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FiberTEK III Document 164802 Iss 3
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Chapter 4. Testing using FiberTEK™ III
All cable parameter default settings programmed in the FiberTEK™ III Cable Certifier are based on
generic standards, proposed industry recommendations for cables and network links, the latest technical
information available from International LAN cabling standards committees, the LAN industry, and IDEAL
INDUSTRIES' own experience and testing.
Before performing any measurements, IDEAL INDUSTRIES, LTD. recommends to request detailed
information from contractor or project manager on the standards to be used for measuring, to ensure that
relevant parameters are complied with.
4.1 Test Setup According to Reference Method with Three Test Cords
This is the preferred measuring method, based on ISO/IEC 14763-3, which can be used for any topology
- both installation and transmission line. Irrespective of the plug face, it is also used on the measuring
equipment and within the transmission line.
Calibration takes place via reference line between the launch cords and tail cords used for measurement.
Fig. 8 Test Setup According to Reference Method with Three Test Cords
4.2 Test Setup According to Reference Method with One Test Cord
This measuring method is based on ISO/IEC 14763-3.
All connectors on the measuring equipment and within the line must be of the same type.
Calibration is performed with the launch cord used for the measurement. Subsequently, the line to be
measured and a tail cord are introduced.
NOTE
LS
PM
Launch cord
Calibration cord
Tail cord
LS
PM
Launch cord
Link under test
Tail cord
Measured Loss