TEMPO | NETcat® Pro 2 Kit | #NC-520
TEMPO COMMUNICATIONS | PART #NC-520
NETcat® Pro 2 Kit
DESCRIPTION
Ethernet, PoE & Cable Wiring Troubleshooter Kit, NC-500 + NC-510 Accessory Kit
The NC-520 from Tempo is the complete NETcat Pro 2 kit that includes everything an IT technician should need to check cables, wiring, Power Over Ethernet (PoE), and network service. Operated using a back-lit touch screen display, the NETcat® Pro2 tests wiring continuity and proper pair allocation, measures the length of cables, determines if network service is available and identifies PoE wiring.
NETcat® Pro2 can uniquely test coax or twisted pair jacks from a central location eight (8) at a time. Using a fingertip or the built-in stylus, the screen can be used to control and display a range of tests from fault finding to TDR length measurement. The display can be set to English, Spanish, French, Russian, Ukrainian, or German language.
The NC520 NETcat® Pro 2 kit includes:
- The Netcat Pro 2 main unit with stylus
- Removable remote jack and patch lead test and Id unit
- Twisted pair (modular RJ45 coax(F) and alligator clip test cords
- Seven additional remote ID and wiremap units, each with both RJ45 and F (male) quick connect plugs
- Carrying case to hold additional remote units and all accessory cords and adaptors of the NC-500 main kit
OVERVIEW
- CAT 5 and up cabling (both shielded and unshielded) plus coaxial cables can be tested.
- Pair tracing tones can be generated and applied to various combinations of wires to aid detection.
- Test and troubleshoot telephone, data, and coax wiring
- Detect split pairs, short circuits, broken, and crossed wires
- Step TDR technology shows length to open or short of all pairs
- Large icons ensure easy use with your finger too
- Backlit touch-screen used to control all functions
- Included stylus slots into main unit
- Tone generator with four selectable precision frequency tones, compatible with Tempo advanced digital signal processing probes
- Identifies active network devices on 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet (802.3) networks both half and full duplex.
- Identifies PoE (source device detection).
- Memo Pad/reminder feature: stored in non-volatile memory.
- Field replaceable “F” type connector.
- Graphical touch screen display with contrast adjustment and backlight.
- Tests shielded twisted pair (STP), unshielded twisted pair (UTP), and coaxial cables.
- 0-2,000 foot (600 Meter) cable length via step TDR.
- Sub-nanosecond resolution ensures this cable verifier is one of the most precise on the market, spotting errors that simple low speed wire-mappers miss.
- Patch cable and remote jack wire-map and identification using the self-contained "Office-ID/Remote" unit that neatly stores in the bottom of the main unit.
- Detects shorts, opens, reversed, crossed, and split pairs.
- Office identification using remote ID units - up to 8 different IDs, one included, seven additional available in NC-510 accessory kit.
- Troubleshoots and verifies a wide range of networks.
- Generate four distinct, precision tones for tracing low-loss cables like Cat 5.
- Compatible with Tempo precision digital probes.
- Operates on a single 9V battery, with low battery indicator.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Attribute Name | Attribute Value |
|---|---|
| Application | Test and Troubleshoot Telephone, Data And Coax Wiring |
| Backlight | White LED |
| Battery | 9 V Alkaline Battery (PP3) (Not Included) |
| Buttons | LCD Touch-Screen, Single Momentary Contact Push Button |
| Display | 128 x 128 pixel LCD, 3" 78mm diagonal |
| Interface Connections | RJ45 Shielded Jacks F-Type Threaded Female Coaxial Connectors |
| Remote Identifier | 2,000 ft. (609.6 meters) maximum distance |
| Resolution | 1 ft, 0.1 m |
| TDR Calibration |
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| TDR Range | 0 - 2000 ft (600 m) |
| Weight | 0.45 lb. (200 g) |
| Wiremap | 358 ft. (100 meters) maximum distance |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 70°C |
| Accuracy | ±2% (to open) ±4% (to short or ID unit) or 2 ft (0.6 m) whichever is greater. |
| Dimensions | 3.3” x 1.4” x 6.7” (8.5 cm x 3.5 cm x 17 cm) |
| Includes |
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| Carry Case | Tough polyester outer, fine lining with elastic retaining loops, pocket for manual. 9" x 5.5" x 2.5" (23 x 14 x 6 cm) |
| Office ID Remotes | 3.8" (95 mm) long with RJ45 and push-on F connectors |
Common Questions About the NETcat Pro 2 Kit
What is the NETcat Pro 2 Kit used for?
It is used to test and troubleshoot Ethernet, PoE, telephone, and coax cabling by verifying wiring, measuring cable length, identifying faults, and checking network service.
Who is this kit designed for?
This kit is designed for IT technicians, network installers, and field service professionals who need an all in one wiring and network verification solution.
What types of cables and networks does it support?
It supports shielded and unshielded twisted pair and coaxial cables, and identifies active devices on 10, 100, and 1000 Base T Ethernet networks including PoE sources.
What makes the Pro 2 different from basic cable testers?
It combines touch screen control, step TDR length measurement, multi remote wire mapping up to eight IDs, PoE detection, and precision tone generation in one kit.
At a Glance
• Professional Ethernet, PoE, and wiring troubleshooting kit
• Touch screen control with stylus and large icons
• Step TDR measures cable length up to 2,000 feet
• Tests STP, UTP, and coax cabling
• Identifies PoE and active Ethernet devices
• Includes multiple remote ID and wire map units