LAST UPDATED: 12/03/2018

Network Cable - Tester Tool

IntroductionThis procedure will show you how to use a network cable tester tool on a machine with the Next Generation Control(NGC).

The Next Generation Control uses network cables to transfer high speed data between the printed circuit boards(PCB's).

The integrity of these cables is very important for the correct function of the machine. The network cable tester toolenables you to quickly and easily verify the integrity of these cables.

In this procedure we will use a Fluke Networks MT-8200-49A cable tester, similar cable testers can be used.

Note: Make sure your network cable tester is able to test shielded network cables.

Network Cable Tester Tool

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Maincon PCB to SKBIF PCB Test

1Turn off the machine, and remove the stackcover.

Disconnect the RJ45 cable from the J9port on the Maincon PCB [1].

Connect the RJ45 cable to the cable tester remoteunit [2].

Remove the pendant back cover.

Disconnect the RJ45 cable from the J28 port onthe SKBIF PCB[3].

Connect the RJ45 cable to the cable tester unit [4].

Select the cable test and press the Test button onthe unit [5].

Make sure the cable passes the test and there isno shorts or opens detected.

Note: The cable tester shown, all the LEDlights turn green when the cable is good [6].Other cable testers may show differentindicators.

If cable tester detects a problem with the cable,replace the cable and test before installing.

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Maincon PCB to Serial I/O PCB Test

1Turn off the machine, and remove the stackcover.

Disconnect the RJ45 cable from the J14 port onthe Maincon PCB [1].

Connect the RJ45 cable to the cable tester remoteunit [2].

Remove the I/O PCB cover.

Disconnect the RJ45 cable from the J4 port on theI/O PCB [3].

Connect the RJ45 cable to the cable tester unit [4].

Select the cable test and press the [Test] buttonon the unit [5].

Make sure the cable passes the cable test andthere is no shorts or opens detected.

Note: The cable tester shown, all the LEDlights turn green when the cable is good [6].Other cable testers may show differentindicators.

If cable tester detects a problem with the cable,replace the cable and test before installing.

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Maincon PCB to Enet Port Test

1Turn off the machine, and remove the stackcover.

Disconnect the RJ45 cable from the J7 port on theMaincon PCB [1].

Connect the RJ45 cable to the cable tester remoteunit [2].

Disconnect the RJ45 cable from the ENET port onthe side of the control cabinet [3].

Connect the RJ45 cable to the cable tester unit [4].

Select the cable test on the network cable tester.

Press the [Test] button on the unit [5].

Make sure the cable passes the cable test andthere is no shorts or opens detected.

Note: The cable tester shown, all the LEDlights (except the shield light) turn green whenthe cable is good [6]. Other cable testers mayshow different indicators.

If cable tester detects a problem with the cable,replace the cable and test before installing.

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