How do I test a cable drum/bulk reel?

KB22 TestPro Single Ended Autotest function - Knowledge Base Article #22

TestPro Cable Certification Expert Tools menu provides functionality for Single Ended Autotest. This function is useful for testing Return Loss and NEXT Performance of Cable Drums.

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Test Procedure:

  • For Cable Drums, terminate far end of each of the Cable Pairs to 100 Ohms.
    • Recommended minimum cable length for testing is 30m in order to get meaningful measurements of cable characteristics.
  • Connect Permanent Link Adapter to TestPro.
  • Choose appropriate Cat5e/6/6A PL limits.
  • Run Single Ended Autotest.
  • Verify NEXT & Return Loss performance of Cable under test.

This test is helpful to qualify Cable Drums before using them for Channel/PL installations.

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KB22 TestPro Single Ended Autotest functionality