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Cable Testers Comparison Chart
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CHART ONE:
Cat 5 Tester Comparison Chart |
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| Brand | PALADIN | TEST-UM | L-COM | L-COM | L-COM | MOD-TAP |
| Model | Pro Navigator |
LanRover | DXB64A | DXB65 | DXB66 | SLT3 |
| Split Pair Detection (minimum length ft.) |
6' | 3' | ||||
| Detects Opens, Shorts & Mis-wires | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Tests Ethernet Coax | • | • | • | • | ||
| Tests 568A and 568B | • | • | ||||
| Tests 10BaseT | • | • | • | |||
| Tests Token Ring | • | • | ||||
| Test Results at Both Ends |
• | • | Partial (main 2 ) |
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| Tests Shield Continuity (STP) |
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| Continuously Testing While ON | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Direct Error Indication (short, etc.) | • | • |
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| Tone Generator Mode | • | • | ||||
| Remote Attaches to Main | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Test Patch Cables | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Auto-ON | • | Partial 1 | Partial 1 | Partial 1 | Partial 1 | |
| Auto-OFF | • | • | Partial 1 | Partial 1 | Partial 1 | • |
| Battery Low Indicator | • | • | • | • | ||
| Storage Pouch Included | • | • | • | • | ||
| Jumper Cable(s) Included | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Model | Pro Navigator |
LanRover | DXB64A | DXB65 | DXB66 | SLT3 |
| Part # | 37143 | 37170 | 37164 | 37165 | 37166 | 37140 |
| Price | $124.00 | $80.00 | $84.00 | $87.50 | $145.00 | $149.00 |
NOTE 1: Battery use is reduced with no cable but will completely discharge battery in a few months if not turned off.
NOTE 2: Main unit can tell opens and some shorts but not reversals or transposed pairs.
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CHART TWO:
Cat 5 Tester (with Length Measurements) Comparison Chart |
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| Brand | TEST-UM | FLUKE | PSIBER |
| Model | LanRover Pro | Microscanner Pro | Cable Tool TDR |
| Detects Mis-wires and Split Pairs | • | • | |
| Audible Pass Indication (T568A/B) | • | ||
| Visual Pass Indication | T568A/B | ||
| Shows Distance to Open or Short | • | • | • |
| Split Pair Range (UTP Cable) | 1.5-1000 ft | 6-656 ft | |
| Single Ended Test (Pretest) | • | • | |
| Length Measurement Method | Capacitance | TDR | TDR |
| Length Range (CAT5/6) | 1-2500 ft | 1-1500 ft | 1-2500 ft |
| Programmable NVP | • | • | |
| Stored NVP Values | 30 pre-stored | ||
| Tests Coax Cables | w/adaptors | w/adaptors | • |
| Tests Other Cable Types | • | ||
| Identifies While Testing Cables | • | ||
| Transmits Link Signals | • | ||
| Detects HUB | • | ||
| Tone Generator Function | • | • | • |
| Select Which Pins Have Tone | • | ||
| Remote Stores on Main Unit | • | Built-in Remote | |
| Additional Remotes Available | 8 | 6 | |
| Display Type | Alpha Numeric LCD | 7 segment LCD | LCD |
| Display Organization | 2 lines x 16 characters | 2 lines x 9 characters |
4 lines |
| Display has indicator flags (icons) | • | • | |
| Auto-ON | • | ||
| Auto-OFF | • | • | • |
| Low Battery Indicator | • | • | • |
| Operating Battery Life (alkaline) | 120 hours | 5-15 hours | 12 hours |
| Standby Battery Life (alkaline) | 2.8 yrs | 6 months | 6-12 months |
| Storage Pouch Included | • | • | • |
| Size (L x W x H) inches | 5.7 x 2.8 x 1.2 | 5.5 x 3.25 x 1 | 7 x 3.2 x 1.4 |
| Weight (with battery) | 6.5 oz. | 6.6 oz. | 8.7oz. |
| Model | LanRover Pro | Microscanner Pro | Cable Tool TDR |
| Part # | 37172 | 37135 | 37750 |
| Price | $160.00 | $399.00 | $279.00 |
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