EXFO ETS-1000 - Manual (Page 99)

Configuring and Starting a Test
Ethernet Tester Analyzer 91
Cable Diagnostics
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Status: Displays the current state of the cable.
The possible states of the remote module are as follows:
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Att., dB: Indicates the signal attenuation value.
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Dist.,m: Indicates the distance to the defect.
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Polarity: Indicates the polarity of twisted pairs.
The possible states of the polarity of twisted pair are as follows:
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Crossover: Indicates the cross-connection of twisted-pairs
(MDI/MDI-X). These values allow to define the cable type.
State Description
test test is running
norm normal state
open lack of continuity between the pins at each end of the
twisted-pair cable
short two or more conductors are short-circuited together
fail test failed.
5 Voice
6 Internetwork Control
7 Network Control
State Description
<+> positive polarity (normal state)
<-> negative polarity (two conductors in a twisted-pair are
connected with reverse polarity)