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TM
Validator-NT
NETWORK/CABLING CERTIFIER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Validator NT955
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I QU T MENU Test Results Test-Um Inc. 2004 Oct11 10:53:01 Untitled1.job 50% validator Cable001 Pass Test Time: 10/11/2004 10:53 A.M Test Results Expected Results 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 6 6 6 6 PASS 4 4 4 4 5 5 5
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Congratulations! You have just purchased the world’s most advanced Speed and Performance Certifier. Your Validator-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 not have “memory” problems like older battery technology and are smart enough to know when they are full. Make sure you start your job with eno
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ........................................................................ 5 Ethernet Cable Certification .............................................................. 6 Active Network Features ................................................................... 7 TM Plan-Um Software .......................................................................... 7 Test Ports and Cable Adapters ......................................................... 8 Registration .....
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4. How Auto Test Works .................................................. 52 4.1. Cable Test Schedule ................................................................ 54 4.2. Site Info .................................................................................... 58 4.3. Contractor Info ......................................................................... 58 4.4. Custom Cable Definitions ......................................................... 59 4.5. Job Utilities .
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TM TM Test-Um NT955 Series V Validator alidator Introduction Introduction Introduction The Validator-NT (NT955) Certifier uses Speed and Performance criteria to test and certify Ethernet network cables against IEEE802.3 specifications 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. Breakthrough technology has made Speed and Performance Certification possible. It is the most up
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TM TM Test-Um NT955 Series V Validator alidator Introduction Introduction Ethernet Cable Certification Speed and Performance Certification uses digital technology centered on the latest advances in Gigabit Ethernet Transceivers. 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 cables to make sure they are able to support the equipment connected to them. This is the heart
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TM TM Test-Um NT955 Series V Validator alidator Introduction Introduction Active Network Features Validator-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 identifies telephone or network devices connected to the other end of the jack or cable. A Ping Test verifies connectivity to resources on or off the network and IP addresses. The Ping Test will
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TM TM Test-Um NT955 Series V Validator alidator Introduction Introduction Test Ports and Cable Adapters Validator-NT is equipped with four dedicated ports for testing data, telephone, coax, and 2-wire cable types. Data Jack RJ45 8-wire data interface Telephone Jack RJ11, 6-wire Telco interface USOC pairing Coaxial Connector “F” connector coax interface Banana Jacks 2-wire testing The Validator-NT test kit is supplied with five cable assemblies designe
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TM TM Test-Um NT955 Series V Validator alidator Introduction Introduction Data Cables and Connection 12” shielded cable assembly with RJ45 connectors (TP55) RJ45 8-wire data interface Figure 1. TP55 Connected to Validator-NT RJ45 8-wire data interface 24” cable assembly with an RJ45 connector and 8 alligator clips (TP68) Figure 2. TP68 Connected to Validator-NT Telephone Cable and Connection 7.5” no fault cable assembly with RJ12 connectors for the RJ11 RJ11, 6-wires or RJ45 port Telc
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TM TM Test-Um NT955 Series V Validator alidator Introduction Introduction Two Wire and Connections “F” connector coax interface 3’ RG6 video coaxial cable (not included) Figure 4. Video Coaxial Cable Connected to Validator-NT “F” connector coax interface Adapter, BNC plug to F Jack (TP62) RG59/U Coaxial cable with BNC connectors (not included) Figure 5. Security Cable Connected to Validator-NT Banana Jacks 2-wire testing Banana Jacks to alligator clip cable assembly (not
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TM TM Test-Um NT955 Series V Validator alidator Introduction Introduction Data Cable & Remote Connection Figure 7. Wiremapper Remote #1 Connected to Validator-NT 11
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TM TM Test-Um NT955 Series V Validator alidator Introduction Introduction Registration You must register your product with Test-Um Inc. to be eligible to receive firmware and software updates, as well as important product announcements, helpful hints and other support services. To register, go to our web site at www.test-um.com and click on Warranty Registration or fill out the enclosed warranty registration card completely and mail it immediately. 12
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TM TM Test-Um NT955 Series V Validator alidator Introduction Introduction Support Information Post-sale Technical 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.com by selecting Validator-NT from the Home screen and clicking Contact Us. You may send e-mail to support@test-um.com or click Live Chat to communicate real time with our Technical Support department via instant messaging. To get the location
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TM TM Test-Um NT955 Series V Validator alidator Introduction Introduction Tests Performed Validator-NT performs specified tests that produce PASS or FAIL results on a wide range of standard cables. In addition, a Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) is performed to determine the actual speed capabilities of CAT 5, CAT 5E, and CAT 6 network cables. A green check mark with VoIP indicates the cable is certified to support a data rate of 100 Megabit or greater, which is a basic requirement for VoIP a
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Q T UI MENU TM TM Test-Um NT955 Series V Validator alidator About About Y Your V our Validator-NT alidator-NT About Your Validator-NT Main Unit Features 13 11 12 14 17 16 19 10 15 8 18 5 6 SEL 3 7 DEF 1 ABC 3 2 GHI MNO 4 JKL 6 5 PRS WXY 2 7 TUV 9 8 4 QZ # * 0 9 1 21 20 Figure 8. Main Unit Features 15 ACCP ES T T T TM VALIDATOR-NT
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MENU QUIT TM TM Test-Um NT955 Series V Validator alidator About About Y Your V our Validator-NT alidator-NT . Table 1. Main Unit Features Item Feature Description Power Key is pushed to power unit on/off. When unit is on a short tap 1 changes the backlight from dim to bright. Holding key down for over a second turns the unit off. Menu Key opens a shortcut 2 window of simple functions. Accept Key accepts the current 3 selection or edited field. Quit Key exits the current 4 selections or
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TM TM Test-Um NT955 Series V Validator alidator About About Y Your V our Validator-NT alidator-NT Table 2. Main Unit Features (Cont.) Item Feature Description 10 Display 4 inch LCD color screen. RJ45, 8 wire data interface, 11 Data Jack T568A/B pairing. Telephone Jack RJ11, 6 Wire Telco interface, 12 USOC pairing. Coaxial Cable Connector “F” Connector Coaxial Cable 13 interface 14 Banana Jacks Connection for 2-wire testing Serial Port Connection for serial port printer 15 (Currently inact
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TM TM Test-Um NT955 Series V Validator alidator About About Y Your V our Validator-NT alidator-NT Remote Unit Features 7 8 5 6 1 2 LINK 9 CHARGE 76~100 76~100 50~75 50~75 25~49 25~49 5~24 5~24 LOW BATTERY MADE IN USA 4 STATE 3 10 11 Figure 9. Remote Unit Features 18 TM TM VALIDATOR REMOTE
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TM TM Test-Um NT955 Series V Validator alidator About About Y Your V our Validator-NT alidator-NT Table 3. Remote Unit Features Item Feature Description Turns on when a link is established with 1 Link LED another network device. Battery is charging when LED light is 2 Charge LED blinking. When selected the battery life capacity is 3 Battery state shown. Battery life capacity is 76-100 LED between 76% to 100%, fully charged Battery life capacity is 50-75 LED between 50% to 75% Battery St
