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The Fluke Microscanner Is Changing The Way We Test Network Cabling

By Michael Stones

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Quicker and More Efficient Testing

The MicroScanner2 Cable Tester changes the way you will think about voice, data, and video cable testing. Instead of testing for wiremap, fault distance, length, far end device and cable ID this fluke meter will display all four tests simultaneous. There is no need to buy adaptors for all your different cable types anymore. The Microscanner has RJ11, RJ45 and coax inputs. This cable tester will speed up your production and reduce wiring mistakes out in the field. If there is an error it will be identified and fixed quickly.

Rule Out Service Problems Fast

The first thing you need to do when encountering a network issue is determine if it is a problem with your cable or not. There can be hundreds of root causes to the problem. The Fluke Microscanner will quickly tell you if you have a wiring issue or not. Once that is determined you can move to the next step. If it is a network equipment problem you can advise the network team and they can get working on it. In this case, if your technicians do not have the right tools they will end up spinning their wheels. Is there voltage on the line? Do we have reversed polarity? Is there a network switch at the far end? Is PoE installed? MicroScanner2 acknowledges this, to give your cable technicians the right tool to answer today's most common voice, data, and video questions. That means faster, more comprehensive troubleshooting.

-Next-generation MicroScanner verifies voice/data/video cable and services with a revolutionary user interface.

-Revolutionary Interface - wiremap, cable length, cable identification, and fault distance displayed on one screen

-Multiconnector Support - tests all common media types including RJ11, RJ45, Coax, no adapters needed

-Intelli Tone Toning - locates virtually any cable or wire pair with IntelliTone digital and analog toning

-Tough as Nails Housing - the rubber holster gives you a firm grip and makes it rugged enough for tough jobs

-Large Display - large, backlit LCD makes results crystal clear whether in bright sunshine or in a dark closet

-VDV Service Detection - verifies today's media services, including 10/100/1000 Ethernet, POTS, and PoE

Revolutionary Interface

The revolutionary Fluke Microscanner allows you to view- wiremap, pair lengths, distance to fault, cable ID, and far end device - all on one screen. Gone are the days of toggling back and forth between four different screens. This would not just slow down production of the cable technicians but also cause frustration and in the end more wiring errors. This Fluke meter features a large, backlit LCD screen with the ability to present wiremap results graphically, which brings better understanding and easy identifying of wiring problems.

Specifications

Test Connectors Twisted-pair: UTP, FTP, SSTP 8-pin modular jack accepts 8-pin modular (RJ45) and 4-pin modular (RJ11) plugs; Coax: F-connector for 75 Ω, 50 Ω, 93 Ω cables

Cable Tests Length (460 m or 1500 ft. with resolution to 0.3 m or 1 ft.), wiremap to TIA-568A/B standards, remote ID locators; displays results on one screen

Tone Generator IntelliTone digital tone: [500 KHz]; analog tones: [400Hz, 1KHz]

PoE Detection Solicits and detects the presence of 802.3af compatible PoE (Power over Ethernet) devices

Ethernet Port Test Advertised speed of 802.3 Ethernet ports (10/100/1000)

Power Source Battery type: 2 AA (NEDA 15A, IEC LR6) alkaline batteries Battery life: 20 hours of typical use Other compatible battery types: 2 AA photo lithium, NIMH, NICAD

Dimensions 3 in x 6.4" x 1.4 in (7.6 cm x 16.3 cm x 3.6 cm)

Weight 0.8 lbs. (363 grams)

Display Monochrome liquid crystal display (LCD) with backlight

Calibration User-configurable NVP for twisted pair and coax; determines actual NVP with known length of cable

Operating Temperature 32 °F to 113 °F (0 oC to 45 oC)

Storage Temperature -4 °F to +140 °F (-20 oC to +60 oC)

Operating Humidity 90 % (50 °F to 95 °F; 10 oC to 35 oC) (%RH without condensing) 75 % (95 °F to 113 °F; 35 oC to 45 oC)

Shock Vibration Meets requirements for MIL-PRF-28800F for Class 2 random vibration; 1 m drop test with and without wiremap adapter attached

Safety EN 61010-1 2nd Edition

Altitude 4000 m; Storage: 12000 m

EMC EN 61326-1

Agency Certifications N10140 C-Tick EMC standard; FCC Part 15 Class A; CE European Union Directives Pollution Degree 2

Warranty One year

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