Fluke Networks LinkIQ™ Industrial Ethernet Cable+Network Tester
Key features
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- Validates EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT cable to 10 Gb/s
- Speeds troubleshooting with IP ping
- Includes adapters for RJ45, M12X, M12D, and M8D cables
- Performs cable diagnostics, including length
Product overview: Fluke Networks LinkIQ™ Industrial Ethernet Cable+Network Tester
The LinkIQ Industrial Ethernet Cable+Network Tester measures lengths up to 1000 feet (305 m) and provides the distance to faults such as opens, shorts, and unterminated cable.
The included MS-IE Remote Adapter identifies miswires and split pairs on RJ45, M12X, M12D, and M8D terminated cables.
LinkIQ qualifies cabling performance from 10 Mb/s to 10 Gb/s for EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, and other Industrial Ethernet protocols. It performs ping tests to verify connectivity, and also provides nearest switch diagnostics, including advertised data rate, switch name and port number, VLAN information, plus PoE and load testing up to Class 8 (90W). Ethernet Alliance PoE Certified for reliable multivendor interoperability.
LinkIQ supports multiple languages, and its keyboard includes extended alpha characters and symbols.
Specifications: Fluke Networks LinkIQ™ Industrial Ethernet Cable+Network Tester
| Feature | Description |
| Languages supported in UI | English, German, French, Japanese, Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Russian, Italian, Portuguese |
| Weight | 1 lbs 6 oz (624g) |
| Battery | Type: Lithium-ion, 3.6 V, 6400 mAh Life: 8 hours typical Charge time: 4.5 hours Charging temperature range: 0 °C to +40 °C |
| Power Adapter | Input: 100 to 240 VAC ±10%, 50/60Hz Output: 15 VDC, 2 A maximum Class II |
| Host Interface | USB type C |
| Display | 800 x 480 color capacitive multi-touch |
| Dimensions | 8.5 in x 4.5 in |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
| Storage Temperature | -10°C to +60°C |
| Operating Relative Humidity | 0 % to 90 %, 0°C to 35°C 0 % to 70 %, 35°C to 45°C |
| Operating Altitude | 4,000 m 3,200 m with ac adapter |
| Vibration | Random, 2 g, 5 Hz-500 Hz |
| Drop | 1 m drop, 6 sides |
Active Network Diagnostics
| Feature | Description |
| Diagnostic Protocols | Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) Fast Link Pulses (FLP) Internet Control Messaging Protocol (ICMP), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) |
| IP Address Setup | LinkIQ address, DNS Server, Gateway for IPv4 or v6 either manually or via DHCP |
| IP Ping Test Results | Four response time results for target, DNS Server(s), Gateway, plus average and number lost |
| Power Over Ethernet Compatibility | Ethernet Alliance Certified to IEEE 802.3af/at/bt, Hardware negotiation with signature resistance, Software negotiation with LLDP/CDP |
| Power Over Ethernet Measurements | Loaded Voltage (V) Loaded Power (W) |
| Port Blink | Blink the light of the connected port |
Cable Test Specifications
| Feature | Description |
| Test Port | Shielded 8-pin modular jack accepts 8-pin modular (RJ45) plugs. |
| Commissioning Autotests | 10GBASE-T, 5GBASE-T, 2.5GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T, Wire map Only. Test Speed: 6 seconds for lengths < 70 m |
| Cable Types | Balanced twisted-pair cabling Unshielded twisted-pair Screened twisted-pair 2-pair and/or 4-pair |
| Wire Map-Only Tests | Document wire map Length of each pair Diagnose split pairs User selectable T568A or T568B User selectable crossover settings (Straight through, Half-crossover, Full-crossover) Test speed: 1 second for lengths < 120 m |
| Length (Maximum) | 305 m (1000 ft) |
| Nominal Velocity of Propagation (NVP) | User settable |
| Tone Generator | Generates digital tones compatible with Fluke Networks IntelliTone probe. Generates analogy tones compatible with general analog probes. |
| Remote ID Locators | Use remote ID terminations to identify up to 7 unique ports or office outlets |
Models: Fluke Networks LinkIQ™ Industrial Ethernet Cable+Network Tester
LIQ-100-IE Cable+Network Industrial Ethernet Tester
Includes:
- LinkIQ™ Main Unit
- Remote ID #1
- RJ45-RJ45 patch cord (M-F)
- Quick Reference Guide
- AC charger
- RJ45/11 universal coupler
- RJ45/M12X patch cord
- RJ45/M12D patch cord
- RJ45/M8D patch cord
- RJ45/11 Modular Adapter
- Hanging strap with Remote ID holder
- Duffle bag carry case