“As a leading provider of Industrial Ethernet cabling systems, Panduit understands the need for pre-commissioning cabling system verification,” said Michael Verbeek, senior director of product management and engineering at Panduit. “Even when customers and contractors use high-quality components, variations in the installation process can cause issues ranging from intermittent failures to complete network outages, leading to unplanned downtime. Certifying installed cabling against industry standards during deployment reduces commissioning time and prevents costly cabling-related downtime.”.
The Fluke Networks DSX CableAnalyzer Series is part of the industry-leading cabling certification system, supporting the widest variety of plant cabling, including copper up to Category 8, single-mode and multi-mode fiber, and standards from the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). More than 30 cabling manufacturers worldwide have endorsed the DSX CableAnalyzer Series for certifying their installed systems. The DSX CableAnalyzer Series performs rigorous testing with straightforward pass/fail results and features comprehensive diagnostics that dramatically reduce troubleshooting time.
“Research shows that more than half of all Industrial Ethernet failures can be attributed to cabling issues,” said Walter Hock, vice president and general manager of Fluke Networks. “Examples include faulty connectors, breaks in cables or shields, susceptibility to electromagnetic interference or moisture, and cables that don’t meet specifications or are simply too long. The DSX CableAnalyzer series can now ensure that installed cables are suitable for Industrial Ethernet environments before machinery goes online or quickly troubleshoot these issues in the event of a failure.”.
