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Loop Analyzer measures line cables using single-ended method.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:41:08 -0500

Able to locate line faults in cables such as POTS and xDSL, GAO5221 xDSL Subscriber Loop Analyzer test capabilities include Vac/Vdc for twisted pair copper cable, resistance, ac/dc current, capacitance, frequency response, noise, and coil load. Unit can measure maximum available bit rate supported by local loop without need of xDSL modem, and locate bridge taps, shorts, and opens.

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Network Test Platform is offered with GbE module.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:28:57 -0500

Single slot CMA5710 module for CMA 5000 enables testing of 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet networks. Module provides 2 optical (SFP) and 2 electrical (RJ45) ports, and is designed to facilitate installation and maintenance of Ethernet networks. RFC2544 test functions include: throughput, latency, and frame loss. For maintenance and troubleshooting, module provides non-intrusive monitoring capabilities and presents comprehensive statistics for insight into network health and status.

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Cable Test Kit includes everything needed for in-field use.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:54:12 -0500

Comprised of installation and service tools, MicroScanner2 Termination Test Kit offers everything required to locate, terminate, and verify copper cabling installations. MicroScanner2 Cable Verifier delivers visual representations of test results, and IntelliTone Pro Probe accelerates identification of specific wire pairs and cables on active networks. Other components include adapters and patch cords, impact tool, electrician D-Snips(TM), and adjustable wire cutter-stripper.

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Cable Test System offers light-assisted connector assembly.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:43:20 -0500

PC-based CableEye® checks cables and wire harnesses for opens, shorts, and miswires; measures diode forward voltage; checks resistance values from 0.3 W to 10 MW; and tests conduction and isolation resistance against specified thresholds. Its Light Director(TM) accessory delivers computer-assisted technique for assembling circular connectors. Light fibers, driven by super-bright LED lamps, individually illuminate target cavities, and synthetic speech can also read pin number.

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Cable Identifier tests both underground and overhead cables.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 27 May 2008 07:17:04 -0500

With ability to identify correct phases of de-energized and discharged overhead and underground cables, PF-50 Cable Identifier consists of transmitter and receiver that are designed to be hand-held, with or without gloves, or that can be mounted and used on hotsticks. High test voltage enables device to test full mile of cable. Bright red LEDs on both units indicate that PF-50 units are connected to same cable.

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Cable Tester features multi-language voice control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 19 May 2008 07:38:45 -0500

With software, CableEye® Cable and Wire Harness Tester enables use of synthetic speech and voice recognition for hands-free operation. Voice recognition permits operator to issue commands to tester without pushing buttons or keyboard keys. Featuring noise-canceling microphone, single-ear USB headset allows system to operate in noisy environments without interfering with other workers. Voice control can be used alone or in combination with button controls and barcode scanning.

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Cable Test Kit suits Wi-Fi and broadband applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:40:29 -0500

Housed in foam-lined impact resistant plastic case, RFA-4028-WIFI kit contains Unidapt RF Cable tester (RFA-4018-20) with 30 universal adapters, including male and female MMCX, N, Reverse Polarity TNC, Reverse Polarity SMA, TNC, BNC, and SMA connector interfaces. RFA-4018-20 coaxial cable tester is solid-state continuity checker that measures for opens and shorts. LED display indicates continuity for shield and center conductor, as well as checks for shorting across conductor paths.

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Cable/Wire Harness Tester supports remote control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:45:04 -0500

CableEye® checks cables and wire harnesses for opens, shorts, and miswires; measures diode forward voltage; checks resistance values from 0.3 W to 10 MW; and tests conduction and isolation resistance against thresholds. Optional API, software primitives used to exercise control over all basic functions of tester via external program, lets test engineers write software for CableEye in Visual Basic, VB.NET, C++, C#, or from any environment that can host Active-X software interface.

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Impendence Stabilization Network supports Cat6 cables.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 07:34:05 -0500

ISN T8-Cat6 impedance stabilization network (ISN) is designed for measurements on up to 4 unshielded single balanced pairs of cables. CISPR 22-based coupling/decoupling network features maximum line-to-ground voltages of 63 Vac and 100 Vdc and maximum current ratings of 400 mA/line and 800 mA/pair. Measuring 105 x 65 x 110 mm and weighing 550 g, it offers coupling path connection of BNC 50 W and RF voltage of less than 15 V as well as 0 ±20° phase angle.

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Cable Tester is battery powered.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:31:16 -0500

Designed to test Ethernet patch cables for continuity and common wiring standards, PatchTest(TM) cable tester is fully compatible with company's existing line of SuperLoopers. Through its LED lights, unit indicates Gigabit Ethernet Straight Through, 10/100 Mb Fast Ethernet Straight Through, 10/100 Mb Fast Ethernet Crossover, and bad or unidentified cable. Weighing less than 2 oz, it features blue molded plastic body and key-chain attachment.

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Impedance Stabilization Network offers 0° ±20° phase angle.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 07:07:34 -0500

Suited for 1000BaseT and PoE applications, CISPR 22-based ISN T8 measures conducted common mode disturbances on up to 4 unshielded single balanced pairs of cables within equipment under test. It consists of ISN T800 network with D-Sub-25 connectors and LCL adapter sets for Cat 3 and Cat 5 cables. With frequency range of 150 kHz to 30 MHz, network features max line-to-ground voltages of 63 Vac and 100 Vdc, and max current ratings of 400 mA/line and 800 mA/pair.

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Cable and Harness Tester features Spanish text option.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 07:50:13 -0500

Using built-in scripting for pre-programming, PC-based CableEye can test cable, log test result to archive, print report, print label, or take conditional actions depending on pass or fail result. When program's language preference is changed from English to Spanish, screen labels, dialog boxes, advisory screens, and error messages appear in Spanish text to benefit operator. Program may be changed from one language to another at login.

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Tester verifies HDMI cables and DVI cable assemblies.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 07:44:29 -0500

Plug-in cable tester lets CE Installers perform on-site HDMI cable and DVI cable assembly performance verification, ensuring that all of their circuits and connections are 100% operational. Unit sends controlled signals through all 19 conductors within HDMI interface, and 9 LEDs illuminate one-by-one as each discrete function of HDMI cable is confirmed. If any LED fails to light, cable is defective and must be replaced.

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Handheld Tester uses software to test PoE cabling.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 07:52:16 -0500

With WireScope Pro LAN Cable Tester and v2.5 software, users can ensure proper certification of structured cabling in presence of Power over Ethernet mid-span devices and ac-coupled patch-panels. Tester features frequency range up to 1 GHz and is capable of testing all common cable standards, even beyond ISO/IEC Class F limit of 600 MHz.

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Cable and Antenna Tester is designed for in-field use.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 07:48:29 -0500

Operating up to 4 hr on one charge, handheld Agilent N9330A delivers basic test functionality to aid in installation and maintenance of wireless service, military communications, broadcasting, and radio links. Battery-operated unit covers 25 MHz to 4 GHz range and features distance-to-fault measurement functions, USB connectivity, and post-analysis software. Product lets users choose 131, 261, or 521 test points and operates at speeds to 3.0 msec per data point.

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Qualification Tester handles copper and fiber optic cabling.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 08:49:55 -0500

SIGNALTEK-FO measures copper and fiber optic cabling system performance according to IEEE 802.3 standards. Along with Gigabit Ethernet Bit Error Rate Testing, features include active LAN diagnostic testing, 32 MB internal memory for storing up to 20,000 tests, and printed pass/fail qualification reporting. Dual wavelength capability enables switching from 850 to 1,300 nm, while multimode and single mode capability permits qualification of cabling to max distance of 6.2 miles.

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Cable Test System offers multiple software capabilities.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 07:46:17 -0500

CableEye® cable and wire harness tester comes with software that displays multiple, independent connector graphics with live video graphics to aid in visualization of complex wiring. Users can view detailed information on pins or termination and compare model cable data with test data to locate wiring faults. Along with wire resistance testing, solution offers rubber-banding tool and grid display. Check for intermittent connections runs at over 10 scans/sec while cable is flexed.

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Test System supports HDMI 1.3 standard.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 07:50:44 -0500

Integrated sink, source, and cable test system is used for manual and automated HDMI physical-layer compliance tests, as well as for margin-test and characterization for R&D and manufacturing. System comprises oscilloscopes, time domain reflectometer, ParBERT-based TMDS signal generator, test automation software, and HDMI-specific accessories. Controlled via point-and-click operations, system targets consumer electronics manufacturers, semiconductor, and cable manufacturers.

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Toolkit verifies VDSL network and inside wiring for IPTV.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 08:04:58 -0500

SunSet® Modular Test Toolkit (SSMTT)-41 module is designed for testing VDSL-based triple-play network deployments. In addition to verifying inside wiring is capable of supporting IPTV signals, unit verifies cable continuity, detects broken diplexers, provides cable identification, and estimates cable length. Multifunctional test tool includes VDSL modem, HPNA analyzer, RF signal level meter, spectrum analyzer, and wiring test features.

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Cable Tester produces pass/fail reading within seconds.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 08:10:49 -0500

Used to verify that installed cabling will support voice, video, and data applications, SIGNALTEK offers Gigabit performance testing by transmitting 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet packets and measuring errors on link in accordance with IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet standard. Handheld device also supports Bit Error Rate Testing (BERT) and integrates time domain reflectometer. Along with monitoring mode, unit features intelligent autotest function and 32 MB internal memory for data storage.

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