If you install, maintain or troubleshoot data cabling and Ethernet networks, SignalTEK NT allows you to prove the performance up to Gigabit Ethernet transmission rates with helpful copper and fiber, network and PoE functions. Use the free IDEAL AnyWARE app to view and send data cable/network test reports to colleagues and clients anywhere.

• Provide proof of performance to your clients with PDF reports.
• IDEAL AnyWARE app – Send reports from anywhere.
• Network traffic performance test to IEEE802.3ab standard.
• Cable tracing – Port blink to visually trace cables.
• Displays port ID of LLDP/CDP – Eliminate manual cable tracing.
• Copper cable testing – Wiremap and distance to fault using TDR.
• Fiber cable testing – optical power indication. (SFPs required)
• PoE – Power over Ethernet verification with voltage.

Transmission testing proves real performance

There is no industry standard defining the testing requirements of cable qualifiers,
consequently passing a qualification test does not prove that the installed structured cabling will provide flawless data transmission. Uniquely, SignalTEK NT utilises a test method known in wide area networks as transmission testing to prove the performance of a network by sending real Ethernet data frames through the cabling and/or network devices to compare the error rate against the IEEE802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet standard. This provides a clear standards based Pass/Fail of the link being tested.

SignalTEK NT requires no configuration from the user as the two handsets
automatically pair ready for testing; just select a usage scenario to simulate the
appropriate service, from VoIP to CCTV, Video, and web traffic.

Installation testing
Cabling:
• Network traffic performance test on copper and fibre to IEEE802.3ab standard
• Wiremap test for open, shorts, miswires and split pairs to TIA-568 standard
• Gigabit link verification for copper and fibre cabling
• Use a list of wiremap templates for common Ethernet cable types including CAT
6A/7A/8, and non-Ethernet cable, such as Profinet and ISDN.

Active network:
• Network load testing through switches simulating CCTV/IPTV/VoIP/Web traffic
• PoE/PoE+ verification that displays available voltage at device location
• Check Ethernet connectivity at device location to 10/100/1000 Mb/s
• Verify network configuration (device IP/gateway address/subnet mask)
• Switch port identification via LLDP/CDP protocols

Troubleshooting/diagnostics
Cabling:
• Distance to fault using TDR technology (copper only)
• Ability to identify and trace cables with a compatible amplifier probe (62-164)
• Optical power indication (with compatible SFP modules)

Active network:
• Network load testing through switches simulating CCTV/IPTV/VoIP/Web traffic
• Stress test network before installing bandwidth hungry devices
• Port blink to visually trace cable from work area outlet to network switch
• Displays port ID of LLDP/CDP enabled switches to eliminate manual cable tracing
• Identify network connection problems as hardware, network or configuration faults
• Ping local network devices and Internet URL’s
• Count number of hops between network points with traceroute tests
• PoE load testing to confirm available power meets PoE device requirements

Test Reporting
SignalTEK NT automatically generates test reports in PDF or CSV format. The summary page of each report can be customised to include logo, company and operator details. Choose between 3 different reports that can show either passed, failed or all test reports in each report:
• Summary
• Brief
• Full (see example on the right side)

Ordering Information

SignalTEK NT – Network Transmission Tester.
Includes 1 x display with touchscreen, 1 x remote, 2 x NiMH batteries, 2 x patch cables - 30cm, Cat 5e STP, 2 x power supply with EU/UK/US adapters, 1 x USB Wi-Fi adapter, 1 x quick reference guide, 1 x carry case

*For the copper only version without network troubleshooting, please check out our SignalTEK CT

Optional Accessories

MGKSX1: 1 x 1000BASE-SX Fibre kit*. Includes 850nm SFP (Small Form factor Pluggable) SX transceiver, LC/LC and LC/SC duplex multimode cables and SC/SC duplex adapter

MGKLX2: 1 x 1000BASE-LX Fibre kit*. Includes 1310nm SFP (Small Form factor Pluggable) LX transceiver, LC/LC and LC/SC duplex singlemode cables and SC/SC duplex adapter

MGKZX3: 1x 1000BASE-ZX Fibre kit*. Includes 1550nm SFP (Small Form factor Pluggable) ZX transceiver, LC/LC and LC/SC duplex singlemode cables and SC/SC duplex adapter

62-164: 1 x IDEAL amplifier probe

150058: 1 x RJ45 insert extraction tool, 10 x lifejack RJ45 inserts

*For replacement accessories, please visit our website.
*2 required for Gigabit transmission testing.

Basic Specifications

Max. No. of Jobs: 50

Max. No. of Stored Test: 5000

Max. Length: 181 m/593 ft. 

Battery Life: 5 hours

Dimensions per handset in mm: 175 x 80 x 40

Weight per handset: 04Kg

Product Spec Sheet