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LinkIQ™ Cable+Network Tester
Cable testing you trust.
Network testing you need.
LinkIQ™ enables you to:
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Find maximum cabling speed (Up to 10 Gb/s)
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Install and troubleshoot PoE devices via Switch Negotiation and PoE Load Test
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Identify connected switch information (Switch Name, Port Number, and VLAN)
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Document your work through LinkWare™ PC
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Overview
The LinkIQ™ Cable+Network Tester is the testing solution to verify cable performance up to 10
Gb/s and solve network connectivity problems. LinkIQ validates cable performance using
frequency-based measurements and provides distance to fault information along with a wire
map of the cable under test. The LinkIQ also performs nearest switch diagnostics to identify key
network issues and validate switch configuration eliminating the need of using another device.
Additional features include Analog and Digital Toning, Port Blink, 802.1x authentication, Remote
Office Locators, and the ability to manage results via LinkWare™ PC.
Cable Testing You Trust
The LinkIQ™ is capable of measuring lengths up to 1000 feet (305 m) and provides distance to
faults such as opens, shorts, and unterminated cable. Using the remote ID allows for a complete
wire map of the cable pairs which helps identify miswired and split pairs. The primary cable
testing feature of LinkIQ™ is the cable performance test which qualifies the cabling bandwidth
from 10BASE-T to 10GBASE-T (10 Mb/s up to 10 Gb/s). It performs these tests via frequencybased measurements. Using IEEE-standards-based measurements ensures that tested links
meet performance requirements as opposed to transmission testers which only prove that the
specific test devices can communicate over the link.
Operators may set performance requirements from 10 Mb/s to 10 Gb/s for a simple pass/fail
indication.
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Cable test without remote attached shows length and pairing of each wire
Cable test with remote attached shows remote ID number 5, length and pairing of each wire and
cable performance of up to 10 Gb/s
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Cable test with remote attached shows remote ID number 1, length and pairing of each wire and
cable performance of up to 2.5 Gb/s but failed the test due to a user-set limit of 10 Gb/s
performance.
Network Testing You Need
Along with the robust cable testing features, the LinkIQ™ also provides detailed information on
the nearest connected switch. The LinkIQ™ negotiates with the switch to identify the advertised
data rate (up to 10GBASE-T), half/full duplex identification, the switch name, port number, and
VLAN info.
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Switch port test shows port number, switch name and port VLAN along with advertised speed
and duplex settings. Scrolling down shows Power over Ethernet results.
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Switch port Power over Ethernet settings shows pairs used, power and class available and
results of the PoE test under load.
In-Depth PoE Testing
While Power over Ethernet makes installation of devices such as security cameras and access
points simpler, a survey by the Ethernet Alliance of over 800 installers, integrators and end
users found that four of five respondents experienced difficulties in integrating PoE systems.
Part of this can be traced to the fact that the IEEE offers three PoE standards, the term “PoE” is
not registered and there are a variety of non-standards-compliant implementations as well.
To simplify PoE installation and troubleshooting, the LinkIQ displays the pairs where power is
provided, including the different power levels and pairs for dual-signature implementations.
Further, the LinkIQ will actually place a load on the connection to ensure that the advertised
power is actually being delivered by the switch across the cabling infrastructure.
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LinkWare™ Documentation
The LinkIQ provides complete documentation abilities for the tests it performs. Up to 1,000
results can be stored in the tester with descriptive names and recalled. Test names and
numbers automatically increment as each is saved (“Annex B-1”, “Annex B-2”, “Annex B-3”,
etc.) saving lots of time when testing cables in sequence.
Report data may be exported to a PC for documentation purposes. The LinkIQ uses
LinkWare™ PC, Fluke Networks’ reporting software which supports a variety of testers going
back 20 years and is the industry’s de facto reporting solution with tens of thousands of active
users. LinkWare can be used to store the results as well as generate PDF reports.
Use LinkWare PC to generate PDF test reports.
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Additional Features
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Generates Analog or Digital tones compatible with the IntelliTone™ Probe or Pro3000™
to assist in locating cables in a wall or telecommunications room
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Blink Port light on switch to help identify the connected switch port
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Compatible with MicroScanner™ PoE Remote Identifiers for Ethernet outlet identification
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Touch Sensitive gesture-based display
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Rechargeable Li-Ion battery
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Easy Feature and Network Testing Upgrades via USB-C via LinkWare™ PC
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Charging via standard USB-C port
LIQ-100 includes LinkIQ mainframe and accessories.
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LinkIQ™ Feature Breakout
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RJ45 Port
PASS/FAIL frequency-based measurement results
Touch Screen Color Display
Length measurement shows distance to termination, open or short
Wiremap shows type and location of fault (miswires, split pairs, shorts, breaks)
USB-C port for data export, software updates and charging
Cable “Speedometer” provides bandwidth information up to 10G
Save up to 1000 test results on the unit and export to LinkWare™ PC
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Ordering Information
MODEL
DESCRIPTION
LIQ-100
LinkIQ Cable+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-KIT
LinkIQ Cable+Network Tester with Remote IDs 1-7, IntelliTone Probe,
Quick Reference Guide, USB-C to USB-A cable, Charging cable (with
international adapters), Cat 6A patch cord, RJ45/11 Modular Adapter,
hanging strap with Remote ID holder, and Duffle Bag
REMOTEID-1
Replacement ID for LinkIQ Remote ID #1
REMOTEID-KIT
Remote ID Kit (IDs #2-#7) for LinkIQ and MicroScanner PoE
GLD-LIQ
1 Year Gold Support LinkIQ Cable Performance & Network Tester
GLD3-LIQ
3 Year Gold Support LinkIQ Cable Performance & Network Tester
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General Specifications
Feature
Description
Languages supported in UI
English (SW v1.0)
Weight
1 lbs 6 oz (624g)
Battery
Type: Lithium-ion, 3.6 V, 6400 mAh;
Life: 8 hours typical;
Charge time: 4.5 hours;
Charging temperature range: 0 °C to +40 °C
Power Adapter
Input: 100 to 240 VAC ±10%, 50/60Hz;
Output: 15 VDC, 2 A maximum;
Class II
Host Interface
USB type C
Display
800 x 480 color capacitive multi-touch
Dimensions
8.5 in x 4.5 in
Operating Temperature
0°C to 45°C
Storage Temperature
-20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
Operating Relative Humidity
0 % to 90 %, 0°C to 35°C;
0 % to 70 %, 35°C to 45°C
Operating Altitude
4,000 m;
3,200 m with ac adapter
Vibration
Random, 2 g, 5 Hz-500 Hz
Drop
1 m drop, 6 sides
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Active Network Diagnostics
Feature
Description
Diagnostic Protocols
Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP),
Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP),
Fast Link Pulses (FLP)
Nearest Device Diagnostics,
(If available through diagnostic
protocols)
Switch Name,
Port Number,
VLAN Name,
Advertised Data Rates,
Advertised Duplex
Power Over Ethernet Compatibility
IEEE 802.3af/at (SW v1.0),
Hardware negotiation with signature resistance,
Software negotiation with LLDP/CDP
Power Over Ethernet Diagnostics
Advertised Power Class (1 to 4) (SW v1.0),
Advertised Available Power,
Powered Pairs,
Diagnostics for both Single and Dual signatures
Power Over Ethernet Measurements
Loaded Voltage (V),
Loaded Power (W)
Port Blink
Blink the light of the connected port
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Cable Test Specifications
Feature
Description
Test Port
Shielded 8-pin modular jack accepts 8-pin modular (RJ45)
plugs
Commissioning Autotests
10GBASE-T, 5GBASE-T, 2.5GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T,
100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T, Wire map Only.
Test Speed: 6 seconds for lengths < 70 m
Cable Types
Balanced twisted-pair cabling;
Unshielded twisted-pair;
Screened twisted-pair;
2-pair and/or 4-pair
Wire Map-Only Tests
Document wire map,
Length of each pair,
Diagnose split pairs,
User selectable T568A or T568B,
User selectable crossover settings (Straight through, Halfcrossover, Full-crossover).
Test speed: 1 second for lengths < 120 m
Length (Maximum)
305 m (1000 ft)
Nominal Velocity of
Propagation (NVP)
User settable
Tone Generator
Generates digital tones compatible with Fluke Networks
IntelliTone probe.
Generates analog tones compatible with general analog
probes.
Remote ID Locators
Use remote ID terminations to identify up to 7 unique ports or
office outlets