Test-Um NT955 User Manual
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NETWORK/CABLING CERTIFIER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Congratulations!
You have just purchased the world’s most advanced Speed and
Performance Certier. Your Validator-NT is designed to give you years of
reliable service with reasonable care. Remember these important Care
Points.
• Re-charge the lithium-ion batteries nightly. Lithium-ion batteries
like to be charged overnight. They do not have “memory”
problems like older battery technology and are smart enough
to know when they are full. Make sure you start your job with
enough battery power to nish it.
• Keep your Validator-NT clean with a damp soft cloth. Using
cleaning agents can damage the poly carbonate lens over the
LCD screen
• Clean spills and moisture from the Validator-NT immediately. Do
not allow the Validator-NT to be submerged. Battery and display
damage will result.
• Use the RJ45 Sacricial Cable Modules (TP74) provided with
the NT955 kit to prolong the life of your RJ45 data jack on your
Validator-NT main and remote unit. Replace these as necessary.
• Remember to register your Validator-NT online immediately. You
must register your product at www.test-um.com to download
rmware and software updates and obtain access to other
valuable support tools available on our web site. If you prefer,
you may ll out the enclosed warranty registration card and mail
it in.
Above all, enjoy your new Validator-NT. It will make your testing life
easier.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ........................................................................ 5
Ethernet Cable Certication .............................................................. 6
Active Network Features ................................................................... 7
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Test Ports and Cable Adapters ......................................................... 8
Registration ..................................................................................... 12
Support Information ......................................................................... 13
Tests Performed .............................................................................. 14
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Software .......................................................................... 7
About Your Validator-NT ................................................. 15
Main Unit Features .......................................................................... 15
Remote Unit Features ..................................................................... 18
Standard Accessories ..................................................................... 20
Optional Accessories ....................................................................... 21
Menu Options & Navigation ............................................................ 22
Battery and Power Management .................................... 23
Battery Lock Feature ....................................................................... 26
Operations ........................................................................ 27
1. Setting Up the Test Tool .............................................. 29
1.1. Display Contrast ....................................................................... 30
1.2. Printer Settings ......................................................................... 31
1.3. Shutdown Timeouts .................................................................. 32
1.4. Set the Clock using the Real Time Clock Screen ..................... 33
1.5. Localization ............................................................................. 34
1.6. Calibrate .................................................................................. 35
2. Validator-NT Properties ............................................... 36
2.1. Battery Info ............................................................................... 37
2.2. Product Version ........................................................................ 39
2.3. Compact Flash Card Usage ..................................................... 40
2.4. Support Info ............................................................................. 41
3. Managing Job Files ..................................................... 43
3.1. Creating A New Job .................................................................. 46
3.2. Creating Job Information .......................................................... 47
3.3. Creating Template Information ................................................. 48
3.4. Using Template Files ................................................................ 49
3.5. Step By Step Instructions for Creating a New Job ................... 50
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4. How Auto Test Works .................................................. 52
4.1. Cable Test Schedule ................................................................ 54
4.2. Site Info .................................................................................... 58
4.3. Contractor Info ......................................................................... 58
4.4. Custom Cable Denitions ......................................................... 59
4.5. Job Utilities .............................................................................. 62
4.6. Step by Step Instructions for Performing Auto Tests ............... 63
5. Running Manual Tests ................................................. 65
5.1. Data Cables ............................................................................. 65
5.2. Phone Cables ........................................................................... 67
5.3. 2-Wire Cables .......................................................................... 68
5.4. Step by Step Instructions for Performing Manual Tests ........... 69
6. Performing Active Network Tests ............................... 74
6.1. Port Discovery ........................................................................ 75
6.2. Ping Test .................................................................................. 79
6.3. Cisco Discovery Protocol ......................................................... 84
6.4. Hub Flash ................................................................................ 87
6.4. Step by Step Instructions for Performing Network Tests .......... 88
7. Uploading/Downloading Jobs .................................... 91
7.1. Uploading the Cable Test Schedule to the Validator-NT .......... 91
7.2. Downloading Test Results from Validator-NT to Plan-Um ........ 92
8. Archiving/Saving Test Results ................................... 93
9. Printing Test Results ................................................... 94
10. Application Notes for Typical Field Use ....................95
10.1. New Job, New Cable Installations .......................................... 95
10.2. New Job, Previously Installed Cables .................................... 95
10.3. Existing Job, Adds, Moves and Changes .............................. 96
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Introduction
The Validator-NT (NT955) Certier uses Speed and Performance
criteria to test and certify Ethernet network cables against IEEE802.3
specications up to 1 Gigabit. It also tests critical noise and delay
(Skew) measurements to assure that the respective cable runs will
perform to their maximum capability. Breakthrough technology has made
Speed and Performance Certication possible. It is the most up to
date way of seeing the physical condition of the wiring and how a specic
cable run will handle data ow on Ethernet speeds, 10 Megabit, 100
Megabit and Gigabit.
In addition to its state of the art 21st Century cable certication
technology, Validator-NT boasts a full selection of active network features
designed to report cable performance and verify connectivity to network
devices. These features include the ability to negotiate with network
components and discover both the speed and conguration of connected
equipment.
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Ethernet Cable Certication
Speed and Performance Certication uses digital technology centered on
the latest advances in Gigabit Ethernet Transceivers. These new highly
integrated chips are capable of testing for noise in the network, faults in
the cabling wiring and even generating live data packets that stress the
cables to make sure they are able to support the equipment connected to
them. This is the heart of the Validator-NT Certier.
To do Speed and Performance Certication Validator-NT measures
three specic levels of cable and connector conditions. Unless all three
of these levels are tested it is impossible to accurately determine a cable
run’s capability.
1. Measure TIA 568 Interconnect Specications such as Opens,
Shorts, Miswires, Split Pairs and Reversals. The distance to
faults and length of cable runs are accurately pinpointed with
the use of both TDR and capacitance length measurement
techniques. The Validator-NT measures length up to a maximum
of 1500 feet or 457 meters.
2. Measure Pertinent Parameters of Noise and propagation delay.
NEXT, Return Loss, Attenuation, Amplitude and other noise
factors are tested using Signal to Noise Ratio measurements.
SKEW is measured using TDR (Time Domain Reectometry) to
insure acceptable signal time delay differences between pairs for
Gigabit use.
3. Conduct a Bit Error Rate Test. BERT sends actual data
packets down specied cable runs at dened data rates and
quantities. Random code data is generated and checked for
errors at the maximum throughput of the link, full duplex.
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Active Network Features
Validator-NT includes three functional test areas that are designed to
report cable performance and verify connectivity to network devices.
They are Port Discovery, Ping, and Hub Flash.
Port Discovery identies telephone or network devices connected to the
other end of the jack or cable.
A Ping Test veries connectivity to resources on or off the network
and IP addresses. The Ping Test will simultaneously Ping up to seven
different IP addresses and can be run in DHCP or manual addressing
modes.
Cisco Delivery Protocol detects messages broadcast by Cisco bridges
and routers over the network to inform each other of their existence.
Hub Flash sends an intermittent link signal to ash the link status light
on Ethernet equipment.
Plan-Um
TM
Software
If the heart of Validator-NT is a Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver then the
soul of the Validator-NT is the powerful planning and reporting software
included in your test kit, Plan-Um. Plan-Um software ties the superior
testing capability of the Validator-NT with a simple to use software tool
that helps organize the cable information and test results associated with
your jobs.
Plan-Um will help set up each job, dene the scope of the job, aid in
testing the individual cable runs accurately and produce an End of Job
report that will tie in all the expectations of the installer and the customer.
The Network Tools feature in Plan-Um allows you to quickly and easily
create a topological representation of your physical network, annotate
each piece of equipment, and characterize the connection methods.
This feature is completely separate from the layout of the cable runs and
the Cable Test Schedule. It provides a quick way to see the architecture
of your network and a way to document moves, adds, and changes in an
organized and effective manner.
Validator-NT and the Plan-Um software combine to close the loop on
cable/network installations so that both the network user and the network
installer can be condent of the physical properties of specic cable runs
and the overall capability of the network in general.
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Test Ports and Cable Adapters
Validator-NT is equipped with four dedicated ports for testing data,
telephone, coax, and 2-wire cable types.
Data Jack RJ45 8-wire data interface
Telephone Jack RJ11, 6-wire Telco interface
USOC pairing
Coaxial Connector “F” connector coax interface
Banana Jacks 2-wire testing
The Validator-NT test kit is supplied with ve cable assemblies designed
to connect to the data, telephone, coax, and 2-wire ports of the main or
remote Validator-NT units. A set of 8 wiremap remotes (TP610) are also
included in this test kit.
TP74 4” sacricial cable with RJ45 connectors
TP20 7.5” no fault cable assembly with RJ11
connectors for the RJ11 or RJ45 port
TP55 12” shielded cable assembly with RJ45 connectors
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TP68 24” cable assembly with an RJ45 connector and 8
alligator clips
TP62 Adapter, BNC plug to F jack
Note: It is recommended that you leave the TP74 Sacricial Cables
connected to prolong the life of the RJ45 network cable port of your
Validator-NT main and remote unit.
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Data Cables and Connection
12” shielded cable
assembly with RJ45
connectors
(TP55)
Figure 1. TP55 Connected to Validator-NT
RJ45 8-wire data
interface
24” cable assembly with
an RJ45 connector and
8 alligator clips
(TP68)
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RJ45 8-wire data
interface
Figure 2. TP68 Connected to Validator-NT
Telephone Cable and Connection
7.5” no fault cable
assembly with RJ12
connectors for the RJ11
or RJ45 port
(TP20)
Figure 3. TP20 Connected to Validator-NT
RJ11, 6-wires
Telco interface
USOC pairing
(TP20)
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Two Wire and Connections
“F” connector coax
interface
3’ RG6 video
coaxial cable
(not included)
Figure 4. Video Coaxial Cable Connected to Validator-NT
“F” connector
coax interface
Adapter, BNC plug to F Jack
(TP62)
RG59/U Coaxial
cable with BNC
connectors (not
included)
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Figure 5. Security Cable Connected to Validator-NT
Banana Jacks
2-wire testing
Banana Jacks to alligator
clip cable assembly
(not included)
Figure 6. Banana Jack Cables Connected to Validator-NT
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Data Cable & Remote Connection
Figure 7. Wiremapper Remote #1 Connected to Validator-NT
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Registration
You must register your product with Test-Um Inc. to be eligible to
receive rmware and software updates, as well as important product
announcements, helpful hints and other support services. To register, go
to our web site at www.test-um.com and click on Warranty Registration
or ll out the enclosed warranty registration card completely and mail it
immediately.
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Support Information
Post-sale Technical support is available Monday through Friday 8:30
am to 4:30 p.m. Online technical assistance is available via our web site
at www.test-um.com by selecting Validator-NT from the Home screen
and clicking Contact Us. You may send e-mail to support@test-um.com
or click Live Chat to communicate real time with our Technical Support
department via instant messaging. To get the location of the nearest
Test-Um distributor, go to the web site or call (805) 383-1500.
Accessing the Technical Reference Manual
The NT955 Operating Instructions are available at www.test-um.com. As
product updates are released, revisions to the instructions will be posted
to our web site.
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Tests Performed
Validator-NT performs specied tests that produce PASS or FAIL results
on a wide range of standard cables. In addition, a Bit Error Rate Test
(BERT) is performed to determine the actual speed capabilities of CAT
5, CAT 5E, and CAT 6 network cables. A green check mark with VoIP
indicates the cable is certied to support a data rate of 100 Megabit or
greater, which is a basic requirement for VoIP applications.
The following chart species the pre programmed tests that are
performed on specic cable types (see gure 7).
Figure 7. Pre programmed Auto Tests for Specic Cable Types
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In addition, the installer can dene custom or nonstandard cable type test
denitions. Once a Custom Cable Denition is created, you can create a
Template File to store this information and retrieve it as needed.
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Figure 8. Main Unit Features
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Table 1. Main Unit Features
Item Feature Description
Power Key is pushed to power unit
on/off. When unit is on a short tap
1
changes the backlight from dim to
bright. Holding key down for over a
second turns the unit off.
2
3
Menu Key opens a shortcut
window of simple functions.
Accept Key accepts the current
selection or edited eld.
Quit Key exits the current
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selections or moves backup in the
menu sequence.
Test Key runs the automatic test
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sequence for the highlighted
cable.
Select Key enables editing of
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currently highlighted eld or
activates the next level into the
menu navigation sequence.
Arrow Keys are used for
navigation of the active-selected
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eld on the current menu.
Context Sensitive function keys
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enable the soft keys, which
appear on the bottom of the LCD
screen.
Alphanumeric keypad used
to enter data. Pressing the 1
key multiple times displays the
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following special characters: @
( ) - . , and space. The (*) key is
also a shortcut for the (.) period
punctuation mark.
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Table 2. Main Unit Features (Cont.)
Item Feature Description
10 Display 4 inch LCD color screen.
11 Data Jack
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14 Banana Jacks Connection for 2-wire testing
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16 USB Port
17 DC Power Supply External power supply
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19 Card Ejector
20 Battery
21 Battery Lock Sliding lever to secure battery
Telephone Jack RJ11, 6 Wire Telco interface,
Coaxial Cable Connector “F” Connector Coaxial Cable
Serial Port
Compact Flash Card
RJ45, 8 wire data interface,
T568A/B pairing.
USOC pairing.
interface
Connection for serial port printer
(Currently inactive)
When computer is sensed
connected to USB port, NT955
powers down and enters USB
mode.
Standard data grade compact
ash card, 32 Megabytes minimum
capacity. Only remove when unit
is off.
Folding ejector button. Fold over to
prevent accidental ejection of the
compact ash card.
Li-ion rechargeable battery
(NT93)
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Figure 9. Remote Unit Features
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Table 3. Remote Unit Features
Item Feature Description
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1 Link LED
2 Charge LED
3 Battery state
4
5 Data Jack
6 Telephone Jack
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8 Banana Jacks Connection for 2-wire testing
9 DC Power Supply External power supply
10 Battery Li-ion rechargeable battery (NT93)
11 Battery Lock Sliding lever to secure battery
Battery State
Indicator
Coax Cable
Connectors
Turns on when a link is established with
another network device.
Battery is charging when LED light is
blinking.
When selected the battery life capacity is
shown.
Battery life capacity is
76-100 LED
50-75 LED
25-49 LED
5-24 LED
LOW
RJ45, 8 wire data interface, T568A/B
pairing.
RJ11, 6 Wire Telco interface, USOC
pairing.
“F” Connector Coaxial Cable interface
between 76% to 100%,
fully charged
Battery life capacity is
between 50% to 75%
Battery life capacity is
between 25% to 49%
Battery life capacity is
between 5% to 24%
Battery life capacity is
low, and does need to
be recharged.
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Standard Accessories
NT955
NT955
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Validator-NT™
NT940
NT940
Plan-Um™
Plan-Um™
Software
Software
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NT928
NT928
Validator-NT™
Validator-NT™
Remote
Remote
NT95
NT95
Cable Labels
Cable Labels
NT930
NT930
Validator-NT™
Validator-NT™
Carrying Case
Carrying Case
Compact
Compact
Flash Card
Flash Card
(2) NT93
(2) NT93
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable
Rechargeable
Batteries
Batteries
(2) TP55
(2) TP55
12” Cable
12” Cable
Assemblies,
Assemblies,
Shielded RJ45
Shielded RJ45
Connectors
Connectors
(2) NT92
(2) NT92
AC Adapter,
AC Adapter,
Charger Units
Charger Units
(2) TP20
(2) TP20
7.5” Cable Assemblies,
7.5” Cable Assemblies,
No Fault
No Fault
RJ12 Connectors for RJ11
RJ12 Connectors for RJ11
or RJ45
or RJ45
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(2) NT94
(2) NT94
72” Cable
72” Cable
Assembly, USB
Assembly, USB
(2) TP68
(2) TP68
24” Cable
24” Cable
Assemblies,
Assemblies,
RJ45 with 8
RJ45 with 8
Alligator Clips
Alligator Clips
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(2) TP74
(2) TP62
(2) TP62
Adapters, BNC Plug
Adapters, BNC Plug
to F Jack
to F Jack
Extending Modular Plug
Extending Modular Plug
(2) TP74
Sacricial Cables for
Sacricial Cables for
Optional Accessories
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TP610
TP610
Set of 8 Wiremap
Set of 8 Wiremap
Remotes
Remotes
NT935
NT935
Validator Main Unit
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Carrying Case
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Menu Options & Navigation
Arrow Keys – are used
to navigate up, down,
right, or left between
cells, words or spaces.
Soft Keys – Denes
functions specic to
the current screen.
*Accept Key – used to
exit a cell and accept any
changes that were made.
*Select Key – is used to
enter a menu or cell.
*Menu Key – prompts a
menu that displays options
for going back to the start
screen, saving your job,
printing or shutting down the
Compact Flash Card.
*Power Button – is used to
power the unit on/off. When
the unit is on, a short tap
dims the backlight. Holding
key down for over a second
turns the unit off.
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Cells – are boxes for
inputting data. To enter a cell,
press the Select Key. Use
the Alphanumeric Keys and
the Arrow Keys to enter data
and create spaces. Press the
Accept Key to exit a cell and
automatically increment to
the next cell.
Function Keys Execute the soft key
functions displayed
above them on the
screen.
*Quit Key – is used
to navigate backwards
one step or exit a cell
without changing it.
*Test Key – is pressed to
initiate a test procedure.
Alphanumeric keypad – is
used to enter data. Multiple
presses of a key advance the
letters and numbers of each
key. The cursor will increment
to the next space when a
different key is pressed.
When the subsequent letter
is on the same key, advance
the cursor to the next space
using the right arrow key
before pressing the key
again.
Figure 10. Keypad Navigation
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Battery and Power Management
The lithium-ion rechargeable batteries (NT93) included with the ValidatorNT main unit and remote are recharged any time the Validator-NT or
remote are connected to the AC adapters included in the Validator-NT
kit. Use of other adapters, particularly car adapters, should always be
avoided.
The batteries continue to charge during operation. The batteries included
in the kit are designed to work with the Validator-NT battery information
system. They have the ability to store usage information that can be
used to monitor the loss of capacity in the battery over time. Using other
batteries of similar style will result in not knowing the battery condition or
state of charge.
Each unit can run on battery power for approximately 8 hours. Since the
remote uses considerably less power than the Validator-NT main unit, a
full days use can be assured by swapping the batteries between the two
in the middle of the day.
A full recharge cycle takes approximately 2 ½ half hours.
The lithium-ion batteries for Validator-NT can be used and stored in
locations that do not exceed 122 degrees Fahrenheit (50 degrees
Celsius) or 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius) limits. If the
Validator-NT senses an out of range condition while charging, it displays
Hot or Cold below the battery symbol and suspends charging. The
remote ashes the charging light rapidly and suspends charging for as
long as the temperature is out of range.
Note: Do not discard lithium-ion batteries in an area where they can
be burned or in regular trash. Li-Ion batteries can explode if exposed
to open ame and create hazardous waste. Dispose in a proper
environmentally safe fashion.
WEEE Compliant: Prior to disposal of this product, please
contact Test-Um Inc for proper disposal options.
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Validator-NT Main Unit
When powered on, the Validator-NT reports the charging status at the top
of the screen under the battery icon. A green full battery icon indicates
the battery is fully charged. As the battery discharges, the percentage of
remaining charge is displayed in 10% steps. The battery icon changes
from green to amber when the battery reaches approximately 30% of its
charge capacity.
When the battery is Low, the battery icon will change to red and
begin to ash. An audible warning tone will sound when the battery
reaches approximately 10% of its charge capacity to notify the user
that in approximately three minutes, the Validator-NT will power down
automatically and save the current job.
Note: The battery must be fully charged the rst time it is used to report charging status. After one full charge, the batteries in the main unit
and the remote unit are interchangeable.
If the battery is replaced, it is necessary to start a new charge cycle by
either disconnecting the AC adapter momentarily or pressing the Reset
Charge (RST CHRG) soft key (F1) on the Properties/Battery Info screen.
In addition to the charging status, additional information that is useful to
monitor the loss of capacity in the battery over time is displayed on the
Battery Properties screen.
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Charging will continue when the Validator-NT is powered off but there is
no visual indication. The Validator-NT has various timeout conditions to
conserve battery life. The specic timeout values are adjustable in the
Setup, Shutdown Timeouts screen.
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The Remote unit has a battery charge indicator light that is on solid
during rapid charge, blinks slowly while topping off, or is off when
charging is completed. The 76-100% light will be on to indicate a fully
charged battery. The remote unit displays the percentage of charge
remaining in 25% increments. If no lights are on while powered by an AC
adapter, the battery is not inserted.
If the battery is replaced by another while topping off, it is necessary
to press the Battery State button to initiate a new charge cycle. When
operating from battery, a state of charge light is on whenever the remote
is auto-powered on by the Validator-NT or the Battery State button is
pressed.
Although the display capability is limited on the remote, you can view the
detailed charging information on the remote battery by inserting it in the
main unit.
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Battery Lock Feature
A Battery Lock feature on the main and remote Validator-NT units is
designed to prevent accidental ejection of the battery.
Apply pressure with your thumb to slide the Battery Lock lever across the
channel to secure the battery in the locked position (see Figure 11) and
in the opposite direction to unlock the Battery Release button (see Figure
12). Press the Battery Release button to eject the battery.
Locking PositionLocking Position
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Figure 11. Battery Locking PositionFigure 11. Battery Locking Position
Open Position Open Position
Figure 12. Battery Lock Open Figure 12. Battery Lock Open
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ValidatorTM OperationsValidatorTM Operations
Operations
The Validator-NT main unit is powered on by pressing the red power
button. When powering on, the unit will display a series of start up
screens until the Start screen is reached, which contains the main menu.
At the top of every screen the following information appears - The name
of the screen being displayed “Start, Auto Test” etc., the current job
name, the battery condition and the date/time from the internal clock.
The Validator-NT always has a le open, which is the current le name
that appears at the top of the screen, so that data can be saved in
the event of auto-power down. The last job opened will remain as the
current job until changed even through on and off cycles.
The Start screen has ve buttons: Auto Test, Manual Tests, Network
Tests, Job Manager, Setup and Properties. You can navigate between
these buttons with the arrow keys that move from left to right on each
row.
Auto Test
Selecting this button takes you to a menu of ve functions used to work
with existing jobs or create new jobs and test cables. Test Results are
automatically saved and can be downloaded to Plan-Um to document
and archive the job.
Cable Test Schedule: Tests cables from a predened job le or deneas-you-go Cable Schedule using Pass/Fail criteria.
Site Information and Contractor Information: View, edit or create this
job information.
Custom Cable Denitions: View existing cable denitions and create
or edit custom cables.
Job Utilities: File utilities used to create or manipulate job les.
Manual Tests
Select this button to test data, phone, or 2 wire cables without dening
the job, cable name or type. The specied test is run and the raw results
displayed without pass or fail criteria being applied. Manual tests cannot
be saved as Auto Tests can.
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Network Tests
Selecting this button takes you to a menu of three manual tests that
report the condition of the cable and verify connectivity to network
devices. They are Port Discovery, Ping Test, and Hub Flash. Test
Results cannot be saved.
Port Discovery: Identies an Ethernet connection and reports pertinent
information including speed of the link, type of link (MDI, MDI-X or Auto
MDI/MDI-X), Signal to Noise Ratio and Skew (if over 1000 Megabit). Also
Identies telephone connections.
Ping Test: Simultaneously pings up to seven different IP addresses and
can be run in DHCP or manual addressing modes.
Hub Flash: Sends an intermittent link signal to ash the link status light
on Ethernet equipment.
Job Manager
The Job Manager displays a list of jobs that have been uploaded from
the Plan-Um software or have been created in the Validator-NT and are
on the CF card. By highlighting a job name and pressing the Open (F1)
soft key you can select an existing job to test or edit the job information
using the Auto Test menu functions.
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Setup
This key takes you to internal adjustment functions of Validator-NT such
as Display Units, Display Contrast, internal time settings, Shutdown
Timeouts etc. Normally these can be set once and left alone unless
some specic change is desired. Each function has drop down dialog
boxes for changes, if necessary.
Properties
This screen displays internal information on Validator-NT such as Battery
life, Compact Flash usage, revision levels, support phone numbers and
web site support information etc.
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1. Setting Up the Test Tool
The Setup menu allows the user to adjust internal functions such as
Display Contrast, the internal time clock, English or Metric units, the
displayed language, and Shutdown Timeouts. Most of these functions
can be set once and left alone unless a specic change is desired. In
addition, although currently not functional, future upgrades may permit
the user to print Test Results directly from the Validator-NT to a serial
port printer.
Figure 1.1 Setup Screen
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