Chapter 3
Calibration, Configuration, and Special Operations
3-2
Adapters and Reference Patchcords
The Test Adapters for the LANTEK 6/7 Cable Tester look similar to the Channel
Adapters and can perform calibration of the test units as well as Permanent Link
and Channel Link testing.
The LANTEK 6 Cable Tester is supplied with two Category 6 Test Adapters and
two Reference Patchcords with Category 6 plugs at both ends.
The LANTEK 7 Cable Tester is supplied with two Category 7 Tera Test Adapters
and two sets of Reference Patchcords.
• The first set of Reference Patchcords have Tera plugs at both ends.
• The second set of Reference Patchcords have Tera Plugs at one-end and
Category 6 RJ45 plugs at the other end.
Table 3-1: LANTEK 6 Test Adapter and Reference Patchcord Usage
Type of Test
Cat 6
Channel Adapter
Cat 6 to Cat 6
Reference
Patchcords
Cat 6 to Cat 6
User Patchcords
Calibration ü ü
ü *
Cat6/5e Class E/D
Channel
ü ü
Cat6/5e Class E/D
Permanent Link
ü ü
ü *
* Note: Good quality user patchcords may be used for permanent link testing if the units
have been calibrated with them.
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