User manual

Chapter 6
Test Description and Procedure
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6.10. Blink
This test allows display of the Ethernet port to which the test cable is connected.
6.10.1. Performing test
1. Select the menu point "Blink".
2. Select Run to start the test.
On the Ethernet device the corresponding connection point then blinks intermittently.
3. Select Stop to terminate the test.
NOTE:
Speed and colour of the blinking LED changes periodically and is dependent on the switch
type.
6.11. Power over Ethernet (PoE)
This test allows the Ethernet power supply for the connected device to be tested.
6.11.1. Performing test
1. Select the menu point "PoE".
2. Select Setup to define the test parameters.
3. Save the entry made with Apply. You can exit the menu without saving the
changes with Escape.
4. Select Run to start the test.
The LanXPLORER then performs the following steps:
 Measurement of incoming voltage;
 Measurement of incoming current;
 Calculation of resulting power;
 Comparison of test results with standard values.
6.11.2. Display results
Image
Description
Status
Passed – PoE recognised
Failed – PoE not recognised
Test Type
Type of test
Pair
Pair
Voltage
Voltage
Current
Current
Power
Power
Figure 50: PoE - test result