Copper Cable Tester Selection Guide
Companies expect their twisted pair cabling to work flawlessly, but corners cut during design, installation and testing result in network downtime which translates to wasted resources and lost revenue. This can be avoided by cable installers that are capable of installing copper cabling systems and locating faults quickly. From 100BASE-T to tomorrow's advanced twisted pair technology, Fluke Networks is the industry's most trusted partner for cabling testing.
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 Pro3000F |  IntelliTone Pro |  MicroMapper |  TS-100 |  MicroScanner PoE |  LinkIQ / LinkIQ Duo |  DSX-8000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Information and Cable ID | |||||||
| PoE Identification | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| PoE Power Class (0-8) | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Switch Speed | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Switch Name, Port, VLAN | ✓ | ||||||
| Connectivity (ping) | ✓ | ||||||
| Wi-Fi Testing | ✓ | ||||||
| Digital Toning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Analog Toning | Noise Filtering | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Verification | |||||||
| Cable Wiremap | ✓ | ✓ | Graphical | Graphical | Graphical | ||
| Cable Length | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Qualify Cabling Performance 10 Mb/s to 10Gb/s | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Cable Certification (Cat 6, 6A, 8, Fiber) | ✓ | ||||||
| Generate Reports | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Cable Troubleshooting | |||||||
| Identify open/short | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Distance to open/short | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Locate Crosstalk Fault | ✓ | ||||||
| Identify and Locate Impedance Fault | ✓ | ||||||
LinkIQ™ Cable+Wi-Fi+Network Tester
Cable testing you trust. Network testing you need. Wi-Fi 6E ready.
- Cable performance testing up to 10GBASE-T plus troubleshooting (distance to fault, wire map, toning)
- Test and troubleshoot EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT cabling with M12X, M12D, and M8D adapters (IE versions)
- Network features include IPv4 and v6 ping, nearest switch diagnostics (IP address, name, port / VLAN number, and advertised data rates)
- Ethernet Alliance-certified PoE Verification detects the PoE class (1-8) and power, and performs a load test of available PoE from the connected switch
- Wi-Fi analysis to Wi-Fi 6E, including networks, channels, and access points (Duo model)
- Manage results and print reports from LinkWare™ PC
| Most Popular | Models | Description | Buy Now |
|---|---|---|---|
 | LIQ-DUO | LinkIQ Duo Cable+Wi-Fi+Network Tester with Remote ID 1, Quick Reference Guide, USB-C to USB-A cable, charging cable, Cat6A patch cord, RJ45/11 Modular Adapter, hanging strap with Remote ID holder, and Carrying Case | |
 | LIQ-DUO-KIT | LIQ-200 Kit with LIQ-200 Duo, remote ID's, IntelliTone Probe | |
 | LIQ-100 | LinkIQ™ Cable+Network tester includes LinkIQ™ with remote ID #1, RJ45-RJ45 patch cord, AC charger, RJ45/11 universal coupler, and carrying case | |
 | LIQ-KIT | LinkIQ™ Cable+Network tester includes LinkIQ™ with remote IDs #1-7, RJ45-RJ45 patch cord, AC charger, RJ45/11 universal coupler, Intellitone Pro 200 probe and duffle bag carrying case |
For more information about LinkIQ™ Cable+Network Tester, click here.
MicroScanner™ Cable Verifier Series
The MicroScanner series verifies voice/data/video and switch capability with a straightforward and informative user interface.
MicroScanner PoE Capabilities
- Quickly determine if a problem is caused by a bad or unconnected cable, insufficient power, or a Powered Device (PD).
- Information for the Network Engineer to investigate potential switch configuration or malfunctions.
- PoE Switch Verification – Determine if a switch port can provide enough power by reporting PoE class (0-8).
- Powered Pairs – Graphically identifies powered pairs. Including Dual Signature where the switch port delivers power on 2 or 4 pairs (802.3bt or PoE ++)
- PoE Injector verification - Display injector voltage level
- Active Switch Detection - Determine if a cable is connected to a switch port and port speed up to 10G
- Cable Testing – Identify any shorted, open or crossed wires at both ends, length of each pair, and send tones to find cables.
MicroScanner Series Features:
- Straightforward Interface – Graphical wiremap, length, cable ID, and distance to fault displayed on one screen
- Multimedia Support – Tests all common media types including RJ11, RJ45, Coax(MS2 only), with no need for adapters
- IntelliTone Toning – Trace virtually any cable or wire pair with IntelliTone digital and analog toning
- VDV Service Detection – Verifies today's media services, including 10/100/1000 Ethernet, POTS, and PoE
- Oversized Display – Large, backlit LCD makes results crystal clear whether in bright sunshine or a dark closet
- Magnetic Strap (included in MicroScanner kits) - Allows technicians to keep their hands free and their tester safe from potential drops and accidents with strong rare earth magnet
| Most Popular | Models | Description | Buy Now |
|---|---|---|---|
 | MS-POE | Microscanner PoE: Includes Microscanner PoE with main WireMap adapter, multi-language getting started guide, batteries, and Fluke Networks carry pouch | |
 | MS-POE-KIT | Microscanner PoE Professional Kit: Includes Microscanner PoE, MS-PoE Remote ID Kit (2-7), Intellitone Probe, Duffle bag, and RJ45 patch cords | |
 | MS2-100 | MicroScanner² Cable Verifier. Includes MicroScanner² Cable Verifier with main WireMap adapter, multi-language Getting Started Guide, batteries, and Fluke Networks carry pouch |    |
 | MS2-KIT | MicroScanner² Professional Kit: A complete kit including the MicroScanner² Cable Verifier plus additional remote IDs(2-7), IntelliTone Probe, sturdy case and multiple test leads. | |
 | MS2-TTK | MicroScanner² Termination Test Kit includes: MicroScanner² Cable Verifier, IS60 Pro-Tool Kit, IntelliTone™ 200 Probe, RJ11 and RJ 45 patch cables, lanyard, owner's CD and quick start guide, and 9 volt battery, packaged in a deluxe carry case. | |
For more information about MicroScanner² Cable Verifier, click here.
MicroMapper™
Verifies wiremap and identifies faults with LED display.
- Tests twisted pair cables for open circuits, shorts, crossed pairs, reversed pairs and split pairs
- Remote identifier enables one-person testing
- Built-in tone generator for tracing installed cables hidden in walls, floors and ceilings. Works with Pro3000 tone probe (sold separately)
| Most Popular | Models | Description | Buy Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| | MT-8200-49A | MicroMapper Includes: MicroMapper and MicroMapper Remote, test lead to get you started on your troubleshooting. | |
For more information about MicroMapper™, click here.
IntelliTone™ Pro 200 LAN Toner and Probe
Digital network cable toner and probe traces and locates cables on active network.
- IntelliTone digital toning eliminates noise and false signals
- SmartTone analog toning precisely isolates individual wire pairs
- Locates cables safely and effectively on active networks
- Verifies twisted-pair installation with visual end-to-end continuity test
- Built-in wire mapper
- Works on twisted pair, audio, and video cabling
| Most Popular | Models | Description | Buy Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| | MT-8200-60-KIT | IntelliTone Pro 200 LAN Toner and Probe Kit Includes: IntelliTone 200 LAN Toner and 200 Probe, coax F connector adapter, (2) RJ11 and (2) RJ45 patch cables, test leads with alligator clips, lanyard, quick start guide, and (2) 9-volt batteries | |
For more information about IntelliTone™ Pro 200 LAN Toner and Probe, click here.
Pro3000™ Analog Tone and Probe
Pro3000 Analog Tone & Probe Kit traces wires.
Translated Languages:
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Japanese
- Korean
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
- Tone and trace wire on non-active networks.
- Identify exact pair with SmartTone™ technology and five distinct tones
- Different tones when pairs are shorted
- Loud speaker on Probe makes the tone easier to hear through drywall, wood, and other material
- Angled bed-of-nails clips allow easy access to individual pairs and RJ-11 easily connect to telephone jacks — no need for adapters
| Most Popular | Models | Description | Buy Now |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 26000900 | Pro3000 Analog Tone & Probe Kit, includes Pro3000, Angled bed-of-nails clips for individual pairs/RJ-11 connector for use on telephone jacks and case | |
For more information about Pro3000™ Analog Tone and Probe, click here.
TS®100 Cable Fault Finder
An easy-to-use cable fault locator, cable and wire manager and tone generator.
- Works on any two or more conductor cable up to 3,000 feet (915 meters)
- LED display shows distance to open or any fault from one end of any cable pair
- Patented SmartTone™ tone generator positively identifies pair
- High voltage detection
- Additional line cord options available for coaxial cable (F-connectors) and other applications
| Most Popular | Models | Description | Buy Now |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 26500000 | TS100 cable fault finder with BNC to alligator clips | |
For more information about TS® 100, click here.