Datasheet

LinkIQ-IE Datasheet
Overview
Operational Technology professionals responsible for maintaining and/or managing an industrial
network have a challenging job. They are on-the-spot problem-solvers and are always planning
for future enhancements to seamlessly upgrade the network to higher speeds. All while
continuously troubleshooting and optimizing the current infrastructure. Fluke Networks’ LinkIQ™
provides a fast and robust tool to help expertly manage the network to keep it running smoothly
and efficiently. By qualifying and troubleshooting cabling - the #1 cause of Industrial Ethernet
problems – LinkIQ can prevent and save hours of production downtime.
The LinkIQ™ Industrial Ethernet Cable + Network Tester verifies cable performance up to 10
Gb/s and solves network connectivity problems. Using frequency-based measurements,
LinkIQ™ provides distance to fault information along with a wire map of the cable under test.
The LinkIQ™ also performs nearest switch diagnostics to identify key network issues and
validate switch configuration, eliminating the need of using another device. Additional features
include Analog and Digital Toning, Port Blink, 802.1x authentication, Remote Office Locators,
and the ability to manage results via LinkWare™ PC.
Cable Testing You Trust
The LinkIQ™ is capable of measuring lengths up to 1000 feet (305 m) and provides distance to
faults such as opens, shorts, and unterminated cable. Using the Industrial Ethernet Remote
Adapter allows for a complete wire map of the cable pairs which helps identify miswired and
split pairs on RJ45, M12X, M12D, and M8D terminated cables. The LinkIQ™ supports
EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT and other Industrial Ethernet protocols and qualifies the
cabling bandwidth from 10BASE-T to 10GBASE-T (10 Mb/s up to 10 Gb/s). It qualifies the
cabling bandwidth by taking multiple frequency-based measurements. Using IEEE-standards-
based measurements ensures that tested links meet performance requirements as opposed to
transmission testers which only prove that the specific test devices can communicate over the
link.