IDEAL INDUSTRIES introduces new cable certifier series LanTEK II.

The three new LanTEK II models (frequency ranges of 350MHz, 500MHz and 1GHz) build on the success of the existing range of LANTEK certifiers from IDEAL. In addition to faster test speeds, a 10.5 cm widescreen display and improved Lithium-Ion batteries with up to 18 hours field use, the new range still employs IDEAL’s patented measurement system that provides reduced cost of ownership by eliminating expensive permanent link adaptors. The unique DUALmode test function enables the user to test a copper link against two different standards with a single Autotest. This makes it easy to test a link to current standards as well as measure the performance margin against future standards with higher performance requirements; all while adding only 1 second to the Autotest time.

The new FiberTEK FDX modules for certifying fibre links or backbones simply plug into the adapter bay of the LanTEK II certifier. The unique full duplex capability of the FiberTEK FDX makes fibre certification as easy as copper certification. A single strand of fibre connected between the handsets is tested at two wavelengths and in both directions at once. Fibre length is accurately measured as well. Never before has it been possible to measure a single strand of fibre and report the length and all four insertion loss tests without swapping test instruments or connectors!
Another highlight of the LanTEK II cable certifiers is the new IDEAL DataCENTER analysis and reporting software. The graphical interface is completely customisable allowing the user to show any test parameter in the grid, change the frequency scale from linear to logarithmic or reverse the decibel scale to show the data in any format desired, making it easy for the user to sort by any parameter possible and pinpoint tests that do not meet desired performance requirements.

“Whether you are looking for a certifier with a frequency range of 350 MHz, 500MHz or 1 GHz or a fibre certifier for TSB Tier 1 testing, IDEAL INDUSTRIES has the answer,“ Tony Kumeta, European General Manager explains. “With our new cable certifier series LanTEK II and the new FiberTEK FDX full duplex LED and laser fibre modules, IDEAL now has the most technically advanced package for copper and fibre certification and all these features come at a very attractive price. For example, our new LanTEK II-500, capable of fully certifying gigabit installations to Cat 6a / ISO Class Ea is priced approximately 20% below competitive testers.”

IDEAL INDUSTRIES offers a complete package for installations, maintenance and certifications tasks on fibre links and copper systems in Local Area Networks. The certifiers are supplied in a lockable, semi-rigid carry case and come complete with an extensive range of accessories.