Wiring Guidelines for Warm Home- Single Family Dwellings Version V3.0WH
8. Testing The Wiring And Multimedia Outlets
Verification testing should be performed on all outlet and cable installations. Test for the
following faults:
• opens
• shorts
• miswires
• discontinuities, pin-to-pin or other
• grounds
Example Test steps:
No. Step Expected Result Pass/Fail
1 Insert test cable from test instrument into Modular 8-pin
Jack (RJ-45) socket of Multimedia Outlet
2 Run Wiremap test to ensure correct cable/socket wiring. Pass
3 Run Length test: Length required less than 90m (295 ft) Less than 90m
4 Check for cable faults (indicated by distance Open or
Short is away from outlet under test)
No faults or zero
distance
5 Check far-end connector (at DD) is not faulty No faults
1.
Note: This verification check for residential wiring does not test the information carrying
capacity of the link. Network cables installed in typical residences are shorter than those
found in commercial installations and do not suffer as much from losses. Good capacity
can be expected when the guidelines for cable routing and installations have been adhered
to.
Suggested testing devices include:
• FLUKE MicroScannerPro (or better)
• FLUKE DSP4300
• Agilent Wirescope 350
• ResiTester
or similar.
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