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- Page 1 Net Chaser ™ USER MANUAL www.platinumtools.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Link Test..................32 Introduction..................4 Port Discovery.................. 32 Kit Contents..................5 POE Test..................32 Optional Accessories................. 6 Tone....................32 Safety Information................7 Link Light..................33 Net Chaser Description..............8 BERT Only Test................33 Active Remote Description..............9 Network Test..................34 Net Chaser Touch Screen and Buttons.......... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Net Chaser The Net Chaser Ethernet Speed Certifier & Network Tester offers a The Net Chaser comes in two kits that will cover all your needs. complete solution to test copper cables. The Net Chaser performs speed certification to test the data-carrying capabilities of electrical Ethernet Part Number Description network cable up to 1 Gb/s by testing for noise in the network, detecting... -
Page 4: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories Safety Information To ensure safe operations of the Net Chaser, follow instructions carefully Description and observe warning and caution messages in this manual. Failure to T138 #1-8 Network Testing and ID Remotes observe warnings can result in severe injury or death and can damage the TRK120 #1-20 ID Only Coax Remotes (Not for RF testing) equipment. -
Page 5: Net Chaser Description
Net Chaser Description Active Remote... -
Page 6: Net Chaser Touch Screen And Buttons
Settings - The Settings button will display the settings menu. Pressing the Net Chaser Buttons and Touch Screen settings while in the settings menu will display additional menu screens. Home - The Home button will display the home screen from any menu. The Net Chaser features buttons and a full color capacitive touch screen to Back - The Back button will display the previous screen. -
Page 7: System Settings
Second Systems Settings Screen: System Settings Language/Date Format The Net Chaser Setup consists of eight screens to configure the unit to the Language user’s preference. Use the Settings button to navigate through the • Select the desired Language. settings screens. Date Format First System Settings Screen: IPV4 Setup •... -
Page 8: Fifth System Settings Screen (Timeout Settings)
Fourth Systems Settings Screen: Display Units Fifth Systems Settings Screen: Timeout Settings Set time/clock/date: • To set Standby power down: • Under Time Format, touch either 12-hour or 24-hour format. • Touch Set to the right of Stand-by (default is 10 min). •... -
Page 9: Sixth System Settings Screen (User Information)
Sixth Systems Settings Screen: User Information Seventh Systems Settings Screen: Firmware • The User Information screen allows the user to enter Company name, user’s name, and email to be included on the Net Chaser test reports. You can have more than one version of firmware on the SD card – all firmware files on the SD Card will be displayed on this screen. - Page 10 Upload firmware using the SD Card: Mass Storage Device”. • Remove the micro USB cable from the Net Chaser. • Remove the SD Card (located on the left side of Net Chaser) and • The Net Chaser will automatically reboot. Follow the instructions below insert it into your computer using an SD Card reader.
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Page 11: Eighth System Settings Screen: Firmware/Hardware Versions
Eighth System Settings Screen: Firmware/ To Update the PIC firmware: Hardware Versions • To update the Net Chaser PIC firmware, visit http://www.platinumtools. This screen will display which versions of firmware and hardware are in your com/support/software-updates/. Net Chaser. • Download the Pic update file to your computer. •... -
Page 12: Active Remote
Active Remote Cable Test The Net Chaser performs a wire map test, measures cable length using The Active Remote is used with the Net Chaser to perform a speed capacitance and TDR, and speed certifies cables up to 1 Gigabit. certification test. -
Page 13: Cable Test Overview
Cable Test Overview or kept as default. Each test performed will use the currently selected test definition. Detailed Test Results Cable Test List Note: All these test setup functions are on the Detailed Results screen. Cable Test Setup From the home screen, touch Cable Test . -
Page 14: Cable Type
• Touch Shielded cable, Non-shielded Cable, or Ignore Shield then touch To add up to 200 cables to the test list at once, touch add , and enter the number of cables to add and then touch OK. Touch Save to keep Edit Existing Cable Types the edited values or touch Cancel... -
Page 15: Cable Faults
* NOTE: If testing an Ethernet cable that is terminated to a wall plate, Short: Two or more wires in the cable are connected. This may be use the included RJ45 patch cables to connect to the wall plate or caused by an improperly terminated cable, damaged RJ45 plug/ modular RJ45 jack. -
Page 16: Saving A Pdf Report
Saving a PDF Report • Use the keypad to enter a new cable name then touch OK. • To add a cable from the test list screen touch Add • From the Detailed Results screen, touch More Options • Touch to accept the automatically incremented cable name or use •... -
Page 17: Link Test
Link Light Link Test The Link light blinks the port LED on a switch or router to identify which port The Link Test menu displays port services provided by an active switch, the Net Chaser is connected to. router, or NIC. •... -
Page 18: Network Test
Network Test Ping Test • Connect the Net Chaser to an active Ethernet port or cable. The Network Test menu provides advanced network tests to discover, verify • Touch Ping from the Network test screen. and troubleshoot the network. • Touch Add . -
Page 19: Vlan
Discovery Protocols • To edit an IP address or URL, touch Edit The Discovery Protocol menu provides Cisco switch Protocol and Link Layer • Use the keypad to add or edit the IP address or URL then touch OK. Protocol information. •... -
Page 20: File Manager
File Manager Icon Glossary The File manager contains saved PDF, CSV, and TST test files. In this menu, Cable Test Menu Retest they can be renamed, deleted, or transferred between internal and external memory. Link Test Menu Reload Factory Software Managing Files •... -
Page 21: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Q. Why does the test report display Pass VoIP? A. The Net Chaser qualifies a speed certified cable as VoIP capable as it has Q. What are the 4 inch RJ45 dongles in the Net Chaser Kit? successfully transmitted at least 100mbps. - Page 22 Q. How do I test cables with BNC connectors? Q. Can I purchase additional active remotes? A. The F-jack to BNC jack allows you to easily test coax cables that have A. Yes, the Net Chaser Active Remote TAR104 has selectable ID’s (#1-#4) been terminated with BNC connectors.
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Page 23: Customer Service
Maintenance Specifications Batteries Length Measurement Time Domain Reflectometry & Capacitance • The Net Chaser is powered by a rechargeable Lithium ion battery. Wall Power Adapter: Input 100-240VAC • To charge the battery, plug the charger into the side port and then plug 50/60Hz, Output 12VDC 2.5A, International the charger into the power source. -
Page 24: Warranty Information
Warranty Information Notes Platinum Tools guarantees that its products will be free of all defects in material and workmanship. This warranty extends for a period of 12 months for the Platinum Tools test equipment from the date of manufacture or proof- of-purchase. - Page 25 For technical information and customer support, please visit www.platinumtools.com or send an email to info@platinumtools.com. Contact Numbers: Toll Free (US only): 800-749-5783 Toll: 805-384-2777 Address: Platinum Tools, Inc. 2450 Turquoise Circle Newbury Park, CA 91320 www.platinumtools.com IS TNC950AR Rev C JB 08/18...