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SIGNALTEKTM

Gigabit Ethernet Cable Qualifier



A new Group of Field Testers

• The “classical” way of LAN testing:– Step 1: Verification directly after installing a

cable link– Step 2: Certification with a field certifier– Step 3 If necessary: Troubleshooting

• Advantages of certification– Manufacturers warranties– Application independent

• Disadvantage– High test equipment cost– Very complex measurements– Trained personal necessary for testing



A new Group of Field Testers

• There is a need for a less costly solution for– SOHO and residential installations– Smaller LAN networks– Network administration and

troubleshooting– System Integration– Fiber Testing

• New concept:– Test only those applications,

you really need!



Verifier Capabilities

• Check physical connectivity – Wiremap• Offers no performance measurements

– How good is the cable? We only know if it was punched down correctly

• No documentation – No memory or printed reports. – Installers must use hand-written check lists to

document with a verifier



Certifier Capabilities

• Very accurate performance tests to a specific set of measurement criteria– NEXT, attenuation, return loss,

ELFEXT, etc...– Meets TIA/ISO requirements for

measurement accuracy– Documents specific test frequency

points and reports data in a format defined by TIA/ISO standards



Who Uses Verifiers & Certifiers

• Verifiers – Anyone who installs cabling should be using one to verify minimum level of wiring acceptance.– Verifiers are like a Multimeter to an

electrician, its foolish to guess when a cheap tester can prove connectivity.

• Certifiers – Large “corporate” level jobs where consultants and system integrators are using system warranties as a way to get business and block out the small installers.– Certifiers are a means to end in many

cases. If not purely used to get warranty approval, they are used as a reassurance to prevent no-charge callbacks.



Certifying a Network

Certifying with 1 CAT6 / ISOE Autotest will guarantee that all known applications supported by CAT6/ISO E will work

+ Future applications designed for CAT6 will also work

Example: VoIP• VoIP was invented long time after CAT

5, but was specified to work with 100MBit Ethernet (100BaseTx) over CAT5 cabling

• A LAN network tested in 1998 for CAT5 will support VoIP !

INVESTMENT PROTECTION

FOR END USERS

CAT 6 / ISO E supports:

Phone Services:• Analog

•ISDN•Digital

•…..

Data Services:• RS232

• Token Ring•10/100/1000 Ethernet

•DSL•ADSL•SDSL•ATM•….

Applications:• FTP•VoIP

•VideoIP•Video Conferencing

•Filesharing•Web Browsing

•…..



A Case for Performance/ Qualification Testers

• Nearly 100% of all corporate, small business, and residential networks use Ethernet as the primary means of communication on both copper and fiber runs

• Test equipment for multiple protocols is very expensive, but for a single protocol it can be quite affordable

• The TIA is moving to “require” additional testing in residential installations (TIA-570)

• Use IEEE as a reference standard to pass/fail a link

-> Test only those applications your really need

10Mb

1Gb



Qualifying a Network

• Proof for customers that a certain application will run

• Troubleshooting in existing networks– Typical problems

• Can´t connect to an active device• Connection is up, but the

data transmission is very slow• System check for a new application

– Example: A company has an old CAT5 network and wants to install VoIP telephony. Before buying an expensive phone system, the end user needs to be 100% sure that VoIP or Video over IP would work.The end user has two choices:#1: Re-test with a certifier to CAT5#2: Qualify each link with an “application tester”

CAT 6 / ISO E

Phone Services:• Analog

•ISDN•Digital

•…..

Data Services:• RS232

• Token Ring•10/100/1000 Ethernet

•DSL•ADSL•SDSL•ATM•….

Applications:• FTP•VoIP

•VideoIP•Video Conferencing

•Filesharing•Web Browsing

•…..



Standards

InstallationInstallation

EN 50173EN 50173

ComponentsComponents

TIA/EIA 568-B.2TIA/EIA 568-B.2

IEC 60603-7IEC 60603-7

EN 60603-7EN 60603-7

DIN EN60603-7DIN EN60603-7 DIN EN50173DIN EN50173

Cable Cable

IEC 61156IEC 61156

EN 50288EN 50288

DIN EN50288DIN EN50288


CablingCabling


ISO/IEC11801ISO/IEC11801

MeasurementMeasurement

IEC 61935IEC 61935

DIN EN50174-xDIN EN50174-x

EN 50346EN 50346

DIN EN50346DIN EN50346

… 60603-7-2Cat 5 UTP

… 60603-7-3Cat 5 STP

… 60603-7-4Cat 6 UTP

… 60603-7-41 (E)Cat 6a UTP.… 60603-7-5

Cat 6 UTP… 60603-7-51 (E)

Cat 6a STP… 60603-7-7

Cat 7 STP(… 61076-3-104

TERA)

… 60603-7-2Cat 5 UTP

… 60603-7-3Cat 5 STP

… 60603-7-4Cat 6 UTP

… 60603-7-41 (E)Cat 6a UTP.… 60603-7-5

Cat 6 UTP… 60603-7-51 (E)

Cat 6a STP… 60603-7-7

Cat 7 STP(… 61076-3-104

TERA)

… 50173-1OFFICE

… 50173-2SOHO

… 50173-3Industry

… 50173-1OFFICE

… 50173-2SOHO

… 50173-3Industry

… EN50288-1Basic specs

… EN50288-2Cat 5 UTP

… EN50288-3Cat 5E UTP

… EN50288-4Cat 7 STP



… EN50288-7Control cables

… EN50288-1Basic specs


… EN50288-3Cat 5E UTP




… EN50288-7Control cables

… 50174-1Specification/

Quality Assurance… 50174-2

Planing/Installation Inhouse

… 50174-3Planing/

Installationoutside

… 50174-1Specification/

Quality Assurance… 50174-2

Planing/Installation Inhouse

… 50174-3Planing/

Installationoutside

… 50346Testing installed

cabling

… 50346Testing installed

cabling

DIN EN50174-xDIN EN50174-x

InternationalInternational

EuropaEuropa

DeutschlandDeutschland

USAUSATIA/EIA 568-B.2TIA/EIA 568-B.2

ApplicationApplication

IEEE (e.g. 802.3)Ethernet

Fast EthernetGigabit Ethernet

Token Ring…

ISO/IEC (e.g. 8802-x)Ethernet


Token Ring…

ATM ForumATM LAN 155ATM LAN 622

ATM 1.2G

ITU-TX.21V.11

S0 BusS1/S2

…

IEEE (e.g. 802.3)Ethernet


Token Ring…

ISO/IEC (e.g. 8802-x)Ethernet


Token Ring…

ATM ForumATM LAN 155ATM LAN 622

ATM 1.2G

ITU-TX.21V.11

S0 BusS1/S2

…

Certifiers Qualifiers



How to compareQualification vs. Certification

• Suppose you want to determine if your race car can go 200MPH around a race track without crashing.

• You have two options1. Analytical testing2. Practical testing



Analytical Testing

• Measure every possible parameter of the track1.Bank angle2.Sharpness of turns3.Pavement materials4.Weather conditions5.etc…



Practical Testing

• Put your driver into the car, launch him down the track and see if he makes it!

• Certifiers (LANTEK) are analytical testers

• Qualifiers (SIGNALTEK) are practical testers

Works or Doesn’t Work



INTRODUCING SIGNALTEKTM - SIGNALTEKTM FO

• A new class of cable qualification tester that is less than a certifier but more than a verifier– Certifier: LANTEK– Verifier: LinkMaster, VDV,

LinkMaster ProXL, NAVITEK



Package Content SIGNALTEKIDEAL Part# 33-975

• Signaltek Display + Remote Unit• 1 Black nylon carrying case• 2x 12 (30.5cm) RJ11 silver satin cables• 2x 24 (61cm) RJ45-to-F patchcords• 2x 12 (30.5cm) RJ45 shielded patchcords• 2x 12 (30.5cm) RJ45-twin alligator clip cords• 8 AA alkaline batteries

• 2x Universal (120-240V) AC-DC power adapter• 1 USB cable• 1 Quickstart guide• 1 CD-ROM User Manual• 1 Training DVD• Options:

– Replacement cable accessory kit # 1219-91-0003Contains all original cables in SIGNALTEK™ kit

– RJ45 to 8 head alligator clip K-7920



Package Contents SIGNALTEK FO

• All Signaltek FO version are shipped with the standard accessories like in Signaltek 33-975( carrying case, batteries, cables etc… )

• 33-984 : SIGNALTEK FO with 2x 850nm SFP modules 2x 50µm and 2x62.5µm fiber test leads

• 33-985 : SIGNALTEK FO with 2x 1300nm SFP modules 2x 50µm and 2x62.5µm fiber test leads

• 33-986 : SIGNALTEK FO with 2x 850nm and 2x 1300nm SFP modules , 2x 50µm and 2x62.5µm fiber testleads

• 33-988 : SIGNALTEK FO Fiber ready testerwithout SFP modules



Applications

• Cable Performance– Measure the Bit Error Rate of end-to-end

cabling links– Requires the SIGNALTEK display and

remote handsets

Patch & Equipment

Cords

Horizontal Run

Work AreaPatch Cords

Patch Panel

Server

Copper or Fiber Run



Applications

• Active LAN Testing– Verify connectivity of Ethernet devices by

using the ping function– Requires the SIGNALTEK display handset

only

Horizontal Run

Patch & Equipment

Cords

Work AreaPatch Cords

Patch Panel

Server

Copper or Fiber Run



Key Features

• SIGNALTEK provides needed functions to fill the gap between verifiers and certifiers

Performance measurement data

Active LAN network test data

Test storage and organization

Print test reports directly to a printer or from a computer

Copy test data to memory sticks

1Gbit100MBit

10MBit



Key Features

• Performance MeasurementQualifying the cable for a service– One-button Autotest

– Wiremap with Length

– Maximum Link Speed

– Cable Performance Test

– Optional Tests for• VoIP (Voice over IP)

• Web Browsing

• Video over IP



Key Features

• Performance MeasurementON FIBER LINKS– Same functions

like on copper links

– Difference:Attenuation testinstead of wiremap



Key Features

• Active LAN test Verify connectivity of active devices– Wiremap with Length (Copper only)

(even against active device)

– Maximum Link Speed

– DHCP Test

– PING Test

– BOTH ON COPPERAND FIBER



Key Features

• Easy Test Data Storage– Store test data in jobs and

combine this information with customers address

– Save test data to USB sticks or directlyto the PC via USB(USB plug&play device)



Key Features

• Easy Test Data Printing– No PC software necessary !!

– Print directly from tester

– View and print test data from PC with Internet Explorer!



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Copper

Copperand Fiber



Strengths

Provides most comprehensive testing compared to competition

• True Gigabit Ethernet Qualification• Easy to use Autotest functions• Feature set – USB connectivity• Cost of operation/ownership• Fiber link qualification !



Opportunities

• Growth of IP-centric services/devices puts this product in an expanding market– IP cameras, home automation, A/V

controls are all going to IP– Retail environments are moving from

RS-232/488 terminals to IP based terminals

– INDUSTRIAL ETHERNET– Residential cabling



Who Does NOT Need Signaltek?

• Large installation companies that focus on corporate jobs need certifiers:– To provide documentation that

complies with TIA-568 requirements

– To obtain system warranties

(Certifiers are the only tool to obtain manufacturers warranties !)



Who Needs Signaltek?

Anyone who installs cabling and wants to:1. Check the performance abilities of the link2. Provide proof/documentation of

performance3. Limit liability by maintaining records that

prove operation immediately after installation

4. Organize their own records by maintaining internal documentation of cabling they install

5. Grow business by offering more professional services to their customers



Who Needs Signaltek? • Target Customers (with examples)

– SOHO and residential installers• In more and more private houses, a LAN

cabling is installed. – Installers of small commercial sites

• The classical “10 computer company” is not so much interested, if their cabling complies to CATx. They rather want to know, if they can run Gigabit Ethernet, VoiP, Web Browsing , etc…

– System administrators• During upgrades:

“Will my old CAT5 system support VoIP?”• Trouble-shooting: A new PC with GigE card

can´t connect to the Server– Industrial Ethernet

• Factories deploying Ethernet



Competitor Comparison SIGNALTEK

Split/LengthSkewLength/Signal PerformanceLengthLengthLength/Map/Skew/Link/

DHCP/PingTests w/o own Remote

NoNoNoNoYesFixed/Random Packet Fill

NoNoNoNo10/100, 1000Remote Service Detection

10/100 Half Duplex10/100 or 1000, HiVolts, CATVYes10/100/100010/100/1000Service Detection

N/AN/AYesNoYesAdjustable Packet Size

NoNoManual Mode OnlyManual Mode OnlyYesAdjustable Test Duration

2min 15s*4s30s30s20+s*Autotest Time

NoNoYesYesYes 802.3ab Compliant

No NoYesYesYesPacket Loss Test

Not Specified300m/1000ft460m/1500ft460m/1500ft140m/460ftLength Range

YesYesYesYesYesTDR

YesYesYesYesYesWiremap

Measurements

NoneNoneYesYesNoneRS-232 Serial

NoNoYesYesYesAlligator Clips

NoNo YesYesNo Bannana jack

NoneMini B (Slave)B (Slave)B (Slave)A/Mini B (Host/Slave)USB

NoYesYesYesAdapter CableCoax - Video

NoYes (Integrated to RJ45)YesYesAdapterRJ11-Voice

YesYesYesYesYesRJ45 - Data

Interface

NoNoYesYesYesColor

1.8" Dot Matrix2.5" Dot Matrix3.6" QVGA3.6" QVGA2.8" QVGASizeDisplay

3-KeyKnob/Basic KeysAlpha-numericAlpha-numericAlpha-numericKeypad

5.6 x4.4 x1.85.6 x4.4 x1.8 Remote size

5.75 x 3.25 x 1.56.75 x 3.5 x 1.759 x 4.5 x2.19 x 4.5 x 2.18 x 3.5 x 1.5Display size

$595$1,075$1,495$1,195$1,195

Form Factor

Real World CertifierCableIQValidator-NTValidatorSIGNALTEKFeatureCategory

ByteBrothersFluke NetworksTest-UmTest-UmIDEAL



Competitor ComparisonSIGNALTEK

NoNoNoNoYesXML Reporting

NoNoNoNoYesDirect Printing

NoYesYesYesYesPrinted Reports

NoYesYesYesNoProprietary PC Software

PC Software

NoNoYesYesOptionPower Adapter

NoNoYesYesYesDC Power Port

NoNoYesYesNoRechargable

9V x 1AA x 4Li-IonLi-IonAA x 4Battery Type

Power

NoNoYesYesYesExpandable

InternalInternalCF-Firmware on cardCF-Firmware on cardSD(Internal)/USBType

Unk. 250 Tests MaxUnk. 250 Tests Max32MB32MB64MB (32Useable)Size

Memory

YesNoYesNoYesLinks to Active Network

NoNoNoNoYesMultiple Target Addresses

NoNoYesNoYesSelectable Ping

NoNoYesNoYesDHCP Check

NoNoYesNoYesConfigurable IP Addressing

Network Features

Real World CertifierCableIQValidator-NTValidatorSIGNALTEKFeatureCategory

ByteBrothersFluke NetworksTest-UmTest-UmIDEAL



Competitor ComparisonSIGNALTEK FO

• SIGNALTEK FO is a unique product

• There is nothing comparable on the market

• NO OTHER TESTER offers copper and fiber Gigabit Ethernet Qualification

X X X X



And what does it cost??

Item Price [€]

33-975 Signaltek 1.395,00

33-984 Signaltek FO - Copper plus 2 * 850nm SFP Fibre Module w/power adapters

1.995,00

33-985 Signaltek FO - Copper plus 2 * 13X0nm SFP Fibre Module w/power adapters

2.355,00

33-986 Signaltek FO - Copper plus 2 * 850nm & 2 * 13X0nm SFP Fibre Modules w/power adapters

2.645,00

33-988 Signaltek-FO - Fibre ready without any modules 1.725,00

SFP-850 850nm SFP Module Kit 365,00

SFP-13X0 1300/1310nm SFP Module Kit 725,00

1219-91-0003

Cable accessories kit (optional) 21,07



Live Demo!

• Device Setup

• Running Tests

• Viewing Stored Records

• Transferring Tests to PC and USB memory devices

• Open and View Test Reports



Questions & Comments

Thanks for your attention

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