Industrial Ethernet networks are the backbone of many of today’s connected factories and Industrial Automation systems. Cabling, copper or fiber optic, is a major cause of downtime in these time-sensitive industrial control networks.

We understand that as plant electricians, instrument technicians, and control engineers one of your top priorities has to be avoiding downtime. When something goes wrong in a process, it’s not always easy to determine if the problem is related to control logic, devices, or the Industrial Ethernet cable between devices. Here we have put together a range of resources that will help you better understand how to validate, troubleshoot, and maintain your cabling to quickly determine if problems are in the network cable, the connectors, or the devices. Make sure you’re doing everything you can to prevent line downtime and to get back up and running quickly if problems do arise.

Videos

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  Video: Easier Industrial Ethernet Troubleshooting by Fluke Networks - Learn how to pinpoint and solve cable problems faster in your Industrial Ethernet environment.

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  Video: Faster Industrial Ethernet Installs by Fluke Networks - Learn how cable testers can speed startup and uncover problems before they affect your network.

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  Video: Testing M12X with the DSX CableAnalyzer - See how the rugged M12 Connector can help you validate the performance of these connections to avoid problems when starting up a new line and prevent unscheduled downtime.

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  Video: Industrial Ethernet Cabling – Testing the “E” in MICE - See how to test the three levels of “E” Electromagnetic susceptibility to performance specifications.

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  Video: Choosing the Right Limit for Industrial Ethernet Testing - Whether you’re testing M12 or RJ45, it's critical to select the right limit for your industrial ethernet cable connector. This video discusses different standards and how to test against them using the Versiv / DSX CableAnalyzer™.

Documents

Are you interested in learning more about Industrial Ethernet Cable validation, troubleshooting or maintenance? These resources will help you get started with the quick tips and standards you should know.

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  Technical Reference Poster: Industrial Ethernet Cable Testing - This digital poster will give you a quick reference to Industrial Cable Topologies, ethernet cable connectors, and more.

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  Learn About: Industrial Ethernet Copper Cabling - Learn about cabling standards and testing to avoid those difficult to troubleshoot start-up delays and set yourself up to maximize your Industrial Ethernet uptime.

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  White Paper: Industrial Ethernet Standards Paving the Way for the Next Industrial Revolution - Make sense of the Industrial Ethernet buzz words and standards and how they fit in your world of industrial controls.

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  Product Brochure: Industrial Ethernet Cable Test Solutions - Learn about the Industrial Ethernet cable testing products offered from Fluke Networks.  Feel free to contact us directly to discuss the solution that’s right for you.

• Industrial Ethernet Cable Field Test Requirements - Developed in conjunction with Rockwell Automation to help you with copper network installations or retrofits.

Support

Fluke Networks has an extensive group of experts ready to help you with your pre and post-purchase needs.

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  Interactive Guide: Testing Industrial Ethernet Cabling with the DSX CableAnalyzer - This interactive guide will help you to determine how to set-up your DSX CableAnalzyer for the Industrial Ethernet cable testing you want to perform.

   

• For technical support, call 1 (800) 283-5853 or visit http://www.flukenetworks.com/Support