LAN CABLE TESTER
Cable verification work necessary for
network construction can be simple and intelligible!
- Wiremap function to check wiring just by one push button.
- Incorrect wiring check function including Split pair.
- Can measure the length of cable.
- Backlight automatically turns on when powered on.
- Can track up to 8 cables by using optional remote units.
* PoE verification, cable speed verification, and cable certification tests cannot be performed with KEW 8550.
Product Overview
Wiremap function
The LCD shows "PASS" for correct wiring and blinking symbol and fault status for incorrect wiring.


Open circuit is
detected on Pins 4 and 5.

Twisted pairs Pins 3 and 6,
and Pins 4 and 5 are
connected incorrectly.

Short circuit is detected on
Pins 3, 4 and 5, Pins 1 and 8.
Cable length measurement

Cable length can be measured up to 255m.
The accuracy can be enhanced by compensation setting for each cable.
Cable detection

ID number of the connected remote unit is shown.
Up to 8 locations can be measured by optional remote units.
* An example of checking a cable connected to the socket on the wall with LAN cables.
Specification
Measurable connector | RJ45 connector |
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Measurable cable | Twisted-pair cable(shielded wire(STP), unshielded wire(UTP)) |
Measurable cable category | CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6A |
Wiremap function (Testable length range 100m or less) |
Opens, shorts, crossed, reversed, transposed, split pairs, and shielded / unshielded |
Cable length measurement | 0.1 to 255m |
Accuracy | ±10% ±1m |
Operating temperature & humidity range | 0 to 40℃, relative humidity of 80% or less(no condensation) |
Storage temperature & humidity range | -10 to 60℃, relative humidity of 70% or less(no condensation) |
Applicable standard | IEC 61326-1(EMC) |
Power source | R03 / LR03(AAA)(1.5V)×6 |
Dimension | Display unit:156(L)×73(W)×35(D)mm Remote unit:72(L)×23(W)×24(D)mm |
Weight |
Display unit:Approx.245g(including batteries) |
Accessories |
8551-1(Remote unit (ID.1)) |
Optional accessories | 8551-25(Remote units (ID.2 to 5)) 8551-68(Remote units (ID.6 to 8)) |
Accessories
Optional Accessories
Catalog & Document
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- Product Catalog
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- Instruction Manual