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CableIQTM

Qualification Tester

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Table of Contents

Title Page

Overview of Features .................................................................................................... 1

Registration ................................................................................................................... 2

Contacting Fluke Networks .......................................................................................... 2

Additional Resources for Cable Testing Information .................................................. 3

Unpacking ..................................................................................................................... 3

CableIQ Advanced IT Kit (CIQ-KIT) .......................................................................... 3

CableIQ Qualification Tester (CIQ-100) ................................................................... 4

CableIQ Copper and Fiber Technician's Kit (CIQ-FTKSFP)....................................... 4

WSymbols and Safety Information ............................................................................. 5

Physical Features ........................................................................................................... 8

Using the Wiremap Adapter and Remote ID Locators ................................................ 10

Powering the Tester ...................................................................................................... 11

Verifying Operation ...................................................................................................... 11

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Setting User Preferences .............................................................................................. 11

Changing the Language and Length Units ............................................................ 11

Setting the Time and Date ...................................................................................... 12

Entering User Information ...................................................................................... 12

Auto Shutoff

............................................................................................................ 14

Enabling or Disabling the Speaker ......................................................................... 14

Resetting to Factory Settings .................................................................................. 14

Checking

the Hardware and Software Versions ......................................................... 15

Qualifying Cabling with the Autotest ......................................................................... 15

Selecting Tests to Run .............................................................................................. 18

Autotest on

Twisted Pair Cabling ........................................................................... 19

Connecting to Star Topologies ........................................................................... 20

Connecting to Bus Topologi

es............................................................................ 22

About Qualification for VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) ........................... 22

Autotest Results for Twisted Pair Cabling .............................................................. 24

Wiremap Results ................................................................................................. 25

Signal

Performance Results ................................................................................ 28

Length Results ..................................................................................................... 30

Autotest on Coaxial Cabling (75 Ω) ........................................................................ 32

Discovering

Cabling Characteristics ............................................................................. 37

Discover Mode Results for Twisted Pair Cabling .................................................... 38

Discover Mode Results for Coaxial Cabli

ng ............................................................ 42

TDR Plot for Coaxial Cabling ................................................................................... 44

™

Using Multiple Remote ID Locators in Disc

over Mode (MultiMap

) .................... 46

Using the Toner ............................................................................................................ 48

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Using the IntelliTone Cable Map Function .................................................................. 50

Blinking a Port Light ..................................................................................................... 51

Testing for Continuity ................................................................................................... 52

Using the Continuity Toner ..........................................................................................

54

Locating Crosstalk and Impedance Faults on Twisted Pair Cabling ........................... 56

Testing Speaker Cabling ............................................................................................... 58

Calibrating Length Measurements ............................................................................... 60

Setting the

NVP to a Specified Value ...................................................................... 60

Determining a Cable’s Actual NVP .......................................................................... 61

Memory Functions ........................................................................................................ 62

Viewing Saved Results

............................................................................................. 62

Deleting Results ........................................................................................................ 62

Uploading Results to a PC

........................................................................................ 62

Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 63

Updating the Tester’s Software ............................................................................... 63

Replacing the Batteries ............................................................................................ 64

Cleaning

.................................................................................................................... 65

If Something Seems Wrong .......................................................................................... 65

Options and Accessories ............................................................................................... 67

Specifications

................................................................................................................. 68

Environmental Specifications .................................................................................. 68

General Specifications ..............................................................................................

69

Performance Specifications...................................................................................... 70

Regulatory Information ...........................................................................................

Appendix A: Diagnosing Cabling

Faults ...................................................................... 73

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Index .............................................................................................................................. 79

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List of Figures

Figure Title Page

1. Examples of Voltage Alert Screens ..................................................................................... 7

2. Features ................................................................................................................................ 8

3. Using the Universal Adapter for Confined Areas............................................................... 10

4. Editing Text .......................................................................................................................... 13

5. Autotest Setup Screens ......................................................................................................

6. Autotest Connections for Twisted Pair Network Cabling.................................................. 20

7. Autotest Connections for Telephone Cabling in a Star Topology..................................... 21

8.

9. Autotest Summary Screens .................................................................................................. 24

10. Typical Wiremap Screens ..................................................................................................... 25

11. Signal Performance Results ................................................................................................. 28

12. Length Result

13. Autotest Connections for Coaxial Cabling (cabling with splitter show

14. Autotest Results for Coaxial Cabling................................................................................... 34

15. Discover Mode Results for Twisted Pair Cabling ................................................................ 38

16. Discover Mode

17. TDR Plots for Coaxial Cablin

Autotest Connections for Telephone Cabling in a Bus Topology ..................................... 23

Screens .......................................................................................................... 30

n)......................... 33

Results for Coaxial Cabling ........................................................................ 42

g.............................................................................................. 44

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18. MultiMap Results................................................................................................................. 46

19. Using Multiple Remote ID Locators.................................................................................... 47

20. Using the Toner (twisted pair example)............................................................................. 49

21. Using the Toner with the IP 200IntelliTone Cable Map Function ..................................... 50

22. Blinking a Port Light............................................................................................................

23. Testing for Continuity ......................................................................................................... 53

24. Using the Continuity Toner to Test Security Switches ....................................................... 55

25. Testing Speaker Cabling...................................................................................................... 59

26. Replacin

51

g the Batteries ....................................................................................................... 65

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List of Tables

Table Title Page

1. International Electrical Symbols .......................................................................................... 5

2. Autotest Parameters ............................................................................................................ 17

3. Crosstalk and Impedance Fault Messages........................................................................... 57

4. Troubleshooting the Tester ................................................................................................. 66

5. Options and Accessories ......................................................................................................

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CableIQ Qualification Tester

Overview of Features

The CableIQ™ Qualification Tester is a hand-held tester
that lets you test wiring and qualify the transmission
capabilities of twisted pair and 75 Ω coaxial cabling
installations.

The tester offers the following features:

• Autotest function qualifies cabling for Ethernet,
telephone, or CATV service in less than 4 seconds.

• Identifies wiremap faults, bridge taps, and port
characteristics.

• Discover mode automatically reports cable
characteristics and tells you if the cable is connected
to a device.

• Detects and displays the strength of RF coaxial
television signals.

• MultiMap™ function tests multiple segments through
bridge taps and detects faults on individual
conductors.

• Detects Ethernet service on twisted pair cabling and
television service on coaxial cabling.

• Locates crosstalk faults on twisted pair cabling and
impedance faults on twisted pair and coaxial cabling.

• IntelliTone
ITK100 or ITK200 probes to help you locate and
isolate cables behind walls, at patch panels, or in
bundles. Toner function also works with standard
analog probes.

• Continuity toner simplifies testing of security
switches at doors and windows.

• Blinks the port light on a hub or switch to help you
verify connectivity and cable routing.

™

function works with Fluke Networks

• Speaker test lets you quickly verify speaker
connections.

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Additional Resources for Cable Testing Information

Additional

Resources for Cable Testing

Information

The Fluke Networks Knowledge Base answers common
questions about Fluke Networks products and provides
articles on cable testing tec
access the

www.flukenetworks.com, then click SUPPORT >

Knowledge Base at the

Knowledge Base, log on to

hniques and technology. To

of the page.

top

Unpacking

The tester comes with the accessories listed below. If
something is damaged or missing, contact the place of
purchase immediately.

Note

CableI

• CableI

• Four AA

• IP200 IntelliTone tone probe

• 9 V battery

• S

• Two patch cords, 8-pin modular plug to

• Patch cord, 6-pin modular plug to 6-pin modular

• Coaxial patch cord, F-connector to F-connector, 75

• Universal adapter, 8-pin/4-pin modula

• F-connecto

Q Advanced IT

Q Qualification Tester with detachable wire

p adapter

ma

alkaline batteries

ix remo

modular plug (RJ45 to RJ45), 2 m

(RJ11 to

1.5 m

8-pin/4-pin modular jack

te ID adapters, ID num

RJ11), 15.2 cm

r barrel adapter

Kit (CIQ-KIT)

bers 2 through 7

8-pin

plug

Ω,

r jack to

CableIQ Reporter software is available on the
Fluke Networks website

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• US

• Folding pouch for accessories

• Hard carrying case

• CableIQ

B cable for PC communications

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CableIQ

• CableI

• Four AA

• Two patch

• F-connector barrel adapter

• US

• Carrying case

• CableIQ Ge

Qualification Tester

Q Qualification Tester with detachable wire

p adapter

ma

alkaline batteries

cords, 8-pin modular pl

modular plug (RJ45 to RJ45), 2 m

B cable for PC communications

tting Started Guide

(CIQ-100)

ug to 8-pin

CableI

Q Copper a

nd Fiber Technician’s

Kit (CIQ- FTKSFP)

• CableIQ Advanced IT Kit (CIQ-KIT)

• SimpliFiber Pro Fiber Test Kit (FTK 1000):

o SimpliFiber Pro optical power
o SimpliFiber Pro 850/1300 source
o Four AA
o USB cable fo
o Carrying case
o CableIQ Getting Starte

alkaline batteries

r PC communications

d Guide

meter

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WS

ymbols and Safety Information

W

Symbols and Safety Information

Table 1 describes the
on the tester and

Table 1. International Electrical Symbols

W

X

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Warning or Caution: Risk of damage or destruction to
equipment or software. See explanations in the manual.

Warning: Risk of electric shock.

Consult the user documentation

This equipment not for connection to public
communications networks, such as active telephone
systems.
This product complies with the WEEE Directive
marking requirements. The affixed label indicates
that you must not discard this electrical/electronic
product in domestic household waste. Product
Category: With reference to the equipment types in
the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as
category 9 "Monitoring and Control Instrumentation"
product. Do not dispose of this product as unsorted
municipal waste.
To return unwanted products, contact the
manufacturer’s web site shown on the product or
your local sales office or distributor.

in this manual.

internationa

l electrical symbols used







40 year Environment Friendly Use Period (EFUP) under
China Regulation - Administrative Measure on the
Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information
Products. This is the period of time before any of the
identified hazardous substances are likely to leak out,
causing possible harm to health and the environment.

Conforms

MSIP-REM-FLK-016005052:
Korea

Class A Equipment (Industrial Broadcasting &
Communication Equipment)

This product meets requirements for industrial (Class A)
electromagnetic wave equipment and the seller or user
should take notice of it. This equipment is intended for
use in business environments and is not to be used in
homes.

to relevant Australian

EMC approval for

Warning

To avoid possible fire, electric shock, or
personal injury:

•

Do

not open th

parts are inside.

•

Do not

•

Do
Inspect the tester before use.

modify the tester.

not use the tester

e case; no user-serviceable

if it is damaged.

standards.

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•

If this equipment is used in a manner not
specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment
may be impaired.

•

The tester is not intended to be connected to
active telephone inputs, systems, or
equipment,
to the voltages applied by these interfaces
may damage the tester and create a potential
shock hazard for the user.

• If

the

tester detects voltage, it shows a

screen that includes th
symbol (

these screens. Disconnect the tester if the
voltage alert symbol appears.

including ISDN devices. Exposure

rt

). Figure 1

e voltage ale

shows examples of



Caution

To avoid data
maximum

• Never attempt

the tester while runn

• Never operate portable transmitting devices,

such as walkie-talkies and cell phones, during
a cable test.

• Replace

battery message appears.

the batteries

loss and to ensure

accuracy of

to

test results:

send data from a PC

ing a cable test.

as soon as the low

to

• Always turn on the tester before connecting

it to a cable. Turning the tester on activates
the tool’s input protection

• Do not use the tester if it operates

abnormally. Protection may be impaired.

• Read

Safety Information booklet
the tester.

the sa

fety information given in the

circuitry.

before usi

ng

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Safety Information

avv62.bmp

Telephone voltages detected.

avv59.bmp

Voltage from an unknown

device detected.

avv57.bmp

Power over Ethernet

voltages detected.

avv61.bmp

Voltage detected across wires from
different pairs (for example, across 1
and 7).

Figure 1. Examples of Voltage Alert Screens

avv58.bmp

ISDN voltages detected

(NT-1 interface)

WXRefer to the warnings

on page 6.

Note

The tester may not correctly identify
devices that use non-standard
wiring.

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A

LCD display with backlight.

B J K: The softkeys provide functions related to

the current screen. The current functions are shown on
the screen above the keys.

Physical Features

I G: Toggles the backlight between dim and bright

settings.

J I: Exits the current screen. Also exit edit mode when

making selections and editing text.

C P: Starts the currently selected test.
D H: Enter key selects the highlighted item from a

menu. Enters and exits edit mode when making
selections and editing text.

E Rotary switch selects the tester’s modes.
F USB port for uploading test reports to a PC and

updating the tester’s software. See “Uploading Results
to a PC” on page 62.

G L: On/off key.
H B C A D: Arrow keys for navigating through

screens and incrementing or decrementing
alphanumeric values. For navigation, use
up and down. Use SHIFT and
top or bottom of a list.

A or D to go to the

B C to page

Figure 2. Features (cont.)

K F-connector for connecting to 75 Ω coaxial cable.
L Modular jack for connecting to telephone and twisted

pair network cable. The jack accepts 8-pin modular
(RJ45) and 6-pin modular (RJ11) connectors.

M Wiremap adapter with F-connector and modular jack.

See “Using the Wiremap Adapter and Remote ID
Locators” on page 10 for details.

N Remote ID locator (optional) with F-connector and

modular jack. See “Using the Wiremap Adapter and
Remote ID Locators” on page 10 for details.

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Powering the Tester

Powering the Tester

You can power the tester with four AA alkaline batteries
(included), four rechargeable nickel-metal hydride or
nickel-cadmium batteries, or four 1.5 V lithium batteries.

Most of the tester’s screens show a battery status icon
(b) near the upper-left corner. The message Low
Batteries! appears when the batteries are too low for the
tester to function.

The batteries last about 20 hours during typical use (with
the backlight at the dim setting).

Figure 26 on page 65 shows how to replace the batteries.

Verifying Operation

The tester performs a basic self-test when you turn it on. If
the tester reports an error or does not turn on, refer to “If
Something Seems Wrong” on page 65.

Setting User Preferences

The following sections describe settings you may want to
change when you first start using the tester. For Autotest
settings, see “Selecting Tests to Run” on page 18.

Changing the Language and Length Units

To change the language and length units:

1 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP.
2 Press

3 Use

4 Use

D to highlight Language / m⋅ft; then press

H or J.

A D to highlight a setting; then press Hor

J.

A D to change the setting; then press H.

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Setting the Time and Date

The time and date are stored with saved Autotests. The
time setting uses a 24-hour clock.

To set the time and date:

1 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP.
2 Press

D to highlight Time / Date; then press H or

J.

3 To select a field to edit, use

field; then press H or J.

4 Use

A D to change the setting in the selected

field; then press H.

B C to highlight the

Entering User Information

The User Information screen lets you enter three lines of
text that are stored with saved Autotest results. For
example, you could enter the operator’s name and your
company’s name and location.

To enter user information:

1 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP.
2 Use

3 Use

4 Use

5 Press
6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 to edit text in other boxes.

D to highlight User Information; then press H

or J.

AD to highlight a box to edit; then press H

or J.

B CAD and the softkeys to edit the text, as

described in Figure 4.

H to save changes in the selected box.

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Auto Shutoff

You can set the tester to stay on indefinitely or turn off
after 15 minutes of inactivity.

To set the auto shutoff:

1 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP.
2 Press

D to highlight Auto Shutoff; then press H or

J.

3 Press

H or J, use A D to select 15 Min or

Never; then press H.

Enabling or Disabling the Speaker

Turning off the speaker does not disable sounds for the
continuity and toner functions.

To turn the speaker on or off:

1 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP.

Resetting to Factory Settings

The Factory Settings function resets the following to
factory settings:

• NVP settings

• Tests selected for the Autotest

• Wiremap pair selections for Autotests

To reset to factory settings:

1 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP.
2 Press

D to highlight Factory Settings; then press

H or J.

3 Press

JYes.

2 Press

J.

3 Press

then press

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D to highlight Speaker; then press H or

H or J, use A D to select On or Off;

H.

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Checking the Hardware and Software Versions

Checking the Hardware and Software
Versions

You may need to check your tester’s hardware or
software versions before updating the software or if you
contact Fluke Networks about the tester.

1 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP.
2 Press

D to highlight Version Information; then

press H or J.

The Version screen shows the following:

• SN: Serial number

• SW: Software version

• HW: Hardware version

• HW Date: The date the tester’s operation was

last verified at a Fluke Networks service center.

Qualifying Cabling with the Autotest

The Autotest tells you if cabling will support a selected
application. If the cabling does not qualify for the
application, the Autotest’s fault information helps you
diagnose the problem.

You can save Autotest results to document the
installation.

The Autotest can qualify cabling for the following
applications:

• 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T twisted pair

Ethernet service

• VoIP (voice over internet protocol)

• Firewire (1394b-S100) service over twisted pair

cabling

• Analog telephone service

• Wiremap for any application

• 75 Ω coaxial applications, such as cable television

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Qualification differs from the certification done by testers
such as the Fluke Networks DTX CableAnalyzer.
Certification involves testing against an industry standard
and a test limit (Category 6 and TIA Cat 6 Permanent Link,
for example). The cabling must perform within limits from
1 MHz to the highest frequency defined by standard.

Qualification means the cabling will support a selected
application, such as 100BASE-TX Ethernet service. The
Autotest qualifies cabling by testing the parameters

shown in Table 2 and comparing the results to the
selected application’s requirements.

If the Autotest fails, the results will help you diagnose the
problem. See also “Diagnosing Cabling Faults” on page 73
for common causes of failures.

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Qualifying Cabling with the Autotest

Table 2. Autotest Parameters

1

Test Wiremap

Length Delay Skew Signal Performance2

1000BASE-T • • • •

100BASE-TX • • •
10BASE-T over twisted pair • • •
VoIP • • •

Wiremap • •3

1394b S100 (Firewire) • • •

Telco • •3

Coax (75 Ω) •4 •3

1. Wiremap adapter or remote ID locator required for complete wiremap testing.

2. Crosstalk, insertion loss (attenuation), and return loss are tested. For 1000BASE-T, ELFEXT (equal-level far-end crosstalk) is also tested.

3. The test has no length limit, so the length test always passes.

4. Wiremap for coaxial cable is shield and conductor continuity.

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Qualifying Cabling with the Autotest

Autotest on Twisted Pair Cabling

Notes

A wiremap adapter or remote ID locator must be
connected to the end of the cabling for the
wiremap to be completely verified.

The Autotest does not support use of multiple
remote ID locators (the MultiMap function).

If you use patch cords at the near or far end
during an Autotest, Fluke Networks recommends
patch cords at least 2 m long.

The Autotest will not run if the tester is
connected to a data port, or detects voltage or a
short on the cabling.

1 Turn on the tester. Turn the rotary switch to

AUTOTEST.

2 To change the tests to run,

J or H. See page 18.

5 To save the test:

a. Press
b. Use

K S.

AD and H to select the Site, Location,

or Outlet field for editing. You can enter up to
17 characters in each field. See Figure 4 on page
13 for details on editing text.

To see a list of predefined labels for the
highlighted field, press J List. Use AD,

B C, or SHIFT + AD to move through the

list. Use

c. On the Enter ID screen, press

the results with the Site, Location, and Outlet
entries shown.

The last character of the Outlet string increments
each time you save an Autotest.

H or J to select an entry.

K S to save

Note

3 Connect the tester and wiremap adapter or ID locator

to the cabling. Figures 6, 7, and 8 show typical
connections.

4 Press

P. The Autotest proceeds when a wiremap

adapter or ID locator is detected. The analog toner
turns on if neither is detected.

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Connecting to Bus Topologies

Telephone cables wired in a bus topology (Figure 8)
connect the wall outlets in series. In this topology, you
measure the length from the last outlet to the
distribution center.

If you connect to an outlet in the middle of the series, the
tester reports a bridge tap. The length reported is the
length to the outlet, which is the patch cord length. The
tester cannot measure length past the outlet because
reflections from the cables on either side interfere with
measurements.

Tip: To quickly verify the wiremaps of telephone cabling

connected to a bridge tap, use the MultiMap
function in DISCOVER mode. See page 46.

If you are unsure which outlet is the last in the bus, do the
following:

1 Connect the wiremap adapter or ID locator to the

beginning of the bus at the distribution center.

2 Connect the tester to an outlet. Turn the rotary

switch to DISCOVER.

3 If the tester reports a bridge tap, move to another

outlet. The last outlet will not show a bridge tap, and
will show the length to the distribution center.

About Qualification for VoIP (Voice Over Internet
Protocol)

Cabling that qualifies for VoIP will support the voice over
IP application; however, the quality of service may vary
depending on other factors. These factors include the
quality of the transmission system between the far-end
VoIP device and your cabling, the equipment used, and
the equipment’s QoS (quality of service) settings and
performance.

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Crossed pairs. In this case, pairs 1,2
and 3,6 are crossed. This is likely
caused by mixing 568A and 568B
cables.

Detection of crossed pairs requires a
far-end adapter.

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Telephone cable with pairs 3,6 and
4,5 crossed. This crossover is normal
for the flat cords used to connect
telephones to wall outlets.

Figure 10. Typical Wiremap Screens (cont.)

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Bridge tap detected.

Bridge taps are allowed for the Telco
test, but cause a failure for network
tests.

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Tip: To determine if a fault is caused by a crosstalk or

impedance problem, use the Find Crosstalk Fault and
Find Impedance Fault functions in Diagnostic (DIAG)

mode.

• Fault detected: A localized impedance fault was

detected. Localized faults are usually caused by bad
connections. Check the cabling at the location given.
See the Appendix for other causes of impedance faults.

• Fault at connection to tester: The plug connected to the

tester is bad, or the tester’s connector is damaged.

Figure 11. Signal Performance Results (cont.)

• Insertion loss fault: The cabling’s attenuation is too

high. See the Appendix for causes of insertion loss
problems.

• 1000BASE-T bandwidth fault: The cable has high

ELFEXT (equal-level far-end crosstalk). This may be
caused by poor-quality cable or connecting hardware.
See the Appendix for other causes of ELFEXT faults.

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Bridge tap detected at about 86 m.

The distance to a bridge tap is approximate (
multiple reflections from the bridge tap interfere with
length measurements.

Note

Bridge tap detection requires a minimum of two
branches (excluding the branch connected to the
tester) at least 15 ft (4.6 m) long each, with a
combined length of at least 40 ft (12.2 m).

≈) because

Figure 12. Length Results Screens (cont.)

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Delay skew failure (1000BASE-T only). Delay skew results are
available only if delay skew failed.

Delay skew is the difference in the arrival times of signals on
the cable pairs. See the Appendix for causes of delay skew
problems.

Note

If both the length test and skew test failed, only
the length results are shown.

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Autotest on Coaxial Cabling (75 Ω)

1 Turn on the tester and turn the rotary switch to

AUTOTEST.

2 Press

K c. If the coax test is disabled, press

H or J Setup to enable it.

3 Connect the tester and wiremap adapter or ID

locator to the cabling as shown in Figure 13.

4 Press

5 To view results, press

P. The Autotest proceeds when a wiremap

adapter or ID locator is detected. The analog toner
turns on if neither is detected.

J M. See Figure 14.

6 To save the results:

a. Press
b. Use

K S.

AD and H to select the Site, Location,

or Outlet field for editing. You can enter up to
17 characters in each field. See Figure 4 on page
13 for details on editing text.

To see a list of predefined labels for the
highlighted field, press

J List. Use AD,

B C, or SHIFT + AD to move through the

list. Use H or J to select an entry.

c. On the Enter ID screen, press

the results with the Site, Location, and Outlet
entries shown.

Note

The last character of the Outlet string
increments each time you save an Autotest.

K S to save

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The cabling passed the Autotest. The cabling is 80.2 m long,
with a wiremap adapter at the far end.

Figure 14. Autotest Results for Coaxial Cabling

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The cabling passed the Autotest, but could not be
qualified because a far-end adapter was not used. The
tester cannot verify continuity to the end of the cabling.

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The cabling failed the Autotest because it
is shorted. The short is at 82.9 m in this
example.

Note

Devices with low input resistance
may be reported as a short.

Figure 14. Autotest Results for Coaxial Cabling (cont.)

There is a splitter or fault somewhere along the cabling. Faults that typically
cause this message are impedance faults, such as a section of cable with the
wrong impedance.

If there is a splitter between the tester and wiremap adapter, the tester
cannot verify continuity to the adapter, and may indicate that a device is
connected.

Length cannot be determined because the splitter or fault interferes with
reflections used for length measurements.

Tip: Use the TDR plot in Discover mode to locate impedance problems on

coaxial cabling. See page 44.

The Splitter or Fault message may also appear on the other coaxial screens
described in this section.

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The cabling is connected to a device, such as a television,
CATV service, VCR, DVD player, satellite dish, or antenna.
The device is turned off or its signal is outside the tester’s
detection band (40 MHz to 150 MHz).

The cabling cannot be qualified because length cannot be
determined. The device interferes with reflections used for
length measurements.

Some splitters may also appear as devices.

Figure 14. Autotest Results for Coaxial Cabling (cont.)

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The cabling is connected to an active signal source that is
within the tester’s detection band (40 MHz to 150 MHz),
such as a television, CATV service, VCR, DVD player,
satellite dish, or antenna.

The cabling cannot be qualified because length cannot be
determined. The device interferes with reflections used for
length measurements.

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Discovering Cabling Characteristics

Discovering Cabling Characteristics

Discover mode lets you quickly check wiremaps, measure
length, and determine if the cabling is connected to a
network or video device. Discover mode runs continuously
to help you isolate intermittent connections.

Discover mode tells you about the following:

For twisted pair cabling

• Wiremap

• Length

• Speed of an attached port (such as a hub or a

network interface card in a PC)

• Connection to telephone service

For 75 Ω coaxial cabling

• Continuity

• TDR (time domain reflectometry) plot. This shows

impedance changes along the cabling.

Results from Discover mode cannot be saved.

To test cabling in Discover mode:

Note

Not connecting a wiremap adapter or remote ID
locator to the far end of twisted pair cabling
limits the types of wiremap faults the tester can
detect.

1 Connect the tester to the cabling. Figures 6, 7, 8, and

13 on pages 20, 21, 23, and 33 show typical
connections using a wiremap adapter.

You may also connect to cabling connected to
network or video devices.

2 Turn the rotary switch to DISCOVER.

• Length

• Indicates signal presence or connection to a device

(such as CATV service, VCR, DVD player, satellite dish,
or antenna)

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G

Termination for the pair:

• W R: Wiremap adapter or remote ID locator, with its

number.

•

O: Open

• N: Short

• Q: Port, such as a hub, switch, or PC.

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• E: Bridge tap.

• V: Voltage is detected. This may indicate an active

telephone circuit, ISDN line, or Power over Ethernet
(PoE) device. See page 6.

• U: The tester is connected to an active telephone

circuit.

•

T: A signal is present on the pair.

• ?: The tester cannot identify the termination.

Figure 15. Discover Mode Results for Twisted Pair Cabling (cont.)

Bridge tap detected at about 33.7 m.

The distance to a bridge tap is approximate (≈) because
multiple reflections from the bridge tap interfere with
length measurements.

Note

Bridge tap detection requires a minimum of
two branches (excluding the branch
connected to the tester) at least 15 ft (4.6 m)
long each, with a combined length of at least
40 ft (12.2 m).

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Discover Mode Results for Coaxial Cabling

To see results for coaxial cabling in Discover mode, press

K c. Figure 16 describes some typical coaxial

results screens.

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Coaxial cabling with wiremap adapter attached. The
cabling is 80.3 m long.

Press

J M to see a TDR plot of the cabling. See

Figure 17.

Figure 14 on page 34 describes additional coaxial results.

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Cabling is open at the far end.

The signal level graph appears when no wiremap adapter or
ID locator is connected. No signal is present in this example.

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Cabling is connected to a device at the far end, such as a
television, CATV service, VCR, DVD player, satellite dish,
or antenna.

The signal level graph indicates the strength of the
signal. Passive (non-amplifying) devices, such as satellite
dishes and antennas, usually produce low-level signals in
the cross-hatched area at the left side of the graph.
Active devices, such as CATV service or a DVD player,
produce levels beyond the cross-hatched area. The
example above shows a VCR’s signal level.

Figure 16. Discover Mode Results for Coaxial Cabling

(cont.)

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Reflection from a short.

Shorts and other decreases in impedance cause negative
spikes on the trace.

Figure 17. TDR Plots for Coaxial Cabling (cont.)

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Reflection from a section of cable with the wrong impedance
(followed by the end of the cable).

The small positive spike at the start of the section indicates
higher impedance than the rest of the cable. The negative
spike is the end of the section, where the impedance drops to
the correct value.

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Using the Toner

You can use the tester with an optional tone probe to
locate cables in bundles, at patch panels, or behind walls.

Use the tester’s IntelliTone
Networks IP100 or IP200 tone probe. The digital
IntelliTone signal is easier to detect at a distance than
analog tones, and its frequency and encoding eliminate
cable misidentification due to signal bleed and radiated
or ambient noise.

The tester’s other tones, which are analog, can be
detected by most tone probes.

To use the toner:

1 Connect the tester to twisted pair or coaxial cabling

as shown in Figure 20.

2 Turn the rotary switch to TONE.

™

functions with a Fluke

3 Use

4 To tone coaxial cable, press
5 Use the probe to search for the cable.

The toner also turns on when you start an Autotest with
no adapter or ID locator connected.

DA to highlight a tone:

IntelliTone: One-note and two-note IntelliTone
signals for use with a Fluke Networks IP100 or IP200
probe.

Tone 1, Tone 2, Tone 3, Tone 4: Multi-note, analog
tones detectable by most tone probes.

For tones 1 through 4, press
tones.

J X to hear the

K c.

For details on using the IntelliTone function, see the
tone probe’s documentation.

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Testing for Continuity

The continuity function lets you test for opens and shorts
on the 8-pin modular jack or the coaxial connector. The
tester shows a bar graph of resistance from 500 Ω to
5000 Ω, and the tester’s audible tones vary depending on
the resistance measured.

On an 8-pin jack, the tester checks for continuity
between the wires in the pair you select. Pair 12 is the
default.

To check continuity:

1 Verify that the circuit to be tested is not powered or

in service. For cabling, use DISCOVER mode to check
for active services. For other types of circuits or
components, use a voltage meter to check for
power.

2 Turn the rotary switch to DIAG.
3 Use

D to highlight Continuity; then press H,

J, or P.

4 To check continuity using the coaxial connector,

press

K c.

5 Connect the tester to the circuit, component, or

cabling to be tested. Figure 23 shows connections
using the optional 8-clip test lead.

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Using the Continuity Toner

The continuity function also acts as a toner for use with
an optional tone probe. The signal’s tone and rhythm
increase as resistance decreases. This lets you use a tone
probe to detect changes in resistance between wires in a
cable.

The tester’s continuity beeper is silent above
5 kΩ, but the toner signal is present for all resistance
values.

Figure 24 shows a typical application for the continuity
toner: testing security switches.

To use the continuity toner, refer to Figure 24 and use
the continuity function as described on page 52.

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Locating Crosstalk and Impedance
Faults on Twisted Pair Cabling

The Find Crosstalk Fault and Find Impedance Fault
functions let you quickly check cable pairs for crosstalk
and impedance faults on twisted pair cabling.

Crosstalk is unwanted signal transmission between cable
pairs. Crosstalk can cause transmission errors in twisted
pair networks.

Impedance is electrical resistance to ac signals, such as
data and CATV transmissions. Impedance changes cause
signal reflections that can disrupt network operation and
cause poor CATV reception.

To find crosstalk or impedance faults:

Note

If you use patch cords at the near or far end
during crosstalk or impedance tests, Fluke
Networks recommends patch cords at least 2 m
long.

1 Connect the tester to twisted pair cabling. A

wiremap adapter or ID locator is not required.

2 Turn the rotary switch to DIAG.
3 Use

4 To change the transmission standard, press

D to highlight Find Crosstalk Fault or Find

Impedance Fault; then press H or J.

J, use AD to select a standard; then press

H.

5 To select a cable pair or pairs to test, press

highlight the pair(s), press H or J, use AD
to select a pair or pairs; then press H.

D to

H or

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6 Press

Table 3 describes the crosstalk and impedance fault
messages.

P to start the test.

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Locating Crosstalk and Impedance Faults on Twisted Pair Cabling

Table 3. Crosstalk and Impedance Fault Messages

Cabling too short for diagnostics No cabling is connected to the tester, or the cabling is too short to test.

Cabling too long for diagnostics The cabling’s length is beyond the tester’s range.

No significant crosstalk

The crosstalk or impedance is acceptable for the selected application.

No significant impedance fault

Crosstalk fault
Impedance fault

Distributed crosstalk faults
Distributed imped. faults

A localized crosstalk or impedance problem was detected. Localized faults are
usually caused by bad connections. Check the cabling at the location given.

Crosstalk or an impedance problem was detected along most or all of the cabling.
The cabling is of poor quality or is the wrong category for the selected application.

Marginal ELFEXT for 1000BASE-T Equal-level far-end crosstalk measurements are marginal.

Short or possible bridge tap The impedance is very low at the location given. Check for a short or bridge tap.

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Testing Speaker Cabling

The Speaker Test generates audible tones for testing the
wiring and phase of installed twisted pair speaker
cabling.

To test speaker cabling:

1 Connect the tester to the cabling as shown in

Figure 25.

2 Turn the rotary switch to DIAG.

3 Use

D to highlight Speaker Test; then press H,

J, or P.

4 If the cabling and connections are good, you will

hear the tester’s tones on the left and right speakers.

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Calibrating Length Measurements

The tester uses an NVP value (nominal velocity of
propagation) and the signal delay through the cable to
calculate length. The tester’s default NVP values are
usually accurate enough to verify length; however, you
can increase the accuracy of length measurements by
adjusting the NVP to a specified or actual value.

The default NVP values are 70 % for twisted pair cable
and 82 % for coaxial cable.

Note

NVP values can vary among cable types, lots,
and manufacturers. In most cases, these
differences are minor and may be disregarded.

Setting the NVP to a Specified Value

To enter the NVP value specified by the manufacturer:

1 Disconnect twisted pair and coaxial cables from the

tester.

2 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP.
3 Use D to highlight Length Calibration; then press

H or J.

Note

You may disregard the message “Cabling too
short” when setting the NVP to a specified
value.

4 To set the NVP for coaxial cable, press K
5 Press

H or J; then use D A to set the NVP

value.

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H to save the NVP value.

Calibrating Length Measurements

Determining a Cable’s Actual NVP

You can determine a cable’s actual NVP by adjusting the
measured length to match a known length of cable.

To determine a cable’s NVP:

1 Connect a known length of the cable to be tested to

the tester’s twisted pair or coaxial connector. The
cable length must be as follows (as measured using
the tester’s default NVP values):

• Twisted pair, Cat 6A and below: 34.4 ft to

689.7 ft (10.5 m to 210.2 m)

• Coaxial

Tip: For maximum accuracy and adjustment resolution,

use a cable between 45 ft and 70 ft (14 m and
21 m) long.

: 40.3 ft to 807.9 ft (12.3 m to 246.2 m)

Note

The cable must not be connected to a wiremap
adapter, port, or other device.

2 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP.
3 Use

D to highlight Length Calibration; then press

H or J.

4 To set the NVP for coaxial cable, press K
5 Press H or J; then use D A to change the

NVP until the measured length matches the actual
length of the cable.

6 Press

H to save the NVP value.

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Memory Functions

The tester can store up to 250 Autotest results in non­volatile memory. Other tests cannot be saved.

Viewing Saved Results

1 Turn the rotary switch to RESULTS.
2 Use AD, B C, or SHIFT + AD to move

through the list and highlight a test to view.

3 Press

Deleting Results

1 Turn the rotary switch to RESULTS.

2 To select one result to delete, use

3 Press

H or J to view the highlighted test.

AD, B C, or

SHIFT + AD to move through the list and
highlight the test.

K Del.

Uploading Results to a PC

CableIQ Reporter software lets you upload Autotest
results to a PC, view results, and customize and print test
reports.

To upload results to a PC:

1

Install the latest

PC. CableIQ Reporter is available on the Fluke
Networks website.

2 Turn on the tester.

3 Connect the tester to the PC using the USB cable

provided.

4 On the CableIQ Reporter toolbar, click

select CableIQ.

Details about using CableIQ Reporter software are
provided in the online help available under Help on the
CableIQ Reporter menu.

version of

CableIQ Reporter on your

; then

4 Use

5 If you selected Delete All Tests, press

AD to select Delete Selected Test or Delete

All Tests; then press H or K Del.

your choice.

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Maintenance

Maintenance

WWarning

To avoid possible fire, electric shock, personal
injury, or damage to the tester:

• Do not open the case. No user-serviceable parts
are inside.

• Replacing electrical parts yourself will void the
tester’s warranty and might compromise its
safety features.

• Use only specified replacement parts for user­replaceable items.

• Use only Fluke Networks authorized service
centers.

Updating the Tester’s Software

Keeping your tester’s software current gives you access to
the latest features. Software updates are available on the
Fluke Networks website.

To see the software version installed in your tester select
Version Information from the Setup menu. See “Checking
the Hardware and Software Versions” on page 15 for
details.

To determine if your tester needs a software update visit
the Fluke Networks website to see if an update is
available.

WCaution

To avoid unexpected loss of power, verify that
the tester’s battery level is at least 50 % before
updating the software.

Updating the software deletes saved results
from memory. If you need these results, use
CableIQ Reporter software to upload them to a
PC before updating the tester’s software.

Note

Changes to the update procedure may be posted
on the CableIQ Qualification Tester software
page on the Fluke Networks website.

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To update the tester’s software:

1 If you want to save any of the Autotests stored in the

tester, use CableIQ Reporter software to upload them
to a PC.

2 Download the latest versions of CableIQ Reporter

software and the CableIQ update file from the Fluke
Networks website, or contact Fluke Networks to get
the files by other means. The files are available at
www.flukenetworks.com/support. Save the files to
your hard drive.

3 Install the latest version of CableIQ Reporter on your

PC.

4 Turn on the tester and connect it to the PC using the

USB cable provided.

5 On the CableIQ Reporter menu bar, select Utilities >

Update CableIQ Software , locate and select the
CableIQ update file (.ref extension); then click OK.

Replacing the Batteries

Replace the 4 AA batteries when the message Low
Batteries! appears.

Note

Install new batteries within 3 minutes of
removing the old batteries. If you leave the
batteries out for more than 3 minutes, the time
and date may need to be reset.

The tester’s battery gauge is most accurate when
alkaline batteries are installed.

Figure 26 shows how to replace the batteries.

6 To verify the update, turn the rotary switch to SETUP;

then select Version Information.

If the software update fails, repeat steps 4 through 6. If it
fails again, contact Fluke Networks for assistance.

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Table 4. Troubleshooting the Tester

Symptom 1: The keypad does not respond.

Press and hold I until the tester turns off; then turn the tester on again.

Symptom 2: The tester reports an error.

Note the error number or type. Turn the rotary switch to a new position or cycle the power to clear the error. If the error
persists, contact Fluke Networks for assistance.

Symptom 3: The tester will not turn on.

Replace the batteries, verifying that they are installed correctly. See Figure 26.

Symptom 4: Length measurements are incorrect.

Check the NVP value. See “Calibrating Length Measurements” on page 60.

Symptom 5: Distance to a switch or hub does not appear, is changing, or is incorrect.

The device’s termination is affecting measurements. See page 40.

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Options and Accessories

Options

To or

der options and a

Networks.

Remote ID Locator Kit, numbers 2-4 CIQ-IDK24

Remote ID Locator Kit, numbers 5-7 CIQ-IDK57

Test lead, 8-pin modular plug (RJ45) to 8 alligator clips CLIP-SET

Test lead, 8-pin modular plug (RJ45) to 4 alligator clips CIQ-SPKR

Coaxial Adapter Kit
(F-connector barrel adapter, female-to-female BNC adapter, female-to-female
RCA adapter)

and Accessories

ccessories (Table 5

Option or Accessory Fluke Networks Model Number

), contact Fluke

Table 5. Options and Accessories

For the latest list of options and accessories visit the
Fluke Networks website

at www.flukenetworks.com.

CIQ-COAX

Universal adapter, 8-pin/4-pin modular jack to 8-pin/4-pin modular jack CIQ-RJA

Wire map adapter CIQ-WM

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Specifications

Specifications

apply at 23

°C (73 °F),

unless otherwise noted.

Environmental Specifications

Operating

Storage temperature -4 °F to +140 °F (-20 °C to +60 °C)

Operating
without

Vibration Random, 2 g, 5 Hz-500 Hz

Shock 1 m drop test with and without wire map adapter attached

Safety EN 61010-1:2001

Altitude 4,000 m; Storage: 12,000 m

EMC EN 61326-1: Portable

temperature

relative humidity (% RH

condensation)

32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)

90 % (50 °F to 95 °F; 10 °C to 35 °C)
75 % (95 °F to 104 °F; 35 °C to 40 °C)

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Specifications

General Specifications

Test connectors Shielded 8-pin modular jack accepts 8-pin modular (RJ45) and 4-pin modular (RJ11) plugs.

F-connector for coaxial cable

Power Battery type: 4 AA (NEDA 15A, IEC LR6) alkaline batteries

Battery life: 20 hours of typical use, without backlight

Other compatible battery types: 4 AA photo lithium, NIMH, NICAD

Serial interface USB mini-B 5-pin connector

Dimensions and weight 7 in x 3.5 in x 1.75in 17.8 cm x 8.9 cm x 4.5 cm

1.2 lb (0.55 kg)

Display 2.5 in (5.6 cm) 128 dots wide by 128 dots high monochrome LCD with backlight

Service period Fluke Networks recommends the tester’s operation be verified at a Fluke Networks

authorized service center every 12 months.

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Performance Specifications

Qualification Autotests 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T, VoIP, wiremap only, 1394b S100 (Firewire), Telco,

75 Ω coaxial

Autotest speed 4 seconds (typical)

Autotest storage Up to 250 Autotests

Length test

(twisted pair, Cat 6A and
below)

Range: 300 m (1000 ft)

Resolution: 0.1 m ( 0.1 ft)

Typical accuracy: ± 4% or 2 ft whichever is greater. NVP uncertainty is an additional error

Calibration: User-settable NVP for twisted pair and coax. Can determine actual NVP with

known length of cable.

Wiremap test Detects single-wire faults. MultiMap function reports wiremaps for up to 7 remote ID

adapters. Draws proportional wire length to breaks. Detects split pairs.

Signal performance Measures crosstalk and return loss characteristics in frequency range of 1-100 MHz.

Voltage protection Protected against ISDN, PoE and telephone voltages.

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Performance Specifications (cont.)

Tone generator Generates digital tones compatible with Fluke Networks IntelliTone probe and 4 tones

compatible with typical analog probes (all pairs, frequency 1-2 kHz).

Continuity test Resistance range: 0 Ω to 10,000 Ω

Tone generation: Variable tone between 500 Ω and 5,000 Ω. Tone is audible and can also

be detected by a tone probe.

Speaker test tone

Variable frequency with left and right speaker and polarity control.

generator

Crosstalk and impedance

Identifies

distributed and loca

fault diagnostics

Minimum and maximum lengths (using default NVP values):

Twisted pair
Coaxial

, Cat 6A and below: 3.4 m to 210.1 m (11.0 ft to 689.2 ft)

: 3.9 m to 246.0 m (12.9 ft to 807.4

Regulatory Information

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the manual, may cause interference to
radio communications. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device
pursuant to Part 15, Subpart J of the FCC rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such
interference when operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of the equipment in a

lized crossta

lk and impedance faults on twisted pa

ir cabling.

ft)

residential area is likely to cause interference, in which
case the user, at his own expense, will be required to
take whatever measures may be required to correct the
interference.

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Appendix A: Diagnosing Cabling Faults

Appendix A lists the typical causes of cable test failures.

Wire map: open

• Wires connected to wrong pins at connector or punchdown blocks

• Faulty connections

• Damaged connector

• Damaged cable

• Wrong pairs selected in setup

• Wrong application for cable

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Wire map: split pair

Wires connected to wrong pins at connector or punchdown block.

Wire map: reversed pairs

Wires connected to wrong pins at connector or punchdown block.

Wire map: crossed pairs

• Wires connected to wrong pins at connector or punchdown block.

• Mix of 568A and 568B wiring standards (12 and 36 crossed).

• Crossover cables used where not needed (12 and 36 crossed).

Wire map: short

• Damaged connector

• Damaged cable

• Conductive material stuck between pins at connector.

• Improper connector termination

• Wrong application for cable

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Appendix A: Diagnosing Cabling Faults

Crosstalk or ELFEXT fault

• Excessive untwisting of pairs at connector

• Poor quality patch cords

• Poor quality connectors

• Poor quality cable

• Cable compression (tight cable ties, pinches, kinks, etc.)

• Inappropriate use of couplers

• Electrical noise source near cabling

• Wrong application selected

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Impedance fault

• Patch cord or cable impedance not 100 Ω (impedance mismatch)

• Patch cord handling causing changes in impedance

• Excessive amount of cable jammed into outlet box

• Tight service loops in the distribution box

• Excessive untwisting of pairs at connector

• Poor quality connectors

• Cable impedance not uniform

• Cable compression (tight cable ties, pinches, kinks, etc.)

• Poorly matched plug and jack

• Water in cable jacket

• Wrong application selected

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Appendix A: Diagnosing Cabling Faults

Insertion loss (attenuation) fault

• Cable is too long

• Poor quality patch cord

• Bad connection

• Wrong cable type installed

• Wrong application selected

Length exceeds limit, or delay skew fails

• Cable is too long (may need to remove coiled service loops)

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—A—

accessories

optional, 67

standard, 3
adapter, 10
auto shutoff, 14
Autotest

coaxial, 32

parameters, 17

saving, 19, 32

setup, 18

twisted pair, 19

length results, 30
results overview, 24
Signal Performance, 28
wiremap results, 25

—B—

backlight, 9
batteries

replacement, 64

type and life, 11
beeper, 14
Blink Port Light, 51
bridge tap detected

Autotest, 27

Discover mode, 39
bus topologies, 22
buttons, 9

—C—

CableIQ Reporter software, 62
cautions, 6

Index

cleaning, 65
coaxial

Autotest, 32
Discover mode, 42

TDR, 44
continuity test, 52
continuity toner, 54
crossed pairs, 27
crosstalk faults, 56
customer support

contacting Fluke Networks, 2

if something seems wrong, 65

—D—

date, 12
default settings, 14
delay skew, 31
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coaxial result, 36
port detected, 40

Discover mode, 37

coaxial results, 42
MultiMap, 46
TDR plot, 44
twisted pair results, 38

—E—

editing text, 13

—F—

Factory Settings, 14
FDX, 40
Find Crosstalk Fault, 56
Find Impedance Fault, 56
Fluke Networks

contacting, 2
Knowledge Base, 3

front panel, 9

—H—

hardware version, 15
help (customer support), 65
high voltage, 6, 41

—I—

icons for pair terminations, 30, 39
impedance faults, 56
INACTIVE PORT, 40
IntelliTone

cable map function, 50
tone function, 48

ISDN, 6

—K—

keys, 9
Knowledge Base, 3

—L—

language, 11
length

calibrating, 60
test results, 30

units, 11
length to a port, 40
Location, 19, 32

—M—

maintenance, 63

memory functions, 62
MultiMap, 46

—N—

non-negotiating port, 19
NP, 40
NVP, 60

—O—

open, 25
options, 67
Outlet, 19, 32

—P—

Pairs screen icons, 30, 39
parts, 67
port detected (Discover mode), 40
power

auto shutoff, 14

powering the tester, 11
Power over Ethernet, 6
problems (with the tester), 65

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—Q—

qualification vs. certification, 16

—R—

registration, 2
remote ID locator, 10
replacement parts, 67
reset to defaults, 14

—S—

safety information, 6
saving Autotests, 19, 32
self-test, 11
service, 65
setup

Autotest, 18
user preferences, 11

short

Autotest, 19
coaxial, 35
twisted pair, 41

Signal Level, 42, 43
Signal Performance, 28
Site, 19, 32
software

CableIQ Reporter, 62
updates, 63

version, 15
Speaker, 14
Speaker Test, 58
split pair, 26
Splitter or Fault, 35
star topologies, 20

—T—

TDR, 44
telephone voltages, 6, 41
time, 12
toner, 48, 54
troubleshooting

cabling faults, 73

the tester, 65
twisted pair

Autotest, 19

Discover mode, 38
Find Fault functions, 56

—U—

updating the software, 63
uploading results to a PC, 62
User Information, 12

—V—

Version Information, 15
VoIP, 22
voltage alert screens, 6

—W—

warnings, 6, 63
wiremap adapter, 10
wiremap results, 25

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