Operation Manual

156840.02 SignalTEK CT 6

SETUP

Select SYSTEM to access the system setup:

Enter details of the test engineer and company for inclusion in the reports

Set the menu language

Set preferences for auto off, backlight, length units, date and time format

Set the date and time for inclusion in the reports

Update the software. All settings and results will be lost. Save data to USB first.

View details about the system

Reset to factory defaults. All settings and results will be lost. Save data to USB first.

Adjust the settings to be used in the tests:

Cable Type

Select number of pairs and color scheme:

 If 2-Pair is selected, the Data Test will run at 100Mb/s.

 If 4-Pair is selected, the Data Test will run at 1Gb/s

Shield Type

Select how the shield will affect the Wiremap Test:

 UTP – Wiremap Test will only pass if the cable shield is not connected

 STP– Wiremap Test will only pass if the cable shield is connected

 UTP/STP – Shield will not affect the result of the Wiremap test

Nominal Velocity of Propagation (NVP)

Accurate length measurement relies on correct setting of the Nominal Velocity

of Propagation (NVP) for the cable to be tested.

Shows an illustration of the cable based on the selected cable type

SignalTEK CT can be used together with a compatible tone probe (available from

IDEAL) to identify and trace cables. SignalTEK CT can generate various types of tone on

various combinations of pins. Choice of tone type and pin connection is best determined by

experiment, to achieve the best results with a particular probe type and in a particular cable

situation.

Select the required report style:

 Format

o PDF for graphical reports that can be viewed or printed using a PDF viewer

o CSV for editable reports that can be opened in a spreadsheet

 Size

o FULL to include all details (larger file, takes longer to upload)

o SUMMARY (smaller file, takes less time to upload)

 Include length measurement in the reports if required