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Validator NT  

The all-in-one tester for certifying, identifying, configuring, and documenting a network!

NT955

Extended Double Diamond™ Warranty Available
(Three years for two)

Product Highlights

  • A great value for technicians charged with troubleshooting interconnections. This kit includes everything you need to test, trace, and tune your network.
  • Certifies individual Ethernet cable runs at up to Gigabit speeds per IEEE 802.3 specifications.
  • Identifies active components of your network at the remote cable end.

  • Description

    Validator NT


    Quick Facts

  • A great value for technicians charged with troubleshooting interconnections. This kit includes everything you need to test, trace, and tune your network.
  • Certifies individual Ethernet cable runs at up to Gigabit speeds per IEEE 802.3 specifications.
  • Identifies active components of your network at the remote cable end.

  • Further Details

  • Configures links between nodes at Gigabit speed.
  • Use the included software to document your network and print job reports.
  • Port discovery and PING features.

    Lugging about multiple testers to perform a number of network tests? Lighten your load with the Validator NT. This kit has all that you need to certify, identify, configure, and document your network, as well as test coax, phone, audio, and security wiring.

    With its certification capabilities, you can test for TIA 568 interconnect problems, pinpointing fault locations and determining cable length and delay as well as noise conditions. At Gigabit speed, you can configure links between nodes on your network, checking IP addresses and more.

    You can also use the Validator NT to validate whether a network performs at advertised speeds, making it ideal for billing a cable installation job. Test and certify each cable run, print the results, and attach them to your invoice. It’s that easy!

    The tester also has port service discovery features and enables you to access IP addresses and PING equipment and flash hubs and switches for positive port location. No other tester/certifier does so much!

    Produce elaborate test schedules and document test results, then print them with Plan-Um™ software (included). It ties together all the different cable criteria in complex installations and displays cable and equipment connections graphically. You can also use Plan-Um to create office layouts or import CAD drawings.

    Functions include:
  • Signal tests on network cable
  • Wiremap up to eight locations at a time
  • TDR distance to opens and shorts
  • SKEW
  • NEXT (all combinations on all 12 pairs)
  • Channel response
  • Echo testing (return loss) for impedance mismatches
  • Signal-to-noise ratio (attenuation, amplitude, return loss)

    Performance and speed certification:
  • Supports IEEE 802.3 speed criteria with full BERT
  • Tests interconnect specifications per TIA 568/570
  • Measures signal quality through the cable against set criteria on cable data-carrying capability in real time
  • Measures signal quality in actual link environments to help determine cause of any cable inadequacies

  • Technical Specifications for Validator NT:

    Cable Length for Testing for Split Pairs (Maximum) — 1500 ft. (457.2 m) depending on cable type
    Cable Types — Shielded or unshielded CAT3, CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6; telephone; coax; speaker; security; and alarm wiring
    Display — 256-color active backlit LCD
    Keypad — Full navigation set; alphanumeric data entry; soft key functions
    Operating System — Linux®
    Interface — (1) serial port for direct printing; (1) USB for uploading files from/to a laptop or PC
    Power — AC adapter and (2) lithium ion rechargeable batteries (included)
    Size — Main unit: 9"H x 4.5"W x 2.1"D (22.9 x 11.4 x 5.3 cm);
    Smart Remote unit: 5.6"H x 4.4"W x 1.8"D (14.2 x 11.2 x 4.6 cm)
    Weight — Main unit: 1.6 lb. (0.7 kg);
    Smart Remote unit: 0.75 lb. (0.3 kg)
    Warranty — 1 Year


    NOTE: Technical specification weight is the unit weight. It is not the packaged shipping weight. For shipping weight, please contact Black Box customer service at 877-877-2269.


    Resources for Validator NT:


    Connect your Validator NT with:

    Accessory: JPM610A-R6

    GigaTrue CAT6 Patch Panel, Universal Wiring, 24-Port, 1U

    GigaTrue CAT6 Patch Panel, Universal Wiring, 24-Port, 1U

    Accessory: FMT630-R2-25PAK

    GigaTrue2 CAT6 Jack, Universal Wiring, 25-Pack, Blue

    GigaTrue2 CAT6 Jacks, Universal Wiring, 25-Pack, Blue

    Double Diamond Warranty

    Standard Manufacturer's Warranty


    A One year warranty is included.

    Extended Two years for one Warranty Available


    Protect your purchase with an additional Two years for oneDouble Diamond™ warranty!
    Cost: $149.60

    Extended Three years for two Warranty Available


    Protect your purchase with an additional Three years for twoDouble Diamond™ warranty!
    Cost: $299.19

    Diamond

    Double Diamond™ Warranty (Standard)

    Coverage:

    The most complete product warranty exclusively from Black Box

    The Double Diamond™ Warranty is our no-questions-asked warranty that protects your Black Box® brand products* from accidental damage, including drops, water, and power surges.

    Most products come with a one- or two-year warranty. Some products, such as copper cables, manual switches, cabinets, and racks, are guaranteed for life! Standard Warranty features are as follows:

    Worry-Free Purchases

    If your new Black Box® brand products are accidentally damaged, you're covered with this no-questions asked warranty. FREE

    Coverage

    Double Diamond™ is the standard warranty that comes with your new Black Box® brand product. Most products come with a one- or two-year warranty.

    Lifetime Guarantees

    Many products, such as copper cables, manual switches, cabinets, and racks, are guaranteed for life.

    Fast Service

    During the warranty period, Black Box® Network Services will repair or replace your damaged equipment within one week of receipt at NO CHARGE!

    Extra Coverage

    Extend your warranty or protect a previously purchased Black Box® brand product* for an additional year for only 10% of the current retail price! And when you do, we give you the second year of extended coverage free! FREE Tech Support Hotline. No cost. No contracts. No kidding!

    No-Risk 45-Day Return Policy

    If it's not right, send it back.
    (Excludes custom built products)

    * Certain products may not be eligible.

    Warranty Compared

    Black Box® Double Diamond™ Warranty The Competition
    Warranty Length One Year to Lifetime, Depending on the Product. Read the fine print.
    Guaranteed for Life! Black Box® Brand Copper Cables, Manual Switches and More! No.
    Accidental Damage 100% Covered! No.
    Water Damage 100% Covered! No.
    Power Surges 100% Covered! No.
    Warranty Replacements No Questions Asked! Forget It.
    Tech Support Hotline 100% FREE! $$$
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    Price: $1,495.95

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