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DATACOM TEXTRON LANcat Series User Manual

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DATACOM TEXTRON LANcat Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDATACOM TEXTRON
ModelLANcat Series
CategoryCable Tester
LanguageEnglish

Summary

LANcat Series Cable Testers User Manual

1. INTRODUCTION

2. GETTING STARTED

Initial Instrument Set Up

Covers basic instrument setup and default parameter checks.

3. AUTOTEST

Running Autotest

Step-by-step instructions for performing an Autotest.

Viewing Autotest Results

Explains how to review summary and detailed Autotest results.

Saving Autotest Results

Guides users on how to save Autotest results for later use.

4. QUICK CHECK

Running Quick Check

Instructions for performing a Quick Check test.

5. CABLE TEST DESCRIPTIONS

Wire Map

Describes testing for pin-to-pin continuity and wiring errors.

NEXT

Explains Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT) measurement and its importance.

Power Sum NEXT

Details the Power Sum NEXT test for high-speed network certification.

Length

Describes the length measurement test and its capabilities.

Delay/Delay Skew

Covers propagation delay and delay skew measurements for LANs.

Attenuation

Explains attenuation measurement, signal loss over cable length.

Noise

Covers impulse noise measurement and its impact on network performance.

Impedance

Explains impedance measurement for cable type confirmation.

6. PRINTING, UPLOADING, VIEWING TEST RESULTS

Printing/Uploading Test Results

Procedures for printing and uploading single or multiple reports.

7. TESTING TWISTED PAIR CABLE

Testing Tips

Guidance on selecting modules, test standards, and connecting segments.

8. SETUP

Fault Threshold

Setting the minimum reflection level for anomaly detection.

Noise Threshold

Configuring the detection level for impulse noise spikes.

9. CALIBRATION AND UPGRADING

NVP Calibration

Calibrating the Nominal Velocity of Propagation for accurate length measurements.

Remote Unit Calibration

Calibrating the remote unit to maintain measurement accuracy.

Performance Module Calibration

Calibrating performance modules for maximum measurement accuracy.

Impedance Calibration

Calibrating impedance for optimal accuracy.

10. ETHERNET TRAFFIC ANALYSIS

Running Traffic Test

Steps to connect and start an Ethernet traffic test.

Viewing Traffic Results

Interpreting the displayed traffic conditions and errors.

11. TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICE

LANcat Self Test

Performing a self-test to diagnose LANcat operational issues.

APPENDIX A. TEST STANDARDS

EIA/TIA TSB-67 - Test Limits

Specifies test limits for Category 3, 4, and 5 UTP testing.

APPENDIX D. CABLE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

Disassembly

Instructions for safely disassembling the performance module.

Recalibration

Steps for recalibrating the unit after cable replacement.