CAT 5 cable and connections tester suggestions...

[Octopus]

So I borrowed one of these recently when I was connecting up my hard wired CAT 5 connections in our place:

Which worked OK, but I found I had to look at both "devices" when checking each connection... so I'm interested in buying one, but preferably one which you can connect at both ends of the connection and only look at 1 device.

Hope this makes sense

Thanks

 

[Tim Brennan]

I have one of these, might be overkill for what you want though.

Ideal R158000 VDV II Voice, Data and Video Cable Verifier - Combined Voice, Data & Video - Data - http://www.test4less.co.uk/ideal-r158000-vdv-ii-voice-data-and-video-cable-verifier.html

 

[Octopus]

^^ thanks. Do you use it a lot? I'm not adverse to buying decent tools - buy once, buy wisely

 

[Tim Brennan]

i do a fair bit of temporary network install for events etc, so it's great for that as the remote is just that, no indicators on it, all the indication is on the handheld, of course you do have to walk back to collect the remote when finished.

 

[stevethesparks]

Hi Murdoch,
I use this Peak device and find it useful, particularly when attending several cables at once.
Peak Electronic Design Limited - Atlas IT - Network Cable Analyser - Model UTP05 - http://www.peakelec.co.uk/acatalog/jz_utp05.html

 

[ElectroChem]

I use one of these and find it works well. Mine has four remotes so I can terminate several cables then test all at once.

 

[mydigitalhome]

Hi anyone have experience of using the Netscout G2 tester and Fluke CIQ100 verification tools, ideally looking for tools that are more cost effective any ideas, need to validate for end user client that cables are fit for purpose. Thanks in advance.

 

[telectrix]

i use one very similar to this:
PRO 3.5" TFT LCD CCTV Camera Network Video Test Tester 12V Output PTZ Control - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PRO-3-5-TFT-LCD-CCTV-Camera-Network-Video-Test-Tester-12V-Output-PTZ-Control-/152456730068?hash=item237f2115d4:g:d6AAAOSwax5Yt~Hn

also have this in my toolbag. both do the job.

CCTV and NETWORK CABLE TESTER / COAXIAL BNC / ETHERNRNET RJ45 / BATTERY POWERED - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CCTV-and-NETWORK-CABLE-TESTER-COAXIAL-BNC-ETHERNRNET-RJ45-BATTERY-POWERED-/252975739473?hash=item3ae6877251:g:abUAAOSwiCRUi0rd

 

[Specialist]

Video tester looks a nice bit of kit .

 

[telectrix]

saved me hours when checking CCTV cameras. compared with the crt crap we had in the 80's.

 

[Specialist]

saved me hours when checking CCTV cameras. compared with the crt crap we had in the 80's.

Yeah was a pain in the a** lugging it about wasn't it,

 

[telectrix]

and if the sun was out you could see bugger all on the screen.

 

[Specialist]

Yep & the screen hoods were a waste of space too.

 

[telectrix]

what i got into the habit of doing was to power up the camera indoors, by the recorder ( VHS of course) and monitor, focus it all down there in comfort, then fix it up and just a tweak when up ladder or roped to a pub chimney.

 

[Specialist]

what i got into the habit of doing was to power up the camera indoors, by the recorder ( VHS of course) and monitor, focus it all down there in comfort, then fix it up and just a tweak when up ladder or roped to a pub chimney.

You forgot the cup of coffee

 

[Phil Thompson]

The one I have, (would need to check make), didn't matter which end you were at, the lights only blink if it's connected correctly. A mates is the same way, though different brand.

 

[telectrix]

these jobs were all in pubs. who drinks coffee in a pub? (apart from miss smarty knickers with her 3 screaming brats, tying up the barmaid when there's blokes wanting beer).