CN1751242A - Cable Test System - Google Patents

Abstract

A cable test system comprising a network tester (10), the network tester (10) being connected to a multi-wire test coupler (11), the multi-wire test coupler (11) comprising a plurality of output cables (12) connected to a patch panel (15). Terminal connectors (16) are also connected to the patch panel (15) by plugging into wall outlets to selectively test the lines (12). With such a system, there is no need to connect a tester to each individual line, thereby saving a lot of time and money.

Description

Cable Test System

technical field

This invention relates to pair testing of multi-wire CAT Category V cables, and more particularly to a tester connected to a multi-wire test coupler connected to a patch panel having multiple wires, a network cable terminal connector for testing these Multiple lines. Such a system does not require connecting each line individually to a cable termination connector.

Background technique

In the prior art, it is necessary to use network cable terminal connectors to connect and test lines separately. This process takes a lot of time and effort because technicians have to connect and reconnect the lines when testing continuity with cable termination connectors.

Contents of the invention

The prior art relates to test fixtures and couplers. The invention discloses a multi-line cable tester, which includes: a multi-line coupler connected to a plurality of cable pairs through a patch panel to realize the purpose of testing. Cable terminators are added to the pinouts of cable pairs for quick testing of cable pairs.

Detailed ways

Referring now to the drawings, the present invention includes a multi-network cable tester 10 connected to a coupling device 11 by four pairs of cables 30 having sockets 31 at one end for engaging sockets 19a, 19b. The coupling device 11 comprises a plurality of output cables 12 . Each cable 12 has an RJ45 connector 13 connected to a jack 14 on a patch panel 15 at one end. A network cable termination connector 16 is connected to the patch panel 15 for testing each cable 12 in succession. Figure 1 shows this arrangement.

With the above arrangement, multiple lines 12 can be tested using the network terminator 16, as long as the terminator 16 is connected to the pinout 32 terminated on the patch panel 15, rather than to each individual cable 12, thereby Save a lot of time and effort. Traditionally, an operator had to connect and disconnect the tester 10 in order to check the different cable runs 12 .

FIG. 2a shows a plan view of a coupling device 11 having an internal printed circuit board 17 and a plurality of 110 type terminals 18 connected to the circuit board 17 in one embodiment. The individual cable runs 12 are assembled to each terminal 18 shown in Figure 2c, with color-coded wires 212 secured to a coupling tool (not shown). Figure 2c shows a typical 110 type termination plate 18 with color coding. Terminals 18 are arranged in two parallel rows with a pair of RJ45 jack sockets 19a, 19b at one end of the coupler. The jacks 19a, 19b are connected to each other and to the terminal 18, so that double the number of lines can be tested with one test circuit.

FIG. 3 a shows a test coupler 11 with a circuit board 20 connected to a Category V or Category VI cable 12 . A plurality of apertures 22 are located at one end of the test coupler 11 for receiving the cables 12 connected to respective termination plates 23 . Figure 3c shows the connection of a 110 type terminal block 23 to an RJ45 coupling 21. FIG. 3 d shows the RJ45 connection 21 on the circuit board 25 .

Figure 4a shows a side view of the coupler 11 with RJ45 jacks 19a, 19b at one end and various Category V cables 12 extending outwardly from the other end which terminates in an RJ45 plug 33. In the view of FIG. 4b, there are five other lines not shown below the five lines, and there are 10 lines in total.

Preferably, the circuit board 17 is used in the coupler 11 as it provides essentially a maintenance free product. Each wire can be replaced or omitted if damage to that wire has no effect on the unit 11 or its function. In this embodiment shown in FIGS. 5 a and 5 b , the outlet sockets 25 are arranged in two series, with a first series of six sockets 25 above the first series of six sockets 25 . Unit 11 can operate efficiently without damaging the wiring. Thereafter, the damaged line can be replaced.

A 110 type terminal 18 is used for production and assembly purposes. Utilizing a 110 style terminal 18 can greatly reduce assembly time.

In the application of Category V and VI cables, the only modification is as follows: Reinforced CAT Category VI cables must be used with reinforced RJ45 plugs, jacks and circuit boards.

Therefore, in the present invention, using two terminal connectors 16, 10 lines can be tested successively and simultaneously at high speed. The operator plugs the terminal connector 16 into a wall socket or other electrical outlet, and snaps the terminal connector 16 from one line to the next. There is no need to go back and reconnect the tester 10 . After testing the connecting lines, move the coupler to the second series of lines. This approach is especially effective in offices with hundreds of lines and where lines terminate at long distances or on other floors. It also does not require an additional expensive tester 10 . Couplers can also contain indicator lights to identify the listed lines and can be used in conjunction with outgoing ringing to test for continuity.

Although the explanation of the present invention is through the detailed description of some specific embodiments, it should be understood that various changes and substitutions can be made to these embodiments within the scope of the appended claims, and the claims should also include these The equivalent contents of the examples.

Claims (7)

1. multiple-unit network cable tester that is used for testing fast many circuits comprises:

The multiple-unit tester that four pairs of outlet cables are arranged comprises the jack at this cable one end place;

The coupling device that comprises one or more input jacks, many input cables to be tested are connected to coupling device, and the jack of installing at least one end of described cable is arranged;

The plugboard that a plurality of jacks are arranged is used for being connected with jack on the described cable; With

Be connected to the cable terminal connector of plugboard, under the situation that does not need tester to be connected with each bar cable and disconnect, test is connected to many circuits of coupling device.

2. according to the multiple-unit network cable tester of many circuits of quick test of claim 1, wherein:

Coupling device comprises: the printed circuit board (PCB) of a plurality of jacks is arranged, and a plurality of jacks of An Zhuaning are connected to cable to be tested at one end.

3. according to the multiple-unit network cable tester of many circuits of quick test of claim 1, wherein:

A plurality of jacks are mounted to double six jacks, and wherein first row is installed to second row's top, and described second row is installed to printed circuit board (PCB).

4. according to the multiple-unit network cable tester of many circuits of quick test of claim 1, wherein:

Printed circuit board (PCB) comprises: a plurality of 110 type terminals of mounted thereto, described terminal have according to predetermined layout and are installed to each bar cable line on each terminal.

5. method of test cable circuit in succession or simultaneously apace may further comprise the steps:

The network cable terminator terminating junctor is provided;

The extension line of connecting terminal connector to the plugboard;

An end that connects many cable lines to be tested from plugboard is coupled to the terminator terminating junctor at other end place to coupling device and described circuit;

Under the condition that does not need every circuit to be connected or disconnect with terminator terminating junctor, connect test cell to coupling device so that quick test cable circuit.

6. according to the method for test cable circuit in succession or simultaneously apace of claim 5, wherein:

Terminator terminating junctor comprises a jack, and it is connected to a jack on the coupling device; With

Every circuit in many cable lines is included in the jack of one end, and it is connected to coupling device movably, and described coupling device comprises a plurality of jacks that are connected with cable line.

7. according to the multiple-unit network cable tester of many circuits of quick test of claim 1, wherein:

Input jack comprises: two RJ45 jacks.

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