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Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.3
Model RT-PoE3N
Software Version 1.0 and above
April 14, 2017
© Copyright Reach Technology, a Novanta Company 2005-2017
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Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.3
04/14/2017
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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 ..........................17 DETECT ............................ 17 EXT ............................17 LOAD ............................17 MEASURE ..........................18 RESET ............................18 SET ............................18 SET MPS ........................... 18 SHORT ............................19 STATUS ............................ 19 Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.3 04/14/2017 Page 2... - Page 3 ........................ 22 LASS ETECT (IEEE 802.3 ) ............23 OWER TATUS AND OVERLOAD ................23 ATA TRANSMISSION UNDER POWER IEEE 802.3 ........................24 APPENDIX C - SPECIFICATIONS ..................25 ..................25 EASUREMENT PECIFICATIONS Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.3 04/14/2017 Page 3...
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Page 4: Revision History
RT-PoE3N - Base Model 1.1. The Model RT-PoE3N 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-PoE3N Rev HW 1.0 SW 1.00/1 12/15/2009 Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.3... -
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-PoE3N is powered via a barrel connector and requires 12V DC at a maximum of 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-PoE3N has twenty-four 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 V1.3 04/14/2017 Page 8...
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Page 9: Connectors And Jumpers
RJ-45 Ethernet connectors 4.1. Picture 2: Far left side of RT-PoE3N 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 V1.3 04/14/2017 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 V1.3 04/14/2017 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 V1.3 04/14/2017 Page 12... -
Page 13: Command Reference
This section describes the commands available. For typical command sequences, see Appendix B. When the unit is ready for a command, it issues the prompt "RT-PoE3N>". Command buffering is not supported; you must wait for the prompt before sending a command. The prompt may be changed via the "hostname"... -
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 V1.3 04/14/2017 Page 14... -
Page 15: Echo
This specified port N where N is from 1 to 24. Group Prefix: This specifies group M where M is from 1 to 3. group 1 = ports 1-8 group 2 = ports 9-16 group 3 = ports 17-24 Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.3 04/14/2017 Page 15... -
Page 16: Auto
10% printf(":p%d class %d%c\n", port, class, margin); Response: p9 cl 3+ Example: Example response: :p9 class 3+<CR><LF> This sets port 9 IEEE "class" to 3 with a 5% margin up. Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.3 04/14/2017 Page 16... -
Page 17: Connect
The value of the load is determined by the SET command. This is typically used only with legacy non-IEEE PSEs. load [on|off] Command: printf(":p%d load %d\n", port, state); Response: state = 1 or 0 for on and off respectively. Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.3 04/14/2017 Page 17... -
Page 18: Measure
(under 5mA) value. This informs the PSE that the load is valid but is using a duty cycle of less than 100% to save power. On time and off time are specified in milliseconds. Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.3 04/14/2017 Page 18... -
Page 19: Short
IEEE controller is receiving power above the UVLO value and the load capacitor is charged. st[atus] Command: printf(":p%d PWR %d\n",port, state); Response: state = 1 or 0 for on and off respectively. Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.3 04/14/2017 Page 19... -
Page 20: Appendix A - Operational Notes
When the unit is powered on, it performs a self-calibration of its dynamic class and power loads. This takes around 105 seconds. While calibrating, the unit flashes the front panel LED and displays the following. The prompt "RT-PoE3N>" indicates that the unit is ready for commands. -
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 V1.3 04/14/2017 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 V1.3 04/14/2017 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 V1.3 04/14/2017 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 V1.3 04/14/2017 Page 24... -
Page 25: Appendix C - Specifications
5mA load guaranteed less than 5mA 10mA load guaranteed greater than 10mA Current setting, class load ± 2% or ±0.5mA whichever is greater All specifications subject to change at any time without notice. Reach PoE Tester Manual V1.3 04/14/2017 Page 25...
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