LinkIQ™ Cable+Network Tester
Cable testing you trust. Network testing you need.
- Cable performance testing up to 10GBASE-T plus troubleshooting (distance to fault, wire map, toning)
- Test and troubleshoot EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT cabling with M12X, M12D, and M8D adapters (IE versions)
- Network features include IPv4 and v6 ping, nearest switch diagnostics (IP address, name, port / VLAN number, and advertised data rates)
- Ethernet Alliance-certified PoE Verification detects the PoE class (1-8) and power, and performs a load test of available PoE from the connected switch
- Manage results and print reports from LinkWare™ PC
Overview
The LinkIQ™ Cable+Network Tester is the testing solution to verify cable performance up to 10 Gb/s and solve network connectivity problems. The LinkIQ tester validates cable performance using frequency-based measurements and a wire map of the cable under test. It also performs ping tests to verify connectivity and nearest switch diagnostics to identify key network issues and validate switch configuration – eliminating the need for another device. The IE models allow identification of miswired and split pairs on RJ45, M12X, M12D, and M8D terminated cables supporting EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT and other Industrial Ethernet protocols. Additional features include Analog and Digital Toning, Port Blink, Remote Office Locators, and the ability to manage results via LinkWare™ PC.
Cable Testing You Trust
The LinkIQ tester is capable of measuring lengths up to 305 meters (1000 feet) and provides distance to faults such as opens, shorts, and unterminated cable. Using the remote ID allows for a complete wire map of the cable pairs which helps identify miswired and split pairs. The primary cable testing feature of LinkIQ tester is the cable performance test which qualifies the cabling bandwidth from 10BASE-T to 10GBASE-T (10 Mb/s up to 10 Gb/s). It performs these tests via frequency-based measurements. Using IEEE-standards-based measurements ensures that tested links meet performance requirements as opposed to transmission testers which only prove that the specific test devices can communicate over the link.
Operators may set performance requirements from 10 Mb/s to 10 Gb/s for a simple pass/fail indication.
Left: Cable test without remote attached shows length and pairing of each wire. Center: Cable test with remote attached shows remote ID number 5, length and pairing of each wire, and cable performance of up to 10 Gb/s. Right: Cable test with remote attached shows remote ID number 1, length and pairing of each wire and cable performance of up to 2.5 Gb/s but failed the test due to a user-set limit of 10 Gb/s performance.
Network Testing You Need
Along with the robust cable testing features, the LinkIQ tester also provides detailed information on the nearest connected switch and connectivity testing with IP ping. The LinkIQ tester negotiates with the switch to identify the advertised data rate (up to 10GBASE-T), half/full duplex identification, the switch name and IP address, port number, and VLAN info.
Switch port test shows switch name and IP address, connected port, and VLAN (separate screen) along with advertised speed and duplex settings. If a ping test is configured, the target address and average response time are shown. Scroll down to show Power over Ethernet results.
The ping test verifies connectivity to devices on the local network or the internet and supports both IPv4 and v6. The address of the LinkIQ tester may be set up manually or through DHCP. Once set, the ping test runs as part of the Autotest when a switch is detected. Results of the ping test include identification and response time of each of four pings to the target, the DNS server, and gateway.
Ping result screen shows response time to target for each of four pings. Scroll down to display DHCP, DNS, and gateway information.
In-Depth PoE Testing
While Power over Ethernet makes installation of devices such as security cameras and access points simpler, a survey by the Ethernet Alliance of over 800 installers, integrators, and end users found that four of five respondents experienced difficulties in integrating PoE systems. Part of this can be traced to the fact that the IEEE offers three PoE standards, the term PoE is not registered, and there are a variety of non-standards-compliant implementations.
Switch port Power over Ethernet result shows pairs used, power and class available, and results of the PoE test under load.
To simplify PoE installation and troubleshooting, the LinkIQ tester shows the pairs where power is provided, including the different power levels and pairs for dual-signature implementations. Further, the LinkIQ tester will actually place a load on the connection to ensure that the advertised power is actually being delivered by the switch across the cabling infrastructure. The LinkIQ tester has been certified by the Ethernet Alliance to IEEE-802.3™ standards for reliable multivendor interoperability.
Solve the #1 Cause of Industrial Ethernet Failures
Research shows that the most common causes of Industrial Ethernet failures are cable related. The LinkIQ-IE Industrial Ethernet Remote Adapter allows for a complete wire map of the cable pairs to identify miswired and split pairs on RJ45, M12X, M12D, and M8D terminated cables. Distance to opens and shorts are shown, and remote identifiers can be used to determine which cable goes where. The LinkIQ tester supports EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, and other Industrial Ethernet cables and qualifies the bandwidth from 10BASE-T to 10GBASE-T (10 Mb/s up to 10 Gb/s).
LinkWare™ Documentation
The LinkIQ tester provides complete documentation abilities for the tests it performs. Up to 1,000 results can be given descriptive names and stored and recalled in the tester. Test names and numbers automatically increment as each is saved: Annex B-1, Annex B-2, Annex B-3, etc. which saves time when testing cables in sequence.
Report data may be exported to a PC for documentation purposes. The LinkIQ tester uses LinkWare™ PC, Fluke Networks’ reporting software which supports a variety of testers going back 20 years and is the industry’s leading reporting solution with tens of thousands of active users. LinkWare PC can be used to store the results as well as generate PDF reports.
Use LinkWare PC to generate PDF test reports.
General Specifications
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Languages supported in UI | English, German, French, Japanese, Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Russian, Italian, Portuguese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, and Turkish |
| Weight | 1 lbs 6 oz (624g) |
| Battery | Type: Lithium-ion, 3.6 V, 6400 mAh; Life: 8 hours typical; Charge time: 4.5 hours; Charging temperature range: 0 °C to 40 °C |
| Power Adapter | Input: 100 to 240 V ac ±10%, 50/60Hz; Output: 15 V dc, 2 A maximum; Class II |
| Host Interface | USB type C |
| Display | 800 x 480 pixels color capacitive multi-touch |
| Dimensions | 22 cm x 11 cm (8.5 in x 4.5 in) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | -10 °C to 60 °C (-14 °F to 140 °F) |
| Operating Relative Humidity | 0 % to 90 %, 0 °C to 35 °C; 0 % to 70 %, 35 °C to 45 °C |
| Operating Altitude | 4,000 m; 3,200 m with ac adapter |
| Vibration | Random, 2 g, 5 Hz-500 Hz |
| Drop | 1 m drop, 6 sides |
Active Network Diagnostics
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic Protocols | Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP), Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP), Fast Link Pulses (FLP) Internet Control Messaging Protocol (ICMP), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) |
| IP Address Setup | LinkIQ address, DNS Server, Gateway for IPv4 or v6 either manually or via DHCP. |
| IP Ping Test Results | Four response time results for target, DNS Server(s), Gateway, plus average and number lost. |
| Nearest Device Diagnostics, (If available through diagnostic protocols) | Switch Name / IP + MAC Address, Port Number, VLAN Name, Advertised Data Rates, Advertised Duplex |
| Power Over Ethernet Compatibility | Ethernet Alliance Certified to IEEE 802.3af/at/bt, Hardware negotiation with signature resistance, Software negotiation with LLDP/CDP |
| Power Over Ethernet Diagnostics | Advertised Power Class (0-8), Advertised Available Power, Powered Pairs, Diagnostics for both Single and Dual signatures |
| Power Over Ethernet Measurements | Loaded Voltage (V), Loaded Power (W) |
| Port Blink | Blink the light of the connected port |
Cable Test Specifications
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Test Port | Shielded 8-pin modular jack accepts 8-pin modular (RJ45) plugs |
| Commissioning Autotests | 10GBASE-T, 5GBASE-T, 2.5GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T, Wire map Only. Test Speed: 6 seconds for lengths < 70 m |
| Cable Types | Balanced twisted-pair cabling; Unshielded twisted-pair; Screened twisted-pair; 2-pair and/or 4-pair |
| Wire Map-Only Tests | Document wire map, Length of each pair, Diagnose split pairs, User selectable T568A or T568B, User selectable crossover settings (Straight through, Half-crossover, Full-crossover). Test speed: 1 second for lengths < 120 m |
| Length (Maximum) | 305 m (1000 ft) |
| Nominal Velocity of Propagation (NVP) | User settable |
| Tone Generator | Generates digital tones compatible with Fluke Networks IntelliTone probe. Generates analog tones compatible with general analog probes. |
| Remote ID Locators | Use remote ID terminations to identify up to 7 unique ports or office outlets |
