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Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8
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Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8
Model RT-PoE5
Software Version 1.01 and above
March 25, 2021
03/25/2021
Reach Technology
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- Page 1 NOTE: The 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 this user documentation.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
HELP ............................19 VERSION ..........................19 BAUD ............................20 BOOT ............................20 HOSTNAME ..........................20 SHOW ALL ..........................21 CLEAR ............................21 LOAD ............................21 SAVE ............................22 PORT / GROUP PREFIX ......................22 Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 2... - Page 3 TATUS AND OVERLOAD DUAL SIGNATURE ................41 ATA TRANSMISSION UNDER POWER APPENDIX C - SPECIFICATIONS ..................42 ..................42 EASUREMENT PECIFICATIONS ..........................42 IMITS APPENDIX D – MANUAL CHANGE HISTORY ..............43 Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 3...
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Page 4: Revision History
Revision History RT-PoE5 - Base Model 1.1. The Model RT-PoE5 is the initial version in production. It can be recognized by the version string such as follows (see VERSION command; also seen on power-on). Reach PoE Tester Model RT-PoE5/24 PN 53-0005-11 Rev A 0/1, SW 1.04, Jul 19 2019... -
Page 5: General
24 Powered Device (PD) loads in a 1U high chassis. Each RT-PoE5 section has a “UUT” port (Unit Under Test). The UUT port is connected to the PSE and acts as a PD load to that port. The UUT data path is connected via power- isolating magnetics to the adjacent UUT port (1 to 2, 3 to 4, 5 to 6, etc.). -
Page 6: Features
Electrical Characteristics 2.5. The RT-PoE5 is powered via a locking power DIN 4 pin connector and requires a power supply capable of supplying 12VDC at 11.5 amps. The unit comes with a worldwide universal AC input power supply brick. Its characteristics are: 85-264VAC input, 90% efficient, 0°C to 40°C operation, IEC320/C14 input... -
Page 7: Calibration
The PoE5 is factory-calibrated to ensure the voltage and current measurements are accurate. These are two-point calibrations, with the results stored in FLASH on the processor doing the measurements. Contact Reach for additional calibration information. Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021... -
Page 8: Configuration Guide
DB9 or USB connection. RJ-45 Connector: Signal (DTE name) RS-232 data output (TxD) Ground Ground RS-232 data input (RxD) ** these signals are connected to each other Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 8... -
Page 9: Uut Connections
UUT Connections 3.3. The RT-PoE5 has 24 test ports, configured as 12 pairs (1-2, 3-4, 5-6, etc.). Each port can act as a PD load to the UUT. Also, each port pair can be configured to pass data from one port to the other via internal straight-through connections, allowing the loads to be applied while passing traffic. -
Page 10: Connectors And Jumpers
RJ-45 Ethernet Connectors 4.1. Picture 2: Far left side of RT-PoE5 front panel There are 24 numbered UUT ports. The RJ 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 port N (N=1,3,5,…) will be connected to... -
Page 11: Ethernet Power Selection
Note that the “Cisco” standard 1,2 = negative and 3,6 = positive is reported as a positive voltage (main pair). Alt pairs with 4,5 = positive, and 7,8 = negative is reported as a positive voltage. Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 11... -
Page 12: Operational Overview
The data path section allows the UUT port data to be in two states: disconnected, or connected to the data of the next UUT port (default is connected). This allows data to pass from port to port for testing. Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 12... -
Page 13: Power Input
The power pairs can be measured regardless of the state of the connect or short relay settings. WARNING – Sustained currents above 1 amp through the shorting relay may damage the connector, PCB, relay, etc. Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 13... -
Page 14: Signature, Class, And Load
"power-good" status of the IEEE controller goes active once the load capacitor (not shown) is charged and can be monitored via the “status” command. This command reports the status of each of the two PoE PD controllers. This will indicate which pairs are powered. Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 14... -
Page 15: Dual/Single Signature Modes
Dual/Single Signature Modes 5.4. Each port can operate in dual or single signature mode: Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 15... -
Page 16: Fans
Note that when the loads are connected and the fans are running, the PoE5 will send an internal command to the ports to check the heatsink temperature. This will cause the yellow LED to blink on a regular basis, and is normal operation. Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 16... -
Page 17: Ethernet Cables
DSX-PLA004 permanent link adapter. The cable and connector combination shown in Figure 1 provided the best performance. Figure 1: PoE5 Permanent Link Test Setup Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 17... -
Page 18: Command Reference
This section describes the commands available. For typical command sequences, see Appendix When the unit is ready for a command, it issues the default prompt "RT-PoE5>". The prompt may be changed via the "hostname" command so that a unit can be identified by its prompt. -
Page 19: Echo
Reach PoE Tester Model RT-PoE5/24 PN 53-0005-11 Rev A 0/1, SW 1.04, Jul 19 2019 Copyright (C) 2019 by Reach Technology, a Novanta Company" An error is generated if the line card versions are inconsistent; that is, if the three 8-port line cards have different firmware. Use vers 1 to get a verbose listing of version information with errors flagged. -
Page 20: Baud
Name must be equal or less than 31 characters long. EEPROM Warning. *host[name] <string> Command: *hostname myTester Example: This makes the unit's prompt "myTester>" Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 20... -
Page 21: Show All
LOAD Load user settings from EEPROM. Note that there is no ‘port’ or ‘group’ Description syntax for ‘*load’. *load Command: EEPROM restoring user settings Response: :p1 restored :p2 restored … :p24 restored Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 21... -
Page 22: Save
The default state is off for both pairs. cap <on|off|0,0|0,1|1,0|1,1> Command: printf(":p%d cap %d\r\n", port, state); Response: - or - printf(":p%d cap %d,%d\r\n",port,stateM,stateA); state = 1 or 0 for on and off respectively. Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 22... -
Page 23: Class - Single Signature
The default setting is 0. cl[ass] <0|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8> Command: Argument: class value printf(":p%d class %d\r\n", port, class); Response: sin 1 Example: p9 cl 6 :p9 class 6<CR><LF> Response: This sets port 9 IEEE "class" to 6. Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 23... -
Page 24: Class - Dual Signature
0 Example: p1 cl 1L,2L :p1 class 1L,2L<CR><LF> Response: This sets port 1 IEEE "class" to legacy class 1 on the main pair and legacy class 2 on the alt pair. Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 24... -
Page 25: Class - Autoclass
Example: p1 cl aof :p1 class 1,2<CR><LF> Response: This sets port 1 IEEE "class" to 1 on the main pair and 2 on the alt pair, with autoclass off on both pairs. Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 25... -
Page 26: Connect
When ext is off, the data path is open. The default state is on. ext[ernal] <on|off> Command: printf(":p%d Ext Ref %d\n", port, state); Response: state = 1 or 0 for on and off respectively. Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 26... -
Page 27: Geti
7,8 = negative is reported as a positive voltage. getv Command: printf(":p%d %.1fV, %.1fV\r\n",port,fvalM,fvalA); Response: The result will be between -60.0 and 60.0 p1 getv Example: Example response: :p1 50.5V, 0.0V<CR><LF> Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 27... -
Page 28: Inr
The default state is off for both pairs. mps <on|off|0,0|0,1|1,0|1,1> Command: printf(":p%d mps %d\r\n", port, val); Response: - or - printf(":p%d mps %d,%d\r\n",port,valM,valA); p1 mps 1 Example: :p1 mps 1<CR><LF> Example response: Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 28... -
Page 29: Pse
12.95 HIGH HIGH 25.5 HIGH HIGH HIGH Table 2 - Power Demotion Cases Number of Class PSE Allocated PD Class Type Cycles Power at PD (W) 12.95 HIGH HIGH 25.5 HIGH HIGH Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 29... -
Page 30: Power
%d, %dmA\r\n",port,valM,valA); Response: - or - printf(":p%d %d, %dmA (min)\r\n",port,valM,valA); p1 set 350, 450 Example: Example response: :p1 350, 450 mA<CR><LF> g2 set 350 Example: Example response: :p9 350 mA<CR><LF> …. Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 30... -
Page 31: Short
Example response: :p1 class 0,1<CR><LF> p1 set 1000 Example: p1 sh pwr Example response: :p1 in SET control mode p1 pwr 100 Example: p1 sh set Example response: :p1 in PWR control mode Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 31... -
Page 32: Single
PCB. temp[erature] Command: printf(":p%d %3d C, %3d C\n", port, tempC, Response: tempC); p2 temp Example: 27 C, 29 C<CR><LF> Example response: :p2 Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 32... -
Page 33: Appendix A - Operational Notes
Appendix A - Operational Notes Power-on The prompt "RT-PoE5>" indicates that the unit is ready for commands. ”(revision dependent version string)” RT-PoE5> Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 33... -
Page 34: 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 PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 34... -
Page 35: Inrush Example Waveform
Then the load transitions to the 100ma (approx.) minimum load for the duration of the inrush timer setting (INR command). When the inrush timer expires, the load goes to the selected value of 500ma. Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 35... -
Page 36: Appendix B - Test Setups
Appendix B - Test Setups Overview This Appendix gives an overview of basic test setups. No port or group prefixes are shown. PSE, PD as defined in IEEE 802.3bt. The RT-PoE5 commands are issued in the order shown. Signature Detect... -
Page 37: Class Detect, Dual Signature Mode
Verify that the PSE sees a compliant class 5 PD. connect off class aon set xxx connect on Verify that the PSE is able to detect autoclass capability, and support a load of xxx mA. Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 37... -
Page 38: Class Detect, Single Signature Mode
Verify that the PSE sees a class 8 PD. connect off class aon set yyy connect on Verify that the PSE is able to detect autoclass capability, and support a load of yyy mA. Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 38... -
Page 39: Power Status And Overload (Ieee 802.3Af)
Verify that PSE sees overload and shuts off power. status Verify that power is off. Power Status and overload (IEEE 802.3at) Same as above, but use “class 4”, and “set 600” for full power and “set 660” for overload. Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 39... -
Page 40: Power Status And Overload (Ieee 802.3Bt, Single Signature)
Verify that voltages are as expected. set 1426 Verify that PSE is providing full power. set 2000 Verify that PSE sees overload and shuts off power. status Verify that power is off. Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 40... -
Page 41: Data Transmission Under Power
Verify that PSE sees that device powers up. status Verify that power is on. ext on Run traffic test between port pairs 1 and 2, 3 and 4,…23 and 24. Verify no errors. Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 41... -
Page 42: Appendix C - Specifications
All specifications subject to change at any time without notice. Limits SET command 1000mA per pair, or 2000mA total PWR command 50W per pair, or 100W total All specifications subject to change at any time without notice. Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 42... -
Page 43: Appendix D - Manual Change History
4.3, of which wires are the main and the alt power pairs. 02/13/2020 Removed links to old website. 06/15/2020 Changed copyright information. 01/26/2021 Added accessory kit information. 03/25/2021 Changed phone number for sales. Reach PoE5 Tester Manual 1.8 03/25/2021 Page 43...
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