JDSU, ValidatorPRO NT1155

ValidatorPRO™ and ValidatorPRO-NT
Ethernet Network Management Tools
• Measures optical power on single mode and multimode fiber
• Conducts BER testing to speed certify Ethernet data
transmission speed up to 1000BASE-T (1 Gb/s)
• Measures SNR and skew to uncover impairments to electrical
Ethernet data transmission
• Tests for opens, shorts, split pairs, miswires, and reversals and
measures distance to opens and shorts—supports all copper
network, telco, and coax cables
• Measure PoE voltage and current (NT only)
• Performs port discovery to detect advertised Ethernet speed
and displays capabilities of network devices (NT only)
• Pings network devices to verify connectivity to active
equipment (NT only)
• Discover and display essential information regarding
functionality of 802.11 b/g/n wireless devices (NT only)
• Includes Plan-Um® software to create network layout;
document cable tests; show network topology; and record
moves, adds, and changes
Building on the capabilities of the JDSU Validator and Validator-NT, the JDSU
ValidatorPRO series of Ethernet Network Management Tools offers a complete
solution to test copper and fiber Ethernet cables. The ValidatorPRO Ethernet speed
certifier with integrated optical power meter and accompanying Plan-Um cable
management software delivers the power to test both copper and fiber cabling,
determine if cables can support Gigabit Ethernet, and perform troubleshooting for
cable installations. The ValidatorPRO performs all tests offered by the Validator and
Validator-NT, including speed certifying the data-carrying capabilities of copper
Ethernet network cables up to 1 Gb/s by testing for noise in the network, detecting
faults in the cabling wiring, and ensuring that cables can support the speed capabilities
of active equipment.
To certify Ethernet speed performance of cable runs, the ValidatorPRO series of
handheld testers 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. The ValidatorPRO also reports on signal quality that can
impact high-speed data transmission by measuring signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).
Skew measurements provide the signal time delay between pairs that can impact
Ethernet data transmission. The ValidatorPRO also 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.
Applications
• Certify speed capability of electrical
Ethernet cable runs to support
10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet applications
• Ensure configuration and connectivity
with active network devices
• Measure optical power and insertion
loss
• Discover and display essential information
regarding functionality of
802.11 b/g/n wireless devices
• Document network topology including
moves, adds, and changes
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The ValidatorPRO includes an integrated optical power meter that
measures optical power at 850/1300/1310/1490/1550 nm on multimode
or single-mode fiber to address an increasing number of
Ethernet networks that now include optical links.
The ValidatorPRO-NT version includes a comprehensive set of features
for testing a network’s active network capabilities: 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), discovery and display essential information
regarding functionality and configuration of 802.11 b/g/n
networks.
Test fiber and copper (telco, network & coax) cables
Shows optical power levels in dB or dBm Shows available wireless networks and relevant information
Plan-Um Cabling Installation and Planning Software
ValidatorPRO includes the updated powerful Plan-Um planning and reporting software used to plan network architectures,
organize cable information, estimate cable length requirements, and document test results. Plan-Um helps set
up each job, defines the scope of the job, aids in testing cable runs, and produces reports for the installer and customer.
The Network Tools feature provides a quick view of the network architecture and lets users document moves, adds, and
changes.
Used in conjunction with Plan-Um, ValidatorPRO provides confidence in the physical properties of cable runs and the
overall capability of the network.
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 Speed Certification
and Continuity Test
• Certifies Ethernet transmission
speed up to 1 Gb/s using full
Bit Error Rate (BER) test by
sending data packets across
cable runs
• Conducts measurements to
detect noise and delay that affect
data transmission:
Skew and overall SNR
 Document and Archive
• Verifies all tests are done against the plan
• Shows PASS/FAIL, cable length, and
speed rating
• Provides end-of-job report for billing
purposes
• Stores finished jobs for reference to
support moves, adds, and changes
• Can store data on a PC or directly on the
ValidatorPRO test unit
Plan the job, conduct tests, document results
Shows the actual
error rate in the
BER test
Measures cable length and distances
to opens and shorts using advanced
TDR technology
 Layout
• Create custom floor plans or import
existing AutoCAD or Visio files
• Show specific ports: network, telephone,
cable
• Indicate cable runs
• Print or e-mail layout for approval
• Save layouts for future jobs
• Automatically create cable test
schedule
• Cable list shows run start and end
points
Wiremaps individual runs to
locate and identify cable routes
Skew and SNR results
Tests telephone, network, coax, and
security/alarm cables for continuity,
proper termination, and polarity