Proof of Performance
If you install or maintain data cabling, SignalTEK CT allows you to generate PDF test reports that prove installed links run at Gigabit Ethernet transmission rates.
For installers, this means having a cost-effective way to demonstrate the cabling is installed correctly and supports any Ethernet application running at up to 1 Gb/s. By proving real world performance, SignalTEK CT documents the quality of an installation - reducing the risk of call backs.
SignalTEK CT also gives network owners the assurance that network cabling will support critical services like VoIP, IP CCTV, control systems, and video streaming anywhere Ethernet is deployed; from a small residential, retail or commercial LAN to industrial plants, enterprise and campus networks.
Today's challenge
The foundation of all Ethernet networks is the physical cabling. Systems that were never thought of as "data networks" are quickly migrating from analog communication to digital data transmission, integrating Ethernet into nearly all low voltage systems. Network cabling installed into harsh environments may become more susceptible to disruption from external interference as well as faulty cabling or terminations. These physical layer problems can reduce throughput by causing dropped data frames, slowing the network as it retransmits lost data resulting in poor performance for users.
To avoid performance issues, today’s installers and technicians must not only verify correct wiring but also stress-test a link to confirm its ability to transmit at maximum rate .
Tomorrow's solution
SignalTEK CT proves a link’s ability to provide error-free performance at full Gigabit speeds by performing a complete physical termination and data transmission test.
With a quick Autotest, SignalTEK CT transmits a full 10 Gb of data bi-directionally across the link and reports any transmission errors against performance criteria defined by the IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet Standard. Just 1 bit of corrupt or lost data among the 10 billion bits transmitted will fail the performance standard.
SignalTEK CT performs a complete installation test with TDR fault detection to identify and locate any physical problem, such as an errant nail, screw, or unseen conduit burr. SignalTEK CT will identify faults to the individual conductor rather than a pair, speeding the process of locating and correcting the problems.
SignalTEK CT offers the same peace of mind provided by complex cable certifiers with test results backed up by an internationally recognized standard. But unlike those costly certifiers, it is so easy to use that even the most novice technician can test a complete cabling plant or troubleshoot a single link quickly and accurately.
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Step 1
Test
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Step 2
Connect
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Step 3
Send
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- Enter job site information
- Perform autotest on copper cabling
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- Activate SignalTEK CT wireless hotspot
- Connect your mobile phone or tablet with the IDEAL AnyWARE App
- Transfer test reports to your mobile device
- View test reports
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- Select reports (PDF or CSV) to send
- Select preferred transfer method - email, ftp, cloud storage etc.
- Send file
- Alternatively save test reports to USB key
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NEW:
Wireless connection to Apple and Android smartphones with the free IDEAL AnyWARE app. View your reports on your smart phone before sharing them using your preferred data sharing method including email or file sharing app.
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NEW:
Test Reporting
SignalTEK CT automatically generates test reports in PDF or CSV format. The summary page of each report can be customized to include logo, company and operator details. Choose between 3 different reports that can show either passed, failed or all test reports in each report:
- Summary
- Brief
- Full (see example on the right side)
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Fast & Flexible
- Fast Autotest provides proof of network performance in seconds
- USB port enables rapid transfer of test results to memory stick
- Support for shielded and unshielded twisted pair cable including Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6A and Cat 7 (TIA 568A and 568B
- wiring schemes)
- Stores up to 5000 tests to accommodate even the largest jobs
- Ability to identify and trace cables with a compatible amplifier probe (62-164)
Intuitive
- Automatic generation of PDF format test reports makes documentation effortless
- User-friendly menu structure for trouble-free operation and minimal training
- Simple cable naming and job creation enhances on-site productivity
Dependable
- Tests to the IEEE802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet standard for trusted results
- Field replaceable RJ45 contacts eliminate downtime from worn or damaged connectors
- Rugged design provides protection against knocks in the field
- Completely digital test circuitry eliminates the need for annual calibration saving time and money
Applications
Testing of twisted pair data cables to demonstrate that the copper cabling was installed correctly and is capable of supporting Ethernet applications to the IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet Standard.