Description
With network speeds exponentially increasing, the need for affordable, sophisticated test equipment is more apparent than ever before. The Real World Certifier (RWC) and Network Tester is break-through technology that brings cable and network certification and testing to a whole new level of reality. It opens up a whole new world of testing opportunities to network cabling professionals and managers that, prior to the Real World Certifier, could only dream of performing speed tests on their cable and LAN devices and printing the results.
WORKS WITH UTP AND ALL ETHERNET DEVICES:
Unlike traditional certifiers, the RWC uses digital circuitry and digital testing techniques to perform its tasks. These tests include traditional TIA568 cable verification (length, opens, shorts, split pairs, wire map) for UTP (unshielded twisted pair). Plus RWC’s own sophisticated crosstalk, timing and cable parameter tests that yield a UTP cable’s category (CAT3, CAT5, CAT5E, CAT6) and speed capability (10, 100, 1000 MB)! And if you wish, the RWC can use your own network devices (hubs, switches, PCs) to test UTP cables with real live data! And, the Real World Certifier analyzes links and data from all types of hubs, switches and PCs. It performs both single sided tests for advertised speed (10, 100, 1000 MB and duplex) and inline tests (between devices) for negotiated speed. The engine of the RWC circuitry is capable of 1 nanosecond resolution.
WORKS WITH COAX CABLE:
Test for the length of the cable, opens, shorts, wiremap and distance to any faults that might exist. As with UTP, coax can be toned with the toner feature and test results can be stored for later printer in the RWC’s fl ash memory. No Real World Certification tests are performed on coax cable.
What is Real World Certification?
Real World Certification means that a UTP cable passed a prescribed battery of tests and is therefore not likely to cause problems later. The Real World Certifier has two levels of verification/certification:
- RWC Level 1: Performed with the Main Unit and the Remote Probe, Level 1 tests the cable for length; opens, shorts, split pairs and distance to the fault; wire map (displays cable wiring); Both NEXT and FEXT (crosstalk tests); propagation delay (time to transit cable); skew (time delay between pairs); cable category (CAT3, 5, 5E, 6); and speed projection (10, 100, 1000 MB).
- RWC Level 2: Includes all Level 1 tests plus takes advantage of a real live data source (hub, switch or PC) to test for attenuation and device type. The result is RWC Level 2 speed certification of both the cable and the LAN device.
What is the best time to Real World Certify a cable?
The best time to certify a cable is when the installer is still readily available to repair any faults that are found. Installers should certify before they leave, so that they will not lose money by having to return to a job site to do in warranty repairs. Network professionals should certify before the warranty period expires.
BENEFITS:
- Performance certify and troubleshoot all LAN hardware and cabling
- Compatible with all 10MB, 100MB and GIGABIT networks!
- Test existing cables for higher speed compatibility
- Spot faulty wiring closet jumpers from your office wall outlet
- Detect worn connectors and faulty terminations
- Identify excessively noisy cables
- Decode 10/100/GIGBIT PCs, switches and hubs for advertised capability
- Go “inline” between two LAN devices and identify the negotiated speed
- Test 10/100/GIGABIT PCs, switches and hubs for adequate signal levels
- Perform your own inspection on newly purchased devices and cables
- Identify network bottlenecks caused by slow running links
- Print “receipt” to document test results
Real Word Certifier
If your toolbox is full of $200, $300 and $400 testers, why do you need a Real World Certifier? Your testers can tell you if your cable is wired correctly, but they can’t tell you how fast the cable is capable of operating. In conclusion, the Real World Certifier tells you if your cable is wired correctly and the speed at which your cable is capable of operating!!
Available individually (RWC 1000K2) or packaged with the Power Panel Cat5/6 DVM in the Cable & Power Kit (CPK1000IL2).
The Real World Certifier is easy to use. Get understandable results quickly.
