Test-Um NT955 manual

V alidat or -NT TM NETWORK/CABLING CERTIFIER OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS V alidator NT955[...]

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Congratulations! Y ou have just purchased the world’s most advanced Speed and Performance Certier . Y our V alidator-NT is designed to give you years of reliable service with reasonable care. Remember these important Care Points. • Re-charge the lithium-ion batteries nightly . Lithium-ion batteries like to be charged overnight. They do no[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ........................................................................ 5 Ethernet Cable Certication .............................................................. 6 Active Network Features ................................................................... 7 Plan-Um TM Software ..................................[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS 4. How Auto T est Works .................................................. 52 4.1. Cable T est Schedule ................................................................ 54 4.2. Site Info .................................................................................... 58 4.3. Contractor Info ...................................[...]

5 T est-Um NT955 Series Introduction The V alidator-NT (NT955) Certier uses Speed and Performance criteria to test and certify Ethernet network cables against IEEE802.3 specications up to 1 Gigabit. It also tests critical noise and delay (Skew) measurements to assure that the respective cable runs will perform to their maximum capability . Br[...]

6 T est-Um NT955 Series Ethernet Cable Certication Speed and Performance Certication uses digital technology centered on the latest advances in Gigabit Ethernet T ransceivers. These new highly integrated chips are capable of testing for noise in the network, faults in the cabling wiring and even generating live data packets that stress the ca[...]

7 T est-Um NT955 Series Active Network Features V alidator-NT includes three functional test areas that are designed to report cable performance and verify connectivity to network devices. They are Port Discovery , Ping, and Hub Flash. Port Discovery identies telephone or network devices connected to the other end of the jack or cable. A Ping T [...]

8 T est-Um NT955 Series T est Ports and Cable Adapters V alidator-NT is equipped with four dedicated ports for testing data, telephone, coax, and 2-wire cable types. Data Jack RJ45 8-wire data interface T elephone Jack RJ1 1, 6-wire T elco interface USOC pairing Coaxial Connector “F” connector coax interface Banana Jacks 2-wire testing The V al[...]

9 T est-Um NT955 Series Data Cables and Connection Figure 1. TP55 Connected to V alidator-NT Figure 2. TP68 Connected to V alidator-NT T elephone Cable and Connection Figure 3. TP20 Connected to V alidator-NT V alidator TM Introduction V alidator TM Introduction RJ1 1, 6-wires T elco interface USOC pairing (TP20) 7.5” no fault cable assembly with[...]

10 T est-Um NT955 Series T wo Wire and Connections Figure 4. Video Coaxial Cable Connected to V alidator-NT Figure 5. Security Cable Connected to V alidator-NT Figure 6. Banana Jack Cables Connected to V alidator-NT V alidator TM Introduction V alidator TM Introduction RG59/U Coaxial cable with BNC connectors (not included) Banana Jacks to alligato[...]

1 1 T est-Um NT955 Series Data Cable & Remote Connection Figure 7. Wiremapper Remote #1 Connected to V alidator-NT V alidator TM Introduction V alidator TM Introduction[...]

12 T est-Um NT955 Series Registration Y ou must register your product with T est-Um Inc. to be eligible to receive rmware and software updates, as well as important product announcements, helpful hints and other support services. T o register , go to our web site at www .test-um.co m and click on Warranty Registration or ll out the enclosed w[...]

13 T est-Um NT955 Series Support Information Post-sale T echnical support is available Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m. Online technical assistance is available via our web site at www .test-um.co m by selecting V alidator-NT from the Home screen and clicking Contact Us. Y ou may send e-mail to support@test-um.co m or click Live Chat to c[...]

14 T est-Um NT955 Series T ests Performed V alidator-NT performs specied tests that produce P ASS or F AIL results on a wide range of standard cables. In addition, a Bit Error Rate T est (BERT) is performed to determine the actual speed capabilities of CA T 5, CA T 5E, and CA T 6 network cables. A green check mark with V oIP indicates the cable [...]

15 T est-Um NT955 Series About Y our V alidator-NT Main Unit Features Figure 8. Main Unit Features V alidator TM About Y our V alidator-NT V alidator TM About Y our V alidator-NT 6 MNO JKL 5 4 GHI * 7 PRS 0 # 9 TUV 8 QZ WXY M E N U 1 A C C P T T E S T 3 ABC 2 DEF SEL Q U I T 15 16 17 10 20 18 19 8 3 2 1 9 4 7 5 11 12 14 13 6 21 VALIDATOR-NT TM[...]

16 T est-Um NT955 Series . T able 1. Main Unit Features Item Feature Description 1 Power Key is pushed to power unit on/off. When unit is on a short tap changes the backlight from dim to bright. Holding key down for over a second turns the unit off. 2 M E N U Menu Key opens a shortcut window of simple functions. 3 A C C P T Accept Key accepts the c[...]

17 T est-Um NT955 Series T able 2. Main Unit Features (Cont.) Item Feature Description 10 Display 4 inch LCD color screen. 1 1 Data Jack RJ45, 8 wire data interface, T568A/B pairing. 12 T elephone Jack RJ1 1, 6 Wire T elco interface, USOC pairing. 13 Coaxial Cable Connector “F” Connector Coaxial Cable interface 14 Banana Jacks Connection for 2-[...]

18 T est-Um NT955 Series Remote Unit Features 1 2 4 3 9 11 6 5 8 7 10 VALIDATOR REMOTE 76~100 76~100 50~75 50~75 25~49 25~49 5~24 5~24 LOW BATTER Y STA TE CHARGE LINK MADE IN USA TM TM Figure 9. Remote Unit Features V alidator TM About Y our V alidator-NT V alidator TM About Y our V alidator-NT[...]

19 T est-Um NT955 Series T able 3. Remote Unit Features Item Feature Description 1 Link LED T urns on when a link is established with another network device. 2 Charge LED Battery is charging when LED light is blinking. 3 Battery state When selected the battery life capacity is shown. 4 Battery State Indicator 76-100 LED Battery life capacity is bet[...]

20 T est-Um NT955 Series Standard Accessories V alidator TM About Y our V alidator-NT V alidator TM About Y our V alidator-NT NT955 V alidator-NT™ NT955 V alidator-NT™ NT930 V alidator-NT™ Carrying Case NT930 V alidator-NT™ Carrying Case NT928 V alidator-NT™ Remote NT928 V alidator-NT™ Remote NT940 Plan-Um™ Software NT940 Plan-Um™ S[...]

21 T est-Um NT955 Series Standard Accessories (Continue) Optional Accessories V alidator TM About Y our V alidator-NT V alidator TM About Y our V alidator-NT (2) TP62 Adapters, BNC Plug to F Jack (2) TP62 Adapters, BNC Plug to F Jack (2) TP74 Sacricial Cables for Extending Modular Plug (2) TP74 Sacricial Cables for Extending Modular Plug TP61[...]

22 T est-Um NT955 Series Menu Options & Navigation 6 MNO JKL 5 4 GHI * 7 PRS 0 # 9 TUV 8 QZ WXY M E N U 1 A C C P T T E S T 3 ABC 2 DEF SEL Q U I T VALIDATOR-NT TM OPEN RENAME COPY DEL JOB Job Manager Untitled1.job T est-Um Inc. validator File Name Modified File Size T est-um.job T echnicolor.job Untitled1.job 10.21 Wed 2005 Oct 06 9.51 Fri 200[...]

23 T est-Um NT955 Series Battery and Power Management The lithium-ion rechargeable batteries (NT93) included with the V alidator- NT main unit and remote are recharged any time the V alidator-NT or remote are connected to the AC adapters included in the V alidator-NT kit. Use of other adapters, particularly car adapters, should always be avoided. T[...]

24 T est-Um NT955 Series V alidator-NT Main Unit When powered on, the V alidator-NT reports the charging status at the top of the screen under the battery icon. A green full battery icon indicates the battery is fully charged. As the battery discharges, the percentage of remaining charge is displayed in 10% steps. The battery icon changes from gree[...]

25 T est-Um NT955 Series V alidator-NT Remote Unit The Remote unit has a battery charge indicator light that is on solid during rapid charge, blinks slowly while topping off, or is of f when charging is completed. The 76-100% light will be on to indicate a fully charged battery . The remote unit displays the percentage of charge remaining in 25% in[...]

26 T est-Um NT955 Series Battery Lock Feature A Battery Lock feature on the main and remote V alidator-NT units is designed to prevent accidental ejection of the battery . Apply pressure with your thumb to slide the Battery Lock lever across the channel to secure the battery in the locked position (see Figure 1 1) and in the opposite direction to u[...]

27 T est-Um NT955 Series Operations The V alidator-NT main unit is powered on by pressing the red power button. When powering on, the unit will display a series of start up screens until the Start screen is reached, which contains the main menu. At the top of every screen the following information appears - The name of the screen being displayed ?[...]

28 T est-Um NT955 Series Network T ests Selecting this button takes you to a menu of three manual tests that report the condition of the cable and verify connectivity to network devices. They are Port Discovery , Ping T est, and Hub Flash. T est Results cannot be saved. Port Discovery: Identies an Ethernet connection and reports pertinent inform[...]

29 T est-Um NT955 Series 1. Setting Up the T est T ool The Setup menu allows the user to adjust internal functions such as Display Contrast, the internal time clock, English or Metric units, the displayed language, and Shutdown T imeouts. Most of these functions can be set once and left alone unless a specic change is desired. In addition, altho[...]

30 T est-Um NT955 Series 1.1. Display Contrast The V alidator-NT main unit allows contrast settings for dif ferent environments. Use the + (F1) soft key to increase the contrast for a dark environment or – (F2) soft key to decrease the LCD contrast in a bright environment (see Figure 1.2). + - T est-Um Inc. validator 100% 2005 Aug 25 10:53:01 Set[...]

31 T est-Um NT955 Series 1.2. Printer Settings Select Printer Settings (see Figure 1.3). A pull down menu appears which displays common Bit Rates for printers. The Bit Rate you select must match the Serial Port Printer properties of the printer you use. Press Save (F1) to set and exit Printer Settings. Use the serial port on the left side of the V [...]

32 T est-Um NT955 Series 1.3. Shutdown Timeouts A Power Save mode is installed in V alidator-NT to conserve battery life (see Figure 1.4). When the pre-set time limit is reached without any key input the main unit screen will begin to blink. Pressing any key will bring back the full screen and reset the timer . Select preferences for the timeframes[...]

33 T est-Um NT955 Series 1.4. Set the Clock using the Real Time Clock Screen Using the drop down dialog boxes, select the current year , month, day , hour , and minute (see Figure 1.5). Press Accept to select your choice and move to the next eld. Press Set (F1) to conrm your choices and return to the Setup Screen. Set Month: Real T ime Clock [...]

34 T est-Um NT955 Series 1.5. Localization Using the drop down dialog box, select Metric or English units to report length measurements (see Figure 1.6). Press Accept. Press OK to conrm your choice and return to the Setup screen. OK Units Untitled1.job T est-Um Inc. validator Current Unit: English 100% 2005 Aug 25 10:53:01 Current Language: Engl[...]

35 T est-Um NT955 Series 1.6. Calibrate The calibration procedure is performed to set a reference point for cable length to 0 feet/meters. Once calibration is performed, the test unit retains the information. The V alidator-NT does not require any other calibration. (Figure 1.7) Note: Please disconnect all Patch Cables Calibrate Untitled1.job Conti[...]

36 T est-Um NT955 Series 2. V alidator-NT Properties The Properties menu displays buttons that contain internal information on the state of charge associated with the battery , product revision levels, available free space on the Compact Flash card, and T est-Um support information. (Figure 2.1) Support Info Product V ersion CF Card Usage Battery I[...]

37 T est-Um NT955 Series 2.1. Battery Info This screen indicates whether the unit is operating on Battery Power or External Power and displays information that allows the user to monitor the remaining charge status and aging of the battery . (Figure 2.2 & Figure 2.3) Charge Remaining: Displays the percentage of charge remaining in percentages r[...]

38 T est-Um NT955 Series Battery Properties Untitled1.job RST CHRG T est-Um Inc. validator 100% 2005 Aug 25 10:53:01 BA TTERY POWER Charge Remaining - 100% Serial Number - 3462150 Charge cycles --1 Remaining Maximum Capacity - 100% T otal Charge Accumulated - 2 Status - Normal Figure 2.2 Unit Operating on Battery Power Battery Properties Untitled1.[...]

39 T est-Um NT955 Series 2.2. Product V ersion This screen displays the product’s electronic serial number plus the revision levels of the hardware, rmware and software in the V alidator- NT (See Figure 2.4). Should you require technical assistance you may be asked to refer to this screen to conrm current product revision information. This [...]

40 T est-Um NT955 Series 2.3. Compact Flash Card Usage The V alidator-NT kit includes a high quality mass storage compact ash card. Approximately 6000 cable tests can be stored per 32 Megabytes of card space. Press Select to view a pie chart that displays free card space with numeric values for percentage and kilobytes available (See Figure 2.5)[...]

41 T est-Um NT955 Series 2.4. Support Info The Support Screen displays T echnical Support contact infor mation, including our web site, telephone number , and e-mail address. The NT955 T echnical Reference Manual is available at www .test-um.co m . In addition a blue box titled Manage Firmware displays which you will be able to select in the future[...]

42 T est-Um NT955 Series 6. Select the rmware le from the Firmware Package list. Press the Install soft key (F1) to install the rmware. (Figure 2.7) INST ALL Firmware Package V AL-full-02.03.TUI Manage Firmware Untitled1.job  T est-Um Inc. validator 100% 2005 Aug 25 10:53:01 Figure 2.7 Firmware Manager 7. The Firmware Revisions screen w[...]

43 T est-Um NT955 Series 3. Managing Job Files The Job Manager screen is used to view a list of all job les stored on the compact ash (CF) card. Use the up and down arrows to highlight the job entry of interest. The soft keys are labeled with the functions that can be performed on the currently highlighted job: Open, Copy , Rename, or Delete.[...]

44 T est-Um NT955 Series Press the OPEN (F1) soft key to open the selected job. Opening the job will switch you to the Auto T est screen where the Cable T est Schedule displays all of the cable runs associated with the selected job. Note: If there is unsaved data from the currently selected job, a pop-up window displays providing the option to save[...]

45 T est-Um NT955 Series The Job Utilities screen provides the ability to create new jobs and template (*.T ut) les as well as the Save As function to save the current job information in memory under a different job name. From the Start screen, select Auto T est, and use the right arrow key to scroll to Job Utilities. The Save command on this sc[...]

46 T est-Um NT955 Series 3.1. Creating A New Job Creating the job in Plan-Um and uploading it to V alidator-NT is generally the quickest and easiest method of preparing your Cable List for testing. Only T est Results associated with a job can be saved and downloaded to Plan-Um for printing and archiving. Figure 3.3 Creating a New Job Flow Chart V a[...]

47 T est-Um NT955 Series 3.2. Creating Job Information Job Information consists of Contractor Information and Site Information. Contractor Information identies contact information for the company performing the job. Site information contains information about the site you are designing. (Figure 3.4) Site and Contractor information prints on all [...]

48 T est-Um NT955 Series 3.3. Creating T emplate Information The purpose of the T emplate le (*.tut le) is to avoid reentering Company Information and/or Custom Cable Denitions for each job by saving the information in a T emplate that can be used on multiple jobs. Y ou can also use an existing Job to create a T emplate. T est-Um recommend[...]

49 T est-Um NT955 Series 3.4. Using T emplate Files Each time you create a New Job, select a previously created template with Contractor Information and/or Custom Cable Denitions to avoid reentering information. (Figure 3.6) 1. From the Start screen, select Auto T est . 2. Using the arrow key , navigate to Job Utilities and press Select. 3. On t[...]

50 T est-Um NT955 Series 3.5. Step By Step Instructions for Creating a New Job 1. From the Start screen, select Auto T est. 2. Using the arrow key navigate to Job Utilities and press Select. 3. On the Job Utilities screen, select New . 4. Enter a Filename using the alphanumeric keypad. (Figure 3.3) Press Accept. Depress the respective key multiple [...]

51 T est-Um NT955 Series 1 1. When all elds have been completed, press Quit. The Auto T est screen reappears. 12. Select Cable T est Schedule . Using the alphanumeric keypad create a T est Schedule by completing the Cable ID eld and selecting a Cable T ype from the drop down menu. The T o and From elds are optional information. The Result [...]

52 T est-Um NT955 Series 4. How Auto T est Works Creating the Cable T est Schedule in Plan-Um, uploading it to the V alidator , and running Auto T est is the easiest and most efcient way to verify cables. See the Uploading/Downloading Jobs section of this manual (or the Plan-Um Software Instructions) for detailed instructions on how to upload an[...]

53 T est-Um NT955 Series Current Job Untitled1.job Site Info Contractor Info Cable T est Schedule Job Utilities Custom Cable Definitions T est-Um Inc. validator 2005 Aug 25 10:53:01 100% RESUL TS DEL CBL ADD CBL SORT ID Type T o Cable001 Cable002 Cable003 Cable004 Cable005 Cable006 Cable007 CA T3 CA T5 From Result CA T5E RG-6 CA T5E CA T5E CA T6 10[...]

54 T est-Um NT955 Series 4.1. Cable T est Schedule The Cable T est Schedule displays all the individual cable runs associated with the open job. For your convenience when testing, you can sort each eld in the Cable T est Schedule in ascending or descending order . T o sort the Cable T est Schedule, move the highlight to a cell in the column to b[...]

55 T est-Um NT955 Series A P ASS or F AIL indication will be briey displayed along with a speed rating up to 1 Gigabit depending on the cable type. The screen will show the Remote ID, wiremap of the individual pairs, and automatically scroll down to display Length, Skew , SNR and BERT test results. The lights on the remote unit ash sequential[...]

56 T est-Um NT955 Series T est Results Untitled1.job T est-Um Inc. validator A B C D BERT Results: 188ft 186ft -- -- -- -- Length Max: 300ft Skew Max: 35ns SNR Min:20db BACKSPC PG UP PG DOWN -- -- 30.0 30.0 Short 100% 2005 Aug 25 10:53:01 184ft 7 ft Figure 4.4 Page Down to Display Distance T o Short Miswire - A wire or both wires of a pair are not [...]

57 T est-Um NT955 Series T est Results Untitled1.job T est-Um Inc. validator A B C D BERT Results: Split 188ft 186ft -- -- -- -- Length Max: 300ft Skew Max: 35ns SNR Min:20db BACKSPC PG UP PG DOWN -- -- -- -- Split 100% 2005 Aug 25 10:53:01 Figure 4.6 T est Results-Split Auto Find Feature: It is necessary to connect the V alidator-NT remote unit to[...]

58 T est-Um NT955 Series 4.2. Site Info The next button on the Auto T est sub-menu is Site Info . This button displays the Customer Contact Information associated with the job you have selected for testing. By highlighting and selecting a eld you can update or change the information in each eld, i.e.; Job ID, Contact name, etc. Press Accept t[...]

59 T est-Um NT955 Series 4.4. Custom Cable Denitions The Custom Cable Denitions screen shows all dened cable types loaded into the V alidator-NT from the current job and what category of test is performed on each type. The soft keys, F1 thru F3, allow for adding, editing, and deleting cable information. (Figure 4.10) The recommended proced[...]

60 T est-Um NT955 Series 8. T o save the custom test parameters you have entered, press the Save T ype soft key (F3). 9. A message box appears that asks you to conrm the changes in the test parameters you have entered. If you are sure of the changes press Y es. T o verify or edit or changes, repeat steps 4 through 7. V alidator TM How AutoT est [...]

61 T est-Um NT955 Series BACKSPC NEW EDIT DEL TYP Type Name Category Default CA T5 CA T5E CA T6 CA T3_4P CA T3 CA T3_2P RG-6 Fire Data Data Data Phone Phone Phone 2 Wire 2 Wire Y es Y es Y es Y es Y es Y es Y es Y es Type T able Screen Untitled1.job T est-Um Inc. validator 100% 2005 Aug 25 10:53:01 Two-Wire Type Phone Type Data Type T est Definitio[...]

62 T est-Um NT955 Series 4.5. Job Utilities The last button on the Auto T est menu is Job Utilities . This screen has buttons to allow creation of a new job le, open an existing job le on the CF card, export a template le, save the le that is currently open, or save an open le as a le with a new name (Figure 4.1 1) Export Tut Open[...]

63 T est-Um NT955 Series 4.6. Step by Step Instructions for Performing Auto T ests 1. From the Start Menu, navigate to the Job Manager using the arrow keys which move from left to right on each row . 2. Select the Job you wish to test. Press Open. 3. The Auto T est screen is presented with the Cable T est Schedule button highlighted. Press Select t[...]

64 T est-Um NT955 Series 10. Press the Results (F2) soft key to display detailed test information for the cable that is currently highlighted. 1 1. Pass test parameters display in green and fail parameters display in red. 12. T est Results are automatically saved to the current job. T o save text changes, select Save Job. 13. T est Results for the [...]

65 T est-Um NT955 Series 5. Running Manual T ests Manual T ests performs individual tests on Data , Phone , or 2-wire cables based on dened test standards. The tests that can be performed for each selected cable type are listed on the Manual T est screen for that type (Figure 5.2). 5.1. Data Cables Data Cables are dened as cables wired to T56[...]

66 T est-Um NT955 Series T est-Um Inc. validator 100% 2005 Aug 25 10:53:01 2-Wire Cable Phone Cable Data Cable Cable T ests Untitled1.job T one Cable T est Data Manual T ests Untitled1.job BERT T est Hub Flash T est-Um Inc. validator 100% 2005 Aug 25 10:53:01 Select Rate: Hub Flash Untitled1.job Auto NIC Wiring: Flash Any, Auto Any FLASH T est-Um I[...]

67 T est-Um NT955 Series 5.2. Phone Cables Phone Cables are dened as cables wired to the USOC 3 pair standard for pin numbering and pairing. The test shows opens, shorts and length of the run. The wiremap and length measurements are displayed. (Figure 5.3) T est-Um Inc. validator 100% 2005 Aug 25 10:53:01 2-Wire Cable Phone Cable Data Cable Cabl[...]

68 T est-Um NT955 Series 5.3. 2-Wire Cables 2-wire cables are tested for wire map and length. Y ou can also send tone over the cable. (Figure 5.4) T est-Um Inc. validator 100% 2005 Aug 25 10:53:01 2-Wire Cable Phone Cable Data Cable Cable T ests Untitled1.job 2 Wire Manual T ests Untitled1.job T est-Um Inc. validator T one Cable T est 100% 2005 Aug[...]

69 T est-Um NT955 Series 5.4. Step by Step Instructions for Performing Manual T ests 1. From the Start Menu, select Manual T ests. Choose Data, Phone or 2-wire cable type. Warning! Manual T est Results will NOT be saved. 2. Using the appropriate cable assembly and jacks, connect the V alidator-NT main unit to the cable identied in the T est Sche[...]

70 T est-Um NT955 Series Placing T one On a Cable Pair 1. Select Manual T ests . Choose Data, Phone or 2-wire cable type . 2. The Manual T est Menu for the cable type you selected displays. 3. Select T one . 4. Select the desired T one Sound . Press Accept. The cursor moves to the T one Path dialog box. (Figure 5.6) 5. Select the T one Path by choo[...]

71 T est-Um NT955 Series T esting Cable Length When you run Cable T est, length is reported in feet or meters. In addition, the Manual Cable T est for data includes a quick independent length test using the Length (F1) soft key . This test is useful to the installer to determine how much cable is left on the reel or the length of a cable run. Follo[...]

72 T est-Um NT955 Series Hub Flash T est This test sends a link signal to test for active Ethernet equipment. This is the only test that runs with other Ethernet equipment. 1. From the Data Manual T est screen, select Hub Flash 2. From the drop down menu, select a specic data rate or Any if you wish to have the hub and V alidator-NT auto negotia[...]

73 T est-Um NT955 Series Performing a Bit Error Rate T est A Bit Error Rate T est (BERT) sends data packets from the main unit to the remote, measures speed and errors and correlates this to a P ASS or F AIL result. This test can only be run from end to end on a single cable, it cannot be run through an Ethernet hub or switch. 1. From the Data Manu[...]

74 T est-Um NT955 Series 6. Performing Active Network T ests Active Network T ests include four functional test areas designed to report cable performance and verify connectivity to network devices: Port Discovery , Ping , Cisco Discovery Protocol, and Hub Flash . Select Network T ests from the Start menu to access Network T ests. Use the RJ45 port[...]

75 T est-Um NT955 Series 6.1. Port Discovery Port discovery identies telephone or network devices connected to the other end of the jack or cable. The test begins with a search for voltages that may be present. If voltages are found, the patterns for commonly used services are compared to the voltages observed and reported as phone, ISDN or lega[...]

76 T est-Um NT955 Series Port Discovery ISDN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 . . . Untitled1.job T est-Um Inc. validator 2005 Aug 25 10:53:01 + + 100% ISDN ISDN 6.3 ISDN Phone Detected Port Discovery Legacy Power over Ethernet 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 . . . Untitled1.job T est-Um Inc. validator 2005 Aug 25 10:53:01 + 100% PoE PoE + 6.4 Legacy Power Detected V alidator TM N[...]

77 T est-Um NT955 Series If no telephone or voltage sources are found, V alidator-NT attempts an Ethernet link. If a link is found, information about the link is displayed: - Identies the Ethernet connection - Speed linked at (10, 100 or 1000 Megabit) - T ype of link (MDI, MDI-X or Auto MDI/MDI-X) - Advertised Speed of the device - SNR - Skew if[...]

78 T est-Um NT955 Series If neither voltages nor Ethernet is detected, V alidator-NT searches for its remote to run a cable test. If the remote is found, a manual mode cable test is run and the remote ID, wiremap, full Signal to Noise Ratio, and Skew test results (1000Mbit only) are displayed. Speed testing, as well as placing tone on a cable, is p[...]

79 T est-Um NT955 Series 6.2. Ping T est The Ping T est is used to verify connectivity to resources on or off the network and IP addresses. The Ping T est will simultaneously Ping up to seven different IP addresses and can be run in DHCP or manual addressing modes. In DHCP mode, the V alidator-NT’s assigned address and the addresses of the router[...]

80 T est-Um NT955 Series For manual IP addresses, uncheck the DHCP mode box by pressing the up and down arrow keys to highlight the DHCP box and press Select to deselect DHCP mode. Use the arrow keys to highlight the My IP , Gateway Router (GWRTR) and Domain Name Server . Edit these elds as necessary using the keypad, Backspace (F1) and Delete ([...]

81 T est-Um NT955 Series The Ping T argets must also be set manually . T o change the IP targets, press the T argets soft key (F4) and edit these elds as necessary using the keypad, Backspace (F1) and Delete (F2) soft keys. The www .com soft key (F3) is used as a shortcut to add the common “www .” prex and the “.com” sufx to an ent[...]

82 T est-Um NT955 Series The Ping T ool soft key (F3) only shows on the IP address screen once valid DHCP information or manual IP addresses are congured. All the IP addresses that are currently setup to be pinged are displayed on entry . Uncheck the box next to any addresses you do not want to ping. The Host/IP address can be edited directly on[...]

83 T est-Um NT955 Series Y ou can increase the length of the data packet used to ping by highlighting the target IP Address and using the right arrow key to highlight the word Long. Press Select to toggle the size of the data packet between normal and long. BACKSPC PING T arget Size Received/Sent ms HOST/IP GW/RTR 192.168.1.1 DNS 192.168.1.100 HOST[...]

84 T est-Um NT955 Series 6.3 Cisco Delivery Protocol This feature detects Cisco Delivery Protocol (CDP) messages broadcast by Cisco bridges and routers over the network to inform each other of their existence. The content of the CDP message contains addresses that SNMP messages can be sent to. Untitled1.job Cisco Discovery Protocol T est-Um Inc. va[...]

85 T est-Um NT955 Series T o view Cisco Delivery Protocol broadcast messages 1. From the Start Menu, select Network T ests. Select Cisco Delivery Protocol. 2. Use a patch cable to connect the V alidator-NT main unit to the network or device port to be monitored for CDP . 3. CDP information automatically displays and a message “Reading CDP packets[...]

86 T est-Um NT955 Series 4. T o clear the current broadcast, press the Clear soft key (F1). The screen goes blank. CDP Display Screen Untitled1.job BACKSPC CLEAR ST ART T est-Um Inc. validator 100% 2006 Jul 05 10:53:01 ST OP Reading CDP packets from network. 6.16 Selecting Clear for CDP Display Screen 5. T o start a new broadcast, press the Start s[...]

87 T est-Um NT955 Series 6.4. Hub Flash Hub ash sends an intermittent link signal to ash the link status light on Ethernet equipment. Y ou can select a specic data rate or Any if you wish to have the hub and the V alidator-NT auto negotiate the speed. Select Rate: Hub Flash Untitled1.job Auto NIC Wiring: Flash Any , Auto Any FLA SH T est-U[...]

88 T est-Um NT955 Series 6.5. Step by Step Instructions for Performing Network T ests 1. From the Start Menu, select Network T ests. Choose Port Discovery , Ping T est or Hub Flash . Warning! Network T est Results will NOT be saved 2. Use a patch cable to connect the V alidator-NT main unit to the jack or network device to be tested. Port Discovery[...]

89 T est-Um NT955 Series Ping T est 1. Select Ping T est. 2. Press Select to begin DHCP request (DHCP box checked) or to Congure IP addresses in manual address mode (box unchecked). In manual address mode, be sure the displayed addresses are appropriate for the network being tested. If not, use the keypad, Backspace (F1) and Delete (F2) soft key[...]

90 T est-Um NT955 Series Hub Flash 1. Select Hub Flash. 2. From the drop down menu, select a specic data rate or Any if you wish to have the hub and the V alidator-NT auto negotiate the speed. Press Accept. 3. In 10Mb or 100 Mb mode, the V alidator-NT can be set to emulate a NIC, a HUB or an Auto mode (auto MDI/MDIX) device using the drop down m[...]

91 T est-Um NT955 Series 7. Uploading/Downloading Jobs 7.1. Uploading the Cable T est Schedule to the V alidator-NT Open the My Documents folder on your desktop. Right click the Plan- Um job you want to transfer , and select Copy . Power the V alidator on. Open the My Computer folder on your desktop. Plug the USB cord into the USB port on your PC a[...]

92 T est-Um NT955 Series 7.2. Downloading T est Results from V alidator-NT to Plan-Um Open the My Computer folder on your desktop. Power the V alidator- NT on. Plug the USB cord into the USB port on your PC and into the V alidator-NT (Figure 7.1). As the connection is made, the drive the V alidator is mapped to (usually Local Disk E:) appears on yo[...]

93 T est-Um NT955 Series 8. Archiving/Saving T est Results T o save, press Menu. Use the Up Arrow key to highlight Save Job and press Select to save your T est Results to the ash memory card. (Figure 8.1) Another method for saving a job is to select the Job Utilities menu from the Current Job screen and press the Save or Save As option. (Figure [...]

94 T est-Um NT955 Series 9. Printing T est Results The most efcient method to print job reports is to download test results to a pc/laptop. See Uploading/downloading Jobs. Future upgrades may permit the user to print T est Results directly from the V alidator-NT to a serial port printer using a D-Sub 9 pin Male to Female cable assembly . (Figure[...]

95 T est-Um NT955 Series 10. Application Notes for T ypical Field Use 10.1. New Job, New Cable Installations 1. A Layout using the Plan-Um software will be created conforming to the customers’ facility or residence and a job id created. 2. Cables will be chosen and run between agreed upon ports and a Comm. Panel or Patch Panel. 3. Check Cable T e[...]

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