IDEAL Networks LanTEK IV, User Manua

Page 1: ...1 Proof of Performance Proof of Performance LanTEK IV The Future of Cable Certification User Manual...

Page 2: ...ability for errors and omissions No part of this document may be reproduced or used except as authorized by contract or other written permission from IDEAL INDUSTRIES Networks Ltd The copyright and al...

Page 3: ...3 Importing Exporting Jobs 14 User Interface Operating Modes 15 Standard User Interface Operation explained 16 Live Wiremap 23 Creating Test Files 24 Presentation of Tests 37 Performing Tests 39 Displ...

Page 4: ...rechargeable battery To avoid injury the following instructions for handling rechargeable batteries must be observed When a rechargeable battery is not installed in the tester handser it must be stor...

Page 5: ...maintenance worlds and the expertise of IDEAL INDUSTRIES NETWORKS LTD IDEAL INDUSTRIES NETWORKS LTD recommends before testing commences to define precisely with the end customer or with the team lead...

Page 6: ...ot included in the test Permanent link adapter cord Permanent Link configuration Included in the test Connection between the permanent link adapter plug and the permanent link wiring Not included in t...

Page 7: ...channel must be re certified The MPTL method makes it possible to certify a hybrid link consisting of a conventional female socket at one side and a male connector plug at the other side MPTL s are us...

Page 8: ...ware idealnetworks net Please use Google Chrome Microsoft Edge or Mozilla Firefox IDEAL AnyWARE CLOUD allows management of projects using LanTEK IV certifiers 1 Who has the certifier 2 Date of last so...

Page 9: ...ww idealnetworks net An account is required to download software and documentation Link LanTEK IV to your AnyWARE account Select the Navigation menu Select Device add your LanTEK IV with on the menu a...

Page 10: ...10 www idealnetworks net IDEAL AnyWARE Cloud You will find the Device ID in Settings on the LanTEK IV...

Page 11: ...Export transfers completed test results to a USB key or AnyWARE Cloud Press Accept after choosing an option Choose language Connect to Wi Fi hotspot Set Reference calibrate system for Cat 8 2 RJ45 pat...

Page 12: ...am Viewer Show cursor when using USB mouse Default Autotest parameters define the configuration for future tests Default Autotest Settings This will save a standard configuration in the tester that wi...

Page 13: ...if the wave logo at the top right is not crossed out Make sure that the signal strength is greater than 50 Once connected tap on the network name to view Wi Fi details including the security settings...

Page 14: ...AnyWARE Desktop provides test management and reporting from a PC without using cloud services Jobs created on AnyWARE Desktop can be exported to a USB key and downloaded to LanTEK Completed tests can...

Page 15: ...to create a job with pre configured tests The new mode is called Standard and the existing mode is called Advanced Open the Preferences menu Press the gear icon to open the Preferences menu Open Oper...

Page 16: ...rmed Touch the test name to open the results page Next Test Name of the next test to be run The last character increments with each test The test name can be changed by touching the name Touch Test or...

Page 17: ...the last character following each test Press Test to perform a test and save it as ID A 08 The Test icon turns grey when a test is running The status bar increases to show the test progress Test A 08...

Page 18: ...t Test Change the Next Test name by touching the name and use the keyboard to enter the desired name Type the desired name for the next test to perform and press the Enter key to accept Press Enter wh...

Page 19: ...it as ID A 08 The currently selected Job is highlighted in blue Touch the back arrow when the desired job is selected Touch the name of an existing Job to make it active The line will turn blue to ind...

Page 20: ...20 www idealnetworks net Creating a new job Press to create a new job Press the tick when finished entering the new name Enter the name of the new job...

Page 21: ...rmance Selecting test standards Test limits and cable type are changed by touching the Test Standards box Touch the Test Standard box to open the settings Select the required settings and press the ti...

Page 22: ...previously entered names or a new name can be added to the list The operator name is included with the test result and appears on printed certification reports Touch the operator icon to change the na...

Page 23: ...e pull down menu from any screen To activate Live wiremap directly slide your finger down from the top edge of the screen to reveal the shortcut menu Live wiremap is shown at the bottom half of the di...

Page 24: ...a customer project building etc Then test files with unique ID s are added to jobs with the performance standard to be tested This system allows quick testing of numerous tests with minimal configura...

Page 25: ...ck mark at the top right of the screen Optional test identifiers building floor room rack panel etc can be added to each test ID to provide more details ANSI TIA 606 mode follows the naming convention...

Page 26: ...rks net Add a tick mark next to the desired identifier categories Several predefined options exist for each element of the identifiers Tap the drop down menu next to each ID to choose an identifier Cr...

Page 27: ...e check mark to save the configuration The list is updated with the new job called Building 1 The next step is to open the job folder and prepare it by adding tests Press the name of the desired folde...

Page 28: ...net The Building 1 folder is open tests can now be added deleted or edited Press to add new test files The first step is to select a type of measurement Copper or Fiber optic Press Copper to continue...

Page 29: ...end limits of the counter The numbers will be automatically incremented in the previous example this will create Cable 01 to Cable 24 This range is alphanumeric and no special characters are allowed...

Page 30: ...panel to work area outlet Cable terminated with female connectors at both ends In Channel certification two patch cords equipment room and work area are added This is more complete since it also take...

Page 31: ...certifies cabling up to 500 MHz for Ethernet applications up to 10 Gigabit In ISO IEC there are different sub families of link models within the EA Class PL1 PL2 CP1 is a typical Permanent female fema...

Page 32: ...S FAIL according to the limits defined by the selected test standard Select Class EA PL1 PL2 CP1 The Cable Type selection is intended to provide more detail on the nature of the components installed t...

Page 33: ...is important for correctly measuring the length of a link it only affects this measurement and no others When the Generic is selected the NVP can be manually entered or calculated using a cable link o...

Page 34: ...k is 24 meters plus the 2 permanent link adapters of 2 meters each for a total of 28 meters Enter 28 into the length field Note the units are set to meters or feet depending on the units set in the te...

Page 35: ...w the configuration parameters and press the check mark to continue If all parameters are correct press the check mark to confirm and create the list of tests Press the home button to return to the ho...

Page 36: ...sets are connected to a link If the icon remains gray it means that there is a problem remote off testers not connected to the same link or the link is broken The LanTEK IV handsets are able to commun...

Page 37: ...In addition the blue color of the Test icon and the circle symbol indicate that the two handsets are correctly connected and ready to test Circle not tested Blue bar not tested If the buttons are gray...

Page 38: ...onnected and ready to test Green bar green box Pass Red bar red box Fail Orange bar orange box marginal Pass Fail Grey test buttons Main and remote handsets are not connected and an Autotest cannot be...

Page 39: ...ts are correctly connected to the same link to be tested Ready to test indicators 1 On screen test buttons are blue 2 The Autotest icon is displayed 3 A musical melody is heard 4 The link symbol at th...

Page 40: ...m an Autotest 1 Press the Autotest key on each handset 2 Press the blue Test button on the screen 3 Press the black circular button on the end of the VisiLINQ adapter A blue progress bar is displayed...

Page 41: ...t of tests for completed Autotests Press the button to open the options on the Home screen Select an option to display the desired measurement related to the test number When activated the margin of t...

Page 42: ...e first page The wiremap is always at the top of the list because it is a common failure mode unless there is a failed measurement You can re run the test or edit it to rename it for example with the...

Page 43: ...43 Proof of Performance Tap any point on the plot to display the frequency the measured value and the associated limit Slide your finger across a range to enlarge the view Display of test results...

Page 44: ...s a detailed analysis Zoom out for normal view Switch between scroll and zoom functions In scroll mode swiping the screen will slide the view of the graph while maintaining the current zoom level Swit...

Page 45: ...he lowest margin and the frequency point where the measured value is closest to the test limit Press return to return to the test summary screen Press View Low Frequency results results to display the...

Page 46: ...orks net Presentation of the measurements on the second page The i symbol indicates that this measurement is either optional or meets certain criteria where a pass fail result is not required Display...

Page 47: ...modifies the test IDs that appear to streamline operations on large projects Open a job to view the list of tests By default the test standard used is displayed under each identifier and all the test...

Page 48: ...e wiremap allows a check of continuity before performing the Autotest With Live wiremap active the upper options button changes the wiremap color code display The lower options button deactivates the...

Page 49: ...filtered if the corresponding status box is colored If you press one of the buttons the icon turns gray and hides test results matching that status For example pressing Passed changes the button from...

Page 50: ...e selected to narrow the tests displayed in the home screen In this example Panel 02 is selected and only the test ID s for Panel 02 will be displayed Press Apply Filters to confirm the selection The...

Page 51: ...Proof of Performance Jobs management and synchronization Manage Jobs Press JOBS to view the list jobs Sort the list of jobs alphabetically Sort jobs by creation date Select multiple jobs Create a new...

Page 52: ...option to delete the folder and all test results is now available Please note that job deletion is permanent and cannot be canceled all included tests will be lost When a folder has been synced to th...

Page 53: ...ed to reset the job Press SYNC to open the import export synchronization options screen Import transfers files and tests to be done from AnyWARE Cloud or Desktop to LanTEK IV for pre configured tests...

Page 54: ...folders and tests not previously synchronized with the Cloud account associated to the LanTEK IV Press Upload to AnyWARE Cloud to synchronize all tests to the Cloud software Wi Fi will turn on automa...

Page 55: ...ests transferred USB flash drive key requirements Supported format FAT32 Supported size up to 512GB Storage capacity Cat 6A Class EA tests 4000 tests per GB of storage space Cat 8 Class I II tests 200...

Page 56: ...S capacitive color touchscreen 480x854 pixels 5 12 7mm Weight of a handset with battery 1 1 kg Dimensions 25 4 x 12 7 x 5 3cm Operating temperature 0 to 45 C non condensing Storage temperature 20 to 7...

Page 57: ...ia optional FiberTEK IV modules multimode from OM1 to OM5 and single mode OS1 OS2 Supported test connectors RJ45 Permanent Link TIA Cat 6A ISO Class EA up to 500 MHz LanTEK IV 500 RJ45 Permanent Link...

Page 58: ...tandard warranty 12 months for handsets and accessories 6 months for batteries Optional Sapphire Care Plan service contracts for extended warranties and calibration for 1 2 and 3 year terms Compliance...

Page 59: ...59 Proof of Performance Devices CE C Tick FCC Part 15 Class A Batteries DOT 49 CFR 173 185 UN Part IV section 38 3 Notes...

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