Running Cable Test - netAlly EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition User Manual

Running Cable Test

Refer to EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition's
Buttons and Ports
With an
l
connected to the RJ-45 cable test port (left
side of the unit), you can measure length,
identify shorts and splits, and locate opens.
Using a cable terminated with a
l
Cable ID
length and identify shorts, opens, split
pairs, crossover cables, normal or negative
pair polarity, and shielded cables.
EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition cannot
l
perform a cable test on a cable that is
connected to a switch; however, you can
still use the
cable to the connected port.
Additionally, you cannot run a cable test or
l
use the toning feature if the unit detects
voltage on the connected cable. The
lightning bolt icon on the Cable Test screen
indicates detected voltage.
as needed.
open or unterminated
accessory, you can measure cable
toning function to trace the
772
Cable Test App
cable
WireView