IDEAL Networks LanTEK IV User manual

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LanTEK IV
The Future of
Cable Certification
Quick Reference
Guide

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LanTEK IV
Quick Reference Guide
163819 rev1 10/2019
IDEAL INDUSTRIES Networks Ltd.
Stokenchurch House
Oxford Road
Stokenchurch
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP14 3SX
United Kingdom
© IDEAL INDUSTRIES Networks Ltd 2019
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Contents
Introduction
Getting Started
Help Options
Job Menu
Key Functions
Home Screen
Settings
Creating a Job
Connecting to Wi-Fi
SYNC
Creating a test report

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INTRODUCTION
The LanTEK IV and IDEAL AnyWARE are a Cable Certification System. This
guide will give you an overview of the key features of LanTEK IV and how to
start using AnyWARE to managed your project and test result.
GETTING STARTED
Before you start using your LanTEK IV follow the steps below to ensure you
can take advantage of all the features your LanTEK IV has to oer.
1. Fully charge the display and remote units using the power supply
included in your case. This can be connected to the main charging port
on the LanTEK IV or the quick charge port on the battery. The quick
charge port reduces the charging time by 50%. To access the quick
charge port the battery must first be remove by releasing the retaining
screw.
2. Select the language by selecting the setup gear at the top left of the
screen.
Handset charging
port
Status LED
Red = Charging
Green = Fully Charged
Quick Charge
Port

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3. Visit anyware.idealnetworks.net to setup your free IDEAL AnyWARE
account to Manage, Share, Edit and Pre-configure your projects. Select;
sign up for cloud based software or download for the desktop version.
4. Link your LanTEK IV to your IDEAL AnyWARE Account by logging into
your IDEAL AnyWARE account.
• Select Menu: Click Devices: Add Device:
• Enter your Device ID and select submit. The LanTEK IV device ID is
found in the settings menu (below).

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HELP OPTIONS
LanTEK IV and AnyWARE cloud have a comprehensive on-board help which
will guide you through how to use the features. This can be accessed as
follows;
Help on the LanTEK IV
Icon on the Menu Bar
Or click Settings - Usage
Guides:
Help on the AnyWARE Cloud
AnyWARE Cloud assistance can be
accessed by the Walk Me Through tab
located on the bottom right-hand side.
Return to home
screen Create new job
Multiple job
select
List of all jobs
saved to your
LanTEK IV
Total number of
tests within each
project
Long press job
for short cut
options

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KEY FUNCTIONS
LanTEK IV
USB Type A
USB Type C
Talkset Jack
Charging Port
LED Indicator
When power OFF
Flashing Green = Charging
Solid Green = Fully Charged
When power ON
White/Green flashing = Charging
White/Red flashing = low battery
Autotest
button (Press
to start
next test in
sequence)
High voltage
warning
Disconnect cable
immediately Status Connection
Blue when both units
are connected
Touch Screen
Display
Home button (press
to return to active
job test list)
Back
button
Projective Cap
VisiLINQ™ incorporates a multi-
colour LED indicator and action
button to initiate tests and report
the status independent of the tester
handsets.
Field
Replaceable Tip
Tip Retaining
Screw
LED Indicator
Blue =Display and Remote
connected
Green = Pass
Red = Fail
Amber = Marginal Pass/Fail
White = Torch mode
Action button;
Press to activate
white torch when
not linked.
Press to initiate
Autotest when
handsets are linked
Contextual LED
indicators -
colour indicates
status
Power Button

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HOME SCREEN
The LanTEK IV home screen has been designed to display the details of the
current project.
Test Count is
the number of
tests saved/
total memory
capacity
Settings and Help
Active job name, total number
of tests and progress bar
Red = Fail
Green = Pass
Grey = Untested
Last test
completed
Test list display
options
Start test
Long press to access test
options:
List of tests in the
current job:
Green = Pass
Red = Fail
Amber = Marginal
Tap to view test
results
= Next test
Will execute when
VisiLINQ action/
Autotest button
pressed
JOBS menu
displays all jobs
stored on the
tester
SYNC to upload/
download tests
to AnyWARE
Cloud or export
to USB drive
Tap to view test
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SETTINGS
The settings can be accessed from the settings menu on the home screen.
Choose language
Connect to a
hotspot/Wi-Fi
Set reference for Cat 8.2, patch
cord adapters and fibre jumper
calibration
View calibration details/
export calibration certificate
to USB as PDF file
Start tone
generator
Software version,
serial number
and MAC address
How to use your
LanTEK IV
Device ID,
Required to
register your
LanTEK IV with
AnyWARE cloud
Set the date/time and
measurement units
Set operator name
Sound on and o
Screen brightness
Activate remote control
(Team Viewer)
Show cursor when using
USB mouse
Autotest settings are your
preferred set-up for a Job.
LanTEK IV will use these settings
as default for all new jobs to
reduce set-up time

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ADDING JOBS/TESTS
To create a job select JOBS from the menu bar and then select:
Enter job name and if required,
select the job identifiers
(optional). This will allow tests
to be grouped specifically by
building, floor, etc.
Select when complete.
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Select the newly
created job from the
jobs screen.
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Select +to add tests
to the job, then
choose Copper or
Fiber
4
In Create Tests, enter the prefix
(optional) and the test range.
Test Ranges
Enter an alpha-numeric value in
Test Range from: that is the first
test ID of a sequence.
Then enter the last value of
the sequence in Test range to:
generate the list of test ID’s.
A red warning will be shown if
the from and to ranges cannot
create a continuous series.

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ADDING JOBS/TESTS
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Select standard
5 6 Choose the
appropriate
standard
7Choose type of
link
Optional Step, During
the set-up the Cable
and Connector
manufacture can be
selected to add more
detail to the finishing
report
Select when
completed

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CONNECTING TO WI-FI
To connect LanTEK IV to Wi-Fi, firstly select the Settings menu:
Select Wi-Fi from the Settings menu and switch toggle to turn on Wi-Fi.
Select your chosen Network and enter password (if required).
Wi-Fi successfully connected

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SYNCHRONISING
Selecting SYNC will allow you to download pre-configured jobs or upload
completed jobs to the cloud. If you are using the IDEAL AnyWARE desktop
SYNC will also allow you to download results to USB. To SYNC your
LanTEK IV:
Select SYNC Choose download or
upload. Upload will
as give the option to
transfer results to the
cloud or USB Drive
Jobs that have been
uploaded to the cloud
or USB are marked with
cloud
LIVE WIREMAP
Live Wiremap allows an instant, constantly updating wiremap view for
connected links without the need to perform an Auto test. Live Wiremap can
be used in two ways. In an active job or free mode which does not require a
project to be set-up.
To activate Live Wiremap in
free mode. Swipe down from
the top of the screen.
Activate Live Wiremap in a
job select the test list options
menu.

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CREATING A TEST REPORT
Jobs can be reviewed and edited using IDEAL AnyWARE Cloud or Desktop,
Jobs synced via Wi-Fi will automatically be added to jobs menu of the cloud.
Key:
Upload jobs from
USB using the Cloud
and Desktop Swipe
down from the top of
the screen
Generate a PDF test
report
View, download and
email PDF reports
Share the report via
an email link where
the recipient can
view and save the
report
Download
report

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IDEAL NETWORKS, LanTEK, FiberTEK,
VisiLINQ and the IDEAL AnyWARE logos
are trademarks or registered trademarks
of IDEAL INDUSTRIES NETWORKS
LIMITED.
IDEAL INDUSTRIES NETWORKS LIMITED
Stokenchurch House, Oxford Road, Stokenchurch,
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3SX, UK.
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© IDEAL INDUSTRIES NETWORKS LIMITED 2019
Publication no.: 163819. Rev 1.