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Last updated: 06/30/2023

Network Cable - Tester Tool

Network Cable Tester Video

Introduction

This 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 tool enables 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.

Maincon PCB to SKBIF PCB Test

1

Turn off the machine, and remove the stack cover.

Disconnect the RJ45 cable from the J9 
 port on the  Maincon PCB [1].

Connect the RJ45 cable to the cable tester remote unit [2].

Remove the pendant back cover.

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

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

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

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

 Note: The cable tester shown, all the LED lights turn green when the cable is good [6]. Other cable testers may show different indicators.

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

Maincon PCB to Serial I/O PCB Test

1

Turn off the machine, and remove the stack cover.

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

Connect the RJ45 cable to the cable tester remote unit [2].

Remove the I/O PCB cover.

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

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

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

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

 Note: The cable tester shown, all the LED lights turn green when the cable is good [6]. Other cable testers may show different indicators.

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

Maincon PCB to Enet Port Test

1

Turn off the machine, and remove the stack cover.

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

Connect the RJ45 cable to the cable tester remote unit [2].

Disconnect the RJ45 cable from the ENET port on the 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 and there is no shorts or opens detected.

 Note: The cable tester shown, all the LED lights (except the shield light) turn green when the cable is good [6]. Other cable testers may show different indicators.

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