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  • Page 1 SignalTEK NT...
  • Page 2 COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information contained in this document is the property of IDEAL INDUSTRIES Networks 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 Networks Ltd.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction ..................................4 Care of your SignalTEK NT ............................5 Final Disposal ..................................5 Safety Information ................................5 Connector Safety ................................ 5 Power ....................................6 Power Module Management ........................... 6 Power Module Recharging ............................6 Switching ON and OFF ............................. 6 Power Saving ................................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    When they are both connected to the same network, the Near-End Unit will find the Remote Unit that it is uniquely paired with, and not any other SignalTEK NT Remote Unit that may be connected to the same network.

  • Page 5: Care Of Your Signaltek Nt

    +40°C, although you should only charge the batteries between +10°C and +30°C. You can store the unit safely between -20°C and +70°C. To avoid damage, when they are not in use we recommend that you keep both SignalTEK NT units in their carrying case.

  • Page 6: Power

    To switch ON the units, press the ON/OFF button. A splash screen showing the IDEAL logo and model identity is shown on the display. The Near-End unit attempts to detect a network and the Remote Unit. The home screen is then shown on the display. SignalTEK NT is ready for use.

  • Page 7: Power Saving

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

  • Page 8: Handset Controls, Indicators And Ports

    Optical activity LED Power module 10 Mb/s line rate LED Optical link LED Charger LED Remote Autotest button USB port DC in connector Power LED LCD color touchscreen Autotest button Wi-Fi Adapter display SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 8...

  • Page 9: Menu Navigation

    OK (F1). The display will return to the previous screen which is now populated Fig 6 with the required data. You must press the soft key APPLY to save the changes. SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 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 25. Fig 8 SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 10...
  • Page 11 For a full description of these options see – Tests menu description – Ethernet mode, page 29. detected services (802.3af/at), ISDN, PBX and Unknown. The IPv4 and IPv6 addresses assigned tester displayed (when available). Fig 10 SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 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. 1. Switch the SignalTEK NT off. 2. Remove cables. 3. Carefully push the tool STRAIGHT into the socket. BE CAREFUL - DO NOT MOVE THE TOOL VERTICALLY! 4.

  • Page 13: Setup

    Setup All user-defined settings and preferences of the SignalTEK NT are set from the SETUP menu. A description of the available settings and preferences is found on pages 14 to 18. SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 13...

  • Page 14: Setup Menu Descriptions

    Provides the option to return all settings to the factory default. The Near-End and Remote Unit must be paired after resetting to factory default. Refer to PAIR on page 18. A FACTORY RESET WILL REMOVE ALL STORED DATA AND PAIRING INFORMATION FROM THE TESTER SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 14...
  • Page 15 IP address) or Custom (scan within the range of the IP address configured). Set the Scan Range depending on whether a wide scan or a short test time is more important. SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 15...
  • Page 16 Resolution (Set to VGA, 720p, 1080p, 3MP or 5MP), CODEC (Set to H.264 or MJPEG), No. of Cameras (Set the number of cameras in the system), Threshold (Frames) (Enter the number of errored frames acceptable – 0 to 99). SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 16...
  • Page 17 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. SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide...

  • Page 18: 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 NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 18...

  • Page 19: Tests Modes

    Near-End Unit. All available tests are illustrated in the three menu maps that follow. (1) When a SignalTEK NT 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 15 are available.

  • Page 20: Tests - Run, Setup And Save

    (3) When a SignalTEK NT 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 17 are available. Fig 17 Test menu map – Ethernet testing (3) Tests –...

  • Page 21: Tests Menu Description - Cable Mode

    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 21. Fig 20 Fig 21 SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 21...
  • Page 22 After a test has been run, the length of the cable is displayed (range up to 100m (330ft)). With an open termination the possible faults detected are: Fig 24 Open circuit by pair Fig 25 Short circuit by pin SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 22...
  • Page 23 With an Active Remote or a SignalTEK NT Remote Unit termination the possible faults detected are: Fig 26 Open circuit by pin Fig 27 Short circuit by pin Fig 28 Crossed pairs Fig 29 Split pairs Fig 30 Bridged shorts...

  • Page 24: Tone

    Tone SignalTEK NT can act as a tone generator (Fig 32). 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 25: Tests Menu Description - Ethernet Mode

    Tests menu description – Ethernet mode When a SignalTEK NT Remote Unit is directly connected but no active network is detected, select the TESTS icon from the home screen (Fig 35) to view the tests available, Fig 36. Fig 35...

  • Page 26: Poe

    Blink A Hub Blink test forces the connected port of a network device to blink. SignalTEK NT 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 27: Ping4 And Ping6

    NEXT (F3) and are used to 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 43 SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 27...

  • Page 28: Netscan

    Fig 44 Data Performance Tests One of the most important functions of SignalTEK NT is its ability to make data performance tests of cables and active networks. These performance tests are designed to test the system by sending Ethernet traffic through it, looping it back and checking it for errors. You can choose whether to test according to the IEEE 802.3 standard for Gigabit Ethernet, which...

  • Page 29: Voip

    When a SignalTEK NT Remote Unit detected through 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 DATA icon show Performance Tests screen (Fig 48).

  • Page 30: Web

    Error shows the number of errored (unreturned) frames (Approx. 12%). When the number of errored frames is ≥ the Limit (Frames) that you entered at set up, the test is failed. Fig 52 SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 30...

  • Page 31: Jobs

    From here you may choose which Job to save the test(s) to and the prefix and serial number of the Result. If you do not choose, SignalTEK NT defaults to the active Job and assigns the next serial number.

  • Page 32: 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 55 Options screen SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 32...

  • Page 33: Managing Jobs

    To insert your own logo at the top of the reports • Create a file logo.png (max dimensions 768 x 512 pixels) on a USB key • Insert the USB key • In SETUP/SYSTEM/OWNER, press LOGO (F1) SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 33...

  • Page 34: Generating Reports

    • The display will show the Job List screen. Wi-Fi connectivity is indicated by the top bar on the SignalTEK NT screen changing from grey to blue with wireless symbol toggled with battery symbol: Now the SignalTEK NT is ready for results transfer wirelessly.
  • Page 35 USB Wi-Fi adapter is not activated (no blue colour on top bar) otherwise the change will not be allowed. • Once connected the App will display list of JOBs on the SignalTEK NT. These can be selected and downloaded to the smartphone. •...

  • Page 36: Specifications - Signaltek Nt

    Specifications - SignalTEK NT Near-End Unit Connectors Test Ports RJ45 Used for - Cable Test (With a companion Remote Unit) - Network Test (Connected to an active network) Connector type - Samtec Lifejack with user-replaceable contacts Insertion Cycles - 500 min...
  • Page 37 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 NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 37...
  • Page 38 - Web Performance - Video Performance - CCTV Performance - IPv4 Ping - IPv6 Ping - Traceroute v4 - Traceroute v6 - Netscan - PoE / PoE+ Load - Hub Blink SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 38...
  • Page 39 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 SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 39...
  • Page 40 - Hub Blink - Auto VoIP Performance  Web Performance  Video Performance  CCTV Performance  IPv4 Ping  IPv6 Ping  Traceroute v4  Traceroute v6  Netscan  SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 40...
  • Page 41 - Range 100m / 390ft Double-ended WiremapTests I/D - Active Remote # / Remote icon Indications on Active Remote - Voltage Warning (>±10v on any pins) - Pass/Fail Indications on Remote Unit - See below SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 41...
  • Page 42 Test conditions Line Rate 10 Mb/s 100 Mb/s 1000 Mb/s Duplex Full Half Frame Size Frame Fill Overall result Pass (100% frames transmitted, 100% frames received and Failure threshold not exceeded) Fail SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 42...
  • Page 43 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 NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 43...
  • Page 44 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) SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 44...
  • Page 45 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 NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 45...
  • Page 46 - READY - IN PROGRESS - PASSED - NO RESPONSE - UNKNOWN HOST Tx Count - 1 to 999999 Rx Count - 1 to 999999 Delay(ms) - Minimum - Average - Maximum SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 46...
  • Page 47 Traceroute v4 Setup Target - Numerical address - URL (Store up to 10) Max Hops - 1 to 30 Timeout - 2 to 30 sec Type - ICMP - UDP (continued) SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 47...
  • Page 48 - 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) SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 48...
  • Page 49 - 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 NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 49...
  • Page 50 - 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) SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 50...

  • Page 51: 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 SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 51...
  • Page 52 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) SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 52...
  • Page 53 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 NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 53...
  • Page 54 Power Battery Supported Types - Standard Power module (4 x AA NiMH cells) Autonomy - Up to 5 hours (power module only) Recharge time - 3 hours (Power module only) (continued) SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 54...
  • Page 55 - 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 NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 55...

  • Page 56: Glossary, Abbreviations And Acronyms

    Power over Ethernet which exceeds the IEEE 802.3af limit of 12.95 PoE+ watts Ethernet frame format that allows multiple VLAN headers to be QinQ inserted into a single frame Registered Jack standard for a modular connector using 8 RJ45 conductors Receive SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 56...
  • Page 57 Shielded Twisted Pair Transmit User Datagram Protocol Unicast Communication between single sender and single receiver Uniform Resource Locator Universal Serial Bus Unshielded Twisted Pair VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3 User Guide Page 57...

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