.3 ft
FAIL, Data Cable,
UTP, Open on 1/2,
3/6 and 7/8, Short
on 4/5, remote ID
not detected, 35.3 ft
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Single-Ended Testing
If no test remote or mapping ID is found, a single-ended test
is performed on the open cable. A single-ended test first
measures the length of all 8 wires. If all wires are greater
than 4 feet, a split-pair test is performed. Also, the wire
lengths are compared to test whether they are all within 10%
of each other. If these conditions are met, the Check icon is
activated and "ONE-End" is displayed.
Splits are identified by flashing the corresponding numeric
icons (Split and X-Over icons activated). If no splits are
found, but some wires are less than 10% of the longest wire,
"diFF LEN" is displayed and the corresponding numeric icons
are flashed.
For single-ended testing:
•
A 1-pair cable is declared if the 3-4 pairs are at least 3
feet long and the 2-5 and 1-6 pairs are less than 2 feet.
•
A 2-pair cable is declared if the 3-4 and 2-5 pairs are at
least 3 feet long and the 1-6 pair is less than 2 feet.
•
A 3-pair cable is declared if all the pairs are at least 3
feet long. If an unconventional configuration of wire pairs
is detected (e.g. 1-6 and 2-5), the expected pair icon
blinks and the Mis-wire icon is activated. Current default
pass criteria are 2-pair, reversed.
•
A 4-pair cable is declared if all the pairs are at least 3
feet long. If neither criterion is met, the number of pairs
is left unknown.
Port Link Light
The Port Link Light function allows the tester to "blink" the
port on a switch or router that a data cable is inserted in. In
this mode, the Ethernet LED in the port will blink in the same
frequency as the tester.
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