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Fluke CableIQ User Manual

Fluke CableIQ
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CableIQ
TM
Qualification Tester
Users Manual
January 2005, Rev. 5 6/2017
© 2005, 2007, 2009, 2015-2017 Fluke Corporation
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

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Fluke CableIQ Specifications

General IconGeneral
DisplayLCD
Supported MediaCopper
Length MeasurementYes
Fault FindingYes
Operating Temperature0 °C to 45 °C
Storage Temperature-20 °C to 60 °C
Humidity10% to 90% non-condensing
Cable TypesTwisted pair, Coaxial
Weight1.2 lbs
Battery TypeAlkaline

Summary

Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability

Overview of Features

Product Registration

Registering your product for updates, troubleshooting tips, and support services.

Contacting Fluke Networks

Information and contact numbers for technical support and inquiries.

Additional Resources for Cable Testing Information

Knowledge Base Access

Accessing the Fluke Networks Knowledge Base for articles on cable testing.

Unpacking the CableIQ Tester

Included Accessories

List of accessories included with the tester and how to obtain more.

Product Kits and Contents

CableIQ Qualification Tester (CIQ-100) Contents

List of components included in the CIQ-100 kit.

CableIQ Copper and Fiber Technician's Kit (CIQ-FTKSFP)

List of components included in the CIQ-FTKSFP kit.

Symbols and Safety Information

International Electrical Symbols

Explanation of international electrical symbols used in the manual and on the tester.

General Safety Warnings

Warnings for avoiding fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

Physical Features

Tester Controls and Connectors

Description of the tester's buttons, display, LCD, rotary switch, and connectors.

Using Wiremap Adapters and Remote ID Locators

Advantages of Adapters/Locators

Benefits of using wiremap adapters and remote ID locators for testing.

Connecting Remote ID Locators

How to connect remote ID locators using a universal adapter in confined areas.

Powering the Tester

Battery Options and Life

Information on tester power sources, battery types, and battery life.

Setting User Preferences

Language and Length Units

Procedure to change the tester's language and length unit settings.

Time and Date Settings

How to set the tester's internal clock and date.

Entering User Information

Procedure for entering operator and company information.

Auto Shutoff Settings

Configuring the tester to turn off automatically after inactivity.

Speaker On/Off Control

Enabling or disabling the tester's audible speaker output.

Resetting to Factory Settings

Procedure to restore tester settings to their original factory defaults.

Checking Hardware and Software Versions

Viewing Version Information

How to check the tester's hardware and software version numbers.

Qualifying Cabling with the Autotest

Autotest Supported Applications

List of applications the Autotest function can qualify cabling for.

Selecting Tests to Run

Autotest Setup Screens

Guide to configuring Autotest parameters and selecting tests.

Autotest on Twisted Pair Cabling

Performing Twisted Pair Autotest

Steps and notes for conducting an Autotest on twisted pair cabling.

Connecting to Star Topologies

Star Topology Cabling Setup

Diagram and explanation for connecting cables in a star topology for testing.

Connecting to Bus Topologies

Bus Topology Cabling Setup

Diagram and explanation for connecting cables in a bus topology for testing.

About Qualification for VoIP

VoIP Cabling Requirements

Factors affecting VoIP service quality and cabling qualification.

Autotest Results for Twisted Pair Cabling

Interpreting Summary Results

Understanding overall and type-specific Autotest results and symbols.

Typical Wiremap Screens

Examples of wiremap results, including good, open, and crossed pair faults.

Signal Performance Results

Interpreting Signal Performance

Understanding qualified/unqualified results and fault types like connection/distributed faults.

Length Results

Understanding Length Measurements

Interpreting length values, delay limits, and pair termination indicators.

Autotest on Coaxial Cabling (75 Ω)

Performing Coaxial Autotest

Steps to perform an Autotest on coaxial cabling and view results.

Autotest Results for Coaxial Cabling

Interpreting Coaxial Autotest Results

Understanding results for passed, qualified, and failed coaxial tests.

Discovering Cabling Characteristics

Discover Mode for Twisted Pair

Checking wiremaps, length, and port speed/connection for twisted pair cables.

Discover Mode for Coaxial Cabling

Checking continuity, length, and signal presence for coaxial cables.

TDR Plot for Coaxial Cabling

Using Time Domain Reflectometry to analyze impedance changes in coaxial cables.

Using Multiple Remote ID Locators (MultiMap)

MultiMap Results Overview

Viewing wiremaps from multiple remote ID locators simultaneously.

Using the Toner

Tone Probe Functions

Using digital and analog tones to locate cables with a tone probe.

Using IntelliTone Cable Map Function

Verifying Wiring with IntelliTone

Using the tester and probe for cable mapping and verifying wiring.

Blinking a Port Light

Identifying Connected Ports

Using the Blink Port Light function to find which port a cable connects to.

Testing for Continuity

Continuity Test Procedure

Steps for testing opens and shorts on modular jacks and coaxial connectors.

Using the Continuity Toner

Continuity Toner Application

Using the continuity function as a toner for applications like security switches.

Locating Crosstalk and Impedance Faults

Twisted Pair Fault Detection

Using diagnostic functions to identify crosstalk and impedance issues on twisted pair cables.

Testing Speaker Cabling

Speaker Cable Wiring and Phase Test

Testing the wiring and phase of installed twisted pair speaker cables.

Calibrating Length Measurements

Adjusting NVP for Length Accuracy

How to adjust the Nominal Velocity of Propagation (NVP) for accurate length measurements.

Memory Functions

Viewing Saved Autotest Results

Steps to recall previously saved Autotest results from the tester's memory.

Deleting Saved Results

Procedure for deleting individual or all saved Autotest results.

Uploading Autotest Results to PC

Maintenance

Updating Tester Software

Procedure and considerations for updating the tester's firmware.

Replacing the Batteries

Instructions for replacing the tester's AA batteries.

If Something Seems Wrong

Troubleshooting Guide

Referencing tables and contacting support for resolving tester issues.

Options and Accessories

Specifications

Environmental Specifications

Operating conditions, temperature, humidity, vibration, and safety standards.

General Specifications

Details on test connectors, power, interface, dimensions, weight, and display.

Performance Specifications

Technical performance details of autotests, length, wiremap, signal, and voltage protection.

Regulatory Information

FCC compliance and interference information for the device.

Appendix A: Diagnosing Cabling Faults

Wire Map Faults

Common causes for open, split pair, reversed, crossed, and short wire map faults.

Crosstalk or ELFEXT Faults

Causes of excessive crosstalk and marginal ELFEXT measurements.

Impedance and Insertion Loss Faults

Causes of impedance mismatch, attenuation, and length limit failures.

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