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  • Page 1 LanTEK II Series Manual ®...
  • Page 2 IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. and the IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. logo are registered trademarks of IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. All other product names mentioned in this manual are trademarked or copyrighted by their respective manufacturers.
  • Page 3 Standard Warranty Policy of IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. The General Terms and Conditions of the local subsidiary of IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. apply. Safety Precautions Exercise caution when handling rechargeable batteries (accumulators) All lithium-ion battery packs (Li-ion), regardless of their indicated charge state, are capable of producing electrical current sufficient to cause personal injury and/or property damage.
  • Page 4 Disclaimer IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. does not assume any liability for death, injury or damage to equipment or property resulting from improper use of the battery packs. IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. will not be liable for consequential damages that may result from tampering with the battery packs or charger or their use thereafter.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents CHAPTER 1 Your LanTEK ® II Cable Certifier..........9 1.1. Technical Information ..................9 1.2. Product Specifications ..................10 1.3. Dimensions, Weights, Operating Conditions ............10 1.4. Performance Specifications ................11 CHAPTER 2 Product Description ............... 12 2.1.
  • Page 6 Table of contents 5.3.2. Default Cable ID ..................35 5.4. Labeling Standard TIA/EIA 606-A ..............37 5.4.1. Cable Name in Format TIA/EIA 606A .............. 38 5.4.2. Cable Parameter 606A Drop ................38 5.4.3. Cable Parameter 606A Backbone ..............39 5.4.4. Cable Parameter 606A Backbone Pair/Fiber .............
  • Page 7 Table of contents 6.11.1. Insertion Loss test Error ................64 6.12. Return Loss Test ..................64 6.12.1. Return Loss Test Error .................. 64 6.13. Impedance Test ................... 65 6.13.1. Impedance Error ..................65 6.14. Delay and Skew Test ..................65 6.14.1.
  • Page 8 Table of contents 8.10.4. Light Source Mode ..................81 8.11. Application-specific Configuration of a Fiber Test ..........82 8.11.1. Determine Loss Budget ................. 82 8.11.2. Select Fiber Standard and Determine Loss Budget ..........83 CHAPTER 9 Tone Generator ..............86 9.1.
  • Page 9 Table of contents 13.1. Technical Support ..................107 13.2. Service in the US ..................107 13.3. Service outside the US ................107 13.4. Internet ....................109...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Your Lantek ® Ii Cable Certifier

    CHAPTER 1 Your LanTEK II Cable Certifier ® The LanTEK II Cable Certifier is designed to measure twisted pair cables (TP), coaxial cables ® and fiber-optic cables (LWL) used for high-speed data transmission in communications networks. 1.1. Technical Information ® ®...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    Chapter 1 ® Your LanTEK II Cable Certifier 1.2. Product Specifications Standard Test Compliance ANSI/TIA/EIA 568A, 568B, CAT 6 A /6/5E/3, ISO F /F/E /D/C, AS/NZS 3080, IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, EN50173 – F/E/D/C Cable Types UTP/SCTP/FTP CAT 3/5E/6 A /7 (100 Ω); Coax (50/75 Ω) 1.3.

  • Page 12: Performance Specifications

    Chapter 1 ® Your LanTEK II Cable Certifier 1.4. Performance Specifications ® LanTEK Range Resolution Accuracy Length (50 - 100 cable) 0 – 605 m 0.1 m + (3 % + 1 m) Delay 0 - 8000 ns 1 ns/0.1 m + (3 % + 1 ns) Average impedance 35 –...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Product Description

    CHAPTER 2 Product Description 2.1. The Display Handset (DH) The Display handset (DH) ensures control of preferences and test functions during individual cable tests. 2.1.1. Controls and Ports/Connectors Illustration 1 2.1. The Display Handset (DH) Front view Controls Description On/Off Power the Display handset (DH) on/off.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Product Description Controls Description Direct execution of test run pre-programmed for Autotest established standards. Display of menus, test results, graphs, activity TFT-Display selection and function keys. Function keys Select menu options displayed on screen. F1 to F5 / F6 to F10 Navigate menus on TFT Display / Enter key to Arrow Keys / Enter activate and edit the selected menu.

  • Page 15: Tft Display

    Chapter 2 Product Description 2.1.2. TFT Display Ready screen appears on operational Display handset (DH). Illustration 2.1.2. TFT Display Display Description Power supply and charge Indicates battery operation or external power supply and state charge state of battery pack (%). Talkset indicator Indicates whether talkset function is active.

  • Page 16: Function Keys F1 To F10

    Chapter 2 Product Description 2.1.3. Function Keys F1 to F10 Function keys F1 to F5 have dual functions (F6 to F10). Pressing down the Shift key while simultaneously pressing one of the function keys F1 to F5 will activate the 2nd function of the function key (example: Shift + F4 equals function F8).

  • Page 17: The Remote Handset (Rh)

    Chapter 2 Product Description 2.2. The Remote Handset (RH) The Remote handset (RH) works with the Display handset (DH) to perform autotests or individual real time analyze tests. The Remote handset (RH) is located at the end of the cable link and communicates with the Display handset (DH). To perform measurements, the Remote handset (RH) is automatically activated by the Display handset (DH).
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 Product Description Controls Description Excessive line voltage (TELCO): Excessive voltage at Hazard LED measurement input. S/W-LCD Display Two line alphanumeric display On LED The Remote Handset is on. Fail LED Test result: Fail. Illustration 1 2.2.1. The Remote Handset (RH) Rear and side view Ports/Connectors Description...

  • Page 19: Power Management

    Chapter 2 Product Description 2.3. Power Management Both the Display (DH) and Remote (RH) handset use interchangeable rechargeable lithium- ion battery packs (Li-ion).  The Display (DH) and Remote (RH) handsets can be run on battery power for approximately 18 hours. Actual battery power times depends on various factors, such as operating time versus standby time, use of the display backlight, and ambient temperature.

  • Page 20: Battery Charging

    Chapter 2 Product Description 2.3.2. Battery Charging The batteries of the Display (DH) and Remote (RH) handset are charged using the adapter. It takes approximately 6-8 hours until the batteries in the instrument are fully charged. If the batteries are charged externally, charge time is approximately 4 hours. During recharging, the instrument is calibrated to the corresponding battery.

  • Page 21: Basics Of The Cable Test

    CHAPTER 3 Basics of the Cable Test 3.1. Testing of cables and relevant requirements The following sections describe typical setup for permanent link and channel link testing. Illustration 3.1. Illustration of test setup The area marked with indicates the typical test setup of a Permanent Link.

  • Page 22: Chapter 4 Preferences

    CHAPTER 4 Preferences Most instrument configurations are set by using the "Preferences" menu. 4.1. Open Preferences 1. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to "Preferences" and press Enter. Illustration 1 4.1. Open Preferences Next, the instrument preferences can be set by using the listed menus. Illustration 2 4.1.

  • Page 23: User Information

    Chapter 4 Preferences 1. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to "Language" menu and press Enter. Alternatively, open menu by using the Shift + Help / Language keys. Illustration 4.2. Language 2. Use soft keys to select the desired language. 3. Press Enter to save the information entered. Escape allows you to exit the menu without making changes.

  • Page 24: Contrast

    Chapter 4 Preferences Illustration 4.4. Autotest Options 2. Use Arrow keys to select the desired option. 3. Use soft key to activate or deactivate the selected option. An activated option is indicated by the green box. 4. Press Enter to save the information entered. Press Escape to exit the menu without making changes.

  • Page 25: Measurement Units

    Chapter 4 Preferences 1. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to "Timeout Options" menu and press Enter. Illustration 4.6. Timeout Options 2. Use Arrow keys to select the desired option. 3. Use soft keys to set the desired value. 4. Press Enter to save the information entered. Press Escape to exit the menu without making changes.

  • Page 26: Talkset

    Chapter 4 Preferences 4.8. Talkset Use this menu to set signal strength of tone generator, volume of internal speaker and volume of talkset. Also use this menu to change the talkset mode. 1. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to "Talkset" menu and press Enter. Illustration 4.8.

  • Page 27: Restore Default

    Chapter 4 Preferences 6. Use soft keys to select the desired format MDY (month/day/year), DMY (day/month/year) or YMD (year/month/day). 7. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to option Date. 8. Use Alphanumeric Keys to enter the date. 9. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to option Date/Time Display. 10.

  • Page 28: Clear Memory

    Chapter 4 Preferences 4.11. Clear Memory Use this menu to clear all records from the tester memory at one time. CAUTION! When using the "Clear Memory" menu, the records cannot be restored. This will permanently delete all stored tests. 1. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to Clear Memory menu and press Enter. Illustration 4.11.

  • Page 29: Chapter 5 Autotest

    CHAPTER 5 Autotest Using Autotest, the installation can be measured and tested in a simple and fast way. After pressing the AUTOTEST key, LanTEK II Cable Tester automatically performs a number of ® pre-programmed single tests. Autotest can be enabled from the Display (DH) or Remote (RH) handset.

  • Page 30: Set Autotest Pref

    Chapter 5 Autotest  The test results of the last Autotest remain in the non-volatile memory until they are overwritten by new test results, the memory is deleted or an analysis test is conducted. Overall Passed/Failed Result The overall result of Autotest is displayed after test series is completed. Symbol Overall Autotest Result The overall Autotest receives a passing grade if all single tests have been passed or...

  • Page 31: Select Job Folder

    Chapter 5 Autotest Autotest Pref Description This will permanently delete the Tests / Jobs Enables confirmation prompt prior to deleting data. from the tester Disable Fiber Autotest Enable / disable length measurement of fiber (LWL) with FiberTEK™ FDX Length during Autotest. Enable 606A Enable labelling standard TIA/EIA 606-A for telecommunication infrastructure as cable ID.

  • Page 32: Create New Job Folder

    Chapter 5 Autotest Use Arrow Keys to navigate to the desired job folder. The display is highlighted yellow. Illustration 2 5.2.1. Job List 2. Use soft key to open job options. 3. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to option Make Job Current. The display is highlighted yellow.
  • Page 33 Chapter 5 Autotest 2. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to option New Job and press Enter. Illustration 2 5.2.2. Job Options 3. Use Alphanumeric Keys to enter the desired information. Illustration 3 5.2.2. New Job 4. Make corrections to entries by using the soft keys (delete at cursor position), (delete characters to the left of cursor),...

  • Page 34: Set Cable Name (Cable Id)

    Chapter 5 Autotest 5.3. Set Cable Name (cable ID) The cable name of the cable lines in an Autotest consists of a fixed Cable Name and a variable Current Value (4-digit test meter) that automatically increments. Depending on selected Autotest Pref it is also possible to specify structure and way of counting. 1.

  • Page 35: Simple Cable Id

    Chapter 5 Autotest 5.3.1. Simple Cable ID 2. Use Arrow keys to navigate in "Cable ID" view to option Set… and press Enter. Single Cable ID (1 cable name) 3. Use Alphanumeric Keys to enter a Cable Name for the test portion. 4.

  • Page 36: Default Cable Id

    Chapter 5 Autotest 11. Use Alphanumeric Keys to enter a Cable Name for the Cable From/Cable To of test portion. 12. Use Alphanumeric Keys to reset the Current Value of the test meter, or enter an arbitrary value. 13. Make corrections to entries by using the soft keys (delete at cursor position), (delete characters to the left of cursor),...
  • Page 37 Chapter 5 Autotest 3. Use Alphanumeric Keys to enter an arbitrary value for Start and End. Meter is reset after reaching final value. 4. Make corrections to entries by using the soft keys (delete at cursor position), (delete characters to the left of cursor), (insert alphanumeric characters at cursor position / overwrite highlighted entry).

  • Page 38: Labeling Standard Tia/Eia 606-A

    Chapter 5 Autotest Examples for Default Cable ID In default setting, the meter starts at 0000 and ends at 9999. The four (4) positions are enabled and incrementing. Default Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 "Cable From" "Cable To" Cable name: Cable name: Cable name: Cable name:...

  • Page 39: Cable Name In Format Tia/Eia 606A

    Chapter 5 Autotest 5.4.1. Cable Name in Format TIA/EIA 606A To determine cable name, a structure for the test portion is created. The three (3) cable parameters 606A Drop, 606A Backbone and 606A Backbone Pair/Fiber are available. 1. Use Arrow keys to navigate to "Cable ID" and press Enter. Illustration 5.4.

  • Page 40: Cable Parameter 606A Backbone

    Chapter 5 Autotest 5.4.3. Cable Parameter 606A Backbone Name of a horizontal and vertical cable line (e.g. several floors, several distributions, sockets). 1. Use soft key Backbone to select cable parameter 606A Backbone. Illustration 1 5.4.3. Cable Parameter 606A Backbone Floor Telecom room Floor...

  • Page 41: Select Twisted Pair Cabling

    Chapter 5 Autotest Floor Telecom room Floor Telecom room Port Pair 2. Use Left/Right Arrow Keys to navigate to desired position in Pair area. Use Up/Down Arrow Keys to assign characters and numbers. 3. Proceed in the same manner with positions Port, Telecom Room, and Floor.

  • Page 42: Specify Cable Type

    Chapter 5 Autotest 5. Use available soft key options to specify a cable type, create a cable type, edit NVP values or enter reference temperature. 5.5.1. Specify Cable Type 1. Use soft key to open select menu to specify the selected cable type. 2.
  • Page 43 Chapter 5 Autotest Illustration 2 5.5.2. Frequency range 4. Press Enter to save the information entered. Escape allows you to exit the menu without making changes. 5. Use Arrow keys in Select Menu to navigate to option Connector Pinout and confirm with Enter.
  • Page 44 Chapter 5 Autotest 10. Press Enter to save the information entered. Escape allows you to exit the menu without making changes. 11. Use Arrow keys in Select Menu to navigate to option Link Models and confirm with Enter. 12. Use soft key to select the link model Perm, Basic, Channel, EIA, Flat Rate, Ignore or Skip.

  • Page 45: Edit And Calculate Nvp

    Chapter 5 Autotest 20. Make corrections to entries by using the soft keys (delete at cursor position), (delete characters to the left of cursor), (insert alphanumeric characters at cursor position / overwrite highlighted entry). Illustration 7 5.5.2. Custom Name/NVP 21. Use Arrow keys to navigate to the individual boxes and assign desired NVP with the Alphanumeric Keys.

  • Page 46: Enter Reference Temperature

    Chapter 5 Autotest Illustration 2 5.5.3. Cable Length 6. Use soft key to start calculation of NVP. 7. Press Enter to save NVP. Use Escape to exit menu without making changes. 5.5.4. Enter Reference Temperature 1. Use soft key to open Select Menu for changing ambient temperature. 2.

  • Page 47: Dualmode™ Function For Twisted Pair Cabling

    Chapter 5 Autotest 5.6. DualMODE™ Function for Twisted Pair Cabling The DualMODE™ function of LanTEK II Cable tester allows measurement in compliance with 2 ® limits in one single Autotest. Thus, for instance, simultaneous Channel Link and Permanent Link measurements can be performed. With DualMODE™...

  • Page 48: Edit Nvp Default Value Of A Cable

    Chapter 5 Autotest 5. Press AUTOTEST. The passed/failed results are displayed. For each DualMODE™ test, the worst case margins and values for NEXT, RL, ACR und Loss are indicated. Illustration 2 5.6.1. Overall DualMODE™ Result 6. Use Enter to load the corresponding graphical result displays of the highlighted test.

  • Page 49: Coaxial Cable Standards

    Chapter 5 Autotest Illustration 2 5.7. Enter NVP 4. Use Alphanumeric keys to enter one or several NVP. 5. For automatic calculation of a new NVP, press Illustration 3 5.7. Calculation of NVP 6. Connect a cable of known length. 7.

  • Page 50: Autotest Test Series For Coaxial Cables

    Chapter 5 Autotest Ethernet and confirm with Enter 2. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to option Illustration 1 5.8. Ethernet 3. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to desired cable type and confirm with Enter. Illustration 2 5.8. Cable Type 5.8.1. Autotest Test Series for Coaxial Cables Cable Types Resistance Length...

  • Page 51: Calibration

    Chapter 5 Autotest 5.9. Calibration A field calibration must be performed if:  During the last 7 days no calibration has been performed. The user receives a message, informing him that a field calibration is required.  The test adapter has been changed. ...
  • Page 52 Chapter 5 Autotest 4. Connect Display handset (DH) and Remote handset (RH) with patch cord for Display handset (DH), as shown on the display. Remember which connection of the patch cord is connected to the Display handset (DH). Illustration 3 5.9.1. Patch Cord (DH) 5.

  • Page 53: Coaxial Cable

    Chapter 5 Autotest 5.9.2. Coaxial Cable Calibration must be performed if:  During the last 7 days no calibration has been performed. The user receives a message, informing him that a field calibration is required. The test adapter has been changed. ...

  • Page 54: Perform Autotest

    Chapter 5 Autotest 8. After completion of calibration and display of according message, press Escape to return to main screen. 5.10. Perform Autotest Autotest is performed after all preferences have been carried out. 1. Disconnect the cable line to be tested from all network components. 2.

  • Page 55: Copy Job Folder To Usb Removable Storage

    Chapter 5 Autotest 3. Use soft key to open Test Options. Test Options Description Select all Selects all stored test results. Select All Passed Selects only passed tests for editing. Select All Failed Selects only failed tests for editing. Deselect All Deselects all stored test results.
  • Page 56 Chapter 5 Autotest Illustration 1 5.12. Single test overview 5. Press Enter again to open test series of single test. Illustration 2 5.12. Test series 6. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to desired test series and press Enter to display result table.

  • Page 57: Graph Formats, Layouts And Controls

    Chapter 5 Autotest Illustration 4 5.12. NEXT Graph When opening graph, cursor is always in worst case margin. In this example, cursor is positioned on horizontal axis at 186 MHz. Escape 8. Press to return to previous screen. 5.12.1. Graph Formats, Layouts and Controls Graphs make it easier to recognize the relation between two network parameters, the actually measured values and the pre-programmed limits.
  • Page 58 Chapter 5 Autotest The actual measurement curve of the wire pair. In this case, the loss is displayed. The actual measurement curve of the wire pair. Vertical axis with measuring values in dB. Use arrow keys to move cursor horizontally. When cursor position is changed, the measuring values displayed on screen are changed as well.

  • Page 59: Chapter 6 Structured Cabling Testing

    CHAPTER 6 Structured Cabling Testing 6.1. Test Setup for Single Test Analysis Perform calibration if LanTEK II Cable Tester has not been calibrated during the last 7  ® days. Select cable type.  Separate cable line to be tested from all network components. ...

  • Page 60: Evaluation Of Analysis Test Results

    Chapter 6 Structured cabling testing Illustration 6.3. Single Tests 5. Confirm selection of test with Enter. After completion of test, a result table opens. 6.4. Evaluation of Analysis Test Results The overall result of the analysis test is displayed in the upper right on the screen below the title bar.

  • Page 61: Wiremap Test

    Chapter 6 Structured cabling testing Depending on cable type and specified test standard, the following single test analyses are available: Wiremap Resistance Length Capacitance NEXT Loss/Insertion Loss ACR-N (ACR) Return loss Impedance Delay and Skew Power Sum NEXT Power Sum ACR-N (Power Sum ACR) Margin ACR-F (ELFEXT) Power Sum ACR-F (Power Sum ELFEXT)

  • Page 62: Length Test

    Chapter 6 Structured cabling testing 6.7. Length Test This test determines the length of wire pairs to ensure that the recommended limits for the selected cable are complied with. Depending on the measurement unit selected in "Preferences", the length is indicated in Foot or Meter. Illustration 6.7.

  • Page 63: Power Sum Next, Power Sum Acr-F (Elfext)

    Chapter 6 Structured cabling testing Illustration 6.9. NEXT, ACR-F (ELFEXT) and Power Sum The NEXT test determines interfering effects (crosstalk) of a transmitting wire pair on the adjacent wire pair in the same cable. NEXT is measured on Display handset (DH) and Remote handset (RH).

  • Page 64: Next Test And Acr-F (Power Sum Elfext) Test Error

    Chapter 6 Structured cabling testing Effects of 3 Pairs on 1 Pair When using Power Sum NEXT, four (4) calculations on each cable end and on each wire pair combination (pairs 1-2, 3-6 and 4-5 to 7-8 etc.) are performed. A total of eight (8) values is obtained.

  • Page 65: Insertion Loss Test (Attenuation)

    Chapter 6 Structured cabling testing 6.11. Insertion Loss Test (Attenuation) This test determines the overall insertion loss of the signal in the cable and checks compliance with limits. A minor loss is the prerequisite for a faultless transmission. Insertion loss measurement is performed by feeding a signal with known amplitude into the Remote handset (RH) and then reading the amplitude on the Display handset (DH).

  • Page 66: Impedance Test

    Chapter 6 Structured cabling testing 6.13. Impedance Test The average impedance is calculated from delay of electrical signal and capacitance measurement. The result is indicated in ohm. The average impedance can help in indentifying damages to cable, connections or cable sections with impedance mismatch. Since this test uses a capacity measurement, the correct cable type must be indicated to obtain a precise measuring result.

  • Page 67: Delay And Skew Test Error

    Chapter 6 Structured cabling testing 6.14.1. Delay and Skew Test Error The delay and skew measurements usually result in slightly different values for the individual wire pairs of a cable. However, a large difference indicates a cable fault or a damaged wire pair.

  • Page 68: Acr-N (Acr) Test And Power Sum Acr-N (Power Sum Acr) Test Error

    Chapter 6 Structured cabling testing Illustration 6.16. ACR-N (ACR) / Power Sum ACR-N (Power Sum ACR) 6.16.1. ACR-N (ACR) Test and Power Sum ACR-N (Power Sum ACR) Test Error A large difference between the measuring values is preferable, since this indicates a strong signal and minor perturbations.

  • Page 69: Custom Cable Preferences And Cable Parameters

    Chapter 6 Structured cabling testing 6.18. Custom Cable Preferences and Cable Parameters All cable types pre-programmed in LanTEK II Cable Tester are based on a predefined test ® standard. These pre-programmed preferences cannot be changed. If you wish to perform other tests on a selected cable line, you first must create a custom cable.

  • Page 70: Select Custom Cable Type

    Chapter 6 Structured cabling testing Illustration 3 6.18.1. Custom Name/NVP 5. Assign a name for the newly created custom cable The soft key appears. 6. Use alphanumerical keys to enter one or several NVP values, if required. 7. Use soft key to accept changes and return to screen to create a custom cable.
  • Page 71 Chapter 6 Structured cabling testing model and link type. Not all cable lines require the complete Autotest test series. Use this option to Select Autotests select the individual Autotests to be performed. Use alphanumerical keys to enter a custom name or edit the NVP value. Custom Name/NVP LanTEK II Cable Tester can save up to 10 custom cable types.

  • Page 72: Chapter 7 Coaxial Cable Test

    CHAPTER 7 Coaxial Cable Test 7.1. PROPERTIES OF COAXIAL CABLES The coaxial cable offers numerous benefits. It is hardly influenced by electromagnetic disturbances and supports high bandwidths. Thus, many customers prefer using the coaxial cable for their cable TV and data applications. A typical coaxial cable consists of: ...

  • Page 73: Chapter 8 Fiber Testing With Fibertek™ Fdx

    CHAPTER 8 Fiber Testing with FiberTEK™ FDX 8.1. Safety Precautions WARNING! NEVER look directly into the port of measuring adapter, at connector surface, open fiber ends or into couplers. There is a risk of light emerging from the fiber that is not visible, which could permanently damage your eyes.

  • Page 74: Performance Specification

    Chapter 8 Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX 8.3. Performance Specification Technical Information FiberTEK™ FDX Detector MM: 850 nm, 1300 nm Wavelength (reception): SM: 1310 nm, 1550 nm Laser type (transmitter) MM 850 nm: VCSEL and LED MM 1300 nm: Fabry-Perot MCW (GRIN lens, focused) SM 1310 nm: Fabry-Perot MCW (GRIN lens, focused) SM 1550 nm:...

  • Page 75: Test Setup According To Reference Method With Three Test Cords

    Chapter 8 Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX 8.4. Test Setup According to Reference Method with Three Test Cords (based on ISO/IEC 14763-3) This is the preferred measuring method, which can be used for any topology - both installation and transmission line. Irrespective of the plug face, it is also used on the measuring equipment and within the transmission line.

  • Page 76: Set Autotest Pref

    Chapter 8 Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX 8.6. Set Autotest Pref Autotest is the test mode used most often. The Autotest allows various presettings:  Automatic saving  Passed/Failed Rating 1. On start screen of Display handset (DH) select option Preferences. 2.
  • Page 77 Chapter 8 Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX Illustration 1 8.6.2. Manual Specification of Loss Budget NOTE: Refer to chapter Specifications in this instruction manual to find an overview of cabling standards and application requirements for the installation of fibers. The current limit for the loss is displayed in box Limit. 3.

  • Page 78: Calibration

    Chapter 8 Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX 8.7. Calibration During calibration, FiberTEK™ FDX calculates a reference level for the loss measurement. Calibration accuracy depends on warm-up period of measuring adapter and quality of the test cords. Illustration 8.7. Calibration (general) NOTE: The launch and tail cords must correspond to the type of fiber to be tested (e.g.

  • Page 79: Evaluation Of Autotest Results For Fibers (Lwl)

    Chapter 8 Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX 2. Use Arrow Keys to navigate on ready screen to "Calibration" and press Enter. Illustration 1 8.8. Ready Screen If calibration was not successful, implement the following measures:  Check correct connection of launch cords. ...

  • Page 80: Manual Saving Of Autotest Results (Autosave Off)

    Chapter 8 Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX  Only Autotests with the overall evaluation Passed can be automatically saved. Tests with failure rating must be manually saved.  The test results are automatically saved if Autosave Pref is enabled.  A name is automatically assigned to finished tests if Auto Increment function has been enabled.

  • Page 81: Continuous Run

    Chapter 8 Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX Illustration 1 8.10. Select Wavelength 3. Use Arrow Keys to navigate on ready screen to "Analyze" display and confirm with Enter. Illustration 8.10. Analyze 8.10.1. Continuous Run This mode is used for troubleshooting. During continuous run, the measurement is repeated until it is manually cancelled.

  • Page 82: Power Meter Mode

    Chapter 8 Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX 3. Use soft key to open menu to designate and save the test portion. 4. Use Up/Down Arrow Keys to navigate between the boxes, and use Alphanumeric keys to designate the test portion from/to. Enter Escape 5.

  • Page 83: Application-Specific Configuration Of A Fiber Test

    Chapter 8 Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX 8.11. Application-specific Configuration of a Fiber Test The certification of fiber cabling is usually performed according to TIA-568 or ISO 11801 standards; in doing so, the passed/failed criterion is based on cable length, number of splices and connections in the fiber line.

  • Page 84: Select Fiber Standard And Determine Loss Budget

    Chapter 8 Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX Length (m) > Loss/km Fusion splices: Number > Loss Connector Pairs: Number > Loss Mechanical splices: Number > Loss Illustration 3 8.11.1. Details concerning the fiber line 6. Use soft key to start the calculation. The result appears in Loss Budget box.
  • Page 85 Chapter 8 Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX 3. Use soft key 50.0/62.5 to select core diameter. 4. Use soft key 850nm/1300nm to select maximum insertion loss of according wavelength. Illustration 3 8.11.2. Fiber Standard 5. If you want to keep the loss budget, confirm with Enter, or use soft key to open the menu to determine the loss budget.
  • Page 86 Chapter 8 Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX Illustration 5 8.11.2. Details concerning the fiber line 10. Use soft key to start the calculation. The result appears in Loss Budget box. 11. To confirm, press Enter in this box and the next two boxes. NOTE: The type of soft keys indicated depends on the corresponding standard.

  • Page 87: Chapter 9 Tone Generator

    CHAPTER 9 Tone Generator 9.1. Tone Generator The Display handset (DH) as well as the Remote handset (RH) can generate a low tone, a high tone and an alternating tone, with a rate of 2 Hz between low and high alternating tone ("Warble"), which is recognized by most standard cable locators.

  • Page 88: Enable Tone Generator With Remote Handset (Rh)

    Chapter 9 Tone generator NOTE: The Tone Mode remains enabled until you press Escape. 3. Use soft keys to select the wire pair (Pair 78, Pair 36, Pair 54 or Pair 12) into which the tone signal is to be fed. 4.

  • Page 89: Chapter 10 Ideal Datacenter Software

    Data CENTER and LanTEK Firmware-Update. The directories DataCENTER and LanTEK Firmware-Upgrade are stored in your IDEAL Industries program file as subprograms. c:\Programme\IDEAL Industries..\IDEAL DataCENTER ..\LanTEK Firmware-Upgrade NOTE: The hard drive information (example c:\..) depends on the designation of the hard drive used with the computer.

  • Page 90: Select Language

    10.3. Software-Update The software of IDEAL DataCENTER should be updated to the latest software version in regular intervals. If you register for the Newsletter on the website of IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC., you will automatically receive information on new downloads. 10.3.1. Retrieve Version 1.

  • Page 91: Databases

    A dialog box opens, indicating the path and the new database. The database can be identified by the ending .sdf. e.g. c:\Programme\IDEAL Industries\IDEAL DataCENTER\Projects\IDCProject.sdf Illustration 10.4.1. Create a new database 3. You can either select the existing path or a new path by choosing Change Folder.

  • Page 92: Open An Existing Database

    Chapter 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software The new database with its assigned name appears on the left side of the box. The path to the database is shown in the top window bar. NOTE: We recommend creating a new project for each customer. For safety purposes, the databases should be backed up in regular intervals, e.g.

  • Page 93: Transfer Job File

    Chapter 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software 10.5. Transfer job file The job files containing test records can be directly transferred to a database by the LanTEK II Cable Certifier, the computer or an external data carrier. ® ® 10.5.1. Upload from LanTEK II Cable Certifier Illustration 1 10.5.1.
  • Page 94 Chapter 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software Illustration 2 10.5.1. Upload job folder with test records 7. Create a new database by clicking on database icon New. 8. Define the location. 9. Assign a name to the new database. 10. Select the tester and click on Upload. 11.

  • Page 95: Import From The Computer Or An External Data Carriers (Usb Flash Drive)

    Chapter 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software NOTE: In the folder with the new database, an additional "Upload" folder is created, in which a backup copy of the downloaded test records is saved. 10.5.2. Import from the computer or an external data carriers (USB Flash Drive) 1.

  • Page 96: Export Job Folder

    Chapter 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software 10.5.3. Export job folder It is possible to export the content of a job folder in CSV format as list, or in XML format as report, and to further edit the records (e.g. with Excel). 1.

  • Page 97: Rename Job Folder

    Chapter 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software 10.5.4. Rename job folder 1. Select the job folder to be renamed in the view appearing in the left side of the box. 2. Click on this job folder with the right mouse button. Illustration 10.5.4. Rename job folder 3.

  • Page 98: Manage Tests

    Chapter 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software 10.6. Manage Tests The tests stored in the job folder appear in the right side of the box. In Overview, the tests appear as summary, in Table View with test records, or in Graph View with all test details of the individual measurements.

  • Page 99: Edit Tests And Test Records

    Chapter 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software 10.6.2. Edit tests and test records In the Table-View individual tests and test records can be edited.  The functions Cut, Copy, Paste and Delete are available by using the menu button Edit or the corresponding buttons. The tests can be copied or moved to any job folder. Deleted tests are initially sent to the wastebasket and can be restored.

  • Page 100: Graphs

    Chapter 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software 10.6.4. Graphs The graphs displayed in Graph View cannot be edited; only the view can be changed for analysis purposes. Graph surface, wire pair and limit value can be displayed and positioned in different ways. 1.

  • Page 101: Produce And Print Reports

    Chapter 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software 10.7. Produce and print reports To create and print reports on tests and corresponding test records, use the Print function. 10.7.1. Set up header and footer The report can be set up with header and footer and printed. 1.

  • Page 102: Define Test Selection

    Chapter 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software 10.7.2. Define test selection. A report can consist of all tests in a job folder, a selection of available tests in a job folder, or only one (1) test in a job folder. If only one (1) test or one selection of the existing tests shall appear in the report: 1.

  • Page 103: Online Help

    Chapter 10 IDEAL DataCENTER Software Brief if a summary of test records and the corresponding graphs shall be displayed for each selected test. Detailed if all test details and the corresponding graphs shall be displayed for each selected test. 4. Under Color Options highlight the option Passed + Failed if passed tests shall be displayed in green font and failed tests...

  • Page 104: Chapter 11 Lantek Firmware Upgrade

    IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. separately or together with the software update of IDEAL DataCENTER. If you register for the Newsletter on the website of IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC., you will automatically receive information on new downloads.

  • Page 105: Firmware Upgrade With Usb Removable Storage

    Chapter 11 LanTEK Firmware Upgrade 5. Select Upgrade and follow the instructions until the upgrade is finished. NOTE: Upgrade only newer firmware with higher end numbers. During the upgrade, the connection to the adapter must not be interrupted. 6. Repeat with the remote handset (RH). 7.

  • Page 106: Specifications

    CHAPTER 12 Specifications 12.1. Fiber (LWL) Summary of Fiber Optic Cabling Standards & Application Requirements TIA 568-B.3 Horizontal link Multimode 62.5/850 0.75 >20 Generic Horizontal link Multimode 50/850 0.75 >20 Cabling Horizontal link Multimode 62.5/1300 0.75 >20 Horizontal link Multimode 50/1300 0.75 >20...
  • Page 107 Chapter 12 Specifications 50 or 0.75 ea/ OF-500 62.5/850 3.25 1.5 total >20 50 or 0.75 ea/ OF-500 62.5/1300 2.25 1.5 total >20 0.75 ea/ OF-500 50/850 1.5 total 3.25 >20 1500 0.75 ea/ OF-500 50/130 2.25 1.5 total >20 9/1310 or 0.75 ea/ OF-500...

  • Page 108: Chapter 13 Customer Service

    US, please contact your local agency or one of the subsidiaries of IDEAL INDUSTRIES listed below. If your local agency does not offer this service, it can assist you in sending the tester to an authorized Service Office of IDEAL Industries, INC.
  • Page 109 Gutenbergstrasse 10 85737 Ismaning, Germany Tel: +49-89-99686-0 Fax: +49-89-99686-111 E-mail: Ideal_Germany@idealindustries.com Great Britain (Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden) IDEAL INDUSTRIES (U.K.) Limited UNIT 3, EUROPA COURT EUROPA BOULEVARD WESTBROOK WARRINGTON WA5 7TN CHESHIRE ENGLAND TEL: +44-1925-444446 FAX: +44-1925-445501 E-mail: Ideal_UK@idealindustries.com...
  • Page 110 Fax: 61300-765-801 13.4. Internet IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. has created a website for LAN cable test products, from which you can download the latest information on cable test applications, as well as Firmware upgrades via your computer and a modem. A Question & Answer Forum gives you the option to exchange information with other users and to submit questions to IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.

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