Datacom Textron Lancat System 5 Cat5 Cable Tester

Datacom Textron Lancat System 5 Network Cable Tester & Talk Set
The LANcat Series are precision instruments for the certification and troubleshooting of LAN cable installations. With plug-in Performance Modules, the LANcat Series are capable of testing a wide variety of cable types including Category 5/Class D twisted pair, coaxial cable, and fiber optic cable.

All models are fully compliant with the testing requirements of the TIA/EIA 568A TSB-67 and provide Level II measurement accuracy when testing Category 5 Basic Links.

LANcat OneWay
The OneWay System performs one way nearend crosstalk (NEXT) measurements up to 100 MHz. Testing of NEXT from both ends of the link, as now required by TIA TSB-67 for compliant Category 5 installations, is accomplished by completing separate tests from each end. The test system includes a main handheld unit and an Active Remote (also called OneWay Remote).

LANcat TwoWay
The TwoWay System performs automatic bidirectional measurements of NEXT up to 100 MHz. The test system includes two LANcat TwoWay handheld units, each having a full graphic display and control panel. Either unit may be operated as a main or a remote unit for testing twisted pair links.



Features:

• OneWay or TwoWay system testing.
• Tests UTP, ScTP, coaxial, STP, and fiber optic cable.
• Certifies twisted pair cable up to EIA/TIA 568A Category 5 and ISO/IEC 11801 Class D (100 MHz).
• Performs NEXT, Length, Wire Map, Attenuation, Noise, Traffic, Impedance, and Resistance tests
• Performs a preprogrammed suite of certification tests when set to Autotest.
• Performs enhanced cable tests including Power Sum NEXT, Delay/Delay Skew, and Cable Grading to test emerging new enhanced data cables.
• Cable Toner enables identification of cable at far end.
• Stores up to 500 Autotest results on a OneWay System, or 1000 for a TwoWay System.
• Graphical user interface on the main and remote units allowing test results to be viewed at both ends.
• Backlit LCD display
• Easy field updates of hardware and software using plug-in Performance Modules and flash memory.
• Operates using either replaceable AA batteries, AC/Mains power, or a rechargeable NiMH battery pack (optional).
• Voice communication between main unit and the remote (LANcat TwoWay).

Specifications:

GENERAL
LANcat – Main Unit:
Display:	128 x 64 pixel backlit graphic LCD
Operating Controls:	10 position rotary function selector Elastomeric keypad
Audible Alarm:	Operator Enabled/Disabled
Size:	9.6 in X 3.9 in X 2.5 in (24.8 cm X 9.9 cm X 6.35 cm)
Weight:	1 lb 15 oz (0.88 kg)
OneWay Remote Unit:
Display:	Three LED indicators Size: 6 in X 3.5 in X 1.9 in (15.2
Size:	6 in X 3.5 in X 1.9 in (15.2 cm X 8.9 cm X 4.8 cm)
Weight:	13 oz (0.37 kg)
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature:	0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
Operating Humidity (non-condensing)	10% to 90%
Storage Temperature:	-20 to +60°C (-4 to 140°F)
PROTECTION
Performance Module inputs withstand telco ring voltages:	175V peak, 20-60 Hz superimposed on 56 VDC, maximum. They also withstand electrostatic discharges per IEC 801-2 severity level 4 (8KV contact).
POWER
LANcat – Main Unit:
Battery:	Eight AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable battery pack.
Battery Life:	8-10 hours continuous use or >800 Autotests (typical) Low Battery Indicator: Audible alarm plus LCD display Automatic Power down: 2 to 30 minutes (selectable) or disabled AC/Mains adapter (Battery Eliminator): 12-15 Vdc, 300 mA Lithium Coin Cell (Autotest results storage) life: 2 years
OneWay Remote Unit
Battery:	Four AA alkaline
Battery Life:	8 - 10 hours continuous use or > 800 Autotests (typical)
PERFORMANCE MODULES
Standard:	Modular Plug
Optional:	Modular Jack
Optional:	Coax
Optional:	Optical Power Meter
MEMORY
Test Storage:	Storage for 500 Autotest results plus one Traffic Report in each handheld unit. (1000 reports total in TwoWay System.)
Imprint:	Date on all tests
Non-Volatile Memory:	Lithium battery-backed memory for setup, test results and NVP values
SERIAL PORT
Connector:	DB-9P (pins)
Baud rate:	1200 to 38,400 baud. Selectable
Format:	8-bit, no parity, 1 stop bit, (8N1)
Flow Control:	XON/OFF, Hardware (CTS/DTR), None
PC Cable:	Null-Modem, DB-9S (socket) to DB-9S (socket) and DB-25S
CABLE LENGTH (TWISTED PAIR)
Range:	0-2000ft (0 - 610m)
Accuracy:	±2ft (0.6m) ± 2% ± NVP Uncertainty 0 to 1000 ft (0-305m) ±2ft (0.6m) ± 3% ± NVP Uncertainty 1001 to 2000 ft (306-610m)
NVP (Nominal Velocity of Propagation):	0.50c to 0.99c Cable Fault Types: Shorts, Opens, Intermediate Impedance Anomalies
Number Of Faults:	End Of Cable and two Intermediate Anomalies
Fault Threshold:	User defined, 4% to 10% (7% default)
WIRE MAPPING (TWISTED PAIR WIRING ONLY)
Displays Following Errors:	Miswired Pairs, Shorts, Opens, Shorted Pairs, Crossed Pairs and Split Pairs. Includes test of shield (if present)
NEAR-END CROSSTALK (NEXT) AND ATTENUATION
• Tests NEXT for all six pair combinations • Tests NEXT at both ends (LANcat TwoWay) • Tests Attenuation of all four pairs one way
Frequency Range:	1 MHz to 100 MHz
NEXT Accuracy:	With Modular plug Performance Module, exceeds requirements of TIA TSB-67 for Level II Accuracy.
Attenuation Accuracy:	With Modular Plug Performance Module, exceeds requirements for TIA TSB-67 for Level II Accuracy
POWER SUM NEXT
• Tests Power Sum NEXT for all four pairs • Tests Power Sum NEXT at both ends (LANcat TwoWay)
Frequency Range:	1 MHz to 100 MHz
Test Limit:	Applicable pair-to-pair NEXT limit
ATTENUATION-TO-CROSSTALK RATIO
ACR is calculated for each pair over the full frequency range per test specification selected
IMPULSE NOISE
Counts impulse noise hits above user defined threshold Threshold: User defined, 100 mV to 500 mV peak (260 mV default)
CABLE RESISTANCE (TWISTED PAIR)
Range:	0 ? to 1000 ?
Accuracy:	± 0.5 ? (0 to 10 ?) ± 1.0 ? (10 to 20 ?)
CABLE IMPEDANCE (TWISTED PAIR)
Range:	30 ? to 200 ?
Accuracy:	± 10 ? at 100 ? calibration point
TRAFFIC (ETHERNET ONLY)
Parameters Monitored:	% Utilization % Collisions Peak Traffic Other Features: Continuous bar graph to display activity

For full IDEAL LANCat System 5 product specifications, please click here: Ideal LANCat System 5

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