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CableMaster
Identify, Monitor, and Correct LAN Issues
• Pings IPV4 and IPV6 devices to verify DHCP
and network devices
• Discovers CDP, LLDP, and VLAN
• Network Mapping
• Detects presence and mode of PoE per
IEEE 802.3af/at and identifies PoE or PoE+
• Detects and reports current link speed and
link capabilities for active Ethernet drops,
up to 1 Gbps
• Displays length measurement for each pair
in feet or meters using TDR technology
• Tests Ethernet cables for opens, shorts,
miswires, split pairs, and reversals
• Supports up to 8 testing & ID remotes for
network & telephone cables
• Supports up to 20 network & coax ID-only
mapping remotes
• Full color graphical wire-mapping
• Save cable and network tests for
reviewing, documenting, and printing
• Multilingual (English, French, Spanish,
Italian, German)
CM800
USER MANUAL
http://itnetworks.softing.com
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- Page 1 • Detects and reports current link speed and link capabilities for active Ethernet drops, up to 1 Gbps • Displays length measurement for each pair in feet or meters using TDR technology • Tests Ethernet cables for opens, shorts, miswires, split pairs, and reversals • Supports up to 8 testing & ID remotes for network & telephone cables • Supports up to 20 network & coax ID-only mapping remotes • Full color graphical wire-mapping • Save cable and network tests for reviewing, documenting, and printing • Multilingual (English, French, Spanish, Italian, German) USER MANUAL http://itnetworks.softing.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
To install the CableMaster 800/850 Application ............20 Test Results ....................... 20 Saving results to your computer ................21 Read previously saved tests ..................21 Write cable tests to the CableMaster 800/850 ............21 Print Test Results ....................... 21 Create PDF and CSV reports ..................21 http://itnetworks.softing.com... - Page 3 UPDATE FIRMWARE ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22 Configuration ......................23 TCP/UDP Throughput Test ..................23 Throughput ....................... 23 Glossary ........................24 MAINTENANCE ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 26 Batteries ........................26 Cleaning ........................26 Storage ........................26 SPECIFICATIONS ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 27 CUSTOMER SERVICE ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 28 Warranty Information ....................29 Returns ........................
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Page 4: About This Manual
Makes it easy to update CableMaster 800/850 Application firmware. Transfers data in both directions over the network using TCP or UDP. TCP/UDP Reports throughput and packet count. Allows control of total data size Throughput Test and delay between packets. Displays visual bidirectional socket control. http://itnetworks.softing.com... -
Page 5: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION To ensure safe operation of the CableMaster 800/850, 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. Table 3� Safety Informati on Symbol Definition •... -
Page 6: Cablemaster 800/850 Description
CableMaster 800 DESCRIPTION Full-color LCD display Soft keys perform the function on the display above each button. Back Test Enter Directi on cursors to move in LCD display On/Off Cable Tracker: Tone Generator Probe Coax Connector RJ45 Jack USB Port http://itnetworks.softing.com... -
Page 7: Remotes
REMOTES Tabelle 4� CableMaster 600 Ergänzendes Zubehör Remotes Description Coax and Network Remote Set: #1-5, F-Conn Coupler with foam holder. Coax Remote Set: #1-20 coax ID. Network and Telephone Testing/ID Remote Set: #1-8. Network ID Only Remote Set: #1-20 includes foam holder. INCLUDED IN THE KIT CableMaster 800 CableMaster 850... -
Page 8: Lcd Screen
Displays the pair lengths found. Length discrepancies may be Length determined by these results. Network Displays network connectivity which allows the user to Connecti vity determine if it is different than expected. Displays results in red if voltages are lower than expected. http://itnetworks.softing.com... -
Page 9: Operations
OPERATIONS Follow instructions carefully and pay attention to warning and caution symbols. Failure to observe warnings can result in severe injury or death and damage to the CableMaster 800/850 tester. On/Off Turn unit On/Off —press the red button to turn the CableMaster 800/850 on and off. - Page 10 • To restore setup menu defaults, press the Defaults soft key Note: If only temporary change is desired, do not press the save button. If the savebutton is not pressed, the previous settings will be restored once the unit is powered off. http://itnetworks.softing.com...
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Page 11: Cable Testing
CABLE TESTING CABLE TESTING GUIDELINES The CableMaster 800/850 tests coax, network, and telephone cables to detect possible faults, measures cable lengths, shows wire pairing and examines a cable’s physical/electrical properties. Important Notes: • RJ jacks for data and telephone share internal connections on the CableMaster 800/850. -
Page 12: Cable Testing With Remotes
• Use the arrow buttons and the Enter button to name the cable test file. Press the Delete soft key or the Delete All soft key to clear an entry • Press the Save soft key again to save the file name. The CableMaster 800/850 will display „Test Saved” at the top of the screen http://itnetworks.softing.com... -
Page 13: Network/Power Over Ethernet (Poe) Testing
• Press the Back button to return to the previous screen • The CableMaster 800/850 can save up to 256 cable labels. You can also view, edit, or delete existing cable labels by pressing the Files soft key • Press the Save soft key again to save the test file NETWORK/ POWER OVER ETHERNET (POE) TESTING Power over Ethernet or PoE describes a specification which allows passing of electrical... -
Page 14: Port Testing
• Press the Back button to return to the previous screen PORT TESTING In Port Discovery mode, the CableMaster 800/850 will perform a Port Test, display DHCP information, discover LLDP and CDP switch information. From the Network/PoE test screen, press the Port Test soft Key. http://itnetworks.softing.com... -
Page 15: Dhcp
PORTTEST • The CableMaster 800/850 will automatically perform a Port Test upon entering the Port Test mode • The CableMaster 800/850 will provide a green check next to the Port Test results: • The CableMaster 800/850 will also ping a URL to verify WAN throughput •... -
Page 16: Link Light
To unselect the keypad, press the Keypad soft key again • Press the Test button to ping the IP address • The CableMaster 800/850 will display the Response IP, device name (if available), and response time in milliseconds http://itnetworks.softing.com... -
Page 17: List
LIST The CableMaster 800/850 will automatically add an IP address to the List after it has been pinged. If a Network Mapping test has been performed, the discovered IP addresses will also be added to the List (see Network Mapping p. 16). •... -
Page 18: Network Mapping
• Additional information can be viewed by selecting an IP address then press the Enter button: Note: The CableMaster 800/850 can save up to 20 Network Mapping List tests containing up to 256 IP addresses each. • Press the List soft key to return to the Network Mapping list http://itnetworks.softing.com... -
Page 19: Tcp/Udp Throughput Test
TCP/UDP THROUGHPUT TEST The TCP/UDP Throughput test verifies connectivity between the CableMaster 800/850 and a PC on the same LAN. The light bulb graphic can be adjusted using the up and down arrow buttons and the light bulb graphic on the CableMaster 800/850 application will adjust simultaneously. -
Page 20: Cablemaster 800/850 Application
Note: The CableMaster 800/850 is Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8 compatible. MAC and Linux are currently not supported. TO INSTALL THE CABLEMASTER 800/850 APPLICATION • Go to http://itnetworks.softing.com/en/downloads/download-center.html to download the CableMaster 800/850 software application • Save the Net Testet Software.zip file to your computer’s desktop. Right click on the .zip file and click on Extract All... -
Page 21: Saving Results To Your Computer
• Click on the cable IDs in the Test Results list to view test results for that ID • You can delete a single test by selecting a cable label and click on Delete Selected or delete the entire test list by clicking on Delete All Tests SAVING RESULTS TO YOUR COMPUTER •... -
Page 22: Update Firmware
CableMaster 800 UPDATE FIRMWARE DOWNLOADING THE CABLEMASTER 800/850 FIRMWARE: • Go to http://itnetworks.softing.com/en/downloads/download-center.html • Click on the CableMaster 800/850 Firmware update link to download the new firmware • Save the CableMaster 800/850.cyacd file to your computer UPDATING THE CABLEMASTER 800/850: •... -
Page 23: Configuration
CONFIGURATION • Enter the CableMaster 800/850 IP address in the box next to Tester IP Address. To obtain the CableMaster 800/850 IP address, perform a DHCP test with the CableMaster 800/850 (see p. 14), use the IP address next to Tester IP address. The Port can also be specified in the CableMaster 800/850 setup menu (see p. -
Page 24: Glossary
Straight Cable connection: Pin 1 and 2 used for receiving data, Pins 3 and 6 used for transmitting data. MDI-X Crossover Cable connection: Pin 3 and 6 used for receiving data, Pins 1 and 2 used for transmitting data. Link is Full Duplex. Link is Half Duplex. http://itnetworks.softing.com... - Page 25 Data polarity is reversed. LINK FLOW CONTROL Flow control is enabled. Link Flow Control is a pause in data transmission when there is system congestion. PING TEST Ping is a network utility that verifies communication between devices by sending and receiving ICMP packets.
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Page 26: Maintenance
• When not in use, store the CableMaster 800/850 in a dry, protective case • Batteries should be removed if the device is stored for a long time • Do not expose the CableMaster 800/850 to high temperatures or humidity. See the specifications section for temperature limits http://itnetworks.softing.com... -
Page 27: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Description Measurement Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR). Technology Split Pair Detection: 3 ft (1 m) to 1,000 ft (305 m) length. Cable Measurement: Measurements 0 to 1,500 ft (457 m), ± (5%+1ft) supports 8 continuity and ID number remotes (RJ-45) supports 20 FConnector ID only remotes. -
Page 28: Customer Service
CableMaster 800 CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACTING SOFTING IT NETWORKS For technical information and support please contact the Softing Office in your country. Please see the last page of this manual or go to http://itnetworks.softing.com. http://itnetworks.softing.com... -
Page 29: Warranty Information
©2017 Softing IT Networks. In line with our policy of continuous improvement and feature enhancement, product specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. Softing and the Softing Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Softing AG. All other trademarks, registered or unregistered, are sole property of their... - Page 30 E-mail: info.france@softing.com Italy Softing Italia Srl. Cesano Boscone, Milano Phone: +39 02 4505171 E-mail: info@softingitalia.it Austria Buxbaum Automation GmbH Eisenstadt Phone: +43 2682 7045 60 E-mail: office@myautomation.at For technical information and support please contact the Softing office in your country. http://itnetworks.softing.com...
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