Test-Um NT955 Network Cables User Manual


 
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Test-Um NT955 Series
10. Application Notes for Typical Field Use
10.1. New Job, New Cable Installations
1. A Layout using the Plan-Um software will be created conforming
to the customers’ facility or residence and a job id created.
2. Cables will be chosen and run between agreed upon ports and a
Comm. Panel or Patch Panel.
3. Check Cable Test Schedule against the Layout to make sure all
ports are connected correctly.
4. The Job File from the Plan-Um software will be uploaded to
the Validator-NT Main unit. The Job File can then be accessed
through the Job Manager on the Main Menu Screen of the
Validator-NT.
5. The Cable Test Schedule can be sorted so that all CAT 5E
cables are listed rst or all CAT 5 etc. This groups the types of
cables for quicker testing at the Comm. or Patch Panel.
6. Once all tests are done, upload the nished Cable Test Schedule
to the laptop or PC and print this as an End of Job report
showing all the cable runs and PASS/FAIL results. This should
be attached to a copy of the customer layout for comparison and
nal checking prior to billing.
10.2. New Job, Previously Installed Cables
1. Create a layout using the Plan-Um software re-creating the
customers’ cabling system using port and cable icons in Plan-
Um.
2. Name the job and upload it to Validator-NT for testing
3. Print out the nished Cable Test Schedule as an End of Job
report for the customer to see what was tested and results.
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Application Notes