Looking to buy a CAT5 wiring tester, anybody got any recommendations ?

Something of the sort ....
http://www.cybermarket.co.uk/ishop/923/shopscr4328.html

Although this does not identify faults to individual pairs ...

Assume there must be ones that cycle through the pairs and identify any
incorrect, reversed etc.

"Osprey" wrote in message
oups.com...
Looking to buy a CAT5 wiring tester, anybody got any recommendations ?

Something of the sort ....
http://www.cybermarket.co.uk/ishop/923/shopscr4328.html

Although this does not identify faults to individual pairs ...

Assume there must be ones that cycle through the pairs and identify any
incorrect, reversed etc.


Maplins?
http://www.maplin.co.uk/search.aspx?...MENT&doy=29m12

or http://tinyurl.com/y7j8v2

Maplins?
http://www.maplin.co.uk/search.aspx?...MENT&doy=29m12

or http://tinyurl.com/y7j8v2

I have that one and it is excellent!

dcbwhaley wrote:

Maplins?

or http://tinyurl.com/y7j8v2

I have that one and it is excellent!

Maplins were running some special offers before Christmas, they had a
CAT 5 tester for a few quid and when I got one it was even cheaper, less
than a fiver.

It's a two-part jobby in a plastic case. Didn't see it listed on the
link you offered. It appears to be ideal for casual users such as
myself.

Osprey wrote:

Looking to buy a CAT5 wiring tester, anybody got any recommendations ?

What do you want it to do, and how much do you want to pay?

Something of the sort ....
http://www.cybermarket.co.uk/ishop/923/shopscr4328.html

Although this does not identify faults to individual pairs ...

Assume there must be ones that cycle through the pairs and identify any
incorrect, reversed etc.

I one I use is:

http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/endecaSea...sp?SKU=IN02270
http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/endecaSea...cpc/267531.xml

Which will identify most wiring faults. It can also inject tones for
following with at (separate) inductive amp wand. It does cable length
measurement etc.

If you just want to test patch leads then it is overkill. If you need to
trace and diagnose faults in installed cabling systems then it is very
useful.


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John.

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Osprey wrote:
Looking to buy a CAT5 wiring tester, anybody got any recommendations ?

Something of the sort ....
http://www.cybermarket.co.uk/ishop/923/shopscr4328.html

Although this does not identify faults to individual pairs ...

Assume there must be ones that cycle through the pairs and identify any
incorrect, reversed etc.

Look at Videk
http://www.videkonline.co.uk/home.as...chapterID= 21

I have used this testerwhile wiring a primry school ove the lat 3 years.
It identifies bad connections (wires not fully punched down) and cross
wired (uplink) leads
It does not do speed tests, but the price is good

Ma;cp;m

Osprey wrote:
Looking to buy a CAT5 wiring tester, anybody got any recommendations ?

Something of the sort ....
http://www.cybermarket.co.uk/ishop/923/shopscr4328.html

Although this does not identify faults to individual pairs ...

Assume there must be ones that cycle through the pairs and identify
any incorrect, reversed etc.

You get very much what you pay for with these things. I've had the cheap
ones a la Maplin and although they're good for what they are they're not a
patch on the proper kit.

If it's just for occasional use then go for the cheapies. If you're wanting
to use it for something more heavy duty then the extra money spent on
something like a used Fluke or Wave/Lantek is very well spent.

On 2006-12-29 12:58:57 +0000, "Osprey" said:

Looking to buy a CAT5 wiring tester, anybody got any recommendations ?

Something of the sort ....
http://www.cybermarket.co.uk/ishop/923/shopscr4328.html

Although this does not identify faults to individual pairs ...

Assume there must be ones that cycle through the pairs and identify any
incorrect, reversed etc.

Actually, the one you show does do that - I've got one of them,
although have bought a more thorough
tester since.

The illustrated one cycles through the 4 pairs and will show
discontinuities, reversed pairs, wrong sequences, so is OK for basic
work over short distances.

It won't figure out distances to breaks in cable or anything more
complex like that.

We have a 'clone' of one of these, and it identifies which pair is at
fault. A better choice is the ModTap version as this indicates some of
the results at the remote end so if you are doing 2 man testing the 2nd
man knows when to move onto the next pair [just waits for you to unplug
your end]
We use the ModTap daily for a quick test prior to using a Lantek6
[serious bit of kit]
HTH


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Osprey wrote:
Looking to buy a CAT5 wiring tester, anybody got any recommendations ?


Assume there must be ones that cycle through the pairs and identify any
incorrect, reversed etc.

I've been using a Molex 33a-100-10 for 3 or 4 years. It's widely
available and there's a good description on the RS site
http://rswww.com/cgi-bin/bv/rswww/se... cacheID=ukie

The master and remote clip together neatly for storage when not in used
and it gives a clear indication of open circuit, shorted and out-of
sequence pairs. It also checks screened cables and separate RJ45
sockets for 568a and 568b conventions make testing crossover cables a
doddle, too!

Terry

On 29 Dec 2006 09:25:44 -0800, Terry wrote:

I've been using a Molex 33a-100-10 for 3 or 4 years. It's widely
available and there's a good description on the RS site

Timed out personal snipped

What is the RS part number? That is the only way to reliably get info
from the RS site.

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Dave. pam is missing e-mail

Dave Liquorice wrote:
On 29 Dec 2006 09:25:44 -0800, Terry wrote:

I've been using a Molex 33a-100-10 for 3 or 4 years. It's widely
available and there's a good description on the RS site

Timed out personal snipped

What is the RS part number? That is the only way to reliably get info
from the RS site.


Looks like 215-6391.

Styx

Dave Liquorice wrote:

On 29 Dec 2006 09:25:44 -0800, Terry wrote:

I've been using a Molex 33a-100-10 for 3 or 4 years. It's widely
available and there's a good description on the RS site

Timed out personal snipped

What is the RS part number? That is the only way to reliably get info
from the RS site.

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Cheers
Dave. pam is missing e-mail

Apologies!

It is indeed RS Stock no. 215-6391.

I didn't realise their site was such a pain to use - fortunate that I
included the original Manufacturer's name and Part Number!

Terry