Supporting Twisted Pair Networks

Twisted pair copper cabling remains the primary media for connecting users and devices to a network. Copper cabling provides secure and exclusive high performance connections to every user at a reasonable cost. Copper’s ability to provide Power over Ethernet means that devices don’t require separate power cabling, reducing costs and increasing safety. PoE over copper cabling enables easy connections for the rapidly expanding Internet of Things (IoT). Even Wi-Fi requires copper cabling for access points.

If you install or support copper-cable-based networks or devices, the right tool can save time and make sure things get done right the first time. The tool you need depends on the jobs you expect to perform:

• Am I installing cabling that is expected to support operations decades into the
  future?
• Is my job mostly about day-to-day support of installed users and devices?
• Do I need to add users or devices to an existing network infrastructure?
• Do I need to provide documentation of my work?

As a result, it’s important to know the distinction between the different cable test categories and instrument functionalities so you can choose the tester that truly performs the tasks needed.

A GUIDE TO SELECTING A COPPER TESTER

CASE STUDY

Maintenance professionals tasked with maintaining electric motor reliability are often concerned with testing their critical motors at voltages well above nameplate levels. It can certainly feel counterintuitive to test a 460V motor to 2,000V or a 4,160V motor to 9,320V. After all, the motor is only rated for this lower voltage, right?

Does High Voltage Testing Damage A Motor?