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CableIQTM
Qualification Tester
Users Manual
January 2005, Rev. 7 9/2018
© 2005, 2007, 2009, 2015-2018 Fluke Corporation
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LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Each Fluke Networks product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service unless
stated otherwise herein. The warranty period for the mainframe is one year and begins on the date of purchase. The CableIQ
wiremap adapter is also warranted for one year. Parts, accessories, product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days, unless
otherwise stated.Ni-Cad, Ni-MH and Li-Ion batteries, cables or other peripherals are all considered parts or accessories. The warranty
extends only to the original buyer or end user customer of a Fluke Networks authorized reseller, and does not apply to any product
which, in Fluke Networks’ opinion, has been misused, abused, altered, neglected, contaminated, or damaged by accident or
abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Fluke Networks warrants that software will operate substantially in accordance with
its functional specifications for 90 days and that it has been properly recorded on non-defective media. Fluke Networks does not
warrant that software will be error free or operate without interruption.
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authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke Networks. Warranty support is available only if product is
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Overview of Features .................................................................................................... 1
Registration ................................................................................................................... 2
Contacting Fluke Networks .......................................................................................... 2
Additional Resources for Cable Testing Information .................................................. 3
Unpacking ..................................................................................................................... 3
CableIQ Advanced IT Kit (CIQ-KIT) .......................................................................... 3
CableIQ Qualification Tester (CIQ-100) ................................................................... 4
CableIQ Copper and Fiber Technician's Kit (CIQ-FTKSFP)....................................... 4
WSymbols and Safety Information ............................................................................. 5
Physical Features ........................................................................................................... 8
Using the Wiremap Adapter and Remote ID Locators ................................................ 10
Powering the Tester ...................................................................................................... 11
Verifying Operation ...................................................................................................... 11
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Setting User Preferences .............................................................................................. 11
Changing the Language and Length Units ............................................................ 11
Setting the Time and Date ...................................................................................... 12
Entering User Information ...................................................................................... 12
Auto Shutoff ............................................................................................................ 14
Enabling or Disabling the Speaker ......................................................................... 14
Resetting to Factory Settings .................................................................................. 14
Checking the Hardware and Software Versions ......................................................... 15
Qualifying Cabling with the Autotest ......................................................................... 15
Selecting Tests to Run .............................................................................................. 18
Autotest on Twisted Pair Cabling ........................................................................... 19
Connecting to Star Topologies ........................................................................... 20
Connecting to Bus Topologies............................................................................ 22
About Qualification for VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) ........................... 22
Autotest Results for Twisted Pair Cabling .............................................................. 24
Wiremap Results ................................................................................................. 25
Signal Performance Results ................................................................................ 28
Length Results ..................................................................................................... 30
Autotest on Coaxial Cabling (75 ) ........................................................................ 32
Discovering Cabling Characteristics ............................................................................. 37
Discover Mode Results for Twisted Pair Cabling .................................................... 38
Discover Mode Results for Coaxial Cabling ............................................................ 42
TDR Plot for Coaxial Cabling ................................................................................... 44
Using Multiple Remote ID Locators in Discover Mode (MultiMap ) .................... 46
Using the Toner ............................................................................................................ 48
Contents (continued)
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Using the IntelliTone Cable Map Function .................................................................. 50
Blinking a Port Light ..................................................................................................... 51
Testing for Continuity ................................................................................................... 52
Using the Continuity Toner .......................................................................................... 54
Locating Crosstalk and Impedance Faults on Twisted Pair Cabling ........................... 56
Testing Speaker Cabling ............................................................................................... 58
Calibrating Length Measurements ............................................................................... 60
Setting the NVP to a Specified Value ...................................................................... 60
Determining a Cable’s Actual NVP .......................................................................... 61
Memory Functions ........................................................................................................ 62
Viewing Saved Results ............................................................................................. 62
Deleting Results ........................................................................................................ 62
Uploading Results to a PC ........................................................................................ 62
Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 63
Updating the Tester’s Software ............................................................................... 63
Replacing the Batteries ............................................................................................ 64
Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 65
If Something Seems Wrong .......................................................................................... 65
Options and Accessories ............................................................................................... 67
Specifications................................................................................................................. 68
Environmental Specifications .................................................................................. 68
General Specifications .............................................................................................. 69
Performance Specifications...................................................................................... 70
Regulatory Information ........................................................................................... 71
Appendix A: Diagnosing Cabling Faults ...................................................................... 73
Index .............................................................................................................................. 79
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List of Figures
Figure Title Page
1. Examples of Voltage Alert Screens ..................................................................................... 7
2. Features ................................................................................................................................ 8
3. Using the Universal Adapter for Confined Areas............................................................... 10
4. Editing Text .......................................................................................................................... 13
5. Autotest Setup Screens ........................................................................................................ 18
6. Autotest Connections for Twisted Pair Network Cabling.................................................. 20
7. Autotest Connections for Telephone Cabling in a Star Topology..................................... 21
8. Autotest Connections for Telephone Cabling in a Bus Topology ..................................... 23
9. Autotest Summary Screens .................................................................................................. 24
10. Typical Wiremap Screens ..................................................................................................... 25
11. Signal Performance Results ................................................................................................. 28
12. Length Result Screens .......................................................................................................... 30
13. Autotest Connections for Coaxial Cabling (cabling with splitter shown)......................... 33
14. Autotest Results for Coaxial Cabling................................................................................... 34
15. Discover Mode Results for Twisted Pair Cabling ................................................................ 38
16. Discover Mode Results for Coaxial Cabling ........................................................................ 42
17. TDR Plots for Coaxial Cabling.............................................................................................. 44
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18. MultiMap Results................................................................................................................. 46
19. Using Multiple Remote ID Locators.................................................................................... 47
20. Using the Toner (twisted pair example)............................................................................. 49
21. Using the Toner with the IP 200IntelliTone Cable Map Function ..................................... 50
22. Blinking a Port Light............................................................................................................ 51
23. Testing for Continuity ......................................................................................................... 53
24. Using the Continuity Toner to Test Security Switches ....................................................... 55
25. Testing Speaker Cabling...................................................................................................... 59
26. Replacing the Batteries ....................................................................................................... 65
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List of Tables
Table Title Page
1. International Electrical Symbols .......................................................................................... 5
2. Autotest Parameters ............................................................................................................ 17
3. Crosstalk and Impedance Fault Messages........................................................................... 57
4. Troubleshooting the Tester ................................................................................................. 66
5. Options and Accessories ...................................................................................................... 67
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CableIQ Qualification Tester
Overview of Features
The CableIQ Qualification Tester is a hand-held tester
that lets you test wiring and qualify the transmission
capabilities of twisted pair and 75 coaxial cabling
installations.
The tester offers the following features:
Autotest function qualifies cabling for Ethernet,
telephone, or CATV service in less than 4 seconds.
Identifies wiremap faults, bridge taps, and port
characteristics.
Discover mode automatically reports cable
characteristics and tells you if the cable is connected
to a device.
Detects and displays the strength of RF coaxial
television signals.
MultiMap function tests multiple segments through
bridge taps and detects faults on individual
conductors.
Detects Ethernet service on twisted pair cabling and
television service on coaxial cabling.
Locates crosstalk faults on twisted pair cabling and
impedance faults on twisted pair and coaxial cabling.
IntelliTone function works with Fluke Networks
ITK100 or ITK200 probes to help you locate and
isolate cables behind walls, at patch panels, or in
bundles. Toner function also works with standard
analog probes.
Continuity toner simplifies testing of security
switches at doors and windows.
Blinks the port light on a hub or switch to help you
verify connectivity and cable routing.
Speaker test lets you quickly verify speaker
connections.
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Saves up to 250 Autotest results in internal memory.
Runs for 20 to 30 hours during typical use. Powered
by 4 AA alkaline batteries.
Multi-language display supports English, French,
German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Japanese
(katakana).
CableIQ Reporter software lets you upload test
results to a PC and create professional-quality test
reports.
Registration
Registering your product with Fluke Networks gives you
access to valuable information on product updates,
troubleshooting tips, and other support services. To
register, fill out the online registration form on the Fluke
Networks website at
www.flukenetworks.com/registration.
Contacting Fluke Networks
Note
If you contact Fluke Networks about your tester,
have the tester's software and hardware version
numbers available if possible.
www.flukenetworks.com
info@flukenetworks.com
+1-425-446-5500
Australia: 61 (2) 8850-3333 or 61 (3) 9329 0244
Beijing: 86 (10) 6512-3435
Brazil: 11 3759 7600
Canada: 1-800-363-5853
Europe: +31-(0) 40 2675 600
Hong Kong: 852 2721-3228
Japan: 03-6714-3117
Korea: 82 2 539-6311
Singapore: 65-6799-5566
Taiwan: (886) 2-227-83199
USA: 1-800-283-5853
Anywhere in the world: +1-425-446-5500
Visit our website for a complete list of phone numbers.
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Additional Resources for Cable Testing
Information
The Fluke Networks Knowledge Base answers common
questions about Fluke Networks products and provides
articles on cable testing techniques and technology. To
access the Knowledge Base, log on to
www.flukenetworks.com, then click SUPPORT >
Knowledge Base at the top of the page.
Unpacking
The tester comes with the accessories listed below. If
something is damaged or missing, contact the place of
purchase immediately.
For the latest list of options and accessories visit the
Fluke Networks website at www.flukenetworks.com.
Note
CableIQ Reporter software is available on the
Fluke Networks website
CableIQ Advanced IT Kit (CIQ-KIT)
CableIQ Qualification Tester with detachable wire
map adapter
Four AA alkaline batteries
IP200 IntelliTone tone probe
9 V battery
Six remote ID adapters, ID numbers 2 through 7
Two patch cords, 8-pin modular plug to 8-pin
modular plug (RJ45 to RJ45), 2 m
Patch cord, 6-pin modular plug to 6-pin modular plug
(RJ11 to RJ11), 15.2 cm
Coaxial patch cord, F-connector to F-connector, 75 ,
1.5 m
Universal adapter, 8-pin/4-pin modular jack to
8-pin/4-pin modular jack
F-connector barrel adapter
USB cable for PC communications
Folding pouch for accessories
Hard carrying case
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CableIQ Qualification Tester (CIQ-100)
CableIQ Qualification Tester with detachable wire
map adapter
Four AA alkaline batteries
Two patch cords, 8-pin modular plug to 8-pin
modular plug (RJ45 to RJ45), 2 m
F-connector barrel adapter
USB cable for PC communications
Carrying case
CableIQ Getting Started Guide
CableIQ Copper and Fiber Technician’s
Kit (CIQ- FTKSFP)
CableIQ Advanced IT Kit (CIQ-KIT)
SimpliFiber Pro Fiber Test Kit (FTK 1000):
oSimpliFiber Pro optical power meter
oSimpliFiber Pro 850/1300 source
oFour AA alkaline batteries
oUSB cable for PC communications
oCarrying case
oCableIQ Getting Started Guide
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WSymbols and Safety Information
Table 1 describes the international electrical symbols used
on the tester and in this manual.
Table 1. International Electrical Symbols
Warning
To avoid possible fire, electric shock, or
personal injury:
Do not open the case; no user-serviceable
parts are inside.
Do not modify the tester.
Do not use the tester if it is damaged.
Inspect the tester before use.
W Warning or Caution: Risk of damage or destruction to
equipment or software. See explanations in the manual.
X Warning: Risk of electric shock.
Consult the user documentation
j This equipment not for connection to public
communications networks, such as active telephone
systems.
~ This product complies with the WEEE Directive
marking requirements. The affixed label indicates
that you must not discard this electrical/electronic
product in domestic household waste. Product
Category: With reference to the equipment types in
the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as
category 9 "Monitoring and Control Instrumentation"
product. Do not dispose of this product as unsorted
municipal waste.
To return unwanted products, contact the
manufacturer’s web site shown on the product or
your local sales office or distributor.
40 year Environment Friendly Use Period (EFUP) under
China Regulation - Administrative Measure on the
Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information
Products. This is the period of time before any of the
identified hazardous substances are likely to leak out,
causing possible harm to health and the environment.
Conforms to relevant Australian standards.
MSIP-REM-FLK-016005052: EMC approval for
Korea
Class A Equipment (Industrial Broadcasting &
Communication Equipment)
This product meets requirements for industrial (Class A)
electromagnetic wave equipment and the seller or user
should take notice of it. This equipment is intended for
use in business environments and is not to be used in
homes.
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If the tester detects voltage, it shows a
screen that includes the voltage alert
symbol (). Figure 1 shows examples of
these screens. Disconnect the tester if the
voltage alert symbol appears.
Always turn on the tester before connecting
it to a cable. Turning the tester on activates
the tool’s input protection circuitry.
Do not use the tester if it operates
abnormally. Protection may be impaired.
Read the safety information given in the
Safety Information booklet before using
the tester.
Caution
To avoid data loss and to ensure
maximum accuracy of test results:
Never attempt to send data from a PC to
the tester while running a cable test.
Never operate portable transmitting devices,
such as walkie-talkies and cell phones, during
a cable test.
Replace the batteries as soon as the low
battery message appears.
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If this equipment is used in a manner not
specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment
may be impaired.
The tester is not intended to be connected to
active telephone inputs, systems, or
equipment, including ISDN devices. Exposure
to the voltages applied by these interfaces
may damage the tester and create a potential
shock hazard for the user.
Safety Information
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Telephone voltages detected.
avv57.bmp
Power over Ethernet
voltages detected.
avv58.bmp
ISDN voltages detected
(NT-1 interface)
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Voltage from an unknown
device detected.
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Voltage detected across wires from
different pairs (for example, across 1
and 7).
WXRefer to the warnings
on page 6.
Note
The tester may not correctly identify
devices that use non-standard
wiring.
Figure 1. Examples of Voltage Alert Screens
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Physical Features
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Figure 2. Features
Physical Features
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A LCD display with backlight.
B J K: The softkeys provide functions related to
the current screen. The current functions are shown on
the screen above the keys.
C P: Starts the currently selected test.
D H: Enter key selects the highlighted item from a
menu. Enters and exits edit mode when making
selections and editing text.
E Rotary switch selects the tester’s modes.
F USB port for uploading test reports to a PC and
updating the tester’s software. See “Uploading Results
to a PC” on page 62.
G L: On/off key.
H B C A D: Arrow keys for navigating through
screens and incrementing or decrementing
alphanumeric values. For navigation, use B C to page
up and down. Use SHIFT and A or D to go to the
top or bottom of a list.
I G: Toggles the backlight between dim and bright
settings.
J I: Exits the current screen. Also exit edit mode when
making selections and editing text.
K F-connector for connecting to 75 coaxial cable.
L Modular jack for connecting to telephone and twisted
pair network cable. The jack accepts 8-pin modular
(RJ45) and 6-pin modular (RJ11) connectors.
M Wiremap adapter with F-connector and modular jack.
See “Using the Wiremap Adapter and Remote ID
Locators” on page 10 for details.
N Remote ID locator (optional) with F-connector and
modular jack. See “Using the Wiremap Adapter and
Remote ID Locators” on page 10 for details.
Figure 2. Features (cont.)
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Using the Wiremap Adapter and
Remote ID Locators
Terminating the cabling under test with the standard
wiremap adapter or optional remote ID locators provides
the following advantages:
Full wiremap testing on twisted pair cabling
Without an adapter or ID locator, the cabling cannot
be qualified because the tester cannot detect all
wiremap faults. Autotest results are provided for
informational purposes only.
Easier identification of twisted pair and coaxial
connections
The adapter’s number appears on the wiremap
display. In Discover mode you can use multiple
remote ID locators, each with a different number, to
identify connections at patch panels.
The wiremap adapter and remote ID locators are
functionally identical, except for their ID numbers. The
wiremap adapter has an ID number of 1. The remote ID
locators are available with other ID numbers.
To connect the remote ID locator to a modular (RJ) outlet
in a confined area, use the optional universal adapter and
a patch cord. See Figure 3.
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Figure 3. Using the Universal Adapter for
Confined Areas
Powering the Tester
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Powering the Tester
You can power the tester with four AA alkaline batteries
(included), four rechargeable nickel-metal hydride or
nickel-cadmium batteries, or four 1.5 V lithium batteries.
Most of the tester’s screens show a battery status icon
(b) near the upper-left corner. The message Low
Batteries! appears when the batteries are too low for the
tester to function.
The batteries last about 20 hours during typical use (with
the backlight at the dim setting).
Figure 26 on page 65 shows how to replace the batteries.
Verifying Operation
The tester performs a basic self-test when you turn it on. If
the tester reports an error or does not turn on, refer to “If
Something Seems Wrong” on page 65.
Setting User Preferences
The following sections describe settings you may want to
change when you first start using the tester. For Autotest
settings, see “Selecting Tests to Run” on page 18.
Changing the Language and Length Units
To change the language and length units:
1 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP.
2 Press D to highlight Language / mft; then press
H or J.
3 Use A D to highlight a setting; then press Hor
J.
4 Use A D to change the setting; then press H.
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Setting the Time and Date
The time and date are stored with saved Autotests. The
time setting uses a 24-hour clock.
To set the time and date:
1 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP.
2 Press D to highlight Time / Date; then press H or
J.
3 To select a field to edit, use B C to highlight the
field; then press H or J.
4 Use A D to change the setting in the selected
field; then press H.
Entering User Information
The User Information screen lets you enter three lines of
text that are stored with saved Autotest results. For
example, you could enter the operator’s name and your
company’s name and location.
To enter user information:
1 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP.
2 Use D to highlight User Information; then press H
or J.
3 Use AD to highlight a box to edit; then press H
or J.
4 Use B CAD and the softkeys to edit the text, as
described in Figure 4.
5 Press H to save changes in the selected box.
6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 to edit text in other boxes.
Setting User Preferences
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Character Sets Available
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789
#"!$%&'( )*+,-./:;<=>?@[ \ ]^_ `{ | } space
A The three fields for text entry.
B Indicates the field is selected for editing. To select a field,
use A D to highlight the field; then press H or J.
B C: Moves the cursor. Moving the cursor beyond the
last character inserts the first character from the last
character’s set.
A D: Changes the highlighted character.
J Ins: Inserts the first character from the set that
includes the highlighted character.
K Del: Deletes the highlighted character.
SHIFT and D or SHIFT and A: Changes the character
set.
To save changes to a field, press H.
C Indicates the text extends beyond the box. Use B C to
scroll.
Figure 4. Editing Text
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Auto Shutoff
You can set the tester to stay on indefinitely or turn off
after 15 minutes of inactivity.
To set the auto shutoff:
1 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP.
2 Press D to highlight Auto Shutoff; then press H or
J.
3 Press H or J, use A D to select 15 Min or
Never; then press H.
Enabling or Disabling the Speaker
Turning off the speaker does not disable sounds for the
continuity and toner functions.
To turn the speaker on or off:
1 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP.
2 Press D to highlight Speaker; then press H or
J.
3 Press H or J, use A D to select On or Off;
then press H.
Resetting to Factory Settings
The Factory Settings function resets the following to
factory settings:
NVP settings
Tests selected for the Autotest
Wiremap pair selections for Autotests
To reset to factory settings:
1 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP.
2 Press D to highlight Factory Settings; then press
H or J.
3 Press JYes.
Checking the Hardware and Software Versions
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Checking the Hardware and Software
Versions
You may need to check your tester’s hardware or
software versions before updating the software or if you
contact Fluke Networks about the tester.
1 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP.
2 Press D to highlight Version Information; then
press H or J.
The Version screen shows the following:
SN: Serial number
SW: Software version
HW: Hardware version
HW Date: The date the tester’s operation was
last verified at a Fluke Networks service center.
Qualifying Cabling with the Autotest
The Autotest tells you if cabling will support a selected
application. If the cabling does not qualify for the
application, the Autotest’s fault information helps you
diagnose the problem.
You can save Autotest results to document the
installation.
The Autotest can qualify cabling for the following
applications:
10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T twisted pair
Ethernet service
VoIP (voice over internet protocol)
Firewire (1394b-S100) service over twisted pair
cabling
Analog telephone service
Wiremap for any application
75 coaxial applications, such as cable television
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Qualification differs from the certification done by testers
such as the Fluke Networks DTX CableAnalyzer.
Certification involves testing against an industry standard
and a test limit (Category 6 and TIA Cat 6 Permanent Link,
for example). The cabling must perform within limits from
1 MHz to the highest frequency defined by standard.
Qualification means the cabling will support a selected
application, such as 100BASE-TX Ethernet service. The
Autotest qualifies cabling by testing the parameters
shown in Table 2 and comparing the results to the
selected application’s requirements.
If the Autotest fails, the results will help you diagnose the
problem. See also “Diagnosing Cabling Faults” on page 73
for common causes of failures.
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Table 2. Autotest Parameters
Test Wiremap1 Length Delay Skew Signal Performance2
1000BASE-T
100BASE-TX
10BASE-T over twisted pair
VoIP
Wiremap 3
1394b S100 (Firewire)
Telco 3
Coax (75 ) 4 3
1. Wiremap adapter or remote ID locator required for complete wiremap testing.
2. Crosstalk, insertion loss (attenuation), and return loss are tested. For 1000BASE-T, ELFEXT (equal-level far-end crosstalk) is also tested.
3. The test has no length limit, so the length test always passes.
4. Wiremap for coaxial cable is shield and conductor continuity.
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Selecting Tests to Run
To select tests to run during an Autotest:
Turn the rotary switch to SETUP; then select Autotests. Or
turn the rotary switch to AUTOTEST; then press
J Setup.
Figure 5 describes how to use the Autotest setup screens.
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A The tests available. To select (s) or deselect (n) a test, use
D A to highlight the test; then press H or J.
B The pairs required (q) and optional (s n) for twisted pair tests.
C To select or deselect pairs for the highlighted test, press K
Pairs.
D To select or deselect an optional pair, use B C to highlight the
pair; then press H or J.
Press I to save your settings.
Figure 5. Autotest Setup Screens
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Autotest on Twisted Pair Cabling
Notes
A wiremap adapter or remote ID locator must be
connected to the end of the cabling for the
wiremap to be completely verified.
The Autotest does not support use of multiple
remote ID locators (the MultiMap function).
If you use patch cords at the near or far end
during an Autotest, Fluke Networks recommends
patch cords at least 2 m long.
The Autotest will not run if the tester is
connected to a data port, or detects voltage or a
short on the cabling.
1 Turn on the tester. Turn the rotary switch to
AUTOTEST.
2 To change the tests to run, J or H. See page 18.
3 Connect the tester and wiremap adapter or ID locator
to the cabling. Figures 6, 7, and 8 show typical
connections.
4 Press P. The Autotest proceeds when a wiremap
adapter or ID locator is detected. The analog toner
turns on if neither is detected.
5 To save the test:
a. Press K S.
b. Use AD and H to select the Site, Location,
or Outlet field for editing. You can enter up to
17 characters in each field. See Figure 4 on page
13 for details on editing text.
To see a list of predefined labels for the
highlighted field, press J List. Use AD,
B C, or SHIFT + AD to move through the
list. Use H or J to select an entry.
c. On the Enter ID screen, press K S to save
the results with the Site, Location, and Outlet
entries shown.
Note
The last character of the Outlet string increments
each time you save an Autotest.
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Figure 6. Autotest Connections for Twisted Pair
Network Cabling
Connecting to Star Topologies
Telephone cables wired in a star topology (Figure 7) are
connected together at a bridge tap at the distribution
center. The bridge tap connects each wire to all other
wires of the same number.
The tester detects bridge taps and measures the distance
to the bridge tap. To measure the length of each cable
connected to the bridge tap, you must connect the
wiremap adapter or remote ID locator to the bridge tap
and the tester to the wall outlet. The tester cannot
measure length past the bridge tap because reflections
from the bridge tap connections interfere with
measurements.
If you connect the tester to the bridge tap, the tester
measures the length only to the bridge tap, which is only
the patch cord length.
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Figure 7. Autotest Connections for Telephone Cabling in a Star Topology
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Connecting to Bus Topologies
Telephone cables wired in a bus topology (Figure 8)
connect the wall outlets in series. In this topology, you
measure the length from the last outlet to the
distribution center.
If you connect to an outlet in the middle of the series, the
tester reports a bridge tap. The length reported is the
length to the outlet, which is the patch cord length. The
tester cannot measure length past the outlet because
reflections from the cables on either side interfere with
measurements.
Tip: To quickly verify the wiremaps of telephone cabling
connected to a bridge tap, use the MultiMap
function in DISCOVER mode. See page 46.
If you are unsure which outlet is the last in the bus, do the
following:
1 Connect the wiremap adapter or ID locator to the
beginning of the bus at the distribution center.
2 Connect the tester to an outlet. Turn the rotary
switch to DISCOVER.
3 If the tester reports a bridge tap, move to another
outlet. The last outlet will not show a bridge tap, and
will show the length to the distribution center.
About Qualification for VoIP (Voice Over Internet
Protocol)
Cabling that qualifies for VoIP will support the voice over
IP application; however, the quality of service may vary
depending on other factors. These factors include the
quality of the transmission system between the far-end
VoIP device and your cabling, the equipment used, and
the equipment’s QoS (quality of service) settings and
performance.
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Figure 8. Autotest Connections for Telephone Cabling in a Bus Topology
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Autotest Results for Twisted Pair Cabling
The Autotest shows results in three levels of detail, as
described in Figures 9 through 12.
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A Overall result for the Autotest.
B Overall result for each Autotest type:
F: The cabling qualifies for the application. If a far-end adapter is
not connected, the tester assigns a i result because the wiremap
cannot be completely verified.
f: The cabling does not qualify for the application.
i: Results are for informational purposes only, not for qualification.
The cabling cannot be completely qualified for the application
because the wiremap results are incomplete (wiremap adapter not
used).
Use A D to scroll through the tests.
C Press J M or H to see summary results for the highlighted
test. To see details for a test parameter, use A D B C to
highlight the parameter; then press J M or H.
D Press K S to save the results.
Figure 9. Autotest Summary Screens
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Wiremap Results
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(a)
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(b)
A Adapter type and number (wiremap adapter
as shown, or remote ID locator).
B Overall result for the wiremap (pass F, fail f ,
informational ?). See Figure 9.
C Wiremap. This example shows a good
wiremap with a wiremap adapter connected.
Open on pin 3 with (a) and without (b) a far-end adapter. The open is
before the middle of the cabling.
With an adapter, the tester identifies which wire in the pair is open.
Without an adapter, only the pair with the open is identified.
The wiremap diagrams are proportional to the cabling tested. For
example, if a wire is open halfway down the cable, the open appears
in the middle of the wiremap diagram.
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Figure 10. Typical Wiremap Screens
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Crossed wires.
Detection requires a far-end adapter.
Split pair. Continuity from end to end is correct, but is made with the
wrong wires.
Note
Cables with untwisted pairs, such as telephone cords,
typically show split pairs due to excessive crosstalk. Because
this crosstalk does not affect voice signals, the split pair
warning does not cause a Telco wiremap test to fail.
Note
If the tester detects multiple faults that produce the warning symbol (W), only the highest-
priority fault is displayed. The priority for these faults (highest to lowest) is split pair, bridge tap,
and A/B crossover cable.
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Figure 10. Typical Wiremap Screens (cont.)
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Crossed pairs. In this case, pairs 1,2
and 3,6 are crossed. This is likely
caused by mixing 568A and 568B
cables.
Detection of crossed pairs requires a
far-end adapter.
Telephone cable with pairs 3,6 and
4,5 crossed. This crossover is normal
for the flat cords used to connect
telephones to wall outlets.
Bridge tap detected.
Bridge taps are allowed for the Telco
test, but cause a failure for network
tests.
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Signal Performance Results
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Note
Signal performance results for cables
less than 13 ft (4 m) long may be
unreliable.
A Qualified/unqualified result for the signal
performance. Signal performance includes
crosstalk, insertion loss, and return loss. For
1000BASE-T, ELFEXT (equal-level far-end
crosstalk) is also tested.
B Information about the signal performance:
Qualified for <application name>: The cabling will support the
application.
No Signal Performance tests needed for qualification: Appears
for the Telco and Wiremap only tests.
Wiring fault! Not tested.: The tester does not evaluate signal
performance if there is a wiremap, length, or delay skew fault.
Connection fault: A localized crosstalk fault was detected.
Localized faults are usually caused by bad connections. Check
the cabling at the location given. See the Appendix for other
causes of crosstalk faults.
Distributed cable faults: Crosstalk or an impedance problem was
detected along most or all of the cabling. The cabling is of poor
quality or is the wrong category for the selected application.
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Figure 11. Signal Performance Results
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Tip: To determine if a fault is caused by a crosstalk or
impedance problem, use the Find Crosstalk Fault and
Find Impedance Fault functions in Diagnostic (DIAG)
mode.
Fault detected: A localized impedance fault was
detected. Localized faults are usually caused by bad
connections. Check the cabling at the location given.
See the Appendix for other causes of impedance faults.
Fault at connection to tester: The plug connected to the
tester is bad, or the tester’s connector is damaged.
Insertion loss fault: The cabling’s attenuation is too
high. See the Appendix for causes of insertion loss
problems.
1000BASE-T bandwidth fault: The cable has high
ELFEXT (equal-level far-end crosstalk). This may be
caused by poor-quality cable or connecting hardware.
See the Appendix for other causes of ELFEXT faults.
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Length Results
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A Qualified/unqualified result, which is given only for
pairs required by the application or selected in the
Autotest settings.
B Length and signal delay limits. Delay is given in
nanoseconds (ns). One nanosecond is 0.000000001
second.
C Length of the pair.
Note
A 2 % to 5 % difference in measured lengths
among twisted pairs is typical. This is due to
differences in the number of twists in the pairs.
D Termination for the pair:
W R: Wiremap adapter or remote ID locator,
with its number.
O: Open
E: Bridge tap.
?: The tester cannot identify the termination.
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Bridge tap detected at about 86 m.
The distance to a bridge tap is approximate () because
multiple reflections from the bridge tap interfere with
length measurements.
Note
Bridge tap detection requires a minimum of two
branches (excluding the branch connected to the
tester) at least 15 ft (4.6 m) long each, with a
combined length of at least 40 ft (12.2 m).
Delay skew failure (1000BASE-T only). Delay skew results are
available only if delay skew failed.
Delay skew is the difference in the arrival times of signals on
the cable pairs. See the Appendix for causes of delay skew
problems.
Note
If both the length test and skew test failed, only
the length results are shown.
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Autotest on Coaxial Cabling (75 )
1 Turn on the tester and turn the rotary switch to
AUTOTEST.
2 Press K c. If the coax test is disabled, press
H or J Setup to enable it.
3 Connect the tester and wiremap adapter or ID
locator to the cabling as shown in Figure 13.
4 Press P. The Autotest proceeds when a wiremap
adapter or ID locator is detected. The analog toner
turns on if neither is detected.
5 To view results, press J M. See Figure 14.
6 To save the results:
a. Press K S.
b. Use AD and H to select the Site, Location,
or Outlet field for editing. You can enter up to
17 characters in each field. See Figure 4 on page
13 for details on editing text.
To see a list of predefined labels for the
highlighted field, press J List. Use AD,
B C, or SHIFT + AD to move through the
list. Use H or J to select an entry.
c. On the Enter ID screen, press K S to save
the results with the Site, Location, and Outlet
entries shown.
Note
The last character of the Outlet string
increments each time you save an Autotest.
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Figure 13. Autotest Connections for Coaxial Cabling
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The cabling passed the Autotest. The cabling is 80.2 m long,
with a wiremap adapter at the far end.
The cabling passed the Autotest, but could not be
qualified because a far-end adapter was not used. The
tester cannot verify continuity to the end of the cabling.
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The cabling failed the Autotest because it
is shorted. The short is at 82.9 m in this
example.
Note
Devices with low input resistance
may be reported as a short.
There is a splitter or fault somewhere along the cabling. Faults that typically
cause this message are impedance faults, such as a section of cable with the
wrong impedance.
If there is a splitter between the tester and wiremap adapter, the tester
cannot verify continuity to the adapter, and may indicate that a device is
connected.
Length cannot be determined because the splitter or fault interferes with
reflections used for length measurements.
Tip: Use the TDR plot in Discover mode to locate impedance problems on
coaxial cabling. See page 44.
The Splitter or Fault message may also appear on the other coaxial screens
described in this section.
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The cabling is connected to a device, such as a television,
CATV service, VCR, DVD player, satellite dish, or antenna.
The device is turned off or its signal is outside the tester’s
detection band (40 MHz to 150 MHz).
The cabling cannot be qualified because length cannot be
determined. The device interferes with reflections used for
length measurements.
Some splitters may also appear as devices.
The cabling is connected to an active signal source that is
within the tester’s detection band (40 MHz to 150 MHz),
such as a television, CATV service, VCR, DVD player,
satellite dish, or antenna.
The cabling cannot be qualified because length cannot be
determined. The device interferes with reflections used for
length measurements.
Figure 14. Autotest Results for Coaxial Cabling (cont.)
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Discovering Cabling Characteristics
Discover mode lets you quickly check wiremaps, measure
length, and determine if the cabling is connected to a
network or video device. Discover mode runs continuously
to help you isolate intermittent connections.
Discover mode tells you about the following:
For twisted pair cabling
Wiremap
Length
Speed of an attached port (such as a hub or a
network interface card in a PC)
Connection to telephone service
For 75 coaxial cabling
Continuity
Length
Indicates signal presence or connection to a device
(such as CATV service, VCR, DVD player, satellite dish,
or antenna)
TDR (time domain reflectometry) plot. This shows
impedance changes along the cabling.
Results from Discover mode cannot be saved.
To test cabling in Discover mode:
Note
Not connecting a wiremap adapter or remote ID
locator to the far end of twisted pair cabling
limits the types of wiremap faults the tester can
detect.
1 Connect the tester to the cabling. Figures 6, 7, 8, and
13 on pages 20, 21, 23, and 33 show typical
connections using a wiremap adapter.
You may also connect to cabling connected to
network or video devices.
2 Turn the rotary switch to DISCOVER.
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Discover Mode Results for Twisted Pair Cabling
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A Length to the wiremap adapter. The length of the shortest
pair is shown.
B Test activity indicator. The "+" appears if the USB port is
connected to a PC.
C Wiremap for good twisted pair cabling with a wiremap
adapter attached. See Figure 10 on page 25 for other
wiremap descriptions.
D Press K to test 75 coaxial cabling.
E Press J to see length and termination results for individual
pairs
F Individual wire pairs and their lengths.
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G Termination for the pair:
W R: Wiremap adapter or remote ID locator, with its
number.
O: Open
N: Short
Q: Port, such as a hub, switch, or PC.
E: Bridge tap.
V: Voltage is detected. This may indicate an active
telephone circuit, ISDN line, or Power over Ethernet
(PoE) device. See page 6.
U: The tester is connected to an active telephone
circuit.
T: A signal is present on the pair.
?: The tester cannot identify the termination.
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Bridge tap detected at about 33.7 m.
The distance to a bridge tap is approximate () because
multiple reflections from the bridge tap interfere with
length measurements.
Note
Bridge tap detection requires a minimum of
two branches (excluding the branch
connected to the tester) at least 15 ft (4.6 m)
long each, with a combined length of at least
40 ft (12.2 m).
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A Length of the cabling. This example shows
approximate length (). Length may be
approximate or may not be shown ( ) if the
port does not produce a reflection. This occurs with
newer hubs and switches that use common-mode
termination.
Length may fluctuate or be obviously too high if the
port’s impedance fluctuates or varies from the
cable’s impedance. When in doubt, disconnect the
cable from the port to get an accurate length
measurement.
B The type of port detected:
10BASET, 100BASETX, 1000BASET: An Ethernet port that
communicates at 10, 100, or 1000 Mb/s (megabits per
second). Ports may support multiple speeds. FDX indicates
a full-duplex port, which can transmit and receive data at
the same time. Speed and duplex information are reported
only for autonegotiating ports.
INACTIVE PORT: The port shows no electrical activity. The
port may be unused, or the device may be turned off.
Device: The port does not appear to be a standard
Ethernet port.
NP: A “next page” flag was detected in the port’s
broadcast of capabilities. In most cases, this indicates the
port has 1000BASE-T capability; however, ports made by
some manufacturers broadcast this status flag without
supporting 1000BASE-T.
C Signal direction. This example shows a port that can
transmit or receive on either pair (Auto-MDIX).
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The tester is connected to an active telephone circuit. R1,
T1, R2, and T2 show connections for lines 1 and 2. For
active digital lines, the length shown may fluctuate or
may not be shown ( ) because of varying
termination on the line. See page 6.
Warning
The tester is not intended to be connected to active
telephone inputs, systems, or equipment, including
ISDN devices. Exposure to the voltages applied by
these interfaces may damage the tester and create
a potential shock hazard for the user.
Short between pins 1 and 2. Cable length is 92 m.
Shorts are shown near the bottom of the wire map
regardless of their location on the cabling.
Figure 15. Discover Mode Results for Twisted Pair Cabling (cont.)
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Discover Mode Results for Coaxial Cabling
To see results for coaxial cabling in Discover mode, press
K c. Figure 16 describes some typical coaxial
results screens.
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Coaxial cabling with wiremap adapter attached. The
cabling is 80.3 m long.
Press J M to see a TDR plot of the cabling. See
Figure 17.
Figure 14 on page 34 describes additional coaxial results.
Cabling is open at the far end.
The signal level graph appears when no wiremap adapter or
ID locator is connected. No signal is present in this example.
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Cabling is connected to a device at the far end, such as a
television, CATV service, VCR, DVD player, satellite dish,
or antenna.
The signal level graph indicates the strength of the
signal. Passive (non-amplifying) devices, such as satellite
dishes and antennas, usually produce low-level signals in
the cross-hatched area at the left side of the graph.
Active devices, such as CATV service or a DVD player,
produce levels beyond the cross-hatched area. The
example above shows a VCR’s signal level.
Figure 16. Discover Mode Results for Coaxial Cabling
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TDR Plot for Coaxial Cabling
Discover mode includes a TDR (time domain
reflectometry) plot. TDR is like radar. The tester sends a
pulse down the cable, and receives reflections from
impedance changes along the cable. The tester then
plots the reflections on a distance scale to show you
where impedance changes occur. Signal reflections are
undesirable because they can cause poor CATV reception.
The Appendix lists some causes of impedance changes.
Figure 17 shows examples of TDR plots with some of
these faults.
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A The vertical scale represents change in impedance (Z).
B The distance to the cursor (D).
C Use B C to move the cursor. Use AD to zoom horizontally at the
cursor’s location.
D Cursor. Use B C to move the cursor.
E Reflection from an open, or from the wiremap adapter. Opens and
other increases in impedance cause positive spikes on the trace.
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Reflection from a short.
Shorts and other decreases in impedance cause negative
spikes on the trace.
Reflection from a section of cable with the wrong impedance
(followed by the end of the cable).
The small positive spike at the start of the section indicates
higher impedance than the rest of the cable. The negative
spike is the end of the section, where the impedance drops to
the correct value.
Figure 17. TDR Plots for Coaxial Cabling (cont.)
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Using Multiple Remote ID Locators in Discover
Mode (MultiMap )
In Discover mode you can use multiple remote ID locators
to quickly verify the wiremaps of multiple telephone
cables connected in a star or bus topology. When you
connect the tester at the distribution center, the
MultiMap screen shows all of the wiremaps (Figure 18).
Figure 19 shows how to connect the tester and remote ID
locators for the MultiMap function.
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A Wiremaps for the remote ID locators or wiremap adapter detected.
Note
Split pairs may not be detected if they are not in the
cable segment connected directly to the tester at the
bridge tap.
B To see details about a wiremap, use B C to select a wiremap; then
press J M.
Figure 18. MultiMap Results
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Figure 19. Using Multiple Remote ID Locators
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Using the Toner
You can use the tester with an optional tone probe to
locate cables in bundles, at patch panels, or behind walls.
Use the tester’s IntelliTone functions with a Fluke
Networks IP100 or IP200 tone probe. The digital
IntelliTone signal is easier to detect at a distance than
analog tones, and its frequency and encoding eliminate
cable misidentification due to signal bleed and radiated
or ambient noise.
The tester’s other tones, which are analog, can be
detected by most tone probes.
To use the toner:
1 Connect the tester to twisted pair or coaxial cabling
as shown in Figure 20.
2 Turn the rotary switch to TONE.
3 Use DA to highlight a tone:
IntelliTone: One-note and two-note IntelliTone
signals for use with a Fluke Networks IP100 or IP200
probe.
Tone 1, Tone 2, Tone 3, Tone 4: Multi-note, analog
tones detectable by most tone probes.
For tones 1 through 4, press J X to hear the
tones.
4 To tone coaxial cable, press K c.
5 Use the probe to search for the cable.
For details on using the IntelliTone function, see the
tone probe’s documentation.
The toner also turns on when you start an Autotest with
no adapter or ID locator connected.
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Figure 20. Using the Toner (twisted pair example with IntelliTone probe)
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Using the IntelliTone Cable Map
Function
The tester’s IntelliTone functions also work with an IP200
probe’s cable map function to verify wiring.
To use the toner and an IP200 IntelliTone probe’s cable
map function:
1 Connect the tester and probe to twisted pair cabling
as shown in Figure 21.
2 Turn the tester’s rotary switch to TONE.
3 Use D to highlight the one-note or two-note
IntelliTone selection.
4 The probe’s LEDs light in sequence to indicate the
cable’s wiring. See the probe’s documentation for
details.
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Figure 21. Using the Toner with the IP200 IntelliTone
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Blinking a Port Light
The Blink Port Light function helps you determine which
cable is connected to which port on a network hub or
switch. This function generates a link pulse on pairs 12
and 36 to blink the port’s activity LED.
The tester’s analog toner is also active when the port
light function is active.
To blink a port light:
1 Turn the rotary switch to DIAG.
2 Connect the tester to the cabling as shown in
Figure 22.
3 Use D to highlight Blink Port Light; then press H,
J, or P.
To change the blink rate, press K.
4 Check the hub or switch to see which activity LED is
blinking. The tester’s analog toner is on, so you can
also use a tone probe to locate the cable if necessary.
Note
The Blink Port Light function does not work
with non-negotiating hubs or with ports that
use signal timing outside of typical timing
parameters.
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Figure 22. Blinking a Port Light
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Testing for Continuity
The continuity function lets you test for opens and shorts
on the 8-pin modular jack or the coaxial connector. The
tester shows a bar graph of resistance from 500 to
5000 , and the tester’s audible tones vary depending on
the resistance measured.
On an 8-pin jack, the tester checks for continuity
between the wires in the pair you select. Pair 12 is the
default.
To check continuity:
1 Verify that the circuit to be tested is not powered or
in service. For cabling, use DISCOVER mode to check
for active services. For other types of circuits or
components, use a voltage meter to check for
power.
2 Turn the rotary switch to DIAG.
3 Use D to highlight Continuity; then press H,
J, or P.
4 To check continuity using the coaxial connector,
press K c.
5 Connect the tester to the circuit, component, or
cabling to be tested. Figure 23 shows connections
using the optional 8-clip test lead.
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DISCOVER
AUTO
TEST
DIAG
TONE
SETUP
RESULTS
SHIFT
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A The testers beeper is silent for resistances above
about 5000 . The beeper’s tone and rhythm
increase as resistance decreases.
B Pair 12 (green) on the 8-clip test lead. To change
the pair used for testing continuity, press J Pair.
C Resistance scale. This example shows about 2.3 k.
D Press K c to test for continuity between the coaxial
connector’s shield and center conductor.
E The continuity function works with a tone probe. See “Using
the Continuity Toner” on page 54.
Figure 23. Testing for Continuity
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Using the Continuity Toner
The continuity function also acts as a toner for use with
an optional tone probe. The signal’s tone and rhythm
increase as resistance decreases. This lets you use a tone
probe to detect changes in resistance between wires in a
cable.
The tester’s continuity beeper is silent above
5 k, but the toner signal is present for all resistance
values.
Figure 24 shows a typical application for the continuity
toner: testing security switches.
To use the continuity toner, refer to Figure 24 and use
the continuity function as described on page 52.
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Figure 24. Using the Continuity Toner to Test Security Switches
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Locating Crosstalk and Impedance
Faults on Twisted Pair Cabling
The Find Crosstalk Fault and Find Impedance Fault
functions let you quickly check cable pairs for crosstalk
and impedance faults on twisted pair cabling.
Crosstalk is unwanted signal transmission between cable
pairs. Crosstalk can cause transmission errors in twisted
pair networks.
Impedance is electrical resistance to ac signals, such as
data and CATV transmissions. Impedance changes cause
signal reflections that can disrupt network operation and
cause poor CATV reception.
To find crosstalk or impedance faults:
Note
If you use patch cords at the near or far end
during crosstalk or impedance tests, Fluke
Networks recommends patch cords at least 2 m
long.
1 Connect the tester to twisted pair cabling. A
wiremap adapter or ID locator is not required.
2 Turn the rotary switch to DIAG.
3 Use D to highlight Find Crosstalk Fault or Find
Impedance Fault; then press H or J.
4 To change the transmission standard, press H or
J, use AD to select a standard; then press
H.
5 To select a cable pair or pairs to test, press D to
highlight the pair(s), press H or J, use AD
to select a pair or pairs; then press H.
6 Press P to start the test.
Table 3 describes the crosstalk and impedance fault
messages.
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Table 3. Crosstalk and Impedance Fault Messages
Cabling too short for diagnostics No cabling is connected to the tester, or the cabling is too short to test.
Cabling too long for diagnostics The cabling’s length is beyond the tester’s range.
No significant crosstalk
No significant impedance fault
The crosstalk or impedance is acceptable for the selected application.
Crosstalk fault
Impedance fault
A localized crosstalk or impedance problem was detected. Localized faults are
usually caused by bad connections. Check the cabling at the location given.
Distributed crosstalk faults
Distributed imped. faults
Crosstalk or an impedance problem was detected along most or all of the cabling.
The cabling is of poor quality or is the wrong category for the selected application.
Marginal ELFEXT for 1000BASE-T Equal-level far-end crosstalk measurements are marginal.
Short or possible bridge tap The impedance is very low at the location given. Check for a short or bridge tap.
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Testing Speaker Cabling
The Speaker Test generates audible tones for testing the
wiring and phase of installed twisted pair speaker
cabling.
To test speaker cabling:
1 Connect the tester to the cabling as shown in
Figure 25.
2 Turn the rotary switch to DIAG.
3 Use D to highlight Speaker Test; then press H,
J, or P.
4 If the cabling and connections are good, you will
hear the tester’s tones on the left and right speakers.
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A Press J L and K R to turn the left and right
speakers on and off.
B Press A D to change the note played over the
speakers.
C The phase of the signal applied to the speaker. To
change the phase of the signal going to the right
speaker, press B C.
Figure 25. Testing Speaker Cabling
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Calibrating Length Measurements
The tester uses an NVP value (nominal velocity of
propagation) and the signal delay through the cable to
calculate length. The tester’s default NVP values are
usually accurate enough to verify length; however, you
can increase the accuracy of length measurements by
adjusting the NVP to a specified or actual value.
The default NVP values are 70 % for twisted pair cable
and 82 % for coaxial cable.
Note
NVP values can vary among cable types, lots,
and manufacturers. In most cases, these
differences are minor and may be disregarded.
Setting the NVP to a Specified Value
To enter the NVP value specified by the manufacturer:
1 Disconnect twisted pair and coaxial cables from the
tester.
2 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP.
3 Use D to highlight Length Calibration; then press
H or J.
Note
You may disregard the message “Cabling too
short” when setting the NVP to a specified
value.
4 To set the NVP for coaxial cable, press K c.
5 Press H or J; then use D A to set the NVP
value.
6 Press H to save the NVP value.
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Determining a Cable’s Actual NVP
You can determine a cable’s actual NVP by adjusting the
measured length to match a known length of cable.
To determine a cable’s NVP:
1 Connect a known length of the cable to be tested to
the tester’s twisted pair or coaxial connector. The
cable length must be as follows (as measured using
the tester’s default NVP values):
Twisted pair, Cat 6A and below: 34.4 ft to
689.7 ft (10.5 m to 210.2 m)
Coaxial: 40.3 ft to 807.9 ft (12.3 m to 246.2 m)
Tip: For maximum accuracy and adjustment resolution,
use a cable between 45 ft and 70 ft (14 m and
21 m) long.
Note
The cable must not be connected to a wiremap
adapter, port, or other device.
2 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP.
3 Use D to highlight Length Calibration; then press
H or J.
4 To set the NVP for coaxial cable, press K c.
5 Press H or J; then use D A to change the
NVP until the measured length matches the actual
length of the cable.
6 Press H to save the NVP value.
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Memory Functions
The tester can store up to 250 Autotest results in non-
volatile memory. Other tests cannot be saved.
Viewing Saved Results
1 Turn the rotary switch to RESULTS.
2 Use AD, B C, or SHIFT + AD to move
through the list and highlight a test to view.
3 Press H or J to view the highlighted test.
Deleting Results
1 Turn the rotary switch to RESULTS.
2 To select one result to delete, use AD, B C, or
SHIFT + AD to move through the list and
highlight the test.
3 Press K Del.
4 Use AD to select Delete Selected Test or Delete
All Tests; then press H or K Del.
5 If you selected Delete All Tests, press J to confirm
your choice.
Uploading Results to a PC
CableIQ Reporter software lets you upload Autotest
results to a PC, view results, and customize and print test
reports.
To upload results to a PC:
2 Turn on the tester.
3 Connect the tester to the PC using the USB cable
provided.
4 On the CableIQ Reporter toolbar, click ; then
select CableIQ.
Details about using CableIQ Reporter software are
provided in the online help available under Help on the
CableIQ Reporter menu.
1 Install the latest version of CableIQ Reporter on your
PC. CableIQ Reporter is available on the Fluke
Networks website.
Maintenance
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Maintenance
WWarning
To avoid possible fire, electric shock, personal
injury, or damage to the tester:
Do not open the case. No user-serviceable parts
are inside.
Replacing electrical parts yourself will void the
tester’s warranty and might compromise its
safety features.
Use only specified replacement parts for user-
replaceable items.
Use only Fluke Networks authorized service
centers.
Updating the Tester’s Software
Keeping your tester’s software current gives you access to
the latest features. Software updates are available on the
Fluke Networks website.
To see the software version installed in your tester select
Version Information from the Setup menu. See “Checking
the Hardware and Software Versions” on page 15 for
details.
To determine if your tester needs a software update visit
the Fluke Networks website to see if an update is
available.
WCaution
To avoid unexpected loss of power, verify that
the tester’s battery level is at least 50 % before
updating the software.
Updating the software deletes saved results
from memory. If you need these results, use
CableIQ Reporter software to upload them to a
PC before updating the tester’s software.
Note
Changes to the update procedure may be posted
on the CableIQ Qualification Tester software
page on the Fluke Networks website.
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To update the tester’s software:
1 If you want to save any of the Autotests stored in the
tester, use CableIQ Reporter software to upload them
to a PC.
2 Download the latest versions of CableIQ Reporter
software and the CableIQ update file from the Fluke
Networks website, or contact Fluke Networks to get
the files by other means. The files are available at
www.flukenetworks.com/support. Save the files to
your hard drive.
3 Install the latest version of CableIQ Reporter on your
PC.
4 Turn on the tester and connect it to the PC using the
USB cable provided.
5 On the CableIQ Reporter menu bar, select Utilities >
Update CableIQ Software , locate and select the
CableIQ update file (.ref extension); then click OK.
6 To verify the update, turn the rotary switch to SETUP;
then select Version Information.
If the software update fails, repeat steps 4 through 6. If it
fails again, contact Fluke Networks for assistance.
Replacing the Batteries
Replace the 4 AA batteries when the message Low
Batteries! appears.
Note
Install new batteries within 3 minutes of
removing the old batteries. If you leave the
batteries out for more than 3 minutes, the time
and date may need to be reset.
The tester’s battery gauge is most accurate when
alkaline batteries are installed.
Figure 26 shows how to replace the batteries.
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Figure 26. Replacing the Batteries
Cleaning
Clean the display with glass cleaner and a soft, lint-free
cloth. Clean the case with a soft cloth dampened with
water or water and a mild soap.
WCaution
To avoid damaging the display or the case, do
not use solvents or abrasive cleansers.
If Something Seems Wrong
If something seems wrong with the tester, refer to
Table 4.
If Table 4 does not help you solve a problem with the
tester, contact Fluke Networks for additional help. If
possible, have the tester’s serial number, software and
hardware version numbers available. Select Version
Information from the Setup menu to see this information.
For warranty information, refer to the warranty at the
beginning of this manual. If the warranty has lapsed,
contact Fluke Networks for repair prices.
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Table 4. Troubleshooting the Tester
Symptom 1: The keypad does not respond.
Press and hold I until the tester turns off; then turn the tester on again.
Symptom 2: The tester reports an error.
Note the error number or type. Turn the rotary switch to a new position or cycle the power to clear the error. If the error
persists, contact Fluke Networks for assistance.
Symptom 3: The tester will not turn on.
Replace the batteries, verifying that they are installed correctly. See Figure 26.
Symptom 4: Length measurements are incorrect.
Check the NVP value. See “Calibrating Length Measurements” on page 60.
Symptom 5: Distance to a switch or hub does not appear, is changing, or is incorrect.
The device’s termination is affecting measurements. See page 40.
Options and Accessories
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Options and Accessories
To order options and accessories (Table 5), contact Fluke
Networks.
For the latest list of options and accessories visit the
Fluke Networks website at www.flukenetworks.com.
Table 5. Options and Accessories
Option or Accessory Fluke Networks Model Number
Remote ID Locator Kit, numbers 2-4 CIQ-IDK24
Remote ID Locator Kit, numbers 5-7 CIQ-IDK57
Test lead, 8-pin modular plug (RJ45) to 8 alligator clips CLIP-SET
Test lead, 8-pin modular plug (RJ45) to 4 alligator clips CIQ-SPKR
Coaxial Adapter Kit
(F-connector barrel adapter, female-to-female BNC adapter, female-to-female
RCA adapter)
CIQ-COAX
Universal adapter, 8-pin/4-pin modular jack to 8-pin/4-pin modular jack CIQ-RJA
Wire map adapter CIQ-WM
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Specifications
Specifications apply at 23 °C (73 °F), unless otherwise noted.
Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)
Storage temperature -4 °F to +140 °F (-20 °C to +60 °C)
Operating relative humidity (% RH
without condensation)
90 % (50 °F to 95 °F; 10 °C to 35 °C)
75 % (95 °F to 104 °F; 35 °C to 40 °C)
Vibration Random, 2 g, 5 Hz-500 Hz
Shock 1 m drop test with and without wire map adapter attached
Safety EN 61010-1:2001
Altitude 4,000 m; Storage: 12,000 m
EMC EN 61326-1: Portable
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General Specifications
Test connectors Shielded 8-pin modular jack accepts 8-pin modular (RJ45) and 4-pin modular (RJ11) plugs.
F-connector for coaxial cable
Power Battery type: 4 AA (NEDA 15A, IEC LR6) alkaline batteries
Battery life: 20 hours of typical use, without backlight
Other compatible battery types: 4 AA photo lithium, NIMH, NICAD
Serial interface USB mini-B 5-pin connector
Dimensions and weight 7 in x 3.5 in x 1.75in 17.8 cm x 8.9 cm x 4.5 cm
1.2 lb (0.55 kg)
Display 2.5 in (5.6 cm) 128 dots wide by 128 dots high monochrome LCD with backlight
Service period Fluke Networks recommends the tester’s operation be verified at a Fluke Networks
authorized service center every 12 months.
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Performance Specifications
Qualification Autotests 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T, VoIP, wiremap only, 1394b S100 (Firewire), Telco,
75 coaxial
Autotest speed 4 seconds (typical)
Autotest storage Up to 250 Autotests
Length test
(twisted pair, Cat 6A and
below)
Range: 300 m (1000 ft)
Resolution: 0.1 m ( 0.1 ft)
Typical accuracy: ± 4% or 2 ft whichever is greater. NVP uncertainty is an additional error
Calibration: User-settable NVP for twisted pair and coax. Can determine actual NVP with
known length of cable.
Wiremap test Detects single-wire faults. MultiMap function reports wiremaps for up to 7 remote ID
adapters. Draws proportional wire length to breaks. Detects split pairs.
Signal performance Measures crosstalk and return loss characteristics in frequency range of 1-100 MHz.
Voltage protection Protected against ISDN, PoE and telephone voltages.
Specifications
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Performance Specifications (cont.)
Tone generator Generates digital tones compatible with Fluke Networks IntelliTone probe and 4 tones
compatible with typical analog probes (all pairs, frequency 1-2 kHz).
Continuity test Resistance range: 0 to 10,000
Tone generation: Variable tone between 500 and 5,000 . Tone is audible and can also
be detected by a tone probe.
Speaker test tone
generator
Variable frequency with left and right speaker and polarity control.
Crosstalk and impedance
fault diagnostics
Identifies distributed and localized crosstalk and impedance faults on twisted pair cabling.
Minimum and maximum lengths (using default NVP values):
Twisted pair, Cat 6A and below: 3.4 m to 210.1 m (11.0 ft to 689.2 ft)
Coaxial: 3.9 m to 246.0 m (12.9 ft to 807.4 ft)
Regulatory Information
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the manual, may cause interference to
radio communications. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device
pursuant to Part 15, Subpart J of the FCC rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such
interference when operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of the equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause interference, in which
case the user, at his own expense, will be required to
take whatever measures may be required to correct the
interference.
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Appendix A: Diagnosing Cabling Faults
Appendix A lists the typical causes of cable test failures.
Wire map: open
Wires connected to wrong pins at connector or punchdown blocks
Faulty connections
Damaged connector
Damaged cable
Wrong pairs selected in setup
Wrong application for cable
-continued-
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Wire map: split pair
Wires connected to wrong pins at connector or punchdown block.
Wire map: reversed pairs
Wires connected to wrong pins at connector or punchdown block.
Wire map: crossed pairs
Wires connected to wrong pins at connector or punchdown block.
Mix of 568A and 568B wiring standards (12 and 36 crossed).
Crossover cables used where not needed (12 and 36 crossed).
Wire map: short
Damaged connector
Damaged cable
Conductive material stuck between pins at connector.
Improper connector termination
Wrong application for cable
-continued-
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Crosstalk or ELFEXT fault
Excessive untwisting of pairs at connector
Poor quality patch cords
Poor quality connectors
Poor quality cable
Cable compression (tight cable ties, pinches, kinks, etc.)
Inappropriate use of couplers
Electrical noise source near cabling
Wrong application selected
-continued-
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Impedance fault
Patch cord or cable impedance not 100 (impedance mismatch)
Patch cord handling causing changes in impedance
Excessive amount of cable jammed into outlet box
Tight service loops in the distribution box
Excessive untwisting of pairs at connector
Poor quality connectors
Cable impedance not uniform
Cable compression (tight cable ties, pinches, kinks, etc.)
Poorly matched plug and jack
Water in cable jacket
Wrong application selected
-continued-
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Insertion loss (attenuation) fault
Cable is too long
Poor quality patch cord
Bad connection
Wrong cable type installed
Wrong application selected
Length exceeds limit, or delay skew fails
Cable is too long (may need to remove coiled service loops)
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Index
—A—
accessories
optional, 67
standard, 3
adapter, 10
auto shutoff, 14
Autotest
coaxial, 32
parameters, 17
saving, 19, 32
setup, 18
twisted pair, 19
length results, 30
results overview, 24
Signal Performance, 28
wiremap results, 25
—B—
backlight, 9
batteries
replacement, 64
type and life, 11
beeper, 14
Blink Port Light, 51
bridge tap detected
Autotest, 27
Discover mode, 39
bus topologies, 22
buttons, 9
—C—
CableIQ Reporter software, 62
cautions, 6
cleaning, 65
coaxial
Autotest, 32
Discover mode, 42
TDR, 44
continuity test, 52
continuity toner, 54
crossed pairs, 27
crosstalk faults, 56
customer support
contacting Fluke Networks, 2
if something seems wrong, 65
—D—
date, 12
default settings, 14
delay skew, 31
Device
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coaxial result, 36
port detected, 40
Discover mode, 37
coaxial results, 42
MultiMap, 46
TDR plot, 44
twisted pair results, 38
—E—
editing text, 13
—F—
Factory Settings, 14
FDX, 40
Find Crosstalk Fault, 56
Find Impedance Fault, 56
Fluke Networks
contacting, 2
Knowledge Base, 3
front panel, 9
—H—
hardware version, 15
help (customer support), 65
high voltage, 6, 41
—I—
icons for pair terminations, 30, 39
impedance faults, 56
INACTIVE PORT, 40
IntelliTone
cable map function, 50
tone function, 48
ISDN, 6
—K—
keys, 9
Knowledge Base, 3
—L—
language, 11
length
calibrating, 60
test results, 30
units, 11
length to a port, 40
Location, 19, 32
—M—
maintenance, 63
memory functions, 62
MultiMap, 46
—N—
non-negotiating port, 19
NP, 40
NVP, 60
—O—
open, 25
options, 67
Outlet, 19, 32
—P—
Pairs screen icons, 30, 39
parts, 67
port detected (Discover mode), 40
power
auto shutoff, 14
powering the tester, 11
Power over Ethernet, 6
problems (with the tester), 65
Index (continued)
81
—Q—
qualification vs. certification, 16
—R—
registration, 2
remote ID locator, 10
replacement parts, 67
reset to defaults, 14
—S—
safety information, 6
saving Autotests, 19, 32
self-test, 11
service, 65
setup
Autotest, 18
user preferences, 11
short
Autotest, 19
coaxial, 35
twisted pair, 41
Signal Level, 42, 43
Signal Performance, 28
Site, 19, 32
software
CableIQ Reporter, 62
updates, 63
version, 15
Speaker, 14
Speaker Test, 58
split pair, 26
Splitter or Fault, 35
star topologies, 20
—T—
TDR, 44
telephone voltages, 6, 41
time, 12
toner, 48, 54
troubleshooting
cabling faults, 73
the tester, 65
twisted pair
Autotest, 19
Discover mode, 38
Find Fault functions, 56
—U—
updating the software, 63
uploading results to a PC, 62
User Information, 12
—V—
Version Information, 15
VoIP, 22
voltage alert screens, 6
—W—
warnings, 6, 63
wiremap adapter, 10
wiremap results, 25
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