Platinum Tools Net Chaser Network Tester Offers Quick Ethernet Speed Certification

Platinum Tools Net Chaser is allows installers to test and speed certify data-carrying capabilities of Ethernet cables up to 1GB/S.

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It won a Commercial Integrator BEST Award over a year ago, but at InfoComm 2017 integrators were drawn to the Platinum Tools Net Chaser Ethernet Speed Certifier and Network Tester and ts time-saving, quality-assurance in-the-field benefits.

With an MSRP of $1,899.95, the Net Chaser allows installers to quickly certify the Ethernet speed performance of cable runs.

It conducts bit error rate (BER) tests by sending data packets down specified cable runs at defined data rates to check for errors at the maximum throughput of the link, according to Platinum Tools.

The Net Chaser Network Tester reports on signal quality that can impact high-speed data transmission by measuring signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Skew measurements report on the signal time delay between pairs that can impact Gigabit data transmission.

Finally, the Net Chaser unit provides continuity testing that detects opens, shorts, miswires, split pairs, reversals, and high-resistance faults while accurately measuring distance to faults and total cable length, according to Platinum Tools.

“Made in the USA, the Net Chaser Ethernet Speed Certifier and Network Tester offers a complete solution to test and speed certify the data-carrying capabilities of Ethernet network cables up to 1 Gb/s by testing for noise in the network, detecting faults in the cable wiring, and ensuring that cables are able to support the speed capabilities of active equipment,” says Jason Chesla, Platinum Tools, Inc. marketing manager, in a press release.

“The Platinum Tools Net Chaser’s advanced discovery gives the clearest vision of network layout and interfaces between active components such as servers, switches, routers, etc. All the information is collected, stored, and ready for reporting Ethernet speed certification (Speed Certification to IEEE standards 802.3ab; Cable testing to TIA568A/B).

“Installers have asked for a tester that validates data cables by testing all the parameters they need to test beyond verifying proper terminations. The Net Chaser is a proven product that does just that.”

More about the Platinum Tools Net Chaser from press release:

  • Measures and displays length for each pair in feet or meters
  • Improperly terminated cables are clearly displayed on a color graphical wire-mapping display
  • Verifies continuity for RJ45 and coax cables
  • Generates professional test reports with company details and logo
  • Tone generation
  • ID only remotes (Network and Coax) – up to 20 available
  • Testing and ID remotes – up to eight available

The Net Chaser Network Tester also includes a comprehensive set of features for testing active network capabilities, including measure Power over Ethernet (PoE) to ensure the correct power is available on the correct pins, use Port Discovery to ensure the correct speed and duplex capability are available; connect at gigabit Ethernet and run ping tests to verify connectivity to IP hosts; discover network devices using Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) or Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP); VLAN discovery; Traceroute function displays the path internet packets travel to reach a specified destination. The Net Chaser also saves test reports and exports to PC’sin PDF or CSV format.

Physical features include:

  • 3.5-inch color touch screen display
  • Compact form factor
  • 3rd generation rechargeable
  • Lithium-Ion batteries
  • Benchtop, handheld, or hung up
  • Modular cable interfaces
  • SD card for data file transfer of cable tests
  • Field-upgradeable firmware
  • Languages: EN, FR, ESP, DEU, ITA

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