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• Page 1 Validator-NT NETWORK/CABLING CERTIFIER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Validator NT955..
• Page 2 Test Results Test-Um Inc. 2004 Oct11 10:53:01 validator Untitled1.job Cable001 Pass  Test Time: 10/11/2004 10:53 A.M Test Results Expected Results PASS CONTEXT SENSITIVE KEYPAD SELECT QUIT ACCEPT NAVIGATION KEYS MENU TEST ALPHANUMERIC KEYPAD POWER..
• Page 3 Validator-NT main and remote unit. Replace these as necessary. • Remember to register your Validator-NT online immediately. You must register your product at www.test-um.com to download firmware and software updates and obtain access to other valuable support tools available on our web site. If you prefer, you may fill out the enclosed warranty registration card and mail it in.

• Page 4: Table Of Contents

  TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ........ 5 Ethernet Cable Certification ....... 6 Active Network Features .......7 Plan-Um Software ........7 Test Ports and Cable Adapters ......8 Registration .........12 Support Information ......... 13 Tests Performed ........14 About Your Validator-NT .....15 Main Unit Features ........
• Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4. How Auto Test Works .....52 4.1. Cable Test Schedule .......54 4.2. Site Info .........58 4.3. Contractor Info ......... 58 4.4. Custom Cable Definitions ......59 4.5. Job Utilities ........62 4.6. Step by Step Instructions for Performing Auto Tests ..63 5.

• Page 6: Introduction

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Introduction Introduction Introduction The Validator-NT (NT955) Certifier uses Speed and Performance criteria to test and certify Ethernet network cables against IEEE802.3 specifications up to 1 Gigabit. It also tests critical noise and delay (Skew) measurements to assure that the respective cable runs will perform to their maximum capability.

• Page 7: Ethernet Cable Certification

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Introduction Introduction Ethernet Cable Certification Speed and Performance Certification uses digital technology centered on the latest advances in Gigabit Ethernet Transceivers. These new highly integrated chips are capable of testing for noise in the network, faults in..

• Page 8: Active Network Features

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Introduction Introduction Active Network Features Validator-NT includes three functional test areas that are designed to report cable performance and verify connectivity to network devices. They are Port Discovery, Ping, and Hub Flash. Port Discovery identifies telephone or network devices connected to the other end of the jack or cable.

• Page 9: Test Ports And Cable Adapters

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Introduction Introduction Test Ports and Cable Adapters Validator-NT is equipped with four dedicated ports for testing data, telephone, coax, and 2-wire cable types. Data Jack RJ45 8-wire data interface Telephone Jack RJ11, 6-wire Telco interface..
• Page 10 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Introduction Introduction Data Cables and Connection 12” shielded cable assembly with RJ45 connectors (TP55) RJ45 8-wire data interface Figure 1. TP55 Connected to Validator-NT RJ45 8-wire data interface 24” cable assembly with an RJ45 connector and..
• Page 11 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Introduction Introduction Two Wire and Connections “F” connector coax interface 3’ RG6 video coaxial cable (not included) Figure 4. Video Coaxial Cable Connected to Validator-NT “F” connector coax interface Adapter, BNC plug to F Jack..
• Page 12 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Introduction Introduction Data Cable & Remote Connection Figure 7. Wiremapper Remote #1 Connected to Validator-NT..

• Page 13: Registration

  Introduction Introduction Registration You must register your product with Test-Um Inc. to be eligible to receive firmware and software updates, as well as important product announcements, helpful hints and other support services. To register, go to our web site at www.test-um.com..

• Page 14: Support Information

  Live Chat to communicate real time with our Technical Support department via instant messaging. To get the location of the nearest Test-Um distributor, go to the web site or call (805) 383-1500. Accessing the Technical Reference Manual The NT955 Operating Instructions are available at www.test-um.com. As product updates are released, revisions to the instructions will be posted to our web site.

• Page 15: Tests Performed

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Introduction Introduction Tests Performed Validator-NT performs specified tests that produce PASS or FAIL results on a wide range of standard cables. In addition, a Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) is performed to determine the actual speed capabilities of CAT 5, CAT 5E, and CAT 6 network cables.

• Page 16: About Your Validator-nt

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator About Your Validator-NT About Your Validator-NT About Your Validator-NT Main Unit Features Figure 8. Main Unit Features..
• Page 17 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator About Your Validator-NT About Your Validator-NT Table 1. Main Unit Features Item Feature Description Power Key is pushed to power unit on/off. When unit is on a short tap changes the backlight from dim to bright.
• Page 18 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator About Your Validator-NT About Your Validator-NT Table 2. Main Unit Features (Cont.) Item Feature Description Display 4 inch LCD color screen. RJ45, 8 wire data interface, Data Jack T568A/B pairing. Telephone Jack RJ11, 6 Wire Telco interface, USOC pairing.

• Page 19: Remote Unit Features

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator About Your Validator-NT About Your Validator-NT Remote Unit Features LINK CHARGE 76~100 76~100 50~75 50~75 25~49 25~49 5~24 5~24 BATTERY MADE IN USA STATE Figure 9. Remote Unit Features..
• Page 20 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator About Your Validator-NT About Your Validator-NT Table 3. Remote Unit Features Item Feature Description Turns on when a link is established with Link LED another network device. Battery is charging when LED light is Charge LED blinking.

• Page 21: Standard Accessories

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator About Your Validator-NT About Your Validator-NT Standard Accessories NT955 NT955 NT928 NT928 NT930 NT930 Validator-NT™ Validator-NT™ Validator-NT™ Validator-NT™ Validator-NT™ Validator-NT™ Remote Remote Carrying Case Carrying Case Compact Compact NT940 NT940 NT95 NT95 Plan-Um™ Plan-Um™ Cable Labels..

• Page 22: Optional Accessories

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator About Your Validator-NT About Your Validator-NT Standard Accessories (Continue) (2) TP74 (2) TP74 (2) TP62 (2) TP62 TP610 TP610 Sacrificial Cables for Sacrificial Cables for Adapters, BNC Plug Adapters, BNC Plug Set of 8 Wiremap..

• Page 23: Menu Options & Navigation

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator About Your Validator-NT About Your Validator-NT Menu Options & Navigation Arrow Keys – are used to navigate up, down, Cells – are boxes for right, or left between inputting data. To enter a cell, cells, words or spaces.

• Page 24: Battery And Power Management

  Li-Ion batteries can explode if exposed to open flame and create hazardous waste. Dispose in a proper environmentally safe fashion. WEEE Compliant: Prior to disposal of this product, please contact Test-Um Inc for proper disposal options.
• Page 25 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Battery and Power Management Battery and Power Management Validator-NT Main Unit When powered on, the Validator-NT reports the charging status at the top of the screen under the battery icon. A green full battery icon indicates the battery is fully charged.
• Page 26 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Battery and Power Management Battery and Power Management Validator-NT Remote Unit The Remote unit has a battery charge indicator light that is on solid during rapid charge, blinks slowly while topping off, or is off when charging is completed.

• Page 27: Battery Lock Feature

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Battery and Power Management Battery and Power Management Battery Lock Feature A Battery Lock feature on the main and remote Validator-NT units is designed to prevent accidental ejection of the battery. Apply pressure with your thumb to slide the Battery Lock lever across the..

• Page 28: Operations

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Operations Operations Operations The Validator-NT main unit is powered on by pressing the red power button. When powering on, the unit will display a series of start up screens until the Start screen is reached, which contains the main menu.
• Page 29 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Operations Operations Network Tests Selecting this button takes you to a menu of three manual tests that report the condition of the cable and verify connectivity to network devices. They are Port Discovery, Ping Test, and Hub Flash. Test Results cannot be saved.

• Page 30: Setting Up The Test Tool

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Setting Up the Test Tool Setting Up the Test Tool 1. Setting Up the Test Tool The Setup menu allows the user to adjust internal functions such as Display Contrast, the internal time clock, English or Metric units, the displayed language, and Shutdown Timeouts.

• Page 31: Display Contrast

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Setting Up the Test Tool Setting Up the Test Tool 1.1. Display Contrast The Validator-NT main unit allows contrast settings for different environments. Use the + (F1) soft key to increase the contrast for a dark environment or –..

• Page 32: Printer Settings

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Setting Up the Test Tool Setting Up the Test Tool 1.2. Printer Settings Select Printer Settings (see Figure 1.3). A pull down menu appears which displays common Bit Rates for printers. The Bit Rate you select must match the Serial Port Printer properties of the printer you use.

• Page 33: Shutdown Timeouts

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Setting Up the Test Tool Setting Up the Test Tool 1.3. Shutdown Timeouts A Power Save mode is installed in Validator-NT to conserve battery life (see Figure 1.4). When the pre-set time limit is reached without any key input the main unit screen will begin to blink.

• Page 34: Set The Clock Using The Real Time Clock Screen

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Setting Up the Test Tool Setting Up the Test Tool 1.4. Set the Clock using the Real Time Clock Screen Using the drop down dialog boxes, select the current year, month, day, hour, and minute (see Figure 1.5). Press Accept to select your choice and move to the next field.

• Page 35: Localization

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Setting Up the Test Tool Setting Up the Test Tool 1.5. Localization Using the drop down dialog box, select Metric or English units to report length measurements (see Figure 1.6). Press Accept. Press OK to confirm your choice and return to the Setup screen.

• Page 36: Calibrate

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Setting Up the Test Tool Setting Up the Test Tool 1.6. Calibrate The calibration procedure is performed to set a reference point for cable length to 0 feet/meters. Once calibration is performed, the test unit retains the information.

• Page 37: Validator-nt Properties

  2. Validator-NT Properties The Properties menu displays buttons that contain internal information on the state of charge associated with the battery, product revision levels, available free space on the Compact Flash card, and Test-Um support information. (Figure 2.1) Properties 2005 Aug 25 Test-Um Inc.

• Page 38: Battery Info

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Properties Properties 2.1. Battery Info This screen indicates whether the unit is operating on Battery Power or External Power and displays information that allows the user to monitor the remaining charge status and aging of the battery.
• Page 39 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Properties Properties Battery Properties Test-Um Inc. 2005 Aug 25 10:53:01 100% validator Untitled1.job BATTERY POWER Charge Remaining - 100% Status - Normal Serial Number - 3462150 Charge cycles --1 Remaining Maximum Capacity - 100% Total Charge Accumulated - 2 RST CHRG Figure 2.2 Unit Operating on Battery Power..

• Page 40: Product Version

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Properties Properties 2.2. Product Version This screen displays the product’s electronic serial number plus the revision levels of the hardware, firmware and software in the Validator- NT (See Figure 2.4). Should you require technical assistance you may be asked to refer to this screen to confirm current product revision information.

• Page 41: Compact Flash Card Usage

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Properties Properties 2.3. Compact Flash Card Usage The Validator-NT kit includes a high quality mass storage compact flash card. Approximately 6000 cable tests can be stored per 32 Megabytes of card space. Press Select to view a pie chart that displays free card space with numeric values for percentage and kilobytes available (See Figure 2.5).

• Page 42: Support Info

  Validator and to the USB port on your PC. 2. Power On the Validator-NT and a message appears “USB-File I/O Mode.” From the Test-Um Inc. web site (www.test-um.com), select the downloads button and login. Follow the instructions to Download Firmware directly to the compact flash card.
• Page 43 8. A Green check in the component column indicates the existing component is compatible with the new. A Red check signifies it is not. If this occurs, call Test-Um support. Do not attempt to operate the Validator-NT with incompatible files.

• Page 44: Managing Job Files

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Managing Job Files Managing Job Files 3. Managing Job Files The Job Manager screen is used to view a list of all job files stored on the compact flash (CF) card. Use the up and down arrows to highlight the job entry of interest.
• Page 45 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Managing Job Files Managing Job Files Press the OPEN (F1) soft key to open the selected job. Opening the job will switch you to the Auto Test screen where the Cable Test Schedule displays all of the cable runs associated with the selected job.
• Page 46 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Managing Job Files Managing Job Files The Job Utilities screen provides the ability to create new jobs and template (*.Tut) files as well as the Save As function to save the current job information in memory under a different job name. From the Start screen, select Auto Test, and use the right arrow key to scroll to Job Utilities.

• Page 47: Creating A New Job

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Managing Job Files Managing Job Files 3.1. Creating A New Job Creating the job in Plan-Um and uploading it to Validator-NT is generally the quickest and easiest method of preparing your Cable List for testing.

• Page 48: Creating Job Information

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Managing Job Files Managing Job Files 3.2. Creating Job Information Job Information consists of Contractor Information and Site Information. Contractor Information identifies contact information for the company performing the job. Site information contains information about the site you are designing.

• Page 49: Creating Template Information

  Template that can be used on multiple jobs. You can also use an existing Job to create a Template. Test-Um recommends creating one or more reusable Template files (*.tut files) when you perform the initial setup on your Validator-NT. Each time you create a New Job select the template that you created and make changes to the information as necessary.

• Page 50: Using Template Files

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Managing Job Files Managing Job Files 3.4. Using Template Files Each time you create a New Job, select a previously created template with Contractor Information and/or Custom Cable Definitions to avoid reentering information. (Figure 3.6) 1.

• Page 51: Step By Step Instructions For Creating A New Job

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Managing Job Files Managing Job Files 3.5. Step By Step Instructions for Creating a New Job 1. From the Start screen, select Auto Test. 2. Using the arrow key navigate to Job Utilities and press Select.
• Page 52 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Managing Job Files Managing Job Files 11. When all fields have been completed, press Quit. The Auto Test screen reappears. 12. Select Cable Test Schedule. Using the alphanumeric keypad create a Test Schedule by completing the Cable ID field and selecting a Cable Type from the drop down menu.

• Page 53: How Auto Test Works

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator How AutoTest Works How AutoTest Works 4. How Auto Test Works Creating the Cable Test Schedule in Plan-Um, uploading it to the Validator, and running Auto Test is the easiest and most efficient way to verify cables. See the Uploading/Downloading Jobs section of this..
• Page 54 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator How AutoTest Works How AutoTest Works Current Job Test-Um Inc. 2005 Aug 25 10:53:01 validator 100% Untitled1.job Cable Contractor Site Info Test Info Schedule Custom Cable Job Utilities Definitions Cable List Test-Um Inc. 2005 Aug 25..

• Page 55: Cable Test Schedule

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator How AutoTest Works How AutoTest Works 4.1. Cable Test Schedule The Cable Test Schedule displays all the individual cable runs associated with the open job. For your convenience when testing, you can sort each field in the Cable Test Schedule in ascending or descending order. To sort the Cable Test Schedule, move the highlight to a cell in the column to be sorted and press the SORT (F4) soft key.
• Page 56 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator How AutoTest Works How AutoTest Works A PASS or FAIL indication will be briefly displayed along with a speed rating up to 1 Gigabit depending on the cable type. The screen will show the Remote ID, wiremap of the individual pairs, and automatically scroll down to display Length, Skew, SNR and BERT test results.
• Page 57 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator How AutoTest Works Test Results Test-Um Inc. 2005 Aug 25 10:53:01 100% validator Untitled1.job Length Skew Max: 300ft Max: 35ns Min:20db 184ft 30.0 188ft 30.0 Short 7 ft 186ft BERT Results: BACKSPC PG UP PG DOWN Figure 4.4 Page Down to Display Distance To Short..
• Page 58 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator How AutoTest Works Test Results Test-Um Inc. 2005 Aug 25 100% 10:53:01 validator Untitled1.job Length Skew Max: 300ft Max: 35ns Min:20db Split 188ft Split 186ft BERT Results: BACKSPC PG UP PG DOWN Figure 4.6 Test Results-Split..

• Page 59: Site Info

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator How AutoTest Works 4.2. Site Info The next button on the Auto Test sub-menu is Site Info. This button displays the Customer Contact Information associated with the job you have selected for testing. By highlighting and selecting a field you can update or change the information in each field, i.e.;..

• Page 60: Custom Cable Definitions

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator How AutoTest Works 4.4. Custom Cable Definitions The Custom Cable Definitions screen shows all defined cable types loaded into the Validator-NT from the current job and what category of test is performed on each type. The soft keys, F1 thru F3, allow for adding, editing, and deleting cable information.
• Page 61 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator How AutoTest Works 8. To save the custom test parameters you have entered, press the Save Type soft key (F3). 9. A message box appears that asks you to confirm the changes in the test parameters you have entered. If you are sure of the changes press Yes.
• Page 62 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator How AutoTest Works Type Table Screen 2005 Aug 25 Test-Um Inc. 10:53:01 100% validator Untitled1.job Type Name Category Default CAT5 Data CAT5E Data CAT6 Data CAT3_4P Phone CAT3 Phone CAT3_2P Phone RG-6 2 Wire Fire 2 Wire..

• Page 63: Job Utilities

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator How AutoTest Works How AutoTest Works 4.5. Job Utilities The last button on the Auto Test menu is Job Utilities. This screen has buttons to allow creation of a new job file, open an existing job file on the CF card, export a template file, save the file that is currently open, or save an open file as a file with a new name (Figure 4.11)

• Page 64: Step By Step Instructions For Performing Auto Tests

  Remote Unit. If the Remote unit is not found, the main unit automatically sends tone on the cable. Using a Tone Tracer, such as Test-Um’s TT100, locate the cable you wish to test. Connect the Remote unit and testing will proceed.
• Page 65 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator How AutoTest Works How AutoTest Works 10. Press the Results (F2) soft key to display detailed test information for the cable that is currently highlighted. 11. Pass test parameters display in green and fail parameters display in red.

• Page 66: Running Manual Tests

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Running Manual Tests Running Manual Tests 5. Running Manual Tests Manual Tests performs individual tests on Data, Phone, or 2-wire cables based on defined test standards. The tests that can be performed for each selected cable type are listed on the Manual Test screen for that type (Figure 5.2).
• Page 67 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Running Manual Tests Running Manual Tests Cable Tests 2005 Aug 25 Test-Um Inc. 100% 10:53:01 validator Untitled1.job Data 2-Wire Phone Cable Cable Cable Data Manual Tests 2005 Aug 25 Test-Um Inc. 10:53:01 100% validator Untitled1.job..

• Page 68: Phone Cables

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Validator Running Manual Tests Running Manual Tests 5.2. Phone Cables Phone Cables are defined as cables wired to the USOC 3 pair standard for pin numbering and pairing. The test shows opens, shorts and length of the run. The wiremap and length measurements are displayed.

• Page 69: 2-wire Cables

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Running Manual Tests 5.3. 2-Wire Cables 2-wire cables are tested for wire map and length. You can also send tone over the cable. (Figure 5.4) Cable Tests 2005 Aug 25 Test-Um Inc. 10:53:01 100% validator Untitled1.job..

• Page 70: Step By Step Instructions For Performing Manual Tests

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Running Manual Tests 5.4. Step by Step Instructions for Performing Manual Tests 1. From the Start Menu, select Manual Tests. Choose Data, Phone or 2-wire cable type. Warning! Manual Test Results will NOT be saved. 2. Using the appropriate cable assembly and jacks, connect the Validator-NT main unit to the cable identified in the Test Schedule with the Remote Unit connected to the opposite end.
• Page 71 6. Using the appropriate cable assembly, connect the cable to the Main unit jacks. 7. Press the Send (F1) soft key to start the tone. Using a Tone Tracer, such as Test-Um’s TT100, trace the tone. Data Tone Test-Um Inc.
• Page 72 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Running Manual Tests Testing Cable Length When you run Cable Test, length is reported in feet or meters. In addition, the Manual Cable Test for data includes a quick independent length test using the Length (F1) soft key. This test is useful to the installer to determine how much cable is left on the reel or the length of a cable run.
• Page 73 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Running Manual Tests Hub Flash Test This test sends a link signal to test for active Ethernet equipment. This is the only test that runs with other Ethernet equipment. 1. From the Data Manual Test screen, select Hub Flash 2.
• Page 74 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Running Manual Tests Performing a Bit Error Rate Test A Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) sends data packets from the main unit to the remote, measures speed and errors and correlates this to a PASS or FAIL result.

• Page 75: Performing Active Network Tests

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Network Tests 6. Performing Active Network Tests Active Network Tests include four functional test areas designed to report cable performance and verify connectivity to network devices: Port Discovery, Ping, Cisco Discovery Protocol, and Hub Flash. Select Network Tests from the Start menu to access Network Tests.

• Page 76: Port Discovery

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Network Tests 6.1. Port Discovery Port discovery identifies telephone or network devices connected to the other end of the jack or cable. The test begins with a search for voltages that may be present. If voltages are found, the patterns for commonly used services are compared to the voltages observed and reported as phone, ISDN or legacy phantom power as appropriate.
• Page 77 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Network Tests Port Discovery Test-Um Inc. 2005 Aug 25 10:53:01 100% validator Untitled1.job ISDN ISDN ISDN 6.3 ISDN Phone Detected Port Discovery 2005 Aug 25 Test-Um Inc. 10:53:01 100% validator Untitled1.job Legacy Power over Ethernet 6.4 Legacy Power Detected..
• Page 78 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Network Tests If no telephone or voltage sources are found, Validator-NT attempts an Ethernet link. If a link is found, information about the link is displayed: - Identifies the Ethernet connection - Speed linked at (10, 100 or 1000 Megabit)
• Page 79 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Network Tests If neither voltages nor Ethernet is detected, Validator-NT searches for its remote to run a cable test. If the remote is found, a manual mode cable test is run and the remote ID, wiremap, full Signal to Noise Ratio, and Skew test results (1000Mbit only) are displayed.

• Page 80: Ping Test

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Network Tests 6.2. Ping Test The Ping Test is used to verify connectivity to resources on or off the network and IP addresses. The Ping Test will simultaneously Ping up to seven different IP addresses and can be run in DHCP or manual addressing modes.
• Page 81 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Network Tests For manual IP addresses, uncheck the DHCP mode box by pressing the up and down arrow keys to highlight the DHCP box and press Select to deselect DHCP mode. Use the arrow keys to highlight the My IP, Gateway Router (GWRTR) and Domain Name Server.
• Page 82 (F3) is used as a shortcut to add the common “www.” prefix and the “.com” suffix to an entered name. Pressing the F3 soft key would change “Test-Um” to “www.Test-Um.com”. When entering addresses, the * button is a shortcut for the period (.) punctuation mark needed to enter dotted-quad or URL addresses.
• Page 83 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Network Tests The Ping Tool soft key (F3) only shows on the IP address screen once valid DHCP information or manual IP addresses are configured. All the IP addresses that are currently setup to be pinged are displayed on entry.
• Page 84 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Network Tests You can increase the length of the data packet used to ping by highlighting the target IP Address and using the right arrow key to highlight the word Long. Press Select to toggle the size of the data packet between normal and long.

• Page 85: Cisco Discovery Protocol

  Test-Um NT955 Series 6.3 Cisco Delivery Protocol This feature detects Cisco Delivery Protocol (CDP) messages broadcast by Cisco bridges and routers over the network to inform each other of their existence. The content of the CDP message contains addresses that SNMP messages can be sent to.
• Page 86 Test-Um NT955 Series To view Cisco Delivery Protocol broadcast messages 1. From the Start Menu, select Network Tests. Select Cisco Delivery Protocol. 2. Use a patch cable to connect the Validator-NT main unit to the network or device port to be monitored for CDP.
• Page 87 Test-Um NT955 Series 4. To clear the current broadcast, press the Clear soft key (F1). The screen goes blank. CDP Display Screen Test-Um Inc. 2006 Jul 05 10:53:01 100% validator Untitled1.job Reading CDP packets from network. BACKSPC CLEAR START STOP 6.16 Selecting Clear for CDP Display Screen..

• Page 88: Hub Flash

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Network Tests 6.4. Hub Flash Hub flash sends an intermittent link signal to flash the link status light on Ethernet equipment. You can select a specific data rate or Any if you wish to have the hub and the Validator-NT auto negotiate the speed.

• Page 89: Step By Step Instructions For Performing Network Tests

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Network Tests 6.5. Step by Step Instructions for Performing Network Tests 1. From the Start Menu, select Network Tests. Choose Port Discovery, Ping Test or Hub Flash. Warning! Network Test Results will NOT be saved 2. Use a patch cable to connect the Validator-NT main unit to the jack or network device to be tested.
• Page 90 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Network Tests Ping Test 1. Select Ping Test. 2. Press Select to begin DHCP request (DHCP box checked) or to Configure IP addresses in manual address mode (box unchecked). In manual address mode, be sure the displayed addresses are appropriate for the network being tested.
• Page 91 Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Network Tests Hub Flash 1. Select Hub Flash. 2. From the drop down menu, select a specific data rate or Any if you wish to have the hub and the Validator-NT auto negotiate the speed. Press Accept.

• Page 92: Uploading/downloading Jobs

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Uploading/Downloading Jobs 7. Uploading/Downloading Jobs 7.1. Uploading the Cable Test Schedule to the Validator-NT Open the My Documents folder on your desktop. Right click the Plan- Um job you want to transfer, and select Copy. Power the Validator on. Open the My Computer folder on your desktop.

• Page 93: Downloading Test Results From Validator-nt To Plan-um

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Uploading/Downloading Jobs 7.2. Downloading Test Results from Validator-NT to Plan-Um Open the My Computer folder on your desktop. Power the Validator- NT on. Plug the USB cord into the USB port on your PC and into the Validator-NT (Figure 7.1).

• Page 94: Archiving/saving Test Results

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Archiving /Saving Test Results 8. Archiving/Saving Test Results To save, press Menu. Use the Up Test Results 2005 Aug 25 Test-Um Inc. 100% 10:53:01 validator Arrow key to highlight Save Job and Untitled1.job Cable001 Pass press Select to save your Test Results ..

• Page 95: Printing Test Results

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Printing Test Results 9. Printing Test Results The most efficient method to print job reports is to download test results to a pc/laptop. See Uploading/downloading Jobs. Future upgrades may permit the user to print Test Results directly from the Validator-NT to a serial port printer using a D-Sub 9 pin Male to Female cable assembly.

• Page 96: Application Notes For Typical Field Use

  Test-Um NT955 Series Validator Application Notes 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.

• Page 97: Existing Job, Adds, Moves And Changes

  Test-Um Inc. The Intelligent Test Solutions Company 808 Calle Plano Camarillo, CA 93012 (805) 383-1500 / (805) 383-1595 www.Test-Um.com TU9862-1 (REV B-07/06)