
Network systems are rapidly automating more and more of today’s factories and plants, controlling
tasks such as data gathering, process control, and production automation. This is because systems are
migrating from analog to digital networked standards such as:
ASI, MODBus, RS-485 or RS-232 derivatives•
DeviceNet, a CAN bus derivative•
Fieldbus Foundation, TCP/IP based•
ProfiBus, TCP/IP based•
Ethernet, TCP/IP based•
The increasing integration of these technologies onto the plant floor is creating a new set of
challenges as 4 to 20 mA analog control, serial digital control, and industrial networks are all found
on the same plant floor. Each technology plays a role in the operation of a plant with the networked
devices controlling:
Managed and unmanaged switches, PCs, routers •
PLC’s, remote IO, variable frequency drives, motion controllers, sensors, transducers, encoders, •
actuators, robot controllers
These changes mean a convergence between what had formerly been only thought of as IT issues as
ones that need to be dealt with by people in job functions such as:
Industrial networks are found in virtually every industry:
All of this means that minimizing downtime has gotten more complicated. New tools are needed to
identify, troubleshoot, and resolve industrial network problems. Industrial networks can present many
symptoms, but by asking the right questions and using the right tools, troubleshooting can be made
easy. It is invaluable to be able to see into your network and assess where the problem is. Often, time
is spent calling an “expert” to troubleshoot problems that could be solved quickly by the first
responder. Fluke and Fluke Network tools are intuitive and easy-to-use and allow industrial techni-
cians to solve a broad range of industrial network problems with little or no training.
Industrial Networks
What are they? How do they affect you?
Plant Operations •
Industrial Maintenance•
Process Control•
Industrial Automation•
Field Service•
Control Engineer•
Control Room with
Application Server or DCS
NETWORKSUPERVISION
Cabling Infrastructure (Copper) Tools Comparison
DTX CableIQ MicroScanner
2
Continuity and wiremap testing
3 3 3
Measures distance to a break or short
3 3 3
Measures distance to connection fault
3 3
Measures distance to performance defect (NEXT, RL), identifies corrective actions and
graphically displays crosstalk and impedance behavior
3
Verifies whether existing cable can support network speed (e.g., 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, GBE)
3
Identifies whether or not your new cabling complies with performance requirements of TIA/ISO standards
(e.g., category 5e, 6, Class E)?
Provides pass/fail results compliant to TIA/ISO standards
3
Documents and prints full reports with measurement data (Pass/Fail, MHz, dB measurements, etc)
3
Required to receive warranty from connector and cabling OEMs
3
DTX CableAnalyzer
™
A cable testing platform for harsh environments
DTX CableAnalyzer is the only cable tester that can completely certify
copper across datacenter and industrial cabling. Only the DTX platform
offers optional on-board M12 modules for testing industrial-strength
components. The DTX can be used for certification and troubleshooting
and provides unparalleled ease of use, installer-friendly features, and
an intuitive user interface. The DTX is the industry-leading certification
tool for network owners and maintenance engineers alike and is well
suited for use in an industrial setting.
The DTX is used to:
Test cable three times faster •
than exiting testers with the
9-second Cat 6 auto-test feature
Analyze test results and create •
professional test reports using LinkWare
reporting software for documentation
Verify the availability of network and IP services using the •
Network Service Module
CableIQ
™
Qualification Tester
Your vision into cabling bandwidth
CableIQ is a front-line cable troubleshooting tool that gives even the
most novice tech the vision to see what speeds existing cabling can
support, quickly isolate cabling from network problems, and discover
what is at the far end of any cable, reducing escalated problems by as
much as 30%. Is the port active? Are the duplex settings matched? Is
it a network problem or a cable problem? Can the cable support the
required network bandwidth? CableIQ is the only tool that can answer
all these questions before, solving issues immediately and minimizing
production downtime.
The CableIQ is used to:
Qualify whether or not your existing •
cabling has the bandwidth to support
10/100 or Gigabit Ethernet
Troubleshoot why existing cabling •
cannot support the network’s bandwidth
requirement (e.g. crosstalk at 11 meters)
Discover what is at the end of any cable and display device •
configuration (speed/duplex/pairing)
Identify unused switch ports that can be reallocated •
Graphically map wiring configuration and show •
distance-to-faults with Intelligent Wiremap feature
MicroScanner
2
Cable Verifier
Streamline verification testing and rule out
service problems fast
The MicroScanner
2
Cable Verifier can rule out a whole host of potential
cable and service issues before determining the cause of a connection
problem. MicroScanner
2
gives you high-power vision to verify today’s
most common voice, data, and video services, translating into faster,
more comprehensive troubleshooting.
This cable verification tool starts by taking results from what was four
different test modes and displays them all at once – graphic wiremap,
pair lengths, distance to fault, cable ID, and far-end devices. The end
result is reduced troubleshooting time and fewer errors.
The MicroScanner
2
is used to:
Test all common media types, including RJ11, •
RJ-45, and coax with no need for adapters
Graphically display wiremap, length, •
cable ID, and distance to fault
Cabling Infrastructure Tools - Copper
SimpliFiber
®
Pro Optical Power Meter
and Fiber Test Kits
Measure end-to-end loss with a Power Meter
and source
Your industrial networks depend on a reliable fiber optic infrastructure.
Proper installation and maintenance of fiber cabling is imperative for
minimizing network – and subsequently production - downtime. Wheth-
er you require basic fiber verification capabilities, advanced trouble-
shooting and inspection, or documented loss and power measurements,
Fluke Networks’ SimpliFiber® Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test
Kits are the best first-line fiber instruments to meet your needs.
With new advanced capabilities that make testing simple, SimpliFiber
Pro is ideal for anyone involved in first-line optical fiber cabling instal-
lation and troubleshooting. Many industry-leading features to help you
reduce testing time and manpower, including simultaneous dual-wave-
length testing and measurement recording, CheckActive™, FindFiber™,
and Min/Max function.
The SimpliFiber Pro Kits are used to:
Verify optical loss and •
power levels
Ensure smooth, clean fiber •
connections for maximum
performance
Verify and locate faults•
OptiFiber
™
OTDR
Fiber troubleshooting solution for your most
critical network cabling.
Unlike a Power Meter and light source, an OTDR sees the performance
of individual connectors and splices on a fiber link. It also is the most
powerful troubleshooting tool for fiber optics because 1) it is single
ended; you don’t need a far-end device or another technician working
with you, and 2) it shows distance to faults and characterizes every
event within the link. An OTDR tells you loss and reflectance at every
event. Without an OTDR you would not even know there is an event
there.
OptiFiber enables users of all experience levels to certify fiber to
customer specifications and new industry standards, troubleshoot
connection-rich links, and thoroughly document results – therefore,
improving the health of your fiber network. Your fiber cabling will be
ready and capable to perform for high-bandwidth applications.
The OptiFiber is used to:
Perform inspection, verification, •
certification, troubleshooting,
and documentation of fiber
cabling in a single, easy-to-
use tool
Save time and money when •
diagnosing fiber cabling
problems that are causing
network performance issues
Easily locate and eliminate •
fiber problems
Cabling Infrastructure Tools - Fiber
Cabling Infrastructure Tools - Fiber Comparison
OptiFiber SimpliFiber Pro
Fiber types supported Multimode, Singlemode Multimode, Singlemode
Fiber end-face inspection
3 3
Indentifies faults/breaks
3 3
Finds location of faults/breaks
3
Verifies optical power/fiber link loss
3 3
Dual-wavelength testing
3 3
Basic (Tier 1) loss test
3 3
Dual fiber-loss testing
3
Extended (Tier 2) OTDR test
3
Source type LED, FP, laser LED, FP, laser
Pass/fail results
Documents test results
3 3
Single-ended test
3
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