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Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.4
Model RT-PoE3NL/8
Software Version 1.0 and above
February 15, 2018
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Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.4
02/15/2018
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- Page 1 Information contained in this user documentation is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Reach Technology. Reach Technology assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in the user documentation.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CLASS ............................16 CONNECT ..........................16 DETECT ............................ 17 EXT ............................17 LOAD ............................17 MEASURE ..........................17 RESET ............................18 SET ............................18 SET MPS ........................... 18 SHORT ............................19 STATUS ............................ 19 Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.4 02/15/2018 Page 2... - Page 3 ) ............23 OWER TATUS AND OVERLOAD ................23 ATA TRANSMISSION UNDER POWER IEEE 802.3 ........................24 APPENDIX C - SPECIFICATIONS ..................25 ..................25 EASUREMENT PECIFICATIONS ..................25 AXIMUM URRENT ETTING Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.4 02/15/2018 Page 3...
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Page 4: Revision History
RT-PoE3NL/8 - Base Model 1.1. The Model RT-PoE3NL/8 is the initial version in production. It can be recognized by the version string as follows (see version command; also seen on power-on). Reach PoE Tester Model RT-PoE3NL/8 Rev A HW 1.0 SW 1.02/1 02/08/2011 Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.4... -
Page 5: General
The Reach RT-PoE tester family has been designed for cost-effective functional production test. It assumes that the PSE can be operated in a “diagnostic” mode whereby the power control and detection functions of the PSE can be individually tested. -
Page 6: Features
17.30" wide 1.74" high Electrical Characteristics 2.5. The RT-PoE3NL/8 is powered via a barrel connector and requires 12V DC at a maximum 3.75 Amps. The unit is supplied with a worldwide universal AC input power supply brick. Its characteristics are:... -
Page 7: Configuration Guide
UUT (Unit Under Test) and Reference connections 3.3. The RT-PoE3NL/8 has eight identical test ports. Each port has a UUT and a REF connector. Connect the port of the PoE supplying device under test to the UUT connector via a standard straight through Ethernet connector. Connect the REF port to the device that will do traffic tests to the UUT. - Page 8 DC saturation of the Ethernet transformers. DC Balance (DC resistance per side of the power carrying pair) should be within 3%. The standard patch cable specifications of Cat 5, 5e, and 6 do not specify DC balance. Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.4 02/15/2018 Page 8...
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Page 9: Connectors And Jumpers
RJ-45 Ethernet connectors 4.1. Picture 2: Far left side of RT-PoE3NL/8 front panel The UUT connector should be cabled to the corresponding PSE port using a standard Ethernet 1-1 jumper cable. When enabled via software command, the data component of the UUT port will be connected to the REF connector below it. -
Page 10: Internal Ethernet Power Jumpers
Bottom 2 pair: Middle 2 pair: Top 2 pair: Jumpers Pins 9-10 Pins 5-6 Pins 1-2 Pins 11-12 Pins 7-8 Pins 3-4 Port 1 Jumper block shown. Jumpers 9-10 and 11-12 installed by default. Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.4 02/15/2018 Page 10... -
Page 11: Operational Overview
"short" command Full Wave Bridge input etc. (see next section) "connect" command The power from the UUT can be measured, shorted, or connected to the Full Wave Bridge and subsequent load circuits. Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.4 02/15/2018 Page 11... -
Page 12: Signature And Loads
AC load for AC disconnect testing. The classification load is variable and can be margined. The "power-good" status of the IEEE controller goes active once the load capacitor is charged and can be monitored. Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.4 02/15/2018 Page 12... -
Page 13: Command Reference
Description Displays software and hardware version vers[ion] Command: "Reach PoE Tester Model RT-PoE3NL/8 Rev A HW 1.0 Result: SW 1.02/1 02/08/2011 \r\n" The X indicated the version of software on the line cards. An error is generated if the line card versions are inconsistent. -
Page 14: Error Check
*baud <baudrate> Command: <baudrate> = 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200 baudrate 19200 Example: "Console baud set to %lu. Cycle power or issue Response: *boot to effect change.\n" Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.4 02/15/2018 Page 14... -
Page 15: Echo
Note: Use the auto command to automatically turn the load on after the inrush period after power is supplied by the PSE. auto [on|off] Command: printf(":p%d auto %d\r\n", port, state); Response: state = 1 or 0 for on and off respectively. Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.4 02/15/2018 Page 15... -
Page 16: Cal
Connect must be on for the UUT to see an IEEE 802.3af load. conn[ect] [on|off] Command: printf(":p%d Connect Sig %d\n", port, state); Response: state = 1 or 0 for on and off respectively. Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.4 02/15/2018 Page 16... -
Page 17: Detect
Command: printf(":p%d %d.%01dV\n",port,v1, v1); Response: where v1 is 0 to 60 and v1 is 0 to 9. p1 meas Example: Example response: :p1 50.5V<CR><LF> Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.4 02/15/2018 Page 17... -
Page 18: Reset
:p4 10mA MPS on 60ms off 240ms <CR><LF> :p5 10mA MPS on 60ms off 240ms <CR><LF> :p6 10mA MPS on 60ms off 240ms <CR><LF> :p7 10mA MPS on 60ms off 240ms <CR><LF> Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.4 02/15/2018 Page 18... -
Page 19: Short
Controls the UUT data loopback. Connects signals on pair 1,2 to pair 3,6. This loopback will work for 10baseT and 100baseT only. loopback [on|off] Command: printf(":p%d Loopback %d\n",port, state); Response: state = 1 or 0 for on and off respectively. Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.4 02/15/2018 Page 19... -
Page 20: Appendix A - Operational Notes
High power testing including IEEE 802.3at The inrush delay mandated by IEEE 802.3at requires that a high power load (over 400mA) cannot be applied until after the 80mS inrush period. The “auto” command enforces this inrush delay. Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.4 02/15/2018 Page 20... -
Page 21: Error Messages
! invalid arguments Command argument(s) are invalid (other messages) There are other messages that begin with an exclamation point that are internal errors. If these appear, the unit needs to be repaired. Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.4 02/15/2018 Page 21... -
Page 22: Appendix B - Test Setups
2 Verify that the PSE sees a "class 2" PD. class 3 Verify that the PSE sees a "class 3" PD. class 4 Verify that the PSE sees a "class 4" PD. Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.4 02/15/2018 Page 22... -
Page 23: Power Status And Overload (Ieee 802.3Af)
350 auto on Enable power to port Verify that PSE sees that device powers up. status (verify that power is ext on Run traffic between UUT and REF port. Verify no errors. Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.4 02/15/2018 Page 23... -
Page 24: Ieee 802.3At
This is the same as B.3 and B.4 above, but set class to 4 for high power classification and set up to 600mA for data transmission and up to 800mA for overload. Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.4 02/15/2018 Page 24... -
Page 25: Appendix C - Specifications
All specifications subject to change at any time without notice. Note: The transformer used in the PoE3 is rated at 720ma maximum continuous operation. Operating at higher current levels for extended periods is not recommended. Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.4 02/15/2018 Page 25...
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