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News - Service/Maintenance TestTesting for Industrial Ethernet Installation and Maintenance28 June 2023 - Fluke Networks has launched the LinkIQ Cable+Network Industrial Ethernet Tester (LinkIQ-IE), which is designed to verify cable performance up to 10 Gb/s, and solves network connectivity problems, identifying connected switch, port and VLAN data, optionally running targeted ‘ping’ tests, and confirming the presence and capacity of available PoE.. The continued rise of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) means that there is a growing need for easy-to-use tools for fast and effective troubleshooting. By combining Fluke Networks’ state-of-the-art cable measurement technology and a range of network connectivity tests, the LinkIQ-IE speeds the discovery of network failures. Around 70 per cent of all newly installed factory automation nodes employ industrial Ethernet. Installation technicians must be able to verify cabling performance to ensure network performance, they also need to ensure that the user’s traffic can reach its destination. A large percentage of industrial Ethernet service calls result from cabling-related issues. “Troubleshooting industrial Ethernet problems often involves the use of complex tools such as protocol analysers or trial-and-error approaches such as running bypass cable in the hope of solving the problem,” said Robert Luijten, Training Manager of Fluke. “We designed the LinkIQ-IE to provide answers to key troubleshooting questions in seconds through an easy-to-use gesture-based interface, all at a price that puts it in the reach of factory maintenance teams.” “The LinkIQ-IE fulfils a need for data communications troubleshooting and is the ideal tool for maintenance engineers to eliminate cabling issues quickly,” says Jaap Westeneng of Endress and Hauser, instrumentation specialists for industrial automation. “It can also give you an indication of the transmission speed the cable is capable of handling, which differentiates the LinkIQ from other twisted pair testers. It is intuitive and easy to use and responsive. As a visitor to industrial settings to undertake troubleshooting, being able to compile a report via the industry-standard LinkWare PC Reporting Software is extremely valuable.” The LinkIQ-IE simplifies the operator experience through providing a single TEST function with results automatically displayed based on what the unit is connected to. The unit provides adapters for the most common industrial Ethernet connectors simplifying connection. Key features of the LinkIQ include:
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