Fluke Networks LIQ-100

LinkIQ™ Cable + Network Tester

LIQ100
LIQ-100
5226604

Fluke Networks LIQ-100

LinkIQ™ Cable + Network Tester

LIQ100
LIQ-100
5226604

The Fluke Networks LIQ100 LinkIQ Cable + Network Tester is the testing solution to verify cable performance up to 10Gb/s and solve network connectivity problems. It validates cable performance using frequency-based measurements and provides distance to fault information along with a wire map of the cable under test. LIQ-100 also performs nearest switch diagnostics to identify key network issues and validate switch configurations.

  • Find maximum cabling speed (Up to 10 Gb/s)
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  • Find maximum cabling speed (Up to 10 Gb/s)
  • Install and troubleshoot PoE devices via Switch Negotiation and PoE Load Test
  • Identify connected switch information (Switch Name, Port Number, and VLAN)
  • Document work through LinkWare™ PC
  • Generate analog or digital tones compatible with IntelliTone™ Probe (not included) or Pro3000™ (not included) to assist in locating cables in wall or telecommunications room
  • Blink Port light on switch to help identify connected switch port
  • Compatible with MicroScanner™ PoE Remote Identifiers for Ethernet outlet identification
  • Touch sensitive gesture-based display
  • Rechargeable Li-Ion battery
  • Easy Feature and Network Testing Upgrades via USB-C via LinkWare™ PC
  • Charging via standard USB-C port
  • Battery type: Lithium-ion, 3.6 V, 6400 mAh
  • Battery life: 8 hours typical
  • Battery charge time: 4.5 hours
  • Battery charging temperature range: 0 °C to +40 °C
  • Power adapter input: 100 to 240 VAC ±10%, 50/60Hz
  • Power adapter output: 15 VDC, 2 A maximum; Class II
  • Host interface: USB type C
  • Display: 800 x 480 color capacitive multi-touch
  • 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
  • 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 (PoE) compatibility: IEEE 802.3af/at/bt, Hardware negotiation with signature resistance, Software negotiation with LLDP/CDP
  • Power Over Ethernet (PoE) diagnostics: Advertised Power Class (0-8), Advertised Available Power, Powered Pairs, Diagnostics for Single and Dual signatures
  • Power Over Ethernet (PoE) measurements: Loaded Voltage (V), Loaded Power (W)
  • Port blink: Blink light of connected port
  • 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, Half-crossover, Full-crossover). Test speed: 1 second for lengths < 120 m
  • Length (Maximum): 305 m (1000 ft)
  • Nominal velocity of propagation (NVP): User settable
  • Remote ID locators: Use remote ID terminations to identify up to 7 unique ports or office outlets

The Fluke Networks LIQ100 LinkIQ™ Cable + Network Tester is the testing solution to verify cable performance up to 10 Gb/s and solve network connectivity problems. LIQ-100 validates cable performance using frequency-based measurements and provides distance to fault information along with a wire map of the cable under test. The LIQ-100 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 LIQ-100 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 LIQ-100 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 frequency-based 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.

Cable test without remote attached shows length and pairing of each wireClick for larger image

Cable Test without Remote

Cable test with remote attached shows remote ID number 5, length and pairing of each wire and cable performance of up to 10 Gb/sClick for larger image

Cable Test with Remote (PASS)

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 performanceClick for larger image

Cable Test with Remote (FAIL)

Switch port test shows port number, switch name and port VLAN along with advertised speed and duplex settings. Scrolling down shows Power over Ethernet resultsClick for larger image

Switch Port Test

Network Testing You Need

Along with the robust cable testing features, the LIQ-100 also provides detailed information on the nearest connected switch. The LIQ-100 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.

Switch port Power over Ethernet settings shows pairs used, power and class available and results of the PoE test under loadClick for larger image

Switch Port PoE

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 LIQ-100 displays the pairs where power is provided, including the different power levels and pairs for dual-signature implementations. Further, the LIQ-100 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.

Use LinkWare PC to generate PDF test reportsClick for larger image

PDF Test Reports

LinkWare™ Documentation

The LIQ-100 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 LIQ-100 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.

More Information
Country of OriginUnited States
BrandFluke Networks
Catalog5226604
ConditionNEW
UPC754082152163
Vendor AliasLIQ-100
  • 1 - LinkIQ™ Cable + Network Tester
  • 1 - Remote ID (#1)
  • 1 - RJ45-RJ45 Patch Cord
  • 1 - AC Charger
  • 1 - RJ45/11 Universal Coupler
  • 1 - Carrying Case