KEW 8550
KEW 8551-1
KEW 8550
KEW 8551-1

LAN CABLE TESTER

KEW 8550

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

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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
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)
Remote unit:Approx.25g

Accessories

8551-1(Remote unit (ID.1))
9201(Carrying case)
LAN cable × 2
Batteries, Instruction manual

Optional accessories 8551-25(Remote units (ID.2 to 5))
8551-68(Remote units (ID.6 to 8))

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