This also is a tone generator and works with the Fluke probe: http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=783550&RecommendedFOREDC=742687&RecoType=AC&cm_sp=Product-_-RecoAcc-_-Fluke+Networks+IntelliTone+Pro+200+Probe
On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 1:48 PM, Devin Meade <[email protected]> wrote: > Worth every cent, and it makes me into a super-hero (grin). > > *Fluke IQ Cable qualifier. * > > http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?edc=742687&enkwrd=ALLPROD%3a742687 > > This is not cheap, but we had one of those continuity testers before. I > kept pitching a fit when I saw 6 inches of jacket removed from cat 5 cable > with frayed ends etc. I am currently moving a bundle of cables that were > laid over vibrating duct work and I see some copper on a few of them. I > predict a new cable run... > > Now don't let any phone guys near our network closet. > > hth,Devin > > On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 11:59 AM, Phillip Partipilo <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I've got a basic cable tester that essentially just tests continuity and >> polarity. Every now and then, during our rollout of entire-office >> gigabit, >> there is a line that performs like crap. This cheap tester makes the >> connection look fine, when, after a re-crimp, it obviously is not. I know >> more sophisticated testers exist, that might indicate a small short, >> crosstalk, interference, reflections, a partial-crimp causing resistance, >> etc. >> >> If any of you use and/or have used such a tester, what would you >> recommend? >> >> >> Phillip Partipilo >> Parametric Solutions Inc. >> Jupiter, Florida >> (561) 747-6107 >> >> >> >> >> >> THIS ELECTRONIC MESSAGE AND ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL >> AND PROPRIETARY PROPERTY OF THE SENDER. THE INFORMATION IS >> INTENDED FOR USE BY THE ADDRESSEE ONLY. ANY OTHER INTERCEPTION, >> COPYING, ACCESSING, OR DISCLOSURE OF THIS MESSAGE IS PROHIBITED. >> IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS MESSAGE IN ERROR, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY >> NOTIFY THE SENDER AND DELETE THIS MAIL AND ALL ATTACHMENTS. DO NOT >> FORWARD THIS MESSAGE WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE SENDER. >> >> >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >> > > > > -- > Devin > > > > > > -- Devin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
