Operation Manual

Chapter 6
Structured cabling testing
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Illustration 3 6.18.1. Custom Name/NVP
5. Assign a name for the newly created custom cable The soft key appears.
6. Use alphanumerical keys to enter one or several NVP values, if required.
7. Use soft key to accept changes and return to screen to create a custom
cable.
6.18.2. Select Custom Cable Type
The custom cable type can be edited at any time or selected as current cable type.
1. Open "Cable Type" on start screen.
2. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to Custom Cable and confirm with Enter.
3. Use Arrow Keys to navigate to desired custom cable type and confirm with Enter.
6.18.3. Custom Cable Parameters
Illustration 6.18.3. Custom Cable Parameters
Parameters
Description
Frequency range
Use this menu to set the lowest and highest frequency for certification and
evaluation of cable performance.
Connector Pinout
Use this screen to determine the configuration of the contact pins of the plug.
Note:
Tests for NEXT, loss, capacitance, DC-resistance and impedance
cannot be performed on wire pairs that have not been selected.
Test Limits
Use this screen to adjust the pass/fail limits for the Autotest to your
requirements.
Link models
The custom limits for NEXT and loss are specified as constant limit or
according to the link models. The frequency limits depend on LanTEK
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